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Nanshan Scenic Spot

Nanshan Tourist AreaThis national 5A-level attraction consists of two main sections: the Religious Culture Park and the Historical Culture Park. The site preserves Jin and Tang Dynasty relics including Nanshan Temple and Xiangshui Nunnery. Shiquan Temple (now Nanshan Temple) was renowned as "the foremost among Huang County's three Taoist temples and eight Buddhist monasteries." The restored landmarks across Nanshan represent a sacred revival. The Great Nanshan Buddha and Nanshan Medicine Buddha statues have revitalized this ancient monastery, creating a premier pilgrimage destination. The Historical Culture Park chronologically organizes dynastic exhibits, weaving together 5,000 years of Chinese architectural aesthetics, historical narratives, auspicious traditions, ethnic cultures, and landscape design into a vibrant living textbook of Chinese civilization. It serves as an ideal destination for student field trips, extracurricular education, family-friendly activities, social practice programs, and outdoor adventures, embodying the concept of "Blessed Longevity at Nanshan."

Nanshan Giant Buddha

Nanshan Tourism Area is located at the scenic summit of Nanshan Mountain, offering a comprehensive attraction that combines religious culture, natural views, and leisure travel. With its magnificent Buddha statue and tranquil natural surroundings, it attracts numerous visitors and devotees, making it an ideal destination to experience Buddhist culture and find inner peace. The heart of the attraction is the towering Buddha statue, symbolizing compassion and wisdom, where visitors can experience a solemn religious atmosphere. The surrounding architectural complex and garden design blend traditional Buddhist elements with modern landscape art, creating a serene space for meditation. As visitors ascend along the pathway, they can not only admire the magnificent Buddha up close but also enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and rivers. Beyond its religious culture, Nanshan Tourism Area features multiple observation decks and leisure zones for visitors to relax and enjoy the natural scenery. Each season offers distinct landscapes—spring blossoms, summer greenery, fall foliage, and winter snowscapes—each with its unique charm that leaves guests enchanted. Whether you're a seeker of spiritual solace or a visitor fascinated by Buddhist culture, Nanshan Tourism Area offers a fulfilling and meaningful journey, making it the perfect destination to explore religious culture and natural beauty.

Longkou Zoo and Botanical Garden

Longkou Zoo and Botanical Garden is found on the northeast side of Xufu Street in Longkou City. It is a large-scale modern animal and plant amusement park integrating the flora, fauna, as well as including leisure activities and entertainment, and giving young people a popular science experience. Longkou Zoo and Botanical Garden brings together more than 200 species of treasured animals from around the world, including giraffes, zebras, and antelopes from abroad, as well as animal pandas, tigers, elephants, lions, and cubs. The entire park is divided into herbivore stocking areas, predator stocking areas, free-range animals areas, waterfowl lakes, white bird parks, and children's petting areas.

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Penglai Pavilion

Penglai Pavilion is located on the cliff in the north of Penglai City in the Yantai area of ​​Shandong Province. It was built in the Song Dynasty (1061 AD) and has a history of more than 900 years. It is together with Tengwangge, Yellow Crane Tower and Yueyang Tower called the Four Great Towers of China. Known as the Wonderland of Penglai, it was the place where Emperor Qin Han Wu sought the elixir of life. The entire Penglai Pavilion building consists of Sanqingdian, Lvzu Palace, Sugong Temple, Tianhou Temple, Dragon King Palace, Penglai Pavilion, and Amitabha Temple. They are located on a hillside. Make sure to climb the hillside before visiting these palaces.

Sang Island

Sang Island is a small fishing village located in Longkou City, Yantai. It is an island of only 2.5 square kilometers. The island is navigable with the mainland. There are more than 600 households on the island, with a population of more than 2,000. Sang Island is not connected to the mainland and is completely cut off by the sea. It is completely floating on the sea. You need to take a boat to land on Sang Island.

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Penglai Baxian Sea Crossing Scenic Area

Penglai Baxian Sea Crossing Scenic Area aims to "build a domestic tourism aircraft carrier" and owns five major scenic spots. National 5A-level scenic spots: Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea Scenic Area, Sanxian Mountain Scenic Area, national 4A-level scenic spots: Ocean Polar World, Oreborg Dream World, and Oreborg Water World; three resort hotels: Oreborg Knight Resort Hotel, Oreborg International Hotel, Oleburg Ocean Resort Hotel and nine resort apartments: Sanxianshan Resort Apartments form a unique and rich project-rich tourism cluster in Jiaodong area.

