Weifang
Kite Capital · Shihu Garden · Fangzi Old Town · Bohai Eye Ferris Wheel
Last updated 22 July 2026 · by the Walk Voyage Editorial Team
Visitor data snapshot
What travelers actually experience in Weifang
Verified visitor numbers, ratings, and ticket prices from a third-party travel platform. Trip.com international edition (USD pricing), snapshot 2026-08-03 · snapshot 2026-08-03.
4
Bookable attractions
4.55/5
Average rating
4K
Total reviews
2
Free entries
| Top attraction | Rating | Reviews | Ticket (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weifang Kite Museum | 4.7 | 1,426 | $0.00 |
| Shihu Garden | 4.6 | 2,534 | $3.25 |
| Fangzi Old Town | 4.5 | 98 | $0.00 |
| Bohai Eye Ferris Wheel | 4.1 | 102 | $0.00 |
Source: Trip.com international edition (USD pricing), snapshot 2026-08-03. Prices and review counts shift over time; check the source platform for current booking.
Weifang at a glance
Travel snapshot- Province
- China
- Best season
- Apr (Kite Festival), Sep-Oct (autumn weather)
- Trip length
- 2 days recommended
- Avg budget
- $157 per person
- Top attractions
- 8 featured · 1 rated 4.7+
- Food picks
- 6 signature dishes
- Routes curated
- 3 multi-day itineraries
- Budget
- ¥2235 itemized
About Weifang
Weifang, in central Shandong between Jinan and Qingdao, is the world capital of kites - the Weifang International Kite Festival is held every April and is the largest kite festival in the world. The city is also home to the Fangzi Old Town (a 100-year-old German-Japanese concession district), the Shihu Garden (a 1,500-year-old Ming-dynasty private garden in central Weifang), the Bohai Eye Ferris Wheel (the world's largest spokeless ferris wheel), and the Kuiwen District old town. The cuisine is centered on the Weifang fried dough twists (ma hua), the Jingzita radish (the Weifang specialty radish), the Jiaozhou fish balls, the Yangjiabu New Year paintings, and the Weifang chicken pot. The city is a 1-hour high-speed rail from Jinan and 1.5 hours from Qingdao.
Best Season
Apr (Kite Festival), Sep-Oct (autumn weather)
Days Recommended
2 Days
Avg Budget
$157
Location
Shandong, China
Must-See Spots
Top Attractions in Weifang
Weifang World Kite Museum
The world's largest kite museum, located in the central Weifang Kite Square. The Trip.com 4.7/5, 1,426-review museum has the 1,000+ kites from 30+ countries, the Weifang kite-making history gallery, the giant centipede-kite exhibit (the iconic Weifang specialty), the kite-making workshop, the Chinese Kite Cultural Gallery, and the Weifang International Kite Festival exhibit. The most-celebrated Weifang cultural site.
Free entry. Allow 2 hours. The kite-making workshop (Sat-Sun morning) is the most-popular. Pair with the Kite Square for the full Kite Festival atmosphere. April for the Weifang International Kite Festival.
Shihu Garden (Shihu Yuan)
The Trip.com 4.6/5, 2,534-review 1,500-year-old Ming-dynasty private garden in central Weifang, the most-photographed Weifang heritage site. The garden has the 10,000+ stelae gallery, the 1,500-year-old Chinese scholar's garden, the 1,000-meter rock-and-water walk, the 600-year-old classical pavilions, the 100-year-old classical bookstore, and the seasonal peony garden (April-May).
22 RMB entry. Allow 3 hours. The 10,000+ stelae gallery is the most-photographed. The peony garden peaks in mid-April. Pair with the Weifang Kite Museum for a half-day cultural tour.
Fangzi Old Town (Fangzi Lao Jie)
The 100-year-old German-Japanese concession-era old town south of Weifang, the most-photographed Weifang heritage district. The Trip.com 4.5/5, 98-review old town has the 100+ restored European-style buildings, the 80-year-old German train station, the 100-year-old Japanese trading houses, the Fangzi Museum, the 1,000-meter cobblestone main street, the night lantern market, and the 30+ boutique cafes. The most-photographed Weifang atmospheric street.
Free entry. The Friday-Sunday evening lantern market is the iconic photo. Pair with the Kite Museum for a half-day heritage tour.
Bohai Eye Ferris Wheel (Bohai Zhi Yan)
The world's largest spokeless ferris wheel, the iconic Weifang landmark. The Trip.com 4.1/5, 102-review ferris wheel is 145 meters tall, with 36 viewing cabins, each holding 10 people. The ride takes 30 minutes and offers panoramic views of the Weifang city and the Bohai Sea. The night-time illuminated view is the iconic Weifang photo.
Free entry to the surrounding park. Ferris wheel ride 60 RMB. The night-time illuminated view is the iconic photo. Pair with the Shihu Garden for a half-day city tour.
Yangjiabu New Year Painting Village
The 500-year-old Yangjiabu village, the birthplace of the Weifang New Year paintings (the most-celebrated Chinese folk paintings alongside the Tianjin Yangliuqing). The village has 30+ traditional painting workshops, the Yangjiabu Painting Museum, the 500-year-old folk-painting school, and the seasonal New Year painting market. The most-celebrated Chinese folk-art destination.
Free entry. The folk-painting workshops (open year-round) are the highlight. Pair with the Weifang Kite Museum for a half-day folk-art tour.
