Weihai Coastal Scenic Road

A scenic loop around Weihai. The eastern coastal road links Huoju Eight Street, Chengshan Head, Swan Lake and Rushan Silver Beach along the easternmost coast of the Jiaodong Peninsula.

The Weihai Qianli Shanhai Scenic Road is about 1,001 km long. It consists of an eastern coastal road and a western mountain road. The two link the mountains, sea, bays, islands, beaches and reefs of Weihai city, Wendeng, Rongcheng and Rushan. Along the route are about 100 viewpoints and several themed rest stations.

The highlight is the eastern coastal road. From Weihai city, it passes Weihai Park’s Happiness Gate, the International Bathing Beach and Huoju Eight Street, a popular street where the slope ends directly at the sea. It continues east along the coast to Naxianghai Diamond Beach and across from Jiming Island, then reaches Chengshan Head, the easternmost point of the Jiaodong Peninsula. Once known as the “end of the earth,” it is a spot for watching sunrises and the Hailu Island sea lions. The road then heads south into Rongcheng. In winter, Swan Lake is one of China’s largest wintering grounds for whooper swans. The coastline near Shidao and Chashan is winding. The route ends by heading west to Rushan Silver Beach. The western mountain road runs through Kunyu Mountain and the Wendeng area, with mostly forests and hills.

Two to five days is suitable. Summer is ideal for seaside cooling, and winter is ideal for swan watching. Most seaside sections are city and village roads. On weekends and in summer, popular spots like Huoju Eight Street are very crowded, so do not take photos in the middle of the road. Sea fog reduces visibility, so drive carefully.