Weihai: The Most Romantic Winter Seaside City in Northern China with Snow, Mountains, Sea, and Delicious Food

Some say winter is a season for storing romance, with its fairy tales of dancing snowflakes and the serene silence of all things.

This coastal city, dubbed the "snow nest," may not be as famous as Mohe or Snow Village, but a casual snap with your phone captures a romantic fairy tale.

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Nor does it boast the renown of Qingdao or Dalian,

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Strolling along the seaside boardwalk sealed in ice and snow,

it feels like a sudden leap into the Ice Age,

or even an illusion of landing on a frigid alien planet.

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But in a blink, rows of thatched cottages by the sea

make you feel as if you’ve wandered into Hokkaido.

Some say if not for the Chinese street signs,

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And the rows of European-style buildings along the streets

leave you momentarily unsure whether you’re strolling through England,

France, or perhaps a German castle.

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That’s right—not in the Northeast, nor abroad,

a place you know is beautiful in summer

but never realized could be so breathtaking in winter!

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After snow, Weihai—a trip here equals a world tour~

As if born with an innate air of laziness,

though her beauty could go viral online in minutes.

But the people of Weihai, living at the "tip" of the Jiaodong Peninsula,

don’t care about trending or going viral,

they just want to guard this sea,

and leisurely spend the rest of their lives...

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Though it’s not a hot destination.

If you can’t go abroad to see snow this winter,

because a trip to Weihai equals touring N countries.

You’ve been to Northern Europe, New Zealand, Russia…

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Though it’s not as viral as Mount Laojun.

With mountains, seas, and unique architecture,

it has long flooded Weihai locals’ social feeds.

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Because Weihai has the best cure for the soul.

She has not only won the UN Habitat Award,

It has also been repeatedly ranked among China's Top Ten Most Livable Cities,

and China's Happiest Cities...

The open-hearted warmth of the people living here

fills every corner of the city

with a constant sense of ease and comfort.

Make sure to visit Weihai when you have time~

It means, having been to many places,

I still find Weihai the most comfortable.

And if you come to Weihai in winter,

witness the spectacular "Ice Age - Weihai Edition"!

With frozen rivers and snowflakes swirling for miles,

seawater blown ashore by strong winds

becomes a stunning coastal winter scene,

as if in "Ice Age - Weihai Edition."

Watch flocks of swans dancing gracefully!

The elegant swans, known as beautiful spirits,

dance, play, or rest in Rongcheng Bay.

If the lake freezes and snow falls from the sky,

it merges into a romantic painting with the vast snowy landscape.

A fairytale-like snow hut unique to Weihai!

If the ice and snow melt, revealing its true appearance,

one might mistake it for New Zealand.

At the end of the road lies the sea, where the beautiful Chu Island resides.

After the snow, the snow-covered Chu Island looks ethereal.

On Yihai Road, warmed by the winter sun,

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Step into the snow-clad Liugong Island,

as if entering a serene paradise on earth!

Here, the mountains, forests, temples, and cottages,

all present incredibly picturesque scenes after the snow.

Strolling through, you yourself might feel like a snow sprite,

wandering freely in the pristine white world.

Visit Huaxia City, risen from a mining pit,

and feel as if you’ve arrived in the ancient charm of Jiangnan!

Encounter those exotic architectural styles!

I want to take you to see the lighthouse in the snow.

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Go admire the snowy scenery on the beach and over the sea.

The winter sea possesses a unique beauty.

Countless snowflakes silently merge with the vast ocean,

There's an intoxicating sense of emotion.

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You can stroll on snow-covered beaches,

letting your mind wander by the serene seaside.

Or soak in warm, cozy hot springs,

perhaps the most delightful way to embrace winter.

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Or indulge in a special culinary experience,

and in Weihai, where the sea meets the snow,