Mount Tai has snowed, Beijing has snowed, many places have snowed—how could Haiyang be far behind? After a heavy rain, the winter chill is setting in, yet some friends told us: “There’s not much to do in Haiyang in winter!” That’s a bit hasty of them. Take a good look at the content below~
Winter Food Edition
In Haiyang’s winter, apart from the beautiful scenery, there’s also seafood. Summer is the fishing ban season, so visitors find it hard to enjoy truly fresh seafood. But winter is the perfect time to indulge in all kinds of fresh seafood—eat as much as you like without worrying about gaining weight.
Just look at this generous spread—so hearty and satisfying.
Deep-fried hairtail is probably a favorite for many.
A bowl of Spanish mackerel meatball soup in winter warms both the stomach and the heart.
Fish pot with cornbread is definitely a must.
Besides the various seafood dishes, the following items are also essential in Haiyang’s winter.
For example, dried sweet potatoes—paired with tea, they offer a uniquely delightful flavor.
All kinds of tanghulu (candied fruits), so sweet and tasty.
Persimmon cakes are delicious too, but don’t eat too many at once.
Do these stir up any winter memories? These everyday foods may not be delicacies, but for the people of Haiyang, the flavors of memory and home are irreplaceable.
Winter Sports Edition – Skiing
The most fun winter sport has to be skiing. More and more people are falling in love with this healthy, stylish, and energetic activity. They go from trying it once to going multiple times, from sightseeing to vacationing, from testing it out to making skiing a regular winter pastime.
Haiyang Linshan Ski Resort
Linshan Ski Resort is located at the northern foot of Linsi Mountain in Guocheng Town, northern Haiyang. It was built with an investment of 160 million RMB by Haiyang Linshan Ski Tourism Resources Development Co., Ltd. Covering 1,200 acres, the resort features two advanced slopes, two competition slopes, two intermediate slopes, and two beginner slopes, capable of accommodating 6,000 skiers at once, offering skiing and snow play enjoyment for all skill levels.
The resort offers activities such as alpine skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, snow tubing, snowmobile rides, snow bikes, bungee jumping, water walking balls, grass skiing, water skiing, grassland yo-yo rides, paintball combat, outdoor expansion activities, forest treasure hunts, and exploration in Rainbow Valley. It combines dynamic fitness with leisurely sightseeing, balancing activity and relaxation, cold and warmth, in an eco-tourism experience.
After winter snowfall, the fun is endless. Friends who enjoy the arts can go admire and photograph the snowy scenery, like this ↓
More lively and playful folks can build snowmen, have snowball fights, and slide around, like this ↓
And like this ↓
Or even like this ↓, seeing who can slide the farthest.
These are all things Haiyang locals used to do in winter as kids. Actually, rediscovering that childlike joy as an adult can be really fun too.
Winter Outdoor Edition – Sightseeing
Have you only ever seen the beach bustling in summer, never taking a peaceful stroll by the sea in winter? Have you only seen the lush leaves in wetland parks, never the bare branches standing tall against the cold wind? Then come visit the Haiyang Tourist Resort~
The fresh air in the Haiyang Tourist Resort keeps you away from smog and the hustle and bustle of the city. This winter, why not take a walk by the seaside, go for a jog in the wetland park, tread on fallen leaves, and maybe even encounter some migratory birds that haven’t flown south yet—get up close and personal with them.