Tuoshan Mountain (Tuo Shan) & Qingyunshan
The 500-meter spring-water mountain south of Weifang, with the 1,000-year-old Tang-era Tuoshan Temple, the 1,000-year-old Buddhist cliff carvings, the 5-km forest walking trail, the 1,000-meter summit view, and the 200-meter waterfall in the rainy season. The most-photographed Weifang natural site.
30 RMB entry. Allow 4 hours. The 1,000-year-old Tang Tuoshan Temple is the highlight. Pair with the Shihu Garden for a 1-day mountain + garden day.
Weifang People's Park & Kite Square
The central Weifang park and the Kite Square - the cultural heart of the Weifang International Kite Festival. The park has the 1,000-meter lake, the 1,000-meter walking path, the 100-year-old European-style pavilion, the Kite Square (the giant centipede-kite monument), and the seasonal Kite Festival venue.
Free entry. April for the Weifang International Kite Festival. Pair with the Weifang Kite Museum for a 1-day Weifang kite cultural day.
Anqiu Muqam (Anqiu Mu Qu Mu)
The Anqiu cultural area with the 1,500-year-old Mu cemetery, the 1,000-year-old Tang-era stone carvings, the Mu family ancestral temple, and the 500-meter garden walk. The unique Shandong historical heritage site combining Muslim and Chinese burial traditions. Free entry.
Free entry. 30 min drive south of Weifang. Pair with the Fangzi Old Town for a half-day cultural tour.
Local Flavors
What to Eat in Weifang
Weifang Chicken Pot (Wei Fang Ji Guo)
The Weifang signature dish - a whole chicken braised in a clay pot with shiitake mushrooms, ginger, and scallion for 4 hours. The Weifang chicken pot is the most-celebrated central-Shandong chicken dish, with the clay pot keeping the chicken at serving temperature. Served at every Weifang restaurant.
Recommended: Lao Sun Weifang Chicken Pot (老孙鸡锅) on Yuhe Road, or any Weifang old-town restaurant
Weifang Fried Dough Twists (Wei Fang Ma Hua)
The Weifang snack - twisted fried dough sticks, crispy outside and soft inside, served with a sprinkle of sugar or salt. The Weifang ma hua is a 1,000-year tradition, served at every Weifang morning market. The most-celebrated Shandong snack.
Recommended: Weifang Old Town morning market, or the Fangzi Old Town bakeries
Weifang Jingzita Radish (Wei Fang Luo Bo)
The Weifang specialty - the local green-radish variety (Jingzita radish), with a unique sweet-spicy flavor, eaten raw or pickled. The Weifang radish is the most-celebrated Shandong radish, named a National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2014. Found at every Weifang market and the Fangzi Old Town pickle shops.
Recommended: Weifang Old Town morning market, or any Fangzi pickle shop
Weifang Meat Huoshao (Wei Fang Rou Huo Shao)
The Weifang snack - pan-fried flatbread with pork filling, crispy outside and juicy inside. The Weifang rou huo shao is the most-celebrated Shandong breakfast snack, with a 600-year tradition. Found at every Weifang morning market.
Recommended: Weifang Old Town morning market, or the Fangzi Old Town bakeries
Jiaozhou Fish Balls (Jiao Zhou Yu Wan)
The Weifang fish ball specialty - made with the same-day fresh fish (typically the Yellow Sea hairtail), formed into bouncy fish balls, served in a clear soup. The Jiaozhou fish ball is one of the most-celebrated Chinese fish-ball traditions, found at every Weifang seafood restaurant.
Recommended: Any Weifang seafood restaurant, or the Fangzi Old Town restaurants
Chaotian Pot (Wei Fang Chao Tian Guo)
The Weifang banquet centerpiece - a large clay pot filled with pork belly, pork intestines, tofu, Chinese cabbage, and glass noodles, served family-style. The Weifang Chaotian pot is the most-celebrated Weifang banquet dish, served at every Weifang family gathering.
Recommended: Any Weifang Lu-cai restaurant, or the Fangzi Old Town banquet halls
Curated Itineraries
Suggested Routes in Weifang
Weifang Classic 2-Day Kite Capital Trip
A 2-day first-time Weifang trip covering the Weifang World Kite Museum, the Shihu Garden, the Fangzi Old Town, the Bohai Eye Ferris Wheel, and the Yangjiabu folk-art village. Best April (Kite Festival) and September-October.
Weifang + Qingdao 3-Day Kite + Coastal Trip
A 3-day trip from Weifang to Qingdao (1.5-hour high-speed rail). Day 1: Weifang city. Day 2-3: Qingdao (Tsingtao Beer Museum + Mount Lao + German concession). Best April-October; pairs the Kite Festival city with the Jiaodong Peninsula.
Weifang 1-Day Kite Festival Trip (April only)
A 1-day trip during the Weifang International Kite Festival (April 20-25 every year). The world's largest kite festival, with 30+ countries participating. The most-popular Weifang event.
Trip Planning
Travel Budget for Weifang
Transport
Food
Attractions
Accommodation
Total estimated budget: $157 per person
Actual costs vary by travel style, season, and booking choices.
Common Questions
Weifang Travel FAQ
What is the best time to visit Weifang?
Apr (Kite Festival), Sep-Oct (autumn weather) is generally the best season, with comfortable weather for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
How many days are recommended for Weifang?
2 days is a practical baseline for first-time visitors covering major highlights.
What is a typical travel budget in Weifang?
A common reference is around $157 per person, depending on hotel level, transport, and attraction choices.
Is Weifang suitable for family travel?
Yes. Weifang has diverse attractions, flexible route options, and accommodation levels suitable for family trips.
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