Weihai Liugong Island Travel Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
Liugong Island has beautiful natural scenery and unique cultural landscape. It is known as the "Eastern Screen", "Fairy Mountain on the Sea" and "Paradise on Earth". It is an ideal place for summer escape, vacation and recuperation.Attractions distribution:
Liugong Island is located at the mouth of Weihai Bay in Shandong Province. According to old records, it was named Liudao in the Yuan Dynasty, also known as Liujiadao. Liugong Island is steep in the north and gentle in the south. It is 4.08 kilometers long from east to west, 1.5 kilometers wide from north to south, and 0.06 kilometers narrowest. The coastline is 14.95 kilometers long, the area is 3.15 square kilometers, and the highest point is 153.5 meters above sea level.The whole island of Liugong Island is covered with dense vegetation, mainly black pine, covering an area of more than 2,700 mu. The island's cultural landscape is also rich and unique, with Warring States ruins dating back thousands of years, as well as the famous Qing Dynasty Beiyang Navy Commander's Office, Naval Academy, Ancient fort , Ding Ruchang's residence, Iron Pier There are a large number of cultural relics and historical sites, as well as many European-style buildings left over from the British colonial rule. In addition, the bronze water organ, thousand-year-old whale bones, mirage, East China Sea Dragon Palace and other landscapes and fully functional leisure, entertainment and shopping areas have also added new highlights to Liugong Island.
Scenic spot qualifications:
National 5A scenic spot, national civilized scenic spot, national forest park, national key cultural relic protection unitScenic spot features:
Photography, hiking, summer vacation, forest parks, museums, historical sites, seaside, islandsTransportation
Scenic spot location:
China > Shandong Province > Weihai City > Huancui District
How to get there:
There are more than 20 bus routes in Weihai, connecting various scenic spots and main streets in the city. The single fare for buses is 1 yuan, and the single fare for minibuses is 1.5 yuan. It takes 20 minutes to get to the scenic area by boat from Weihai Tourist Wharf. There is a tourist boat to Chengshantou and Hailu Island from Liugong Island at 11:00 every day, and returns to Weihai at 18:00. The full fare is 100 yuan, including one meal.
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Tickets
Liugong Island Ticket Price:
Entrance to the island: 80 yuan/person. No charge for admission to natural landscapes such as Liugong Island Forest Park and various historical sites.
China Sino-Japanese War Museum : Free and open to the public.
Island tickets and Liugong Island Expo Park Combined ticket: 110 yuan/person.
Scenic area opening hours:
Liugong Island ferry schedule: Peak season 7:00-16:30 8 minutes 10:00-17:30; Off-season 7:30-15:00 15 minutes 10:00-15:30
Travel Tips
Travel Notes of Travellers:
- Travel Guide: Weihai Free Travel Three-Day Travel Guide 2017
travelling guideline:
Visit the birthplace of China's first modern navy, the Beiyang Fleet of the Qing government, which is also the ancient battlefield of the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, and visit the Sino-Japanese War Museum, which houses a large collection of precious cultural relics.
Tour route:
Recommended itinerary for a one-day tour of Liugong Island: depart at 8 am, take a bus to the tourist pier, take a boat to the Liugong Island scenic area, visit Liugong Island → Sino-Japanese War Museum → Expo Park → Exhibition Hall → Whale Hall, etc.
Best time to visit:
Liugong Island has a temperate monsoon continental climate, with obvious changes in the four elements and the advance and retreat of the monsoon. However, due to the complex terrain and the sea on three sides, it has obvious regional differences: although it has a continental climate, it has the characteristics of an oceanic climate. Compared with inland areas of similar latitudes, it has warm winters, cool summers, cold springs, warm autumns, small temperature differences, strong winds, more fog, and abundant rain. Best travel time: summer and autumn.
Shopping recommendations:
Jiaodong peanuts, Weihai apples, Rongcheng yellow peaches, Rushan pears, mountain flower carpets, fishing rods, tin inlays, embroidery, leather shoes, silk, plush toys, etc.
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