[2025 Rongcheng ] Travel Guide for Dongchu Island Scenic Area (Updated May)

Located in Ningjin Subdistrict, Rongcheng City, Weihai City, Shandong Province, China, Dongchu Island is an ancient fishing village surrounded by the sea on three sides. It gets its name from the abundance of paper mulberry trees that grow on the island. Known for its well-preserved traditional seaweed houses and pristine fishing village scenery, it is hailed as one of the "most beautiful fishing villages in China." ☝️Main Features: 1. Seaweed House Village The island currently has about 150 seaweed houses, mostly built during the Ming, Qing, and Republican periods. These houses are built with stone walls and roofs thatched with kelp, over half a meter thick. They are warm in winter and cool in summer, moisture-proof, and fire-resistant, and are a prime example of traditional Chinese ecological architecture. 2. Natural Scenery The coastline stretches 7.5 km, boasting soft sandy beaches and clear waters, perfect for beachcombing, fishing, and tide watching. The surrounding waters are dotted with jagged reefs, revealing a wealth of marine life at low tide. The island is forested with paper mulberry trees, preserving a pristine ecological environment. The sunrise and sunset views are particularly enchanting. 3. Fishing Culture Experience Participate in fishing activities, experience traditional fishing life such as going out to sea for fishing and seafood processing. Savor authentic fisherman's cuisine, such as mackerel dumplings, steamed eggs with sea urchin, and steamed seafood. 4. Honors and Protection Dongchu Island has been designated as a "National Traditional Village," a "Chinese Historical and Cultural Village," and is listed as a cultural relic protection unit in Shandong Province. ☝️Travel Tips: Best Season: May to October offers pleasant weather, with cool summers and seafood-rich autumns. Transportation: Driving is recommended, or take a bus from downtown Rongcheng, which takes about 1 hour. Accommodation: Choose renovated seaweed house guesthouses to experience a blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. Dongchu Island is perfect for travelers who enjoy slow travel, nature, and culture. It's a living fossil for exploring the history of Jiaodong fishing villages.

Rongcheng, a small seaside town in Shandong, has intoxicating sunsets, windmills and a sea of ​​oranges. It is a place full of healing power that makes people want to settle here. Recommended attractions: 1. Naxianghai: This is a free and beautiful beach. Diamond Beach and Xiaoyao Bay Bathing Beach are particularly recommended. Dogs are allowed here so you can enjoy the beach with your pet. 2. Jiming Island: As the filming location of "Where Are We Going, Dad", you need to take a boat (125 yuan/person) to go there. There are cliff cafes and churches on the island waiting for you to explore. 3. Bluevis Beach: Free! A huge ship ran aground on the sea, seagulls flew over, and the atmosphere was full at sunrise. Dogs are also welcome. 4. Shendiao Mountain Wildlife World: Tickets are 160 yuan per person. This is a large zoo built on the coast. You can visit it by car. 5. Hailu Island: You can choose to take a boat around the island (120 yuan/person) to feed the seagulls. If you don’t want to take a boat, you can also feed the seagulls for free at the pier. 6. Motianling Cableway: The ticket price is 85 yuan per person. There is a section across the sea on the northern line, which is very romantic. 7. Chengshantou: Tickets are 148 yuan per person. It is said to have the most beautiful coastline selected by National Geographic. It is the earliest place in China where you can see the sunrise. There are also performing arts activities for Qin Shihuang's Eastern Tour in the scenic area. 8. Yandunjiao Swan Lake: Free attraction! From November to April every year, tens of thousands of swans from Siberia live here, and the scenery is particularly beautiful. 9. Dongchu Island: This is a niche fishing village with a super treasure. The island is dotted with windmills and is extremely beautiful when encountering the sunset. Dogs are welcome. 10. Shidao Chishan: The bronze statue of Myojin stands on the top of the mountain, overlooking the entire harbor. The mountain and sea scenery merge into one, which is very spectacular. Dogs are allowed on the tour. 11. Dayudao Village: China’s largest natural fishing village with a history of more than 200 years, as well as seaweed houses and an ancient lighthouse. Dogs are welcome. Route planning: 1. Day1: Shidao Chishan→Shidao Bay 2. Day2: Dayu Island → Dongchu Island 3. Day3: Bluevis Beach → Hailu Island → Naxiang Sea → Xiaoyao Bay Bathing Beach The above scenic spots 1-7 are on a route, distributed along the coastline from north to south in order. You can schedule your route according to your preferences and needs. Things to note: The first two days of the itinerary were relatively niche, with fewer tourists. Although the attractions on the last day are more popular, the experience is still good. The sea view in Rongcheng is beautiful. You don’t have to be too obsessed with the check-in spots of Internet celebrities. You can feel happy by taking a casual stroll and enjoying the sea breeze on the beach. Come to Rongcheng and experience the charm of this treasure town!

