Liugong Island is located in Weihai City, facing the Yellow Sea to the north and Dalian across the sea. The island has beautiful natural scenery, high forest coverage and shady trees. It has a deep historical and cultural heritage and was an important battlefield in the Sino-Japanese War. There are many relics of the Sino-Japanese War on the island, such as the Admiral's Office of the Beiyang Navy and Ding Ruchang's residence, which have witnessed the humiliating history. At the same time, there are also historical buildings such as the Liu Gong Temple on the island, which highlights the local cultural characteristics. There are both quiet bays and vicissitudes of history. Tourists can not only feel the beauty of nature, but also appreciate the weight of history. It is a tourist destination that combines natural scenery and history and culture, attracting many tourists to explore history and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
#🏝️ Weihai Liugong Island Super Complete Play Guide (latest verification in August 2026)
Liugong Island is a national 5A-level scenic spot **, with both a heavy historical heritage of the Sino-Japanese War and an island scenery with 85% forest coverage. It is known as the "Oriental Pingfan" and "unsinkable battleship". It is a landmark that will clock in Weihai.
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##📌 basic information (verified in August 2026)
| Project | Details |
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| ** Address ** | No. 101-2 Haibin North Road, Huancui District, Weihai City (Liugong Island Passenger Transport Center) |
| ** Opening hours ** | Scenic spot 07:00-17:00; morning boat 7:30, last boat entering the island 15:30, last boat leaving the island 17:30 (weather/passenger flow adjustment is subject to the announcement on the same day) |
| ** Recommended length of play ** | Half a day - 1 day |
| ** Best season ** | March-November, the best summer escape (the average temperature on the island is 2-3 ° C lower than that in the city) |
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💰 Tickets & Spend (2026 Latest)
✅ ** Required basic ticket **: Adult combined ticket ** 122 yuan/person ** (including round-trip ferry ticket + core attractions: Jiawu War Museum, Exhibition Hall, Liugong Island Expo Park, Whale Hall, Forest Park, Panda Hall/Sika Deer/Long Mane Goat/Elk Hall)
✅ ** Optional Consumption **:
- 279 submarine visits: 20 yuan/person (some sightseeing car packages are included)
- Qidingshan Cableway: 30 yuan one way, 60 yuan round trip (climb to the top to see the sea view of the whole island)
- Sightseeing bus on the island: ranging from 20-80 yuan (sub-line, Line 1 covers popular attractions with the most cost-effective)
- Parking fee: 2 yuan/hour in the parking lot of the passenger transportation center, 25 yuan for 24 hours
✅ ** Preferential policies **:
- Children under 6 years old/under 1.2 meters: free of charge (including ferry tickets)
- 1.2-1 meters children, disabled soldiers: free tickets, half price 15 yuan
- Minors aged 6-18, undergraduates and below, and minimum income workers: 77 yuan for half price (including ferry tickets)
- Active duty soldiers, retired military cadres, the elderly over 60 years old, the disabled (including 1 escort), holders of Shandong Huicai Card/Weihai Talent Card: free tickets, only 31 yuan for boat tickets
⚠️ ** Important reminder **: Summer (July-August) daily limited viewership of 2-30,000 people, ** must be 7-15 days in advance ** in the "Liugong Island Scenic Area" official account/"Free Weihai" Mini Program /OTA platform real name reservation, no appointment can be selected Xixiakou Zoo, Huanhai Road, Huaxia City.
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##🚢 Transportation & Landing Guide
1. ** The only way to get to the island **: By boat! From the pier of Liugong Island Passenger Transport Center, the voyage takes about 20 minutes
2. ** Self-driving/taxi **: Direct navigation to "Liugong Island Passenger Transport Center", ample parking lot
3. ** Small Easter Eggs on Board **:
- After sailing, you can go to the 4th deck (limited to 40 people, go early to take a seat)
- Prepare the ham sausage in advance. Seagulls will fly with you about 100 meters away. You can interact at close range by holding the sausage and take pictures beyond the film!
- It doesn't matter if you forget your ID card, you can also check the ticket with the Lutong code.
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##🗺️ 3 selected tour routes (select on demand)
###① Essence Quick View Line (half a day, suitable for tight time/elderly and children)
** 08:30 ** China Jiawu War Museum (core! You can touch the main gun of the far ship, have AR naval battle experience, it is recommended to rent an electronic explainer or report to the intensive lecture group) → ** 10:00 ** Dingyuan Ship (1:1 replica of Beiyang Flagship, board the deck and enter the cabin for immersive experience) → ** 11:30 ** Naval Office (the most complete Qing Dynasty military yamen in China, the highest command organization of the Beiyang Navy)
###② Deep panoramic line (1 day, full coverage of history + nature)
Jiawu War Museum → Dingyuan Ship → Liugong Island Expo Park (Whale Hall + British Concession History Exhibition) → Take the No. 1 sightseeing car → Donghong Battery (see sea erosion cliffs + ancient battery, encounter wild sika deer) → National Forest Park (forest hiking, feeding long-maned goats/elk) → 279 Submarine (enter the cabin to experience the life of a submarine soldier) → Weihai Navy School (the only modern navy school in China with traces to follow) → Ding Ruchang Residence
###③ Parent-child cute pet line (the first choice for bringing babies, easy and not tired)
Morning: Take the flag-topped mountain cableway up the mountain to see the morning fog → Donghong battery to see the sea and find sika deer → Afternoon: Forest Park Panda House to see "Bamboo Spirit" → Feed long-maned goats/elk → Whale Hall to know marine life → Take pictures of the clock in Dingyuan ship → Submarine science experience
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##🍜 island dining
- If you are afraid of trouble, you can bring your own snacks and water. The price on the island is slightly higher.
- If you want to eat hot rice, it is recommended ** Liu Gongdao Hotel Restaurant ** (a time-honored brand on the island), with Jiaodong homemade seafood set:
- 69 yuan for 2-3 people (boss fish stewed tofu, shrimp sauce bean noodles, etc.)
- 126 yuan for 4-5 people (salted fish cakes, seafood pimple soup, etc.)
- 266 yuan for 6-8 people (miscellaneous fish cakes, dry fried yellow croaker, etc.), which is cost-effective
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⚠️ Pit Avoidance & Practical Tips
1. Visit the Jiawu War Memorial Hall first when you go to the island, and then buy a sightseeing ticket after visiting. You don't have to rush to buy it as soon as you go ashore.
2. There are ramps and steps on the island, strollers can be brought, but some areas are inconvenient. Elderly people can rent wheelchairs at the visitor center
3. The flight may be suspended in case of strong wind and fog, and the tickets can be fully refunded or changed. Pay attention to the real-time notification of the official account
4. Do a good job of sun protection in summer, wear hats and sunglasses, there are many shades on the island but strong ultraviolet rays by the sea
5. Don't miss the old buildings on the island: Dragon King Temple Theater, Qing Dynasty Bungalows, cherry blossoms and plum blossoms in spring, and beautiful autumn scenery in autumn
6. The last boat out of the island is 17:30, don't miss it too late!
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💡 Liugong Island is not only an island, but also a carrier of history. It is recommended that parents with children do some history homework of the Sino-Japanese War in advance, and they will feel more when shopping~