Shandong · China
Where to stay in Weihai
Weihai is a city in Shandong, China, home to about 2,907,000 people.
- Best months
- May, June, September and October
- Nearest airport
- WEH37 km · Weihai Dashuibo Airport
- Currency
- CNYrenminbi
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Language
- Chinese, Putonghua, Standard Chinese
About
About Weihai
Weihai, formerly Weihaiwei (Chinese: 威海卫; pinyin: Wēihǎiwèi; lit. 'Mighty Sea Fort'), is a prefecture-level city and major seaport city in the easternmost Shandong province of China.
Weihai, surrounded by sea on three sides, has four distinct seasons and a pleasant climate. It is characterized by warm winter, cool summer, cold spring, warm autumn, small temperature difference between day and night, long frost-free period, high wind and high humidity.The highest temperature of the year: generally around 30°C, which occurs in the extremely hot summer days of July and August. The lowest temperature of the year: generally around -10°C, which occurs in the extremely cold winter days of January.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Weihai
See
In Weihai, there are many beautiful places that you need to have a visit, such as Liugong island (inside Weihai city), Chengshantou (in Rongcheng district), and Shengjingshan Mountain (in Wengdeng city, here you can experience the culture of the traditional Chinese religion Dao). Also you need to experience the life in Weihai as a fisherman. "Weihaiwei" was leased by the United Kingdom from 1898 until October 1, 1930. It was a summer station for the British naval China Station.
- Liugong Island
- Museum of the First Sino-Japanese War
- Weihai Naval School
- Weihai Museum
- First World War Chinese Laborers Memorial
- Xixiakou zoo
- Weihai Huaxia City scenic spot
- The Dream Sea
- Cat Head Mountain
- Han yue fang
- Huoju 8 jie
- Happiness Gate
Do
- Weihai Park
- Weihai Hengshan skiing meadow
- Weihai International Bathing Beach
- Grape Beach
- Sunset Bay
- Brussels Bay
- Weihai Jiming Island
- Weihai Swan Lake National Park
- Weihai Naxianghai
- Penglai Haiyuan Park
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Where to stay
Which part of Weihai to stay in
Accommodation options include downtown hotels near the ferry terminal and main parks, beach resorts along the coast, and budget hostels near the bus and train stations. Hotel prices are generally lower in winter. There are plenty of places to choose from so shop around. The rates are posted at the front desk, usually in English, and that's the "rack" rate. You should expect a lower rate and they usually quote one.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Weihai
7 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Bliss International Hotel | 10.2 km | |
| Guihe Siji Hotel | 7.1 km | |
| Kyriad Marvelous Hotel Weihai High-speed Railway Station | 9.2 km | |
| Longyue International Hotel | 10.2 km | |
| Luxury Blue Horizon Hotel WEI HAI | 5.7 km | |
| Metropolo Jinjiang Hotels (Weihai High Speed Railway Station) | 8.5 km | |
| Weihaiwei Hotel (Villa B) | 3.0 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Weihai
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Weihai are May, June, September and October. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C; August is the wettest, with about 170 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Weihai: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Weihai Dashuibo Airport (WEH), about 37 km from the city centre in a straight line; Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT, 100 km) is also within reach.
Getting in
Bus is by far the cheapest option but could involve many hours of travel depending on your starting point. It takes roughly six and a half hours by bus from Jinan, capital of Shandong, to the bus station in Weihai. There are many companies serving Weihai with many destinations possible at good frequencies. Direct buses serve Weihai from Jinan (about 6.5 hours), Qingdao (about 4 hours), Yantai (about 2 hours), and other cities in Shandong Province. Tickets can be purchased at the station or online. Buses are generally comfortable and punctual.
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WEH · Weihai Dashuibo Airport
YNT · Yantai Penglai International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Weihai
Eat
Weihai cuisine focuses on fresh seafood, often simply steamed or grilled. Local specialties include sea cucumber, scallops, and shrimp dumplings. Korean restaurants are common due to the city's proximity to Korea. Chinese food: it's obviously everywhere; however, some consider the local cuisine to be tasteless. To others, the traditional and simple steaming of fresh seafood along with locally grown varieties of fresh vegetables make for healthful, delicately tasty food, remarkable merely in its simple, unadulterated purity. The local delicacy is sea cucumber for which Weihai is very well known. Fresh scallops are readily available and are extremely affordable by western standards.
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Questions
Weihai: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Weihai?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Weihai are May, June, September and October. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C; August is the wettest, with about 170 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Weihai?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Weihai Dashuibo Airport (WEH), about 37 km from the city centre in a straight line; Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT, 100 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Weihai?
renminbi (CNY).
Nearby
Destinations near Weihai
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.