#Howard Johnson Dream Sea Resort Weihai Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Weihai | Feels like the end of the world | The Blue Ways
Despite the beautiful seascape of Weihai, the hottest spot on the internet is a stranded shipwreck called Blue Ways. It was originally a Panamanian bulk carrier with no cargo. In September 2022, affected by the peripheral circulation of Typhoon 'Nanmadol', the Blue Ways ran aground near Chengshan Town in Weihai. After stranding, due to its hull shape, distance from shore, and inclination angle, it became very suitable for viewing. Since the spring of 2023, the Blue Ways has started to attract tourists from all over the country to check in, becoming one of the hottest 'photo spots' of the moment.
⛰【Travel Tips】
📍Detailed address: Not in Weihai city center, but in Chengshan Town, Rongcheng City below Weihai. If driving, you can navigate to 'Blue Ways Shipwreck Scenic Area', about 50 minutes from the city center. There is a Naxianghai International Tourism Area nearby, only 10 minutes away from there. Park on the roadside, no charge, just walk towards the sea.
🕙Opening hours: The spot is free and open 24 hours. However, it's very crowded. To get there early, I stayed at the nearby Haosheng Resort Hotel, which is only three to four hundred yuan per day.
📷 Blue Ways Photo Shooting Tutorial
👉It's very crowded, try to choose morning or noon when the sunlight is bright, to better capture the details and texture of the ship. Of course, shooting during the blue hour (around sunset) can yield dreamy color effects. It's also crowded then, so you need to find the right angle.
👉Wear clothes that contrast with the shipwreck's tones, such as a black and white coat with a bright scarf, to add visual impact.
👉Try shooting from different angles. From the west beach, you can capture the full side of the ship, both wide shots and telephoto. Walk east a bit, and you'll see many photographers who charge a fee. There are many seagulls here, and you can take pictures without paying. If you want some background, like chairs and tables, or to take a wedding photo, there are professional photographers available. Usually, it's 10 yuan per photo.
👉Besides the shipwreck being very distinctive, interacting with the seagulls is also a popular reason. Be sure to capture natural and lively moments, paired with the ship on the sea, whether it's a video or a photo, any shot is a high-quality emotional blockbuster.
📝Note tips:
👉Environmental issues: With the increase of tourists, some environmental problems have arisen, such as littering, which has some impact on the marine environment. It is suggested to charge a small fee and arrange for someone to clean up the trash.
👉I heard that there are local plans to comprehensively plan the area around the Blue Ways, including building new parking lots, guesthouses, cafes, public toilets, and other infrastructure. One can imagine, if there's a room with a view of the Blue Ways right out the window, it would become famous all over the world.
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The experience at a hotel in Weihai was quite pleasant, and it was very convenient for travel
🏨 Weihai Xianghai Haosheng Resort Hotel
🚶 It's only a ten-minute walk to Xianghai.
🌟 As soon as you enter the hotel, you're charmed by the giant panda🐼, which the kids love.
🌟 The rooms are well-equipped, clean and sanitary, warm and comfortable, and some rooms even have a sea view🌊
🌟 There's a wide variety of breakfast options for children , and having a rich breakfast at the hotel really saves a lot of trouble when traveling.
🌟 Avoiding peak holiday periods, the cost-performance ratio is very high.
🌟 What's even better is its location
Walking to Xianghai takes only ten minutes
There's also a free outdoor children's playground nearby🎠
Set off from the hotel, pass through the jungle to reach Xianghai Adventure World🦕
Don't miss the pink steam train🚂 (map included)
You can also rent a super cute sightseeing car to tour around Xianghai resort town
There are British Blue Bridge and Rainbow Bridge for photo opportunities
🌃 In the evening, you can choose a gourmet restaurant on Xianghai Flower Street
Surrounding attractions🍤
15 minutes by car🚗 to Jiming Island, then a 15-minute boat ride🚢
15 minutes by car🚗 to the Brews Shipwreck
25 minutes by car🚗 to Xixiakou Wildlife Zoo
40 minutes by car🚗 to Weihai Station