Weifang Three-Day Travel Guide

Weifang is the "World Kite Capital," boasting both rich cultural heritage and abundant natural scenery. This guide covers key attractions in the city and surrounding areas, suitable for leisure trips, family outings, or culture enthusiasts.

📅 Itinerary Overview
✅ Day 1: Weifang City Cultural Tour (Shihu Garden + Kite Museum + Taihua City Night Market)
✅ Day 2: Qingzhou Ancient City One-Day Tour (Ancient Streets + Fan Gong Pavilion + Yunmen Mountain)
✅ Day 3: Binhai Happy Sea Beach / Yangjiabu Folk Culture Grand View Garden

🏨 Accommodation Recommendations

Budget (200-400 RMB/night): Home Inn / Hanting (near Taihua City), Weifang Blue Sea Hotel
Comfort (400-800 RMB/night): Weifang Fuhua Hotel, Weifang Wanda Pullman Hotel
Unique Homestays (300-600 RMB/night): Inns inside Qingzhou Ancient City

🚗 Transportation Suggestions

Within city: Taxi / Bus (Weifang is small, taxis are affordable)
Qingzhou Ancient City: High-speed train (Weifang North → Qingzhou, 20 minutes, ticket 20 RMB) or self-driving (1 hour)
Binhai Area: Recommended self-driving or chartered car (about 1.5 hours)

📝 Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Weifang City Cultural Tour
Morning: Shihu Garden (Entrance fee 30 RMB)

Weifang’s most famous classical garden, once a private garden of a wealthy Qing dynasty merchant, with exquisite pavilions and towers, perfect for photos.
🕒 Recommended visit time: 1.5 hours

Noon: Hele Wang (Old Weixian Cuisine)

Must-try: Chicken and duck Hele (Weifang specialty noodles), Chaotian Pot (similar to rolled pancakes)
💰 Per person: 30-50 RMB

Afternoon: Weifang World Kite Museum (Free)

The world’s largest kite-themed museum, learn about kite culture and see giant kites and unique kites from various countries.
🕒 Recommended visit time: 1 hour

Evening: Taihua City Night Market

Weifang’s liveliest commercial area, with a night snack street. Recommended:

Weifang Meat Huoshao (crispy outside, tender inside)
Grilled squid, fried skewers
Old Weixian fried radish balls

Day 2: Qingzhou Ancient City One-Day Tour
Morning: Qingzhou Ancient City (Free)

Ancient Ming and Qing architecture, stroll on stone-paved roads, feel the historical charm of the "Eastern Ancient State."
Recommended spots: Ouyuan Garden (Ming dynasty garden), Catholic Church, Ouyang Xiu Memorial Hall
🕒 Recommended visit time: 2-3 hours

Noon: Longsheng Pastry (Qingzhou old brand)

Must-buy: Honey Three Knives, Peach Crisp, Hawthorn Cake
💰 Per person: 20-50 RMB

Afternoon: Yunmen Mountain (Entrance fee 60 RMB)

Qingzhou’s iconic attraction, featuring a huge "Longevity" character cliff carving on the mountain, with panoramic views of the ancient city from the summit.
🕒 Recommended visit time: 2 hours

Evening: Return to Weifang city, night stroll along Bailang River

Walk by the river, enjoy the night lights, or have a late snack at "Old Weixian Food Street."

Day 3: Binhai Happy Sea Beach or Yangjiabu Folk Culture Grand View Garden
Option 1: Happy Sea Beach (Free, suitable for summer)

Weifang’s seaside resort area, clean beach, family-friendly, with water activities.
🚗 Transportation: Recommended self-driving or chartered car (about 1.5 hours)

Option 2: Yangjiabu Folk Culture Grand View Garden (Entrance fee 60 RMB)

Experience Weifang traditional New Year paintings and kite making, ideal for culture lovers.
🕒 Recommended visit time: 2 hours

Noon: Last meal of Weifang cuisine before departure

Recommended: Old Weixian Restaurant (Siping Road branch)
Must order: Weixian fried meat, stir-fried chicken, Weixian steamed buns

💰 Budget Reference (for 2 people)

Accommodation: 600-1200 RMB (2 nights)
Meals: 500-800 RMB
Tickets: 200-300 RMB
Transportation: 300-500 RMB (taxi + high-speed train)
Total: 1600-2800 RMB (adjustable based on needs)

🌟 Travel Tips
✔ Best seasons: April-May (during Kite Festival), September-October (cool and pleasant autumn)
✔ Souvenirs: Weifang kites, Longsheng pastries, Yangjiabu New Year paintings
✔ If time allows, add "Yishan Scenic Area" or "Shouguang Vegetable Expo Garden"
Hope this guide helps you enjoy Weifang! If you have special preferences (such as family trips or deep food tours)