Longkou City, Yantai, Shandong — the departure point of Xu Fu's eastward voyage, China's Vermicelli Capital, boasting mountain-sea wonders such as Nanshan Giant Buddha and Qimu Island, integrating Buddhist culture, island customs and Jiaodong merchant history. Unlock the unique charm of 'Buddha, Sea, Commerce, History' intertwined in 3 days and 2 nights.
Pray at Nanshan Giant Buddha for Zen insight, explore Qimu Island to behold the vast sea, visit Ding Family Mansion to learn merchant wisdom, trace Xu Fu's relics to find origins, unlocking Longkou's unique charm of 'Buddha and Tao coexisting, mountain and sea depending on each other'
In the morning, climb Nanshan to pay homage to the world's largest tin-bronze seated Buddha, experiencing the solemnity of Buddhist culture. In the afternoon, explore the Jade Buddha Hall to admire rare jade carvings. In the evening, enjoy leisure activities at the theme park and watch the mountain sunset.
In the morning, climb Qimu Island to view the convergence of the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea, visit the lighthouse and ancient fort. In the afternoon, take a ferry to Sang Island to explore volcanic rock formations. In the evening, experience fishing port charm at Longkou Port and taste freshly caught seafood.
In the morning, explore Ding Family Mansion to experience the merchant wisdom of Jiaodong's richest family. In the afternoon, visit Xu Fu's hometown to trace the eastward voyage legend, tour the museum to learn Longkou history. In the evening, purchase specialties at the vermicelli industrial park before departure.
Longkou geographical indication product, originating in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. Made from mung beans through 18 processes, the strands are as thin as hair, white and transparent, resistant to prolonged cooking. Can be served cold, in soups, or in vermicelli pots. Known as 'glass noodles', exported worldwide.
Longkou traditional snack (Huangxian is the old name for Longkou). Made with flour as wrapper, pork and chives as filling, deep-fried until golden and crispy outside, tender and juicy inside, shaped like a gold ingot. A festive essential for locals, selected in Yantai's intangible cultural heritage list.
Longkou fisherman's specialty pasta, large in size with diverse fillings. Seafood fillings (mackerel, seaweed) and meat fillings (pork and cabbage) are most popular. The wrapper is soft and chewy, fragrant when steamed, embodying the 'generous' food culture of Jiaodong.
Specialty of Sang Island, Longkou. Grown in volcanic rock waters with pure quality, the sea cucumber is thick and nutritious, known as 'ginseng of the sea'. Island fishermen typically prepare it steamed or braised with scallion, a premium nourishing delicacy.