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Visit Penglai Pavilion, a 5A coastal landmark in Yantai, with an ancient tower, Taoist halls, Eight Immortals folklore and Ming-era Water City. Suggested visit: about 4 hours.
Penglai Pavilion sits on Danya Cliff facing the Bohai Sea in Penglai District, Yantai, Shandong. The main pavilion was built in 1061 during the Northern Song Dynasty and is recognized alongside Yueyang Tower, Tengwang Pavilion and Yellow Crane Tower as one of China’s Four Great Ancient Towers. Known as a “fairyland on earth,” the site is closely linked to the legend of the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea. Ancient emperors Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of Han traveled here seeking immortality elixirs, and the rare mirage phenomenon occasionally appears over the sea. The scenic area includes the ancient architectural complex, Penglai Water City and Tianheng Mountain. Explore Taoist halls such as Sanqing Hall, Lüzu Palace and Tianhou Palace, then discover the Ming Dynasty coastal fortress and the story of Qi Jiguang. Sea views, old temples, maritime history and folklore combine in one visit.
Inside the Penglai Water City Scenic Area, No. 7 Yingbin Road, Penglai District, Yantai City, Shandong Province
Penglai Pavilion sits on Danya Cliff facing the Bohai Sea in Penglai District, Yantai, Shandong Province. The main pavilion was built in 1061, the 6th year of the Jiayou reign in the Northern Song Dynasty. Together with Yueyang Tower, Tengwang Pavilion and Yellow Crane Tower, it is recognized as one of China’s Four Great Ancient Towers.
Reputed as “fairyland on earth”, it is closely linked with the famous legend of the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea. Ancient emperors Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of Han once traveled here seeking immortality elixirs. Mirage, a rare atmospheric optical phenomenon, occasionally appears over the sea, adding mysterious charm to this place.
The whole scenic area consists of the ancient architectural complex, Penglai Water City and Tianheng Mountain. The ancient complex gathers Taoist halls and palaces such as Sanqing Hall, Lüzu Palace and Tianhou Palace. Penglai Water City is a well-preserved ancient coastal military fortress of the Ming Dynasty. Visitors can admire sea views, explore old temples, learn maritime history and trace the story of Qi Jiguang, the national hero against pirates. It perfectly blends breathtaking coastal scenery, immortal folklore, Taoist culture and ancient naval relics.
The main pavilion was built in 1061, the 6th year of the Jiayou reign in the Northern Song Dynasty, and is recognized alongside Yueyang Tower, Tengwang Pavilion and Yellow Crane Tower.
Penglai Pavilion is linked to the legend of the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea. Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of Han once traveled here seeking immortality elixirs, and the rare mirage phenomenon occasionally appears over the sea.
The scenic area includes the ancient architectural complex, Penglai Water City and Tianheng Mountain. See Taoist halls such as Sanqing Hall, Lüzu Palace and Tianhou Palace, and explore a well-preserved Ming Dynasty coastal military fortress connected with Qi Jiguang.
The pavilion sits on Danya Cliff facing the Bohai Sea in Penglai District, Yantai, combining coastal scenery with Taoist culture and ancient naval relics.
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It is inside the Penglai Water City Scenic Area, No. 7 Yingbin Road, Penglai District, Yantai City, Shandong Province.
The main pavilion was built in 1061, the 6th year of the Jiayou reign in the Northern Song Dynasty.
It is recognized as one of China’s Four Great Ancient Towers and is closely linked with the legend of the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea. The rare mirage phenomenon occasionally appears over the sea.
A suggested visit duration is about 4 hours.
The scenic area includes the ancient architectural complex, Penglai Water City and Tianheng Mountain. Visitors can see Taoist halls such as Sanqing Hall, Lüzu Palace and Tianhou Palace, explore the Ming Dynasty coastal fortress, enjoy sea views and learn about maritime history and Qi Jiguang.
Please carry your passport for entry and follow the entry instructions provided after manual advisor confirmation.
You may cancel for a full refund before procurement starts. Once procurement has started or the ticket has been issued, the order is non-refundable unless HelloChinaTrip cannot fulfill it. Third-party payment processing fees are not refundable.
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