Inventory of the top ten famous tourist attractions in Yantai, Shandong

Yantai is an important node city in the Bohai Rim Economic Circle, a backbone city in the Shandong Peninsula Blue Economic Zone, one of the first 14 coastal open cities in the country, a coastal city in China, and the only international wine city in Asia.

As a coastal city, Yantai closely follows Qingdao, but its unique characteristics are beyond the reach of Qingdao. Let’s take a look at the top ten tourist attractions in Yantai.

1. Penglai Pavilion (ticket)

Penglai Pavilion is located on a cliff near the north of Penglai City. It was built in the Song Dynasty (1070 AD) and has a history of more than 900 years. history. It, together with Wang Teng Pavilion, Yellow Crane Tower (ticket) and Yueyang Tower (ticket), is known as the four famous buildings in ancient China.

2. Changdao (ticket)

Located between the Liaodong Peninsula and the Shandong Peninsula of Changdao, north of Penglai City, it is known as the maritime wonderland. It consists of 32 islands, but the main attractions on the island are mainly North Changshan Island (Northern Line) and South Changshan Island (Southern Line). Changdao is a natural sea garden, without an island there would be no beauty. There are reefs, cliffs, beaches, and forests. The famous scenic spots include Crescent Bay Park, Jiuzhang Cliff, Temple Island Tianhou Palace, Zhaolong, Pagoda Reef, Wanniao Island, Yellow-Bohai Sea Boundary Line, Linhai Park, and Wangmi Reef.

3. Ocean Polar World (ticket)

Polar World is located in the north of Penglai City, adjacent to Tianheng Mountain Scenic Area. Here you can see a variety of interesting sea fish, jellyfish, as well as innocent polar animals such as seals, penguins, and polar bears, or walk through undersea tunnels and feel the charm of the deep sea. You can also see wonderful shows of dolphins and sea lions, but the most popular is the beautiful mermaid show.

4. Yantai Mountain

Yantai Mountain is located at the northern end of Yantai City. It is a mountain and sea view park surrounded by the sea on three sides. There is a beacon tower built in the Ming Dynasty on the mountain. Yantai is named after this smoke pier. There are many beautiful old Western-style buildings in the scenic area. The lighthouse on the top of the mountain is a landmark building in Yantai. Climbing up to the lighthouse, you can have a panoramic view of the coastal scenery and the entire city built along the coast.

5. Jiuzhang Cliff

Jiuya, located in the northwest corner of Beichang Island, Changdao, Yantai, is a small scenic spot. The most famous attraction is the large cliff by the sea. The cliffs of Jiuzhangya are very dangerous. When walking under a cliff, you need to be very fast. Be careful of falling rocks hitting you on the head. Tourists basically come here to play with the Crescent Bay Park next to it.

6. Mou's Manor (ticket)

Mou's Manor is located in Qixia City. This was the residence of Mou (also known as Mou Erhei) and his descendants in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China. It is currently the most complete and typical landlord's manor in China. In this largest landowner's estate in northern China, you can explore this magnificent building complex, appreciate its exquisite and unique construction techniques, and feel the profound folk cultural connotation here.

7. Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea (ticket) Scenic Area

The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea Scenic Area is located on the coast of the Yellow Sea in the north of Penglai City. It is a gourd-shaped artificial island built on the sea. There is an Eight Immortals Bridge connecting the scenic spot to Haibin Road. This is the place where the Eight Immortals crossed the sea in myths and legends. The scenic area has the theme of the legend of the Eight Immortals crossing the sea, and there are antique pavilions and gardens. You can worship immortals and pray for blessings, feel the rich Taoist cultural atmosphere, and enjoy the sea view everywhere.

8. Zhao Hushan National Forest Park

Zhao Hushan National Forest Park is located in the northeast of Haiyang City, where the trees are lush and the air is fresh. When climbing the mountain, you can admire the strange peaks and rocks, overlooking the green mountains, and the scenery is charming. April to October is the best time to travel to Zhaohu Mountain. In spring, you can go to Rhododendron Valley to enjoy the mountains and flowers everywhere. Summer is a great place to escape the heat, and you can also experience fun forest rafting.

9. Tashan (Tickets)

Shanta is located in the southeast of Yantai City. It is named after a pagoda (the Sanhe Pagoda, now rebuilt) built in the early years on its main peak. It is a famous tourist attraction in Yantai. The natural scenery here is beautiful. You can go up the mountain to visit the Taiping Temple, which has a history of hundreds of years, or climb the Three Harmonies Pagoda

Yantai Golden Beach is known as the first beach in northern China. The beach slope is gentle and clean, and the sand is soft, making it the best in China. One of the natural bathing beaches.

Almost all cities and counties in Yantai are on the seaside, with tens of thousands of meters of sandy beach, sandy beach, blue sea, and slow and clear waves.

Don't swim in the sea in the summer. How about this summer?