Scenic spot introduction:
Penglai Pavilion It is one of the four famous towers in ancient China. It is an ancient building complex that embodies the wisdom and artistic crystallization of the ancient Han working people. It is known as a paradise on earth. It is located in Yantai City, Shandong Province. It is said that Penglai, Yingzhou and Fangzhang are three fairy islands in the sea, where immortals live. It is also the place where Qin Shihuang went east to seek medicine and Emperor Wu of Han visited immortals. There is also a beautiful legend of "Eight Immortals crossing the sea, each showing their abilities". From a distance, the pavilions and halls are hidden in the green trees and perched high on the cliffs, like a fairy palace in mythology.Penglai Pavilion It was founded in the sixth year of Jiayou reign of the Song Dynasty (1061). In the seventeenth year of Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty (1589), Governor Li Dai added a number of buildings next to it. In the twenty-fourth year of Jiaqing reign of the Qing Dynasty (1819), Prefect Yang Fengchang and General Liu Qinghe presided over the expansion, making it of a large scale, and it was later renovated many times. Penglai Pavilion It has been a gathering place for scholars and writers since ancient times, and has always been a place for Taoist practitioners to cultivate their true selves.
Attractions distribution:
Penglai Pavilion Tourist areas include Sanqing Temple , Lü Zu Temple , Su Gong Temple , Tianhou Temple , Dragon Palace , Penglai Pavilion , Amitabha Temple , Baiyun Palace , Puzhao Building , Binri Building , Lying Monument Pavilion , Hu Xiantang , Temple of Descendants , Fairy Cave , Guanlan Pavilion , Cheng Bi Xuan , Storm Shelter , Gratitude Monument Pavilion wait.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 5A-level scenic spot, national key cultural relic protection unitScenic spot features:
Photography, hiking, summer vacation, historical sites, famous mountainsScenic spot map:
Travel Notes of Travellers:
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travelling guideline:
Penglai's traditional local festival celebrations mainly include temple fairs, Tashan Pear Blossom Festival and Fishing Lantern Festival. Currently, emerging local festival celebrations include Penglai Customs and Art Festival, Fishing Festival, etc. The festival period is quite lively and can well reflect the local folk characteristics of Penglai. Interested tourists can go and participate during the festival.
Tour route:
Recommended tour route: Seaside Park parking lot → Penglai Pavilion Ticket Office→Breezeway→Ship Development Exhibition Hall→Flyover→ Penglai Pavilion Ancient buildings→Tianhengshan Park→Quanzhou Cinema→Dengzhou Museum→Dengying Bridge→Dengzhou Ancient Ship Museum→Ancient City Street→Navy House→Zhenyang Gate→Seaside Park→Eight Immortals Statue→Penglai Cultural Square→Parking point to take the electric car→Qi Jiguang's hometown→Return by electric car→Seaside Park parking lot. It takes about 3 hours to visit the entire scenic area.
Best time to visit:
Penglai is a summer resort and tourist destination, with July, August and September being the peak tourist seasons.
Shopping recommendations:
Shell carvings, pearl necklaces, jade, colored glaze, antiques, dried shrimps, grilled fish fillets, shredded fish, diced scallops, dried squid, seaweed, dried abalone, Red Fuji apples, Golden Delicious apples, Yiwohou peanuts, etc.
Scenic spot map:
Scenic spot location:
China > Shandong Province > Yantai
How to get there:
You can take bus No. 8 in the city to Penglai Pavilion Xiyuan: Take a taxi from Penglai Bus Station for the starting price.
Scenic area map:
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Penglai Pavilion Ticket Price:
The pass is 100 yuan per person; the entrance fee to Qi Jiguang’s hometown is 20 yuan.
Children under 1.3m are free, those over 1.3m are charged full price; seniors over 70 years old are free with ID card, and people of other ages are half price with senior citizen discount card.
Scenic area opening hours:
Summer: 7:30–17:30; Winter: 8:00–17:00.
