District in Shandong, People's Republic of China
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Penglai (蓬莱) is a coastal resort and city in Shandong. Penglai (previously Tengchow) is a historically important city, port and resort located in Shandong not far from Yantai. Penglai is famous for the Penglai Pavillion, one of the 'Four Great Towers of China', a large collection of historical temples and fortifications. The site is famous around China as being the landing site of the mythological Eight Immortals as well as beaches, entertainment and wine. Penglai is a famous historical and cultural city, known as the "fairyland on earth".
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A large collection of temples, lighthouses, and fortifications situated on a cliff overlooking the Bohai and Yellow sea. The pavilion has some excellent quality Chinese architecture and is an interesting blend of religion and history. Some of the key buildings include the Temple of the Dragon King, the lighthouse, Sanqing Temple (Sanqing refers to the three immortals worshiped by Taoism), and high walls and canons from the opium war. A cable car can take you down the cliffs and offers nice panoramas. ¥140 for whole site ticket, ¥50 for cable car.
A modern, large aquarium very popular with local Chinese tourists. The exhibitions and fish are interesting, and there is a see-through tunnel where you can walk amongst the creatures. This aquarium does however keep dolphins and beluga whales, and while they seem to well looked after, this may upset some.
Sanxianshan/Three mountains enormous modern reconstruction of a temple complex, surrounded by lakes. While this place may seem a bit tacky, it is certainly impressive and monumental. There is also a very large pagoda jutting out into the sea allowing for fantastic views.
Penglai Baxian Sea Crossing Scenic Area is a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction. In myth and legend, Baxian Sea Crossing Area is like a treasure gourd lying on the sea.
蓬莱文成城堡
Wencheng Castle is beside Yanpeng Tourist Avenue. The castle is a clever combination of European architectural elements, with a Baroque style as the main building material. The building materials, mainly precious travertine, carry the essence of European architecture and decorative art, reflecting its aristocratic atmosphere. Surrounded by a moat filled with seawater, it can be used to raise sea cucumbers and abalone, and can also be used for people to play in the water and row boats, which is full of fun. Coupled with the design of concave front and convex back, the castle presents unique variability whether looking forward or backward, whether in plane or three-dimensional. Although it is only 4 stories high, its incomparable diversity of other buildings brings unlimited imagination space. The shape is elegant and generous, with a round roof pointing directly to the blue sky, and the trapezoidal and conical roofs on both sides interspersed and overlapped, with fireplace chimneys dotted in between, fully demonstrating the romanticism and heroic spirit unique to European technology.
蓬莱欧乐堡梦幻世界
It is a modern large-scale amusement park full of "dynamic, fashionable, happy and dreamy". It can not only meet the entertainment needs of children and teenagers, but also meet the needs of family travel, so that middle-aged and elderly people can also participate and experience the joy brought by the amusement culture together with young people.
蓬莱长岛旅游景区
Changdao is a 4A-level scenic spot and national nature reserve in the northern waters of Penglai, known as the "Fairy Mountain on the Sea". It is divided into two islands, the South and North, with six famous attractions, but considering the convenience of tourists, it is recommended to choose a ¥100 ticket, including Wangfu Cliff on the South Island, Crescent Bay and Jiuzhang Cliff on the North Island. Changdao is not only beautiful, but also a must-go place for migratory birds, warm in winter and cool in summer, and known as the "Migratory Bird Station". In addition, the East China Sea Fairy Mountain mentioned in "Classic of Mountains and Seas" is also closely related to Changdao.
九丈崖
Jiuzhang Cliff is located in the northwest corner of Beichangshan Island. It is a natural landscape famous for its towering and steep cliffs. There are not only mountains, cliffs, rocks, reefs and caves in various shapes and forms, but also a place where people can feel the greatness of nature. Standing at the foot of Jiuzhang Cliff and looking up at the cliffs, one can't help but sigh at the magical creation of nature. In addition, Jiuzhang Cliff is also a great place to watch the sunrise and sunset. It is a comprehensive tourist area integrating mountains, seas, bays, reefs, cliffs, caves and historical sites.
登州古船博物馆
Dengzhou Ancient Ship Museum is a commemorative attraction in Penglai, which is dedicated to displaying the history and culture of the ancient Dengzhou Port and unearthed ancient ships. The museum houses four ancient Chinese and foreign ships from the Yuan and Ming dynasties, red sandalwood rudders, huanghuali shipbuilding wood, wooden anchors and other precious national cultural relics. These exhibits not only provide valuable physical historical materials for the study of ancient Chinese military ports and traditional shipbuilding technology, but also serve as an important window for understanding the Eastern Maritime Silk Road. For tourists who like history and culture, this is definitely a must-see attraction.
