Highlights
- China's 'sunrise city' — 60 km of clean sand and the liveliest beach scene in Shandong
- Rizhao Golden Beach is all about the water — swim, sail or just watch the horizon.
- The sunrise pier / headland is the signature photo; sunset is for the west-facing beach.
Beach & headland day
4–5 hours — Water sports in the morning (calmer sea), beach time at noon, headland at sunset.
1.5h
Main beach — swim, paddle or beach-club relax
1h
Headland / lighthouse viewpoint — the panorama
1h
Seafood lunch & island/waterfront stroll
1h
Sunset pier & night market / seaside dinner
What to know
Getting there
Fly to Rizhao (or high-speed rail to the coast) then a 30–60 min taxi/ferry to the beach or island pier.
Insider tips
- Ferries to islands run morning-only in rough weather — check the pier schedule the night before.
- Bring reef-safe sunscreen; many island 'eco' spots ban standard sunscreen.
Where to stay
Stay in Rizhao (mid-range ¥300–600; luxury from ¥800) — see the hotel map layer.