Weihai, Port city in eastern Shandong, China
Weihai is a port settlement on the northeastern coast of Shandong Province, stretching along the shoreline and backed by forested hills. The waterfront promenade runs for several kilometers between sandy beaches and modern residential districts overlooking the offshore island.
The fishing village received walls in the late 14th century and developed into a fortified outpost against raids from the sea. During the 19th century it was occupied by British forces for several decades following a naval conflict.
The name comes from the Chinese term meaning 'imposing sea defense,' reflecting its coastal position on a peninsula surrounded by water on three sides. Fishermen today still bring their catch directly to the harbor markets each morning.
Coastal roads connect the different bays and allow walks along the water during mild weather in spring and autumn. Buses run regularly between the districts and the ferry terminal to the offshore island.
The location at the eastern tip of the peninsula makes it the nearest mainland point facing the Korean peninsula. This proximity has led to regular exchanges with South Korean businesspeople and tourists since the 1990s.
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