Population: 2,800,000

Area: 5,310 square kilometers (2,050 square miles)

Nationalities: Han

Administrative Division: 2 districts (Donggang, Lanshan); 2 counties (Juxian, Wulian)

Seat of the city government: No.198, Beijing Road, Donggang District, Rizhao City

Useful Telephone Numbers:
Tourist Complaints: 0633-8336603
Weather Forecast: 121
Zip Code Inquiry: 184

Bank of China Rizhao Branch: No.23, 3rd Haibin Road, Donggang District, Rizhao City

China Poat Rizhao Branch: No.24, 1st Huanghai Road, Donggang District, Rizhao City

Location: Situated in the southeast of Shandong Province, Rizhao is adjacent to the Yellow Sea in the east, and bordered by Linyi in the west, Qingdao and Weifang in the north. It also shares the boundary with Lianyungang of the Jiangsu Province.

History: The pottery script discovered in Rizhao is 1,000 years earlier than the oracle bone script. In old days, this area was inhabited by ancient tribe in East China. It was until the Western Han Dynasty (206BC-24AD) that county level administrative organs were first established by the central court. The first county set up at that period is named Haiqu County.

Physical Features: Rizhao is seated in the hilly region of eastern Shandong, and hills occupy over half of the city's territory. Its terrain is higher in the center and on the whole, the city declines southeast wards. Within the city, there are in total 18 larger rivers crisscrossing, and the seashore of Rizhao is situated in the middle of the Yellow Sea with a length of 100 kilometers (62 miles).

Climatic Features: Rizhao's eastern part belongs to warm humid monsoon climatic area and the weather is moderate without summer heat and winter chilliness. However, the western enjoys a warm temperate continental climate. As a whole, the annual average temperature is about 12.5C (54.5F).

When to Go: at any time of a year

Special Local Products: black pottery, green tea, pancake, sea product, gingko, peanut, apple, chestnut, pod

Scenic Spots:
Wanpingkou Scenic and Historic Interest Area can be regarded as the top attraction of Rizhao. It is situated in the new city district, occupying a superior geographic location. It is bordered by the National Ocean Forest Park of Rizhao and Rizhao Arboretum. Water sports and entertainments will cater to the visitors as well as possible. The second largest lagoon in Asian is also in the scenic area.
Shanhaitian Tourism & Vacation Zone is located in the golden seashore of northwestern Rizhao neighboring Lunan National Forest Park in the north and the new city district in the south. The scenic area covers an area of 10 square kilometers featuring first class beach, sea, and natural environment.
Other Scenic Spots: Wulian Mountain

Tourist Tips:
1. Direct airport bus route has been open between Rizhao and Qingdao. The whole journey will take two hours beginning from the air service company to Qingdao Liuting International Airport. Visitors can also go to the Rizhao Shanfu Hotel in Haiwu Road (Middle) and pick up the special bus to Qingdao airport.
2. Visitors can have the aid of Weifang Airport, either. Weifang is 2 to 2.5 hours' drive from Weifang.
3. Main long-distance bus stations of Rizhao:
Rizhao central bus station: No.15, 2nd Huanghai Road, Donggang District, Rizhao City
East bus station: No.21, Rizhao Road (South), Donggang District, Rizhao City