There are many houses in fishing villages with seaweed roofs in the Rongcheng area of ​​Weihai. Some of them are attached to the roofs of newly built European-style buildings, which have a unique flavor. The village we visited was on the street of Dongchu Island Scenic Area. It was a large area of ​​seaweed houses and villages. There aren't many people in the village, and the sun is shining brightly, so it's quite hot. Suitable for taking photos and checking in, not too commercial. No tickets are required here. The village has direct access to the sea. Imagine when it snows in winter, the rooftops are covered with thick seaweed and snow, and this place should be as beautiful as a fairy tale world. It's a pity that I felt a bit unsatisfied after the tour. It would be more perfect if more characteristic seaweed houses could be added and the streets in the village were renovated. But the advantage is that it has been well preserved in its original state...

Shidao Chishan Scenic Area, Located in Shidao Management District, Rongcheng City, Shandong Province. The scenic area covers an area of ​​12.8 square kilometers. The mountain is named after the red stone. Humanities and History: In the Sui and Tang Dynasties, there were: Tianmenyuan, Zhulin Temple, Hongnuan and other temples. Main attractions: Fahuayuan, Jixiang Pingan Valley, Chishan Zen Temple, Guanyin Altar, Fahua Tower, Rongcheng Folk Museum, Jang Bo-go Biography Museum, Chishan Myojin, etc. It is now a national 4A-level tourist attraction. ================== 1: About transportation: ================== Public transportation: (for reference). Public transportation: Rongcheng City: Take the tourist bus to arrive. Then, start the tour. Shidao Long Distance Bus Station: Take Rongcheng Bus No. 361. Arrived at the end of Chishan Scenic Area, Then, start the tour. Self-driving tour: (most convenient). Navigation location: Shidao Chishan Scenic Area parking lot. ================== 2: About accommodation: ================== Host accommodation: Home Inn neo- Rongcheng Shidao Huanghai South Road Store. User accommodation: Rongcheng City, Rongcheng Shidao, There are many high-end, medium-end and low-end hotels. Choose accommodation according to your needs. You can go to Ctrip.com, Search and book to be prepared. ================== 3: About food: ================== Fish dumplings, deep-fried yellow croaker, Pan-fried oysters, fried crabs, Scallion-fried sea cucumber, various seafood, Rushan wedding cake, thousand-layer cake, Stir-fried swan eggs, fish potstickers, Seaweed buns, flower buns, Jellyfish in old vinegar, braised prawns in oil, etc. You can move your index finger. Satisfy your appetite. ================== 4: About tickets: ================== Ticket price: 140 yuan. (Online: 115 yuan.) ================== 5: About the tour guide: ================== Parking lot (5 yuan) --Buy tickets at the ticket office (it is recommended to buy online) --Ticket check-in--Counterclockwise tour --Fahuayuan--Auspicious and Peaceful Valley --Avalokitesvara Temple--Chishan Temple --Hundred Flowers Garden--Rongcheng Folk Museum --Jang Bogo Biography Museum--Akayama Myojin --Da Ming Sheng Jing Memorial Archway--Exit the scenic area --Pick up the car and return --Rest at the hotel. ================== 6: Total itinerary: ================== The host is traveling by car this time. Time spent: more than 10 days, (This trip to Weihai is a revisit, There was no photo record before) Left one after another: Xianguding Scenic Area, Weihai Park, Liugong Island Scenic Area, Happiness Park, Torch 8th Street, International Bathing Beach. Haiyuan Park, Hanlefang, Weihai Museum, Xiaoyao Bay Bathing Beach. Naxianghai Scenic Area and Jiming Island Scenic Area. The wreck of the Brevis. Chengshantou Scenic Area (Fu Culture Scenic Area). Motianling Scenic Area. Rongcheng City Museum. Rongcheng Cherry Blossom Lake Park. Rongcheng Coastal Park. Rongcheng Lily Bay Park. Rongcheng Dongchu Island Scenic Area. Fenghuang Lake Park, Shidao, Rongcheng. Rongcheng Shidao Chishan Scenic Area. Silver Beach Tourist Resort, Rushan City. Weifang Shouguang Vegetable Expo Park. ================== 7: Finally, I wish you a happy trip to Rongcheng Shidao Chishan Scenic Area, Happy and joyful, full of harvest, Have a nice trip, come on!

