Rizhao in a Day: Seaside Splendor and Lighthouses

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by Elizabeth

March 29, 2024 · 1 min read

Rizhao 1 Day Itinerary

Embark on a one-day journey through Rizhao, a coastal gem where the sun kisses the sea. Start your day at the Third Beach, a perfect spot for a morning of relaxation and perhaps some camping, nestled at No. 21, Bihai Road. After soaking in the sun for an hour, make your way to the Rizhao Ocean Park. Spend three hours exploring marine wonders and engaging in exciting activities, located just a stone's throw away at No. 185, Bihai Road. Next, the Wanpingkou Seashore Scenic Area awaits you with its serene lighthouse and picturesque views, a two-hour retreat at No.398, Haiqu East Road. Conclude your day with a visit to the iconic Lighthouse Scenic Area, where you can bask in the historical ambiance and enjoy panoramic views for an hour, situated at Huanghai 1st Road. This itinerary offers a blend of leisure and exploration, perfect for those looking to capture the essence of Rizhao's coastal charm.

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Day 1: Seaside Serenity and Lighthouse Wonders in Rizhao

1

Third Beach

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Begin your Rizhao adventure with the serene embrace of the Third Beach, a perfect spot for a tranquil morning. Nestled at No. 21, Bihai Road, Donggang District, this coastal haven offers an hour of blissful camping by the sea. Feel the soft sand beneath your feet and the gentle sea breeze on your face as you prepare for a day filled with oceanic delights.

Attraction Info

  • No. 21, Bihai Road, Donggang District, Rizhao City
  • Suggested tour duration: 1-2 hour
  • Open 24 hours

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2

Rizhao Ocean Park

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Continue your seaside journey to the Rizhao Ocean Park, a mere stone's throw from your first stop. Located at No. 185, Bihai Road, Donggang District, this marine sanctuary promises three hours of exploration and fun. Dive into the world of aquatic wonders and enjoy interactive experiences that bring you closer to the mysteries of the deep blue.

Attraction Info

  • No. 185, Bihai Road, Donggang District, Rizhao City (West of No. 4 Gate Road, Wanpingkou)
  • Suggested tour duration: 3-4 hour
  • Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

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3

Wanpingkou Seashore Scenic Area

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As the sun climbs higher, make your way to the Wanpingkou Seashore Scenic Area at No.398, Haiqu East Road. Spend two hours wandering through this picturesque locale, where the lighthouse stands as a beacon of coastal beauty. Let the rhythmic sound of the waves and the panoramic views of the shoreline be the highlight of your afternoon.

Attraction Info

  • No.398,Haiqu East Road, Rizhao City
  • Suggested tour duration: 2-3 hour
  • Open from 4/20-10/10,5:00am-10:30pm;Open from 10/11-4/19,6:00am-9:00pm

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4

Lighthouse Scenic Area

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Conclude your day with a visit to the iconic Lighthouse Scenic Area, located on Huanghai 1st Road, Donggang District. Spend an hour basking in the historical ambiance and stunning vistas that this landmark offers. As the day wanes, the lighthouse's guiding light serves as a fitting end to your Rizhao escapade, leaving you with memories as enduring as the lighthouse itself.

Attraction Info

  • Huanghai 1st Road, Donggang District, Rizhao City
  • Suggested tour duration: 1-2 hour
  • Open from 1/1-12/31

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Wanpingkou Seashore Scenic Area
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Highlights:
The Wanpingkou Beach Tourist Spot has a 5-kilometer long sandy beach. You can play in the sand with your family, tread the water barefoot, and enjoy the sunshine on the beach. You can also take a speedboat, surf, and go kayaking. It is also a great place to enjoy the sunrise and see the charming night view. It's a must-see for all Photography lovers.
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Rizhao Ocean Park
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Rizhao Ocean Park is located in the core area of seaside tourism in Rizhao City. It consists of Sunshine Oceanarium, Four Seasons Flower and Bird Garden, Bird Show, Waterfowl Paradise, Children's Paradise, AR Traveling Through Time and Space and other play contents, as well as ocean-themed light luxury resort hotels and ocean-themed characteristic commercial streets. Composition, the scenic spot constitutes a large-scale tourist resort complex integrating leisure, entertainment, sightseeing, accommodation, shopping and catering. Sunshine Aquarium displays more than 300 kinds of marine life, basically covering the display content of traditional domestic aquariums. It is characterized by a novel biological display method, highlighting the theme of sunshine and open space design. In addition to the two subsea tunnels in the museum, in multiple innovative exhibition areas, the 720-degree visual experience makes visitors feel like they are under the sea. Four Seasons Flower and Bird Garden is an innovative natural eco-tourism experience project. In addition to more than a thousand kinds of flowers, it also displays dozens of rare birds, fish and cute pets. It is an all-inclusive, harmonious and compatible environment between man and nature. A poetic garden. The outdoor bird theater has outdoor performances of parrots, toucans and birds of prey, which are rare in China, bringing visitors an interesting and exciting viewing and interactive experience. More than a dozen rare waterfowl and lovely ring-tailed lemurs are raised in the waterfowl world, and tourists can enter and have close contact with them. Traveling through the time and space zone in AR, through advanced augmented reality technology, it will lead tourists into the magnificent history of sunshine in myths and legends, explore the mysterious seabed and ice and snow world, and explore the micro world from the perspective of ants, which is thrilling and exciting. In addition to regular exhibitions, Rizhao Ocean Park will also display performances such as dolphins, sea lions, human sharks dancing together, parrots flying in groups, birds of prey, etc., and through the zero-distance interaction between various animals and tourists, it will become a large-scale cute pet paradise in China.
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Rizhao Seaside National Forest Park
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Highlights:
Rizhao Seaside National Forest Park has beautiful forests and wetlands. You can stroll through the seaside forest, breathing the pure air, or enjoy the sun and sea breeze on the beach. You can also find delicious seafood in a restaurant. There are many entertainment options in the park, such as folk-style performances, acrobatic magic and more. Come here in the summer and you can swim, or play in the sand and pick up seashells on the beach.
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Dongyi Town
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Highlights:
Rizhao Dongyi Town is known as a coastal tourist town in China that is closer to the sea and integrates folk culture, leisure and sightseeing.
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