04 Female College Student's Real Experience! 367.8 RMB Ultimate Weihai Trip

I found Weihai is the perfect budget-friendly city for student travelers—scenic, uncrowded, and affordable! Bookmark this Weihai guide for a spontaneous getaway! 🚇 Transportation 🚄 High-speed rail: Weihai Station/Weihai North Station (Weihai Station recommended, closer to Hanlafang) ✈️ Flight: Dashuibo Airport (quite far, prioritize high-speed rail) 🚌 Bus: Get "Weihai Jiaoyun E-Bus Card" for 1 RMB/ride 🛵 E-bike: Rent for a full day (~40 RMB), coastal rides with sea breeze are delightful 📝 3-Day Itinerary 📍Day1 Hanlafang Night Market → Seaside Park → Yuehai Park Lighthouse → Weihai Park → Happiness Gate 📍Day2 Huoju 8th Street → International Bathing Beach → Maotou Mountain → Haiyuan Park → Half Moon Bay Beach 📍Day3 Narxianhai Diamond Beach → Jiming Island → Jinshi Bay → Return 🏝️ Attractions ✅ Huoju 8th Street Arrive before 8 AM! Colorful houses + coastal road, avoid crowds for epic photos 📸 ✅ Maotou Mountain Must-visit: No.2 Viewing Deck! Ride along the coastal cliff road for stunning shots 🌊 ✅ Haiyuan Park Fishing boats + wooden boardwalk, free cinematic photo ops! ✅ Narxianhai Diamond Beach Blue houses + white windmills, full Japanese aesthetic vibes 💙 ✅ Jiming Island (student discount available) Cliffside café + seaweed-thatched cottages, tidepooling for seashells at low tide 🐚 🥘 Food Guide ✅ Chocolate Seafood: Signature seafood steamboat with fresh variety 🦀. Linyi-style fried chicken is tasty too 🥣. ✅ Tan Yi Jiu Korean BBQ: Thick-cut meat for ultimate satisfaction 🥩, delicious bibimbap 🍛, great service with staff assisting in grilling. ✅ Da Huang Guan Hotpot Chicken: Generous portions of chicken legs 🍗, abundant veggies and meatballs at the buffet, fresh greens 🥦 ✅ Nan Song Ming Ji Pastries: Tried tiramisu and cream puffs 🥞—both sweet but not cloying, premium ingredients 🍯 🏨 Accommodation 📍 Hanlafang area homestays: ~50 RMB/person/night, steps away from the night market. 📍 Shanda University hostels: 30 RMB/bed/night, max value, great for meeting fellow young travelers. 💡 Travel Tips 1️⃣ E-bike rentals: 30–50 RMB/day (bargainable) 2️⃣ Strong UV at beaches—sun protection is a must. 3️⃣ Free entry to Weihai Museum/Science Museum (book in advance). 4️⃣ Always carry student ID for discounted tickets 🎫