It means that no matter how beautiful the island is, it can't withstand the crowds 👥. Recently, it seems that Weihai has been completely occupied by graduates 🙉. Take the chance when they're not paying attention, ‍♀️ and visit these less popular attractions in Weihai, which are both beautiful and photogenic~ Embrace the Sea Post Located between Xianghai and the Brews giant ship, there's a huge green lawn and wildflowers, with seagrass houses and big windmills, so beautiful~ 🌲Xinwei Fu Road A street full of plane trees in summer must be beautiful❗ The French romantic street built in 1902, with tall plane trees and exquisitely decorated interesting low houses, has the flavor of Shanghai streets, and the colorful shops are great for shopping and taking pictures, ✔︎ pinpoint Sanshan Sweet Near: 📍Happiness Gate (6 minutes walk), 📍Liugong Island (1.3 kilometers), 📍Weigao Square (1.5 kilometers), 🕌Yuan Yao Dock An abandoned church with its cross removed, feels like arriving at the end of the world 🌪️, featuring an artistic melancholic texture, with a beach, fishing port, dike, lighthouse End of the Sky Watching a sunrise at the seaside with good friends is a super happy thing, eh!! If it's still the first sun 🌞 falling on the motherland's mainland, that's really awesome!!! Directions ✔︎ Weihai Rongcheng City Chengshantou Scenic Area ⛰️Likou Mountain Scenic Area Who knows❓ Just being with good friends is like charging 🔋, and it's even happier to go to beautiful places. Likou Mountain Scenic Area, the filming location of the variety show 'Accidental Cooking', is surrounded by mountains, 15 minutes drive from Weihai North Station, near 📍Seaside Bathing Beach 🏝Dongchui Island So many seagrass houses🏡! It must be the straw houses from Hayao Miyazaki's fairy tale world, right? Seagrass house village, tide chasing dock, seawater beach, viewing pavilion, 📍Goddess Temple, just walk around 🏻, feel the sea breeze, watch the sunrise and sunset, who doesn't want to travel every day! …… Accommodation: Huazhu·Weihai Haya Swimming Pool Garden Homestay Huazhu·Weihai Magashan Clouds Near the Sea Homestay (MOON Beach Club Store) Huazhu·Seaside Park No.2 Homestay Huazhu·Linghai Garden Villa Hotel

Self-driving tour in Rongcheng, the sea is really beautiful! Stayed for one night on Dongchu Island There are many marine ranches in that sea area. I want to go out to see them. As a result, I talked to the landlady. There is also a marine ranch on Dongchu Island, and the pier is right at the visitor center. Very good! No more driving far, parking is free. Take the "Dongchu Island" ship and go to sea, Arriving at the Ocean Ranch platform, the water is clear and blue. There are several mariculture farms on the platform Sea urchins, starfish, oysters, raw oysters, and even puffer fish Pick it up in an iron cage and play with it. After taking a group photo, you still have to put it back in its original place. Tickets are 80/person, including two steamed oysters + one scallop and one starfish/person You can also feed seagulls on the boat, and there are rows of breeding nets in the sea It’s my first time to come to Ocean Ranch to graze. It’s a great place to walk your baby.

⏳Historical Origin: Rongcheng, an ancient city named after the first characters of 'Rong Mountain' and 'Cheng Mountain', carries the legend of Emperor Qin Shihuang shooting a big fish. With a long history, it has been inhabited since the Yin and Shang dynasties, and after experiencing prosperity and vicissitudes, it still stands at the end of the eastern mainland. Chengshantou, known as the 'place where the sun rises', is the easternmost point of China's land-sea junction, known as the 'Cape of Good Hope of China'. The peaks are lush and continuous, the sea is vast and blue, making it an ideal place for people to travel and escape the heat. The traces of history and the magnificent natural landscape intertwine to create this city that is both ancient and young. Before 1987, it belonged to Yantai City, and with Weihai becoming a prefecture-level city, Rongwei City is managed by Weihai. 🔆Name: Rongcheng. Dongchu Island Scenic Area 📍Address: Dongchu Island Village, Ningjin Street Office, Rongcheng City, Weihai City, Shandong Province 🚗Transportation: Because we are self-driving, we basically walk wherever we find it beautiful, and there are surprising views at every step. Self-driving is recommended! 🅿️Parking: Directly locate the Dongchu Island Visitor Center and you can drive to a super large parking lot (parking here is free, super humanized) 🛖The sea is opposite the parking lot, but I suggest you go to the seaweed house near the parking lot first There is a super large area of seaweed houses here, and some of them are Ming Dynasty seaweed houses! Walking through the seaweed houses, it really feels like coming to a fairy tale town, any angle of photography is super beautiful, and there are not many tourists, you can always take beautiful photos, no need to fight for the camera anymore💕~