Penglai Pavilion is located on Danya Mountain in the north of Penglai City. It has a long history and profound cultural heritage. It consists of several ancient buildings, including Lüzu Hall, Sanqing Hall, Penglai Pavilion, Tianhou Palace, and Mituo Temple. The architectural style is unique, with upturned eaves and richly carved beams and pillars, showcasing the exquisite skills of ancient architecture.
Standing on the Penglai Pavilion and leaning on the railing to look into the distance, you can enjoy the magnificent sea view and the unpredictable clouds and mist. If you are lucky, you can also see the legendary mirage spectacle. That illusory and dreamlike scene is breathtaking.
Tianheng Mountain
It is opposite Penglai Pavilion across the sea and is a mountain range at the northernmost tip of the Jiaodong Peninsula. Here, there are beautiful natural scenery and rich historical sites.
The Hehai Pavilion on the mountain has a unique shape. From here, you can overlook the unique landscape where the Yellow Sea and the Bohai Sea meet. The clear and turbid seawater blend here, forming a distinct boundary line, which is very magical.
There is also the coordinate of the Yellow Sea Bohai Sea boundary line, which is a landmark attraction that attracts many tourists to take photos.
Penglai Water City
It is one of the most complete ancient naval bases in China and has important historical value.
The city wall of the water city is tall and solid. Inside the city, there are facilities such as docks, batteries, and barracks, allowing people to imagine the scene of the navy training and fighting here in ancient times. Visitors can stroll along the city wall and feel the vicissitudes of history.
Tour Route Planning
Classic One-day Tour Route
Zhenyang Gate of Penglai Pavilion Qi Jiguang Memorial Hall Penglai Pavilion Ancient Building Complex Tianheng Mountain Yellow Sea Bohai Sea Boundary Line Penglai Water City
In the morning, enter the scenic area through Zhenyang Gate, visit the Qi Jiguang Memorial Hall to learn about the life story and great contributions of this national hero. Then visit the Penglai Pavilion Ancient Building Complex, carefully appreciate the charm and cultural connotation of the ancient architecture, and enjoy the sea view on the Penglai Pavilion.
After having lunch in or around the scenic area and taking a short break, go to Tianheng Mountain in the afternoon, climb the mountain to visit attractions such as the Hehai Pavilion and the Yellow Sea Bohai Sea Boundary Line. Finally, return to Penglai Water City and stroll along the city wall to end the one-day tour.
Ticket and Opening Hours
Ticket Information
The full-price ticket for the Penglai Pavilion scenic area is 100 yuan per person, including attractions such as the Penglai Pavilion Ancient Building Complex and Tianheng Mountain.
Preferential Policies: Specific groups such as children, students, and the elderly can enjoy half-price or free tickets. For specific preferential standards, please refer to the official website of the scenic area.
Opening Hours
Peak Season (April 1 October 31): 07:30 17:30
Off-season (November 1 March 31): 08:00 17:00
Penglai Food Guide
Featured Food Recommendations
Penglai Small Noodles
Features: This is a traditional famous snack in Penglai. The noodles are as thin as hair, but very chewy. The noodle soup is carefully boiled with seafood such as snapper as raw materials, with a delicious and rich taste and a strong seafood flavor.
Recommended Shop: Jianxing Noodle House, an old and famous Penglai small noodle shop in the local area. Many Penglai people often patronize it, and you can taste the authentic flavor here.
Spanish Mackerel Dumplings
Features: Using fresh Spanish mackerel as the filling, the dumplings are large and full. The Spanish mackerel meat is fresh and juicy. Paired with carefully prepared fillings, the taste is delicious and nutritious.
Recommended Shop: Fuyuan Seafood Home-cooked Dishes. Their Spanish mackerel dumplings have thin skins and large fillings and are highly praised by diners.
Eight Immortals Banquet
Features: Using precious seafood such as prawns, sea cucumbers, scallops, sea crabs, red snails, and red porgy as the main raw materials, through various cooking methods such as frying, slipping, exploding, stir-frying, burning, braising, stewing, and roasting, 8 cold platters, 8 hot dishes, and 1 hot soup are made. The appearance is beautiful and the taste is rich, just like “the Eight Immortals crossing the sea, each showing their special prowess.”
Recommended Restaurant: Penglai Hotel. As a well-known local restaurant, its Eight Immortals Banquet has strict material selection and exquisite cooking skills, allowing diners to fully appreciate the charm of Penglai cuisine.
Food Streets
Dengzhou Ancient Market
Here, there are many stalls and restaurants of Penglai characteristic snacks and cuisine. In addition to the above-mentioned special foods, you can also taste various delicacies such as Penglai braised donkey meat and seafood jelly. Moreover, the antique architectural environment around can make you feel the historical and cultural atmosphere of Penglai while tasting delicious food.
Baolong Haishang Xian Street
It is a characteristic street integrating food, leisure, and entertainment. There are various seafood restaurants and specialty restaurants on the street with a rich variety of choices. The Haishang Xian Street is brightly lit at night, and you can enjoy delicious food while enjoying the night view here.