龙爪山国家地质公园
Longzhao Mountain is located at the northern end of Daheishan Island in Changdao County, Yantai City, Shandong Province. It is composed of five high, steep, and precipitous coastal cliffs stretching endlessly. The mountain is renowned for its unique marine erosion landform and is the most typical quartzite group distribution area in Chinese Mainland islands. It boasts natural wonders such as the "Juxian Cave," known as the northernmost sea cave, and the "Eye of Changdao." In 2022, the Daheishan Island scenic area, of which it is a part, was approved as a national 4A-level tourist attraction. Its steep, square-columned mountain body and ravine-filled cliffs form a magnificent landscape
蓬莱快艇码头
At the base of the pavilion, short speedboat trips around the bay and cliffs, tickets ¥100. Some services also go all the way out to nearby islands.
蓬莱文成城堡
The castle is a clever combination of European architectural elements, with a Baroque style as the main building material. The building materials, mainly precious travertine, carry the essence of European architecture and decorative art, reflecting its aristocratic atmosphere. Surrounded by a moat filled with seawater, it can be used to raise sea cucumbers and abalone, and can also be used for people to play in the water and row boats, which is full of fun. Coupled with the design of concave front and convex back, the castle presents unique variability whether looking forward or backward, whether in plane or three-dimensional. Although it is only 4 stories high, its incomparable diversity of other buildings brings unlimited imagination space. The shape is elegant and generous, with a round roof pointing directly to the blue sky, and the trapezoidal and conical roofs on both sides interspersed and overlapped, with fireplace chimneys dotted in between, fully demonstrating the romanticism and heroic spirit unique to European technology.
蓬莱快艇码头
蓬莱快艇码头
Penglai Speedboat Terminal is an important transportation and tourism hub in Penglai, providing speedboat services to Changdao and surrounding islands. The terminal has frequent flights, and some speedboats also provide coastal tour services, allowing tourists to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Penglai's "sea wonderland". The facilities around the terminal are complete, including a visitor center, rest area and many restaurants, which are convenient for tourists to rest and replenish supplies.
There are many bus stops nearby, including Zijingshan Office, Qi Jiguang's Hometown, Zijing Commercial Building, Changyu Community, etc., where you can transfer to Penglai No. 7, Penglai No. 11, Penglai No. 6, Penglai No. 5 [Hanwang Section] and other bus lines.
蓬莱仙境万豪酒店
Fairyland Marriott Hotel is located near Penglai Pavilion, not far from the river. The front desk service attitude is very good. The hotel looks good and the hygiene is OK. There are many restaurants nearby, the price is not too expensive, and the food is affordable. After dinner, you can go to the beach to watch.
蓬莱艺珺酒店
Very good, especially during holidays, everything is very good! The waiter is very considerate, the hotel is clean and comfortable, the breakfast is also great, it is close to the scenic spot, and the surrounding life is convenient, especially there is Laosi Seafood nearby, the quality and taste are very good
蓬莱葡萄酒
Yantai Taoniuling is located in Mulangou Village, Daxindian Town. It has a modern and simple environment, which is very suitable for taking pictures. The natural environment is comfortable and the view is wide. The restaurant offers exquisite Cantonese set meals with full texture. It has the "3S" characteristics suitable for grape growth: sun, sand, and sea, and is known as one of the "seven major grape coasts in the world". Penglai City has focused on cultivating the grape and wine industry as a city-based industry, insisting on the development path of clustering, quality and internationalization. It has attracted a number of well-known wine companies such as COFCO Great Wall, Tianjin Dynasty, Huadong Baili, and Shangri-La.
蓬莱农贸广场
The market is very large and neat. On the left side of the entrance, there are seasonings, cooked food, dry goods, and seafood. On the right side, there are vegetables, fruits, meat, and seafood. From 05:00 to 12:00, there are many people and the most goods. In the afternoon, there are fewer people in the vegetable and seafood areas. The seafood area is good, and the seafood you buy is fresh and cheap. You can process and eat it here. You can bring gifts back from the dry goods area.
By plane
By train
Penglai City (Penglaishi) railway station was opened in 2018. You can take a train from Yantai, Qingdao or Jinan.
By bus
Buses and taxis abound, however there are few foreign tourists here, so a little Chinese will go a long way.
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