Hailv Island Travel Guide: Visit the "Hometown of Black-tailed Gulls in China"

Transportation - **Self-drive**: - From Weihai: Haibin Road → Daqing Road → Shugang Road → Binhai Avenue → Coastal Highway (S704) → Hailv Island Scenic Area. - From Yantai: Yanwei Expressway (exit at Shuangdao Toll Station) → Shichang Avenue → Haibin Road → Daqing Road → Shugang Road → Binhai Avenue → Coastal Highway (S704) → Hailv Island Scenic Area. - From Qingdao: Qingwei Expressway (exit at Weihai) → Xingang (Chengshantou) direction → Binhai Avenue → Coastal Highway (S704) → Hailv Island Scenic Area. - **Public transport**: - From Weihai Bus Station/High-Speed Rail Station: Take the "Weihai—Chengshantou (Chengda Line)" bus (departures every 15 minutes from 6:15 AM) and get off at the Zoo Station, then walk or take a taxi to Hailv Island. During peak season, take the "Weihai—Chengshantou (Coastal Line)" and alight at Hailv Island Station (suspended during off-peak seasons). - From Rongcheng Bus Station/High-Speed Rail Station: Take Bus 202/201 from Rongcheng Bus Station. - **Ferry tickets**: Board the ferry at Hailv Island Scenic Area Pier. The combined ferry and scenic area ticket costs 100 RMB, with a 20-minute ride. **Ticket Price** Single ticket: 120 RMB/person (island cruise ticket, no landing allowed). **Opening Hours** March–October, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM. **Attractions** - Hailv Island’s unique sea-eroded landforms, shaped by long-term wave action, feature numerous sea stacks, cliffs, and caves—some small enough for people to enter, others large enough for boats to pass through. - The island boasts countless natural rock crevices, caves, and gullies, offering distinctive geological landscapes. - Home to thousands of black-tailed gulls, with nests densely packed in the rock crevices, it’s truly the "Hometown of Black-tailed Gulls in China" and a popular spot for interactive seagull experiences. **Photo Spots** - Seagulls everywhere! Any lens (even a smartphone) works. For portraits, wide-angle mode is recommended. - Board the ferry to Hailv Island and witness thousands of black-tailed gulls dancing under the blue sky—a spectacular sight. **Tips** - Check the weather forecast in advance. - Bring tissues or a hat—seagulls may leave you "natural gifts." - Extremely sunny; sun protection is a must. **Accommodation Recommendations** - Rongcheng Hotel: Private beach, ocean views, hot springs, and sauna. - GreenTree Inn: Exceptionally clean. **Food Recommendations** - Sea intestine rice. - Spicy seafood. - Cumin crispy cartilage. - Braised pork. - Stir-fried codonopsis leaves. - Fried oil cakes. Hope this guide helps you plan your trip to Hailv Island. Have a wonderful journey!