A bird's-eye view of the World Sailing Championships Base located at Wanpingkou in Rizhao City, east China's Shandong Province.

Rizhao, a beautiful beach city in east China's Shandong Province, has a coastline along the Yellow Sea stretching 168.5 kilometers. Meaning "sunshine" in Chinese, the city's name derives from a saying that it is the first place in China to embrace the morning sun. It boasts a long, rich history as the cradle of sun worship and the Longshan culture which dates back more than 4,000 years.

Scenic beauty and historic charm

Watching the sun rise above the horizon where the sea meets the sky is a must-do for people visiting Rizhao.