[2025 Rizhao Restaurant] Travel Guide for Chocolate Fisherman (Wan Ping Kou Dian) (Updated May)

This Labor Day, I came to Rizhao and didn't expect this small city to be so popular. The soft beaches, clear water, and delicious seafood weren't enough, and I've already fallen in love with Rizhao's blue sea and sky. 🏨Rooms are more affordable in the off-season. It is recommended to book in advance during the peak season. The hotels on the coastline have a better view, and the sunrise and sunset are breathtaking. ✅DAY 1 Rizhao Shifan Base - Chocolate Fisherman (Wanpingkou Branch) - Wanpingkou Tourist Area - Rizhao Ocean Park ✅DAY 2 Rizhao Lighthouse Square - Taigong Island Oyster Park - Shanhaitian Sunshine Coast Scenic Area - Dongyi Town ✅DAY 3 Rizhao Seaside National Forest Park - Sunrise Oriental Sea Show 👇Must-see attractions👇 📍Wanpingkou Scenic Area Rizhao's landmark attraction. The popular spots at Gate 3 (sky ladder, swing, seaside bus) are must-sees! The sand is fine and the sea is clear, perfect for walking barefoot or swimming. 📍Chocolate Fisherman (Seafood Feast) A local-recommended affordable seafood restaurant. Steamed seafood pot and mackerel dumplings are must-orders! There are many people during the holidays, so you need to grab a spot in advance. 📍Rizhao Ocean Park Dreamy underwater tunnel, mermaid show, suitable for family or couples. 📍 Dongyi Town Night Market Ancient-style food street, recommended sea urchin noodles, grilled mackerel, Rizhao pancakes, the night view is super beautiful! 📍 Sunshine Coast Scenic Area Great for taking pictures, a holy place to check in, many popular spots 📍Lighthouse Scenic Area to watch the sunrise The best sunrise viewing spot in Rizhao, the morning glow reflects the rocks, beautiful to suffocation 📍 Rizhao Seaside Forest Park The forest and the sea blend together. Rent a bicycle and ride to feel the natural oxygen bar. 📍 Taigong Island Oyster Park Free park for clamming, suitable for playing with kids, photo check-in with a carousel 🎠 white building 📍Sunrise Oriental Sea Show Large-scale light show and fireworks show, the ticket price is cost-effective and super exciting 🚌Transportation Guide Feiji Airport: Rizhao Shanzihe Airport, about 40 minutes by taxi to the city center 🚄High-speed train: Rizhao West Station, about 30 minutes by car from the city center 🚌Bus: Basically, you can reach most attractions. Apply for an "Electronic Ride Card" on Alipay in advance. 🚗Taxi: The starting price is 8 yuan, you can stop it by waving, or you can take a taxi online. 🛵Electric car: Very suitable for cycling, renting a car is about 50 yuan per day

📍 Location Advantage: StarMetro Hotel (Rizhao Haiqudong Road Wanpingkou Scenic Area) ✅ Next to Wanpingkou Scenic Area: About 10 minutes' walk to Gate 1, perfect for watching sunrise and beach strolls. ✅ Convenient Transportation: About 30 minutes' drive from Rizhao West Station, taxi fare around CNY 40; direct access to downtown via bus K1/K2. ✅ Complete Surrounding Amenities: Large supermarket across the hotel, numerous restaurants nearby, plenty of food delivery options. 🛏️ Stay Experience: ✔ Clean and Comfortable Rooms: StarMetro's standardized decoration, skin-friendly bedding, good soundproofing ☺️. ✔ Rich Breakfast: Chinese buffet featuring local specialties like pancakes and seafood porridge, perfect for tourists heading to attractions. ✔ Thoughtful Service: Free luggage storage at front desk, local attraction maps provided. 💡 Tips: ▪ Book 1-2 weeks ahead during peak season as prices may double; off-peak stays are more economical. ▪ For drivers: Free parking lot available, but spaces are limited during peak season. ▪ Family rooms are great value with 1.8m double bed + 1.2m single bed combination. 🌊 Must-Visit Attractions in Rizhao (Around Wanpingkou) 1⃣ Wanpingkou Seaside Scenic Area (Free) Check in at "Wanping Stone" at Gate 1, popular photo spots at Gate 3's frame and Wedding Park 📷. Best to visit early morning or evening to avoid midday sun. 2⃣ Rizhao Ocean Park (Ticket: CNY 160): Great for families, don't miss the underwater tunnel and mermaid show. 3⃣ Dongyi Town (Free): Traditional food street, beautiful night views, try Haishazi noodles and grilled Spanish mackerel. 4⃣ Lighthouse Scenic Area (Free): Rocky coastline, perfect for sunset photos, bring a jacket as it's windy. 5⃣ Third Beach (Free): Fine sand, less crowded than Wanpingkou, ideal for leisurely swimming. 🍽️ Rizhao Food Guide (Local Favorites) 🦞 Seafood Recommendations: Chocolate Fisherman's House (Wanpingkou Branch): Fresh steam seafood pot, around CNY 80 per person. Qianwangyuan Seafood Restaurant (Wanpingkou Branch): Time-honored restaurant, try Spanish mackerel dumplings and braised sea cucumber with green onions. 🍢 Street Food/Night Markets: ▪ University Town Night Market: Prices from CNY 10, must-try oyster pancakes, cold noodles, and rolled pancakes. ▪ Haishazi Noodles: Recommend "Taoluo Haishazi Noodles", super fresh broth 😍😍😍~ 📌 Useful Tips: 1⃣ Attractions are concentrated, taxi rides usually within CNY 15, check real-time bus routes on "Rizhao Tong" APP. 2⃣ Buy seafood at Shijusuo Seafood Market, remember to bargain and punch holes in bags for drainage. 3⃣ Sun protection! Sun protection! UV rays are extremely strong by the sea, hats and sunglasses are essential. 🎯 Summary: StarMetro Hotel offers unbeatable location and value for money. With this guide, enjoy a perfect 2-3 day trip to Rizhao!

