Just returned from suffering on Jiming Island, really don't recommend going in June because...

June on Jiming Island brings sea breezes carrying the sweet fragrance of locust blossoms, waves gently lapping against rugged reefs, and the red-tiled, white-walled fishing village peeking through lush greenery. Freshly back from this Jiaodong Peninsula islet, I can't wait to share this healing travel guide with you! Whether it's beachcombing for shells, strolling around the island, or stargazing while lying down, this place fulfills all your island fantasies ✨ 📍Basic Info Location: Gangxi Town, Rongcheng, Weihai City, Shandong Province Highlights: "Where Are We Going, Dad?" filming location, seagull habitat, century-old seaweed houses, cliffside café June Highlights: 18-25°C cool weather, locust blossoms in full bloom, seagull breeding season, perfect time to avoid summer crowds! 🌟Must-Visit Spots 1. Island Coastal Loop 🌊 📍Route: Pier → Cliff Café → Eagle Beak Rock → Wishing Tree → Island Bookhouse 🎫Ticket: 80 yuan round-trip ferry ⏳Time: All day ✅ Immersive Island Experience: • Cliff Café ☕️: Sip coffee on the all-sea-view terrace with ocean breezes, every shot is Instagram-worthy; • Eagle Beak Rock: Naturally formed reef resembling an eagle's beak, spectacular spray during high tide, perfect for photos 📸; • Seagull Habitat: Flocks of seagulls circling in June, bring bread to feed them and capture "seagull catching food" moments! 2. Seaweed House Village 🏡 📍Address: Central-west island 🎫Ticket: Free ⏳Time: All day ✅ Century-Old Fishing Village Charm: • Visit House No.5 from "Where Are We Going, Dad?" and recreate celebrity photo spots; • Stay in local fishermen's seaweed house homestays, listen to old captains' island tales; • Watch golden sunset paint the seaweed houses as cooking smoke rises, ultimate healing vibes~ 3. Island Beachcombing Park 🐚 📍Address: Beach near pier 🎫Ticket: Free (tools rentable) ⏳Time: Check tide charts (best at low tide) ✅ Family Treasure Hunt: • Bring buckets and shovels to dig clams, catch crabs, collect starfish - fill your bucket with seafood; • Teach kids to identify shells and conches, fun edutainment! 4. Island Bookhouse 📖 📍Address: Eastern island 🎫Ticket: Free ⏳Time: 9:00-17:00 ✅ Literary Slow Living: • Glass-walled bookhouse facing the sea - read with wave sounds as background music; • Wooden walkway extending into the ocean makes perfect atmospheric backdrops! 5. Sunset Viewing Platform 🌅 📍Address: Western reef area 🎫Ticket: Free ⏳Time: Evening ✅ Romantic Overload: • Arrive early to watch tangerine sunsets paint the sea; • Hold hands walking along the beach as fishing boats return - speechlessly beautiful! 🍜Food Recommendations • Seafood Feast: ◦ Spicy clams: Local delicacy, perfectly spicy with beer; ◦ Spanish mackerel dumplings: Handmade with springy, juicy fillings 🥟; • Fishing Village Specialties: ◦ Seaweed buns: Wild island seaweed filling, refreshingly light; ◦ Fish stew with cornbread: Authentic fisherman's stew with corn cakes! 🏡Accommodation Guide • Seaweed House Homestays: "Where Are We Going, Dad?" filming locations (500-800 yuan/night); • Sea View Inns: Some with sunrise-viewing balconies (300-600 yuan/night); • Camping Tents: Camping area near pier, fall asleep to ocean waves 🌌. 🚢Transport Tips • Getting There: ◦ Ferry from Gangxi Town's Jiming Island Pier (15-min ride), book tickets via "Ailian Bay Marine Ranch" WeChat; ◦ From Weihai: 30-min drive or ~50 yuan taxi to pier; • Island Transport: ◦ Walking 🚶: 3-hour island loop for fit travelers; ◦ Sightseeing Cart 🛺: 20 yuan/person, hop-on-hop-off service! 📌Pro Tips 1. Book ferry tickets 3 days early on weekends; 2. Sunscreen & bug spray essential - strong UV and June mosquitoes; 3. Check "Tide Chart" app before beachcombing; 4. Eco-friendly travel: Pack out trash to protect fragile ecology ♻️; 5. Best photo spots: Cliff Café, seaweed houses, sunset platform! June's Jiming Island is a hidden paradise on Jiaodong Peninsula! Here, time slows to just waves, sea breezes, and free-spirited heartbeats. Come discover this gem for a healing summer escape~ ✨