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## Practical Guide for Dual-City Tour of Weihai & Gulangyu **I. Weihai Section** **1. Must-Visit Attractions** * **Liugong Island:** Take a boat to the island to visit historical sites such as the First Sino-Japanese War Museum and Donghong Fort, experiencing the vicissitudes of history. Recommended visit time is 3-4 hours, round-trip boat ticket costs about 100 RMB. * **Huanghai Road:** Rent an electric scooter or bicycle and ride along Huanghai Road, enjoying beautiful views like Maotoushan and Crescent Bay, with stops for photos anytime. Electric scooter rental is about 50 RMB/hour. * **Torch 8th Street:** Known as Weihai's "Little Kamakura," this street features Japanese-style architecture, perfect for photo ops. Best to visit early morning or evening to avoid crowds. **2. Food Recommendations** * **Seafood:** Recommended restaurants include "Image Weihai" and "Haidi Fresh" for fresh seafood feasts, with an average cost of 100-150 RMB per person. * **Korean Cuisine:** Weihai is close to Korea, offering authentic Korean food. Recommended is "Mama’s Hand" Korean BBQ, about 80 RMB per person. **3. Accommodation Suggestions** * **Near International Seawater Bathing Beach:** Convenient for beach activities, recommended hotel is "Weihai Blue Sea Yuhua Hotel," sea view rooms around 500 RMB/night. * **Near Hanlefong:** Food concentrated area, recommended hotel is "Weihai Hilton Hampton Hotel," about 400 RMB/night. **II. Gulangyu Section** **1. Must-Visit Attractions** * **Shuzhuang Garden:** A delicate garden combining Jiangnan-style landscaping with seaside scenery, entrance fee 30 RMB, recommended visit time 1-2 hours. * **Sunlight Rock:** The highest point on Gulangyu Island, offering panoramic views of the island, entrance fee 50 RMB, best to climb early morning to avoid the heat. * **Longtou Road:** Gulangyu’s commercial street, great for buying souvenirs like pies and dried meat, but prices are slightly high, remember to compare prices. **2. Food Recommendations** * **Shacha Noodles:** Recommended "Longtou Fish Ball Shop," about 30 RMB per person. * **Seafood Stalls:** Many seafood stalls on the island, choose those with clear pricing, average cost about 100 RMB per person. **3. Accommodation Suggestions** * **Island Guesthouses:** Experience Gulangyu’s charm, recommended "Gulangyu Manman Youyou Inn," about 300 RMB/night. * **Xiamen Mainland Hotels:** More affordable, recommended "Xiamen Ruiyi Hotel," about 500 RMB/night, 10 minutes by ferry to Gulangyu. **III. Practical Tips** * **Transportation:** Weihai has convenient buses; Gulangyu requires a ferry, buy tickets in advance via the "Xiamen Ferry" WeChat public account. * **Seasons:** Weihai is cool in summer; Gulangyu is more comfortable in autumn and winter. * **Time Planning:** Suggested 2-3 days in Weihai, 1-2 days in Gulangyu. * **Others:** Gulangyu’s roads are complex, wear comfortable shoes; Weihai has strong sunlight, remember sun protection. **Dual-city tour to experience the boldness of the north and the gentleness of the south, gaining a unique travel experience!**