Information
Weifang is a well-known tourist city in China, for being the home to kites. Binhai Weifang has been hosting kiteboard events since 2009 and gradually developing its infrastructure. It is no longer a desolate place, but now a famous seashore resort in the north of China with excellent seashore facilities, e.g. hotels, restaurants and storage . The new beach in Binhai Weifang receives over fifty thousand tourists every weekend.
This event is sponsored by Weifang Binhai Tourism Group, one of the largest tourism groups in the north of China, who runs the hotels and other beach entertainment facilities in Binhai Weifang. The sponsor has also prepared the event f
acilities in accordance with the international standards.
Event Information:
Event Dates: 5-9 September 2019
Registration Day: 5th September 2019 (For more information about the event, please refer to the NOR.)
Prize: 60,000 EUR in total
Divisions: Kitefoil
Event Organizer:
Chinese Yachting Association CYA
China Kiteboard Union
Event Director: Zhai Dahui
Visa:
Visa is required for visiting China. It takes 7 to 10 days to apply for visa in some areas. Riders please apply for the tourist visa at Chinese embassies as soon as possible. For riders’ visa application we can provide hotel reservation form. If you need hotel reservation form or event invitation, please send email to info@chinakitesurf.com and let us know your full name and passport number.
Accommodation:
Riders hotel is 100 meters away from competition spot, The price of double room is 70 USD including three meal. Riders who need to book hotel rooms please send email to info@chinakitesurf.com, let us know your check-in and check-out dates and room type you prefer.
Transport:
The most convenient airport to Binhai Weifang is Qingdao International Airport (TAO). Volunteers will meet riders at Qingdao airport on 3-4 Sep with free shuttles taking riders to event hotel. On 10 September, free shuttles will also be available for taking riders to Qingdao airport. Riders please send your detailed flight information to info@chinakitesurf.com as soon as possible after registration, for organizing committee to arrange shuttles.
Location:
The competition spot features flat water and clean beach.
Temperature and Wind:
Temperature in Weifang is about 25-30°C in September. Apparent temperature is lower if it's cloudy or windy. Riders are suggested to prepare a wet suit. Wind may change from 8 to 25 knots, but the wind won't be too strong mostly.