Detailed Travel Guide for Xixiakou

Xixiakou Tourism Resort is located in Chengshan Town, Rongcheng City, Weihai, Shandong. It is a large comprehensive coastal tourism resort integrating history and culture, natural scenery, and leisure experiences. The resort includes six major attractions: Chengshantou National Key Scenic Spot, Xixiakou Shendiao Mountain Wildlife Park, Hailv Island Scenic Area, Motianling Scenic Area, Longxia Lake Scenic Area, and the Marine Leisure Fishing Base. Recommended Must-Visit Attractions 1. Chengshantou Scenic Spot - Tickets: Adults 148 RMB, Students/Seniors 74 RMB, Children under 1.2 meters free - Highlights: The earliest place on mainland China to see the sunrise over the sea, known as the "Cape of Good Hope of China." Visitors can enjoy spectacular sunrises and explore historical sites such as the First Emperor’s Temple, the End of the Sky, and the Qin Bridge Ruins. 2. Xixiakou Shendiao Mountain Wildlife Park - Tickets: Adults 155 RMB, Children 80 RMB, Free for children under 1.2 meters - Highlights: Asia’s largest coastal wildlife nature reserve, home to over 400 species and more than 4,000 rare animals. Visitors can get close to lions, tigers, giraffes, and other wild animals. 3. Hailv Island Scenic Area - Tickets: 120 RMB - Highlights: Known as the "Kingdom of Gulls and Egrets," visitors can take a boat tour around the island, interact closely with thousands of black-tailed gulls, and enjoy the fun of feeding seagulls at sea. 4. Motianling Scenic Area - Highlights: Take the cross-sea cable car to overlook the beautiful mountain and sea views and experience the thrill of cliff zip-lining. Suggested Itinerary Classic 2 Days 1 Night Itinerary - Day 1: Visit Shendiao Mountain Wildlife Park in the morning (allow at least half a day), then head to Hailv Island in the afternoon to feed seagulls, and enjoy swan watching at Longxia Lake in the evening (available from November to March) - Day 2: Watch the sunrise at Chengshantou early morning, tour Chengshantou Scenic Spot in the morning, and experience the Motianling cable car in the afternoon Transportation Guide Self-driving: From Weihai, drive straight along the Coastal Highway (S704 Provincial Road) for about 42 kilometers. The coastal road offers stunning sea views along the way. Public Transport: - From Weihai Bus Station, take the Weihai-Chengshantou minibus, departing every half hour, ticket price about 15 RMB - From Rongcheng Bus Station, take bus routes 201 or 202 directly to the scenic area Accommodation Recommendations Boxia Mountain Villa: Located within the resort, close to the wildlife park and Chengshantou, affordable prices around 200 RMB on regular days Sanmengji Homestay: Sea view rooms with rooftop pool, great for photos, close to attractions Must-Try Food Surrounded by sea on three sides, Xixiakou offers fresh and delicious seafood. Recommended dishes include abalone stewed chicken feet, mackerel dumplings, and old vinegar jellyfish head, all specialties of Jiaodong seafood cuisine. Practical Tips - Best time to visit: Suitable all year round; summer for cooling and water activities, winter for swan and seagull watching - Ticket advice: Buying combo tickets is more cost-effective, such as the Shendiao Mountain Wildlife Park + Chengshantou combo for about 270 RMB - Sun protection: Strong UV rays by the sea, so take proper sun protection measures - Winter visits: Marine tours at Hailv Island may be suspended due to weather; check with the scenic area before departure