### **Huancuilou 2-Day 1-Night “Weihai Eye” In-Depth Travel Guide (Budget 2000 RMB/person)** **Theme:** A City of Mountains and Sea

**🏯 Huancuilou 2-Day 1-Night “Weihai Eye” In-Depth Travel Guide (Budget 2000 RMB/person)** **Theme:** A City of Mountains and Sea, Half City Tower · 600 Years of Weiwei Garrison Glory **Location:** Huancuilou Park, Huancui District, Weihai, Shandong (City Center Landmark) **Suitable for:** Cultural travelers / city strollers / photography enthusiasts --- **💰 Budget Allocation (Total approx. 1800 RMB)** - **Accommodation & Transportation:** 600 RMB (city center hotel + local transport) - **Food & Dining:** 400 RMB (Jiaodong cuisine + Korean dining experience) - **Tickets & Experiences:** 200 RMB (Huancuilou + surrounding attractions) - **Shopping & Souvenirs:** 300 RMB (seafood + cultural creations) - **Reserve Fund:** 300 RMB --- **🗺️ Itinerary** **Day 1: Climb the Tower and Gaze at the Sea · Trace the Old City** **Morning:** - Arrive in Weihai, recommended to stay at a **hotel near Huancuilou** (recommended “Weicheng Courtyard” guesthouse, 300 RMB/night, 5-minute walk to the scenic area) - Visit **Huancuilou Park** (free entry, tower ticket 10 RMB) - Key spots: 1. **Main Tower’s 3rd Floor Sea Viewing Platform:** Use the telescope to see Liugong Island (coin-operated 5 RMB) 2. **Ming Dynasty Cannon:** Touch the real anti-Japanese cannon from the Zhengde era 3. **Statue of Deng Shichang:** The hero of the First Sino-Japanese War gazing at the old sea **Noon:** - Have lunch at **Thirteen Zodiac Street** on the west side of the park (average 50 RMB/person, recommended: - **Pomfret Fried Dumplings** (old brand “Wei Weixian”) - **Seaweed Jelly Noodles** (classic street stall dish) **Afternoon:** - Visit **Weihaiwei Ancient City Wall Ruins** (free, 300 meters remain on the east side of the park) - **Weihai City Museum** (free with ID, focus on the “Weiwei Garrison System” exhibition) - **Happiness Park** (15-minute walk from Huancuilou, take photos with the “Happiness Gate” and seagulls) **Evening:** - Enjoy **Huancuilou Night View** (summer lighting from 19:30 to 21:00) - Take the **transparent elevator** up to Weihai Park Observation Tower (30 RMB, panoramic city night view) **Night:** - Taxi to **Hanlefang Night Market** (12 RMB fare) - Eat Korean BBQ set meal (80 RMB/person) - Shop for Korean stationery (recommended “2024 Limited Edition Cultural Creation” store) --- **Day 2: Mountain and Sea Connection · Artistic Pearl Picking** **Morning (choose one):** **Option A (History Route):** - Take bus K7 to **Xiangu Ding Scenic Area** (30-minute ride, ticket 80 RMB) - Visit the largest Xiangu Temple in Jiaodong, touch the “East Sea Blessing Stone” **Option B (Nature Route):** - Taxi to **Maotou Mountain Viewing Platform** (25 RMB fare, free entry) - Hike from the 2nd to the 3rd viewing platform (cliff sea view trail) **Noon:** - Return to the city for **Jiaodong Eight Bowls** lunch (70 RMB/person, must-try: - **Sea Cucumber with Fried Pork** - **Braised Sea Urchin with Mung Bean Jelly** **Afternoon:** - Visit **Xinweifu Road Art Street** (popular Wutong Avenue, check in at: 1. **Old Ceramic Factory Café** (order “Sea Salt Latte,” 35 RMB) 2. **Weihai Old Western-style House Photography Exhibition** (free, closed Mondays) - **Haiyuan Park** (view the Heqing Bay fishing boat formation, shoot industrial style photos) **Evening:** - Send postcards at **Huancuilou Post Office** (stamp with special city tower postmark, set of 15 RMB) - Buy Weihai’s three treasures: **Grilled Fish Fillets, Dried Figs, Sand Painting** (about 200 RMB) --- **⚠️ Key Tips** 1. **Best times to climb the tower:** - Sunny mornings before 9:00 AM (front light for photographing Liugong Island) - After rain at dusk (often see the “Huancui Misty Glow” phenomenon) 2. **Hidden experiences:** - Find elderly locals in the park to hear the story of “Huancuilou’s Three Destructions and Three Reconstructions” (Ming dynasty beacon tower → Qing dynasty watchtower → modern reconstruction) - Free rubbing experience on the 3rd floor of the main tower (every Saturday at 10:00 AM, rub Deng Shichang’s poem) 3. **Transportation tips:** - Weihai Station → Huancuilou by bus line 12 direct (30 minutes) - Rent an electric scooter in the city for 50 RMB/day to freely explore the coastline --- **📸 Photography Tips** 1. **Framing composition:** Use Huancuilou’s window frame to shoot Liugong Island (best at the 3rd floor west window) 2. **Old and new in one frame:** Ming dynasty cannon foreground + modern skyscraper background 3. **Night shot spots:** South side stone steps of the park shooting up at the lit tower --- **🍽️ Food Map** | **Type** | **Recommended Shop** | **Signature Dish** | **Avg. Price** | | Jiaodong Cuisine | Yingxiang Weihai | Fish Pot Pancake | 80 RMB | | Korean Food | Zhenliwei Pork Rib Hotpot | Seafood Rib Hotpot | 70 RMB | | Night Market Snacks | Hanlefang Crispy Roasted Pig Trotters | Garlic Roasted Pig Trotters | 25 RMB | | Breakfast | Shenguai Stuffed Pancake | Yellow Rice Seaweed Cake | 15 RMB | --- **📌 Flexible Budget Adjustments** - **Economy Version:** On Day 2, switch to free park tour (Happiness Park → Seaside Park) - **In-depth Version:** Add half-day tour of **Liugong Island** (ferry ticket 122 RMB, reservation required) - **Artistic Version:** Experience **Seaweed House Intangible Cultural Heritage Making** (80 RMB, make a mini seaweed house model) --- **🎁 Exclusive Experiences** 1. **Morning Exercise Encounter:** Tai Chi group at park square at 7 AM, free to join (clothing provided) 2. **Stamp Collecting Journey:** Collect three limited edition stamps from Huancuilou + Museum + Post Office (bring your own book) 3. **Coastal Cycling:** Rent a bike and ride along the “Huanhai Road - Huancuilou” greenway (classic 2-hour route) --- It is recommended to read “The History of Weihaiwei” before the trip and recite Du Fu’s poem “The window frames the western peaks with eternal snow, the door anchors boats from distant Eastern Wu” when climbing the tower — though not a local poem, the imagery resonates. May you see the dialogue between history and the sea atop Huancuilou! 🌊📖