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City Details: Rizhao

A few alternate names for Rizhao are: Jit-chiau-chhi, Ji̍t-chiàu-chhī, Nhat Chieu, Nhật Chiếu, Nik-cieu, Nĭk-ciéu, RIZ, Rizhao, Rizhao Shi, Z'-cao

Rizhao, alternatively romanized as Jihchao, is a prefecture-level city in southeastern Shandong province, China. It is situated on the coastline along the Yellow Sea, and features a major seaport, the Port of Rizhao. It borders Qingdao to the northeast, Weifang to the north, Linyi to the west and southwest, and faces Korea and Japan across the Yellow Sea to the east.

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Rizhao

General Information

  • Official Name: People's Republic of China
  • Common Name: China
  • Population: 661943
  • Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Coordinates: 35.41414, 119.52908
  • Country Code: CHN
  • Continent: Asia

Closest Airports to Rizhao

  • 1. Rizhao Shanzihe Airport (RIZ), distance from city center: 18.58 km
  • 2. Shubuling Airport (LYI), distance from city center: 109.40 km
  • 3. Lianyungang Airport (LYG), distance from city center: 111.09 km

Location of Rizhao

China Country Details

  • Country: China
  • Official Name: People's Republic of China
  • Capital: Beijing
  • Region: Asia
  • Subregion: Eastern Asia
  • Population: 1,402,112,000
  • Area: 9,706,961 km²
  • Languages: Chinese
  • Currency: Chinese yuan (¥)
  • Timezones: UTC+08:00
  • Flag: Flag of {countryDetailsInfoJson[0].name.common}

Has borders with:

  • Afghanistan
  • Bhutan
  • Myanmar
  • Hong Kong
  • India
  • Kazakhstan
  • Nepal
  • Korea (North)
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
  • Macao
  • Mongolia
  • Pakistan
  • Russian Federation
  • Tajikistan
  • Viet Nam

Holidays in Rizhao, People's Republic of China

Planning a short trip? Check out the Long Weekends Calendar in People's Republic of China for 2026

  • 元旦 - 2026-01-01
  • 春节 - 2026-02-17
  • 清明节 - 2026-04-05
  • 劳动节 - 2026-05-01
  • 端午节 - 2026-06-19
  • 中秋节 - 2026-09-25
  • 国庆节 - 2026-10-01

Museums in Rizhao, People's Republic of China

Museum

日照市博物馆

文博路, 276800 Shandong, China

Coordinates: 35.4175° N, 119.5187° E

Museum

日照民俗博物馆

文德路, 276800 Shandong, China

Coordinates: 35.4564° N, 119.5119° E

Museum

日照市城市规划展览馆

Haiqu East Road, 276800 Shandong, China

Coordinates: 35.4102° N, 119.5487° E