First time in Rizhao, exploring and eating, loving everything I see! Everything I eat is amazing! 🌊 Liujiawan Seaside Park The 24-hour open Taigong Island Oyster Park is completely free and does not require tickets, making it the first choice for seaside activities in Rizhao. However, with more people, there are fewer seafood. So, the smart travelers choose the Liujiawan Seaside Park, which is a bit farther from the city center, and it is indeed less crowded. The park has day and night sessions. Going at night means no fear of sunburn and catching the low tide, where you can find various starfish, crabs, oysters, and sea snails 🐚 🚌 Bus Sightseeing Along the beautiful coastline of Rizhao, almost every attraction you want to visit can be reached by bus. It's like the buses in Rizhao go wherever tourists want to go! Moreover, the buses that sell ice cream and seaside tools, which went viral on social media, are also in Rizhao. Whether it's the 1 yuan regular bus or the 10 yuan sightseeing bus, they are very suitable for tourists. Let your own car rest for a few days 🚘 🥢 Chocolate Fisherman. Small Boat Seafood Home Cooking A local restaurant in Rizhao famous for its affordable seafood, extremely popular! Three branches are close to three different scenic spots, making it convenient for tourists to choose the nearest one. Various fresh crabs like pine leaf crabs, king crabs, bread crabs, and swimming crabs are so abundant that it's hard to choose. As crab lovers, we absolutely love this place! There are also many ways to eat crabs: original steamed crabs, sweet and sour tomato stewed crabs, spicy crabs, crab meat with eggs, and crab roe tofu soup, all delicious! We want to try them all!

|||. Go to Rizhao 🏖️｜If you don't have fun like this, it's really a waste of time|||If you are visiting Rizhao for the first time and don't know how to have fun, you can refer to the following three-day and two-night itinerary 🏠Accommodation ✅Near Wanpingkou: Close to the beach, the accommodation experience is better, it is convenient to watch the sunrise and the sea, and the surrounding environment and facilities are also OK ✅Near Shijiu; close to the lighthouse, there are many delicious fly restaurants around 🚘Travel recommendation: walking + bus There are direct buses to the city attractions, the fare is 1r, and taking a taxi is not recommended! Take a walk on the beach to exercise and enjoy the scenery~ ! If you must take a taxi, it is recommended to use Didi instead of hailing a car directly on the roadside! ! : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :

Sisters who plan to go to Rizhao in the near future can read this guide. The off-season is perfect for a trip to Rizhao. ✅Southern sea area: Wanpingkou Scenic Area (free) Arrive at Rizhao at noon, and arrive at Gate 1-3 of Wanpingkou Scenic Area at around 3 p.m. There are so many people at Gate 1. Sisters taking pictures suggest that you go directly to Gate 3 without queuing. The key point is that taking pictures under sunset is very good. I probably took dozens of groups, and there were basically no waste pictures. The opponents are too friendly, okay? Come and try it and you will know 🥳 Water sports: Take a boat trip to the sea from the World Sailing Race base🚢 ✅Northern sea area: Play in the sea at the third bathing beach 💧Tread water on the beach ➡️Take photos and drink coffee on the mountains, sea, sky and sunshine coast ☕️➡️Wander in the seaside forest park and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere ➡️Watch the sunrise at the Oriental Sea Show, and there is also a fireworks show that cannot be missed ps : [The weather was not good when I went there. Although the park is beautiful, it is not effective for taking pictures, but it is still very 🉑️ to experience the scenery. Sisters who want to take pictures, please remember to pay attention to the weather that day, otherwise it will not be taken] ✅Sunshine Coast Camping Park: I was strongly favored by my colleagues before I went there. This time I went with my best friends to check in the seaside villa and the RV campground. What I regret most is that I didn’t have a party😭I’ll make up for it with my boyfriend next time! Couples should not miss it💕 - ✅Must visit food 🍞Wanxianghui Food ｛DQ cake🍰ice cream｝ {An Sanpang} {Mini Coconut Thai Food Stall} - 💎Food in Wanpingkou Scenic Area {Chocolate Fisherman} Highly recommended❗️Address: 100 meters south of the intersection of Luzhou Road and Haiqu East Road, Rizhao City (Business Center at the Ground Floor of Building A, Tiande Seaview City) 👀Seafood fisherman's restaurant that locals often visit👍affordable and affordable👌A must-visit affordable and affordable seafood chain restaurant in Rizhao❗️ 🌟Recommended dishes: Steam seafood pot, geoduck, seafood pimple soup, flounder dumplings - 🏠About accommodation Leiden Seaview Hotel: I highly recommend this star-rated hotel. It is great for taking photos, especially for those who like to watch the sunrise but are too lazy to go out. You can watch the sunrise movie in the room❗️You can also hear the sound of the sea from the bed ~There is only one road across the road from Gate 5 of Wanpingkou. It takes five minutes to walk there. You must not miss Leiden Seaview Hotel. - ps: The people in Rizhao are really warm and hospitable🥰This trip is worth it If you have anything else to ask about Rizhao travel, you can leave a message in the comment area~