Being the natural barrier of Weihai City, Liugong Island is located in the central part of the Weihai Bay, lying across the Yellow Sea from Weihai City. It was the birthplace of the Beiyang Navy - the earliest naval force of China, and the battlefield of the Sino-Japanese War. There are many scenic spots on the island such as Sino-Japanese War Museum, Temple of the Dragon King, Weihai Naval Academy, and Weihai Emplacements. At the same time, it is also endowed with beautiful natural landscapes, enjoying the fame as 'a fairy isle on the sea' and 'retreat away from the world'.