Also known as Weifang Shi, Weifangshi, Wei-fang Shih, Wei-fang-shih
Weifang () is a prefecture-level city in central Shandong province, People's Republic of China. The city borders Dongying to the northwest, Zibo to the west, Linyi to the southwest, Rizhao to the south, Qingdao to the east, and looks out to the Laizhou Bay to the north. Its population was 9,386,705 at the 2020 census, of whom 3,095,520 lived in the built-up (or metro) area made up of four urban districts (Kuiwen, Weicheng, Hanting and Fangzi) and Changle County.
Weifang is a major city in central Shandong province, China, that sits along the coast of Laizhou Bay and had nearly 9.4 million residents according to the 2020 census. The city serves as an administrative and population center in the region, with its metropolitan area comprising four urban districts and surrounding counties.
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Weifang is in the center of Shandong province in between Jinan to the west and Qingdao to the east.
Weifang is located in the western part of Shandong Peninsula, connected with Qingdao and Yantai in the east, Zibo and Dongying in the west, Linyi and Rizhao in the south, and bordering on Bohai Sea's Laizhou Bay in the north, which has a warm-temperate monsoon type semi-humid continental climate.
Besides kites, Weifang, like many other Chinese cities, is forever under the constructor's crane with new buildings popping up seemingly overnight.
Weifang has a certain characteristic in its exceptionally wide and straight boulevards that make out a chess pattern for many kilometers, resembling some American cities and perhaps also Beijing. However, the boulevards are much too wide for its number of vehicles so they very rarely get too crowded. Traffic jams are most uncommon and, due to the city's flatness, one can sometimes look down a 10-lane boulevard stretching to the horizon without a single car on it.
Foreigners are a rare sight. If you are European-looking prepare to be stared at and given a lot of (friendly) attention.
Weifang's claim to fame is its kites and a visit to Weifang should include some exposure to the kite culture here.
A shopping trip to Weifang would most definitely include a kite. For yourself or as a gift, put on a wall or fly it in the wind. Versatile, pretty, unique. Remember to bargain hard with the shop owner.
There are 3 places to buy computer and all types of electronic equipment and gadgets.
near the Medical University, is Weifang Technology market, looking very old and run down. Take bus #16. adjacent to Bank Of China on Shengli West St. at Venice Plaza on Quingnian Rd.
Shopping on the old road is also an interesting time. Antiques, handicrafts, scroll-like wall paintings and many other nick-nacks are located in this tucked away part of town.
Cheap, tailor made suits, dresses, coats or fabric can be found on Tailor Street down the road from the Technological Market. Don't forget to haggle.
Weifang (chinês tradicional: 濰坊, chinês simplificado: 潍坊, pinyin: Wéifāng) é uma prefeitura com nível de cidade na província de Xantum, na China. Tendo como fronteira Dongying para o noroeste, Zibo, a oeste, a sudoeste , para o sul, Qingdao, a leste e a ao norte.
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Shandong food comes in two flavors: spicy and salty and usually both. Bun-like white bread is more prevalent than noodles in the province and the seafood is generally quite fresh. Weifang has many restaurants on offer and for a random stab at it, try Si Ping Lu which is lined with eateries. Menus are generally not in English though most restaurants have picture menu's or food displayed in the entrance. Enjoy. Xiang Jian Huan (Nice to meet you) (along 福寿东街与圣利岗交叉口). Great western food even by western standards. Recommended dish: Cheese Roasted Chicken, steaks. Call ahead to order the Tomahawk Steak and Beef Wellington (~3 hr) Rune Ting 润庭-至臻佛跳墙海鲜姿造. Fabulous instagrammable hotpot buffet with tons of great food (buddha jump over the wall, large variety of meat, roasted durians, etc).
After 21:00, choices are severely reduced, the best options for late night chow being YonHo 永和豆浆 or McDonald's, both of which are open 24 hours.
Weifang radishes are re-known in Shandong for their nutrition and zesty flavor, a trip to Weifang should include a bite of radish. Head to the supermarket or bargain with a guy selling them on the sidewalk.
Some supermarkets in the city even offer fully cooked and prepared (though from packaged bags) dog meat. Woof! Woof!
The top choice among the younger locals seems to be Soho Bar, which is a nightclub with insanely loud music and a (for a foreigner) difficult to understand table/barchair reservation set-up.
The Pullman Hotel is popular with foreigners on their business trips. Located next to Wanda Mall.
The Fairington is the only (thus far) 5-star hotel in Weifang. It is away from the city center - very near the Weifang Amusement park. Associated with the Fairington is 'Building B' a comfortable 3-star hotel across from the main building. Both wings have restaurants and shopping available. Both are often filled with businessmen as the convention center is nearby.
The Dongfeng Hotel is a well established 4-star hotel not too far from the Fairington on Dongfeng Lu. Like the Fairington, the Dongfeng has all the amenities, including its own building B, and is often full of business people.
The YuanFei is a luxurious 4-star in the heart of the financial district across from the Bank of China.
There are plenty of other hotels around the city however, the staff most likely will not speak English. The hotels listed above all have English speaking staff.
Qingdao - home of China's favorite beer Yantai Weihai - China's Cancun for Koreans Mount Tai (Taishan) - climb the mountain, see the temples Qufu - UNESCO World Heritage Site Beijing Suzhou Shanghai
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