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The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea Attraction is located on the coast of the Yellow Sea in the north of Penglai City. There is an Eight Immortals Bridge connecting the Attraction and the seaside road. This is the place where the Eight Immortals crossed the sea in mythology and legend. The scenic Attraction is themed on the legend of "Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea" and has antique pavilions and gardens. You can pray for the immortals and feel the rich Taoist cultural atmosphere here, or you can enjoy the sea view everywhere. There are buildings such as the Eight Immortals Bridge, Xianyuan Tower, Wangying Tower, Bell and Drum Tower, Eight Immortals Temple, Huixian Pavilion, and Baixian Altar in the Attraction. There is a memorial archway in front and behind the Eight Immortals Bridge. The front and back of the first memorial archway are engraved with nine large characters "Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea" and "Fairyland on Earth" respectively, all of which are the handwriting of Su Dongpo, a great writer in the Northern Song Dynasty. Tour Guide After walking across the Eight Immortals Bridge, you will see the Xianyuan Tower, which is the gate tower for entering and exiting the Attraction. The plaque hanging above the building is engraved with two large characters "Xianyuan", which is said to be inscribed by Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of Tang Dynasty. Behind the building is a moon-shaped shadow wall, called the "Eight Immortals Wall". In the middle is a relief sculpture made of 64 white jade square stones, depicting the story of the Eight Immortals crossing the sea, which is lifelike. There are two lakes in the Attraction, one large and one small, called the "Yaochi". From the left and right sides of the Eight Immortals Wall, you can walk along the island sightseeing road, and you can see various rockery and strange stones along the way. There is a seal island by the lake, where you can get close to seals. In the middle of the Attraction, there is an Eight Immortals Temple, which is an independent courtyard building where you can burn incense and pray for blessings. There are also two side halls on the left and right of the Eight Immortals Temple, namely the Prayer Hall and the God of Wealth Hall. Wangying Tower is a towering building built in the Xiaoyaochi. Its first and second floors are the Chinese Traditional Art Museum, where you can enjoy various rare jade, porcelain and other artworks. Among them is a lacquer-carved inlaid mural "Group of Immortals Celebrating Birthday" made of 1,888 pieces of jade, ivory and jade, which is the largest since the founding of the People's Republic of China and can be called a treasure handed down from generation to generation. In addition, there are precious collections such as couplets written by Zeng Guofan and Feng Qiyong, the master of Redology. Huixian Pavilion is located in Dayaochi. It is an antique pagoda building with one underground floor and five floors above ground. It is a landmark building in the Attraction. The pavilion enshrines 72 very representative Taoist gods. Climbing to the top of the pavilion and looking far into the distance, you can see the blue sea and blue sky. Baixiantan is the most scenic spot in the Attraction. You can pray for blessings in front of the statue of "Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea" or take a photo with the stone tablet of "Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea".

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Penglai Polar Ocean World

Penglai Ocean Polar World (formerly Penglai Ocean Polar World) is a national 4A-level tourist Attraction with an exhibition area of ​​more than 60,000 square meters. It brings together nearly 100 species of marine life from all over the world, including polar bears, beluga whales, penguins, walruses, sea lions, dolphins, etc. It integrates viewing, entertainment, fun, marine culture, and marine technology. Through a combination of dynamic and static methods, it allows people to learn more about marine knowledge and enhance awareness of ecological protection. It has been awarded the "Provincial Popular Science Education Base" by the Shandong Association for Science and Technology and the "National Popular Science Education Base" by the Chinese Society of Oceanography. The Attraction has twelve theme pavilions: Tropical Rainforest Pavilion, Polar Pavilion, Whale Bay, Underwater Tunnel, Underwater Theater, Ocean Boutique Pavilion, Turtle Pavilion, Shark Pavilion, Seal Island, Jellyfish Pavilion, Science Museum, Ocean Theater. Two major performances: Underwater Theater: Mermaid Show, Ocean Theater: Dolphin and Sea Lion Show. In the tropical rainforest pavilion, the cascading waterfalls, tall and dense jungles, and ferocious crocodiles will bring you into a mysterious and thrilling world. Through the time tunnel, you will reach the Polar Pavilion. In the white ice and snow world, polar bears, beluga whales, penguins, walruses, and sea lions live freely. In the underwater theater, mermaids shuttle through the colorful ocean kingdom, which is breathtaking. In the cylindrical tank, the multi-shaped submarine tunnels make visitors seem to be in the blue sea, and the marine life that is close at hand seems to be within reach, and the beautiful underwater world is in full view. The Shark Pavilion, Seal Island, Turtle Pavilion and the mysterious and gorgeous corals will allow you to experience a different kind of ocean! In the Dolphin and Sea Lion Performance Pavilion, the funny sea lions and smart dolphins will give exciting performances, which will make you feel the wisdom of marine animals!

Ding Family's Mansion

Ding's former residence is part of the remaining residences of the "Ding million people" family, the richest man in Shandong and a pawnshop family in the Qing Dynasty. More than a hundred years of history. The entire building complex is divided into several courtyards, each of which is composed of several courtyards, with proper density and simplicity. The former residence is divided into two areas by an old street: the two courtyards of Aifutang and Lvsutang in the east are located in the west and east, and the courtyards of Chongjiantang and Baosutang in the west are located in the south and north. The house is covered with blue tiles, and the interior is carved with beams and paintings. The stone carvings, brick carvings and wood carvings in the corridors and courtyards are exquisite and clear, with a strong charm of the capital's mansion and Jiaodong dwellings.