Liugong IslandAbout Liugong Island
Liugong Island is an island off the coast of Weihai in Shandong province, China, known for its maritime and naval history. The island served as a regional naval base during the late Qing period and retains several historical military structures.
Visitors encounter preserved fortifications, memorials and museum displays that interpret the island’s naval past, together with seaside promenades and beaches. Short ferry crossings from Weihai make the island a common day-trip destination for local tourists.
In the late 19th century the island was used as a naval base by the Beiyang Fleet and later figures in regional naval history; military buildings and lighthouses from that era remain on the island and have been converted to museums and parkland. The site has been redeveloped as a heritage and recreational area.
Liugong Island lies offshore from the city of Weihai in Shandong province, in the Yellow Sea coastal region of eastern China.
- Access from Weihai: Regular ferries and boat services connect the island to the mainland city of Weihai, making it a short excursion from the city’s harbour.
- Naval history: Former base of the late Qing Beiyang Fleet; several 19th and early 20th century military structures survive and are interpreted for visitors.
What to See#
- Historic lighthouse and fortifications: A lighthouse and coastal fortifications that reflect the island’s historic role in regional naval defence and navigation.
- Museums and seaside promenades: Parks, promenades and preserved military buildings that now house museums and exhibits on the island’s maritime history.
Best Time to Visit Liugong Island
Spring and autumn for the most comfortable conditions and clear coastal views; summer can be hot and humid, winter windy and cold.
Weather & Climate near Liugong Island
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (693 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -4° - 1° | -6° | 11 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 5.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.8h |
| February | Acceptable | -2° - 4° | -4° | 10 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 4.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| March | Acceptable | 1° - 7° | 0° | 17 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 4.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 6° - 13° | 7° | 40 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 5.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.0h |
| May | Very Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 4.9 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| June | Very Good | 16° - 23° | 19° | 70 mm | overcast | 74% | 4.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.5h |
| July | Good | 20° - 25° | 23° | 177 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.3h |
| August | Very Good | 22° - 27° | 24° | 157 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.8 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.4h |
| September | Very Good | 19° - 24° | 21° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 13° - 19° | 16° | 36 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 4.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Good | 6° - 11° | 6° | 29 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 4.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.0h |
| December | Acceptable | -1° - 5° | -3° | 17 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 5.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
How to Get to Liugong Island
Regular ferries run from Weihai’s port (Weihai Dock/Weihai Passenger Port) to Liugong Island; the crossing takes approximately 15-30 minutes depending on vessel. From central Weihai it is a short taxi ride to the ferry terminal.
Tips for Visiting Liugong Island
- Take the morning ferry from Weihai's port to avoid afternoon sea breezes that make docking tricky.
- Do not miss the Liugongdao Naval Museum-its plaques recount the Sino-Japanese naval history of the island.
- Bring warm layers-the wind off the Yellow Sea can be surprisingly cold even in summer.