Major city · China
Weihai威海
Give Weihai 2 nights if you want beaches and Liugong Island; 1 night only if you are passing between Qingdao and Yantai by rail.
Weihai is a small, clean Shandong Peninsula port city on the Yellow Sea, 3 h 30 min by high-speed rail from Qingdao. It is a summer beach and seafood stop, not a sightseeing city: Liugong Island and the Sino-Japanese War history are the core, the coast is the rest. Winter is cold and windy, and most beach facilities shut from October.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Jun–Sep for beaches; May and Oct for cooler walking
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, windy, beach facilities closed)
- Airport
- WEH
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Weihai110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Weihai, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyWeihai is a low-crime city and safe to walk at night in the centre.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire · 120 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckWEH Weihai Dashuibo International Airport (About 45 km (28 mi) from the centre; airport bus ¥20 (≈ US$3), taxi ¥100–130 (≈ US$14–19) (check)).WEH Weihai Dashuibo International Airport (About 28 mi (45 km) from the centre; airport bus ¥20 (≈ US$3), taxi ¥100–130 (≈ US$14–19) (check)).
- Getting aroundCity buses cost ¥1 (≈ under US$1) and cover the centre; the seasonal sightseeing bus runs 1 May–30 Oct at ¥10 (≈ US$2) one way.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Sit-down mealSeafood dinner, per person¥60–150 (≈ US$9–25)
- Street or quick mealBowl of noodles or dumplings¥15–35 (≈ US$3–5)
- Beerrestaurant / convenience store¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3)¥5–8 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi flag fall¥8 (≈ US$2)
- Metro or bus rideCity bus ride¥1 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketLiugong Island admission¥122 (≈ US$18) (check)
- Budget bedHostel or budget guesthouse bed, a night, per personCN¥80 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥400 (≈ US$60)
- High-end bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥800 (≈ US$120)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥250 (≈ US$35) · Mid CN¥550 (≈ US$80) · High CN¥1,200 (≈ US$170)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- WEH Weihai Dashuibo International Airport (About 45 km (28 mi) from the centre; airport bus ¥20, taxi ¥100–130 (check))WEH Weihai Dashuibo International Airport (About 28 mi (45 km) from the centre; airport bus ¥20, taxi ¥100–130 (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Weihai: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
5 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
5 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
City buses cost ¥1 and cover the centre; the seasonal sightseeing bus runs 1 May–30 Oct at ¥10 one way. Taxis start at ¥8. Shared bikes are about ¥2 an hour and the coastal roads are flat.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Chengshantou and Xixiakou
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Bus or taxi east along the coast to Rongcheng, about 1 h 30 min
Easternmost point of the peninsula; sunrise is the reason to go, so start early or sleep over.
Yantai
goDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
High-speed rail from Weihai station, about 1 h
Easy half-day or onward stop on the peninsula loop.
Qingdao
overnightDoor to door: About 4 h
High-speed rail, about 3 h 30 min
Too far for a return day; treat it as the next stop, not a day trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Huancui District seafront (Haibin Road)
Walk to Liugong Island ferry wharf and Weihai Park; best for a short beach stay.
Weihai Railway Station area
Practical for one night with bags and an early train out.
International Bathing Beach (north coast)
Summer beach base; quieter, further from the station.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥250–450 (≈ US$35–65) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥450–900 (≈ US$65–130) excl. bed
- High
- ¥900 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double room1 × 2 nights × CN¥400 | CN¥800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × CN¥550 | CN¥2,200 |
| Airport bus, both ways2 × CN¥40 · check | CN¥80 |
| Liugong Island ferry and admission2 × CN¥122 · check | CN¥244 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × CN¥100 | CN¥200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥352 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥969 per person per day, bed included | CN¥3,876≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in yuan; long-distance rail and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| City bus ride | ¥1 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi flag fall | ¥8 (≈ US$2) |
| Bowl of noodles or dumplings | ¥15–35 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Seafood dinner, per person | ¥60–150 (≈ US$9–25) |
| Beer, restaurant / convenience store | ¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3) / ¥5–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Shared bike | About ¥2 (≈ under US$1) an hour (check) |
| Liugong Island admission | ¥122 (≈ US$18) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Liugong Island ferry stops running in the late afternoon: last boat back is around 18:30, so do not arrive late.The Liugong Island ferry stops running in the late afternoon: last boat back is around 6:30 PM, so do not arrive late.
- Beach swimming and many coastal facilities are seasonal; outside summer expect empty sand and closed kiosks.
- Winter wind off the sea is strong and the temperature drops well below freezing: pack accordingly.
- English is limited outside hotels; have your address in Chinese characters.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Weihai威海
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请到这个地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
No embassies in Weihai; most countries keep embassies in Beijing and consulates-general in Shanghai or Qingdao (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → city centre, bus: ¥20 (≈ US$3), about 45 km (28 mi) (check)¥20 (≈ US$3), about 28 mi (45 km) (check)
- Airport → city centre, taxi: ¥100–130 (≈ US$14–19) (check)
- Liugong Island ferry and admission: ¥122 (≈ US$18) (check)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xie)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duō shao qián)
- 洗手间在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (xǐ shǒu jiān zài nǎ lǐ)
- 我不要 — I don't want it (wǒ bú yào)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kě yǐ shuā kǎ ma)
Tipping is not expected. Alipay or WeChat Pay is the practical way to pay; set it up before you arrive.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Weihai. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep for beaches; May and Oct for cooler walking · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, windy, beach facilities closed) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry and last-boat times for Liugong Island field-checked, with a fallback plan for late arrivals.
- Two walking clusters: the Haibin Road seafront and Liugong Island, plus the station area for transit nights.
- Place pages with verified opening hours (Liugong Island, Weihai Museum, Sino-Japanese War museum) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal fixtures so summer beach days and winter indoor days both read correctly.
Sources
- officialWeihai municipal government
- officialWeihai Dashuibo International Airport
- officialLiugong Island scenic area
- officialWeihai Museum
- secondaryWikivoyage: Weihai, revision 5243820 (CC BY-SA 4.0)