Penglai District, Yantai, Shandong — the birthplace of the 'Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea' legend, home to Penglai Pavilion, one of China's Four Great Towers, integrating mountain-sea scenery, myths and legends, and historical relics, known as 'Wonderland on Earth'. Unlock the wonderland code in 3 days and 2 nights, experiencing the unique charm of 'mountains leaning on the sea, immortals mingling with mortals'.
Climb Penglai Pavilion to seek mirages, visit Sanxian Mountain to explore mythical realms, venture to Changdao to witness the Yellow Sea-Bohai Sea divide, taste the Eight Immortals Feast and fisherman's flavors, unlocking Penglai's quadruple charm of 'Immortality, Sea, History, Island'
In the morning, climb Penglai Pavilion to trace the footsteps of the Eight Immortals, witness the convergence of the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea. In the afternoon, explore Tianheng Mountain to feel the grandeur of mountain and sea, visit Qi Jiguang Hometown to learn about anti-pirate history. In the evening, stroll Dengzhou Ancient City and taste local snacks.
In the morning, take a ferry to Changdao, explore the colorful pebble beach at Crescent Moon Bay. In the afternoon, tour Jiuzhang Cliff to see sea erosion wonders. In the evening, taste freshly caught seafood at an island fisherman's inn and experience fishing village life.
In the morning, visit Sanxian Mountain to experience the 'Fairy Mountains on the Sea' realm. In the afternoon, explore the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea Scenic Area to trace mythological footprints, or take children to the Ocean Polar World. In the evening, shop at the specialty market for dried seafood before departure.
Penglai traditional famous dish, originating in the Qing dynasty. Known for 'noodles as fine as silk, broth fresh and delicious'. The broth is made from fish, shrimp, shellfish and other seafood, paired with toon sprouts, seaweed and other garnishes. As the saying goes, 'Eat Penglai noodles, taste wonderland flavor', a breakfast favorite for locals.
A special banquet themed on the legend of the Eight Immortals. Eight dishes correspond to eight immortals, such as 'Iron Crutch Li Sea Cucumber' and 'Lü Dongbin Drunken Chicken'. Fine ingredients and exquisite presentation reflect both the essence of Lu cuisine and mythical artistry, representing Penglai's high-end banquet.
Penglai traditional meat dish, originating in the Xianfeng era of the Qing dynasty. Using local donkey meat, braised with 20-plus spices including star anise and cinnamon. Tender and flavorful, can be sliced and eaten directly or wrapped in pancakes. Acclaimed as 'Dragon meat in heaven, donkey meat on earth'.
Penglai island specialty dish, gathering fresh seafood produced in Changdao such as sea cucumber, abalone, scallops, and sea urchin. Mainly steamed or poached to maximize freshness, served with ginger vinegar sauce, embodying the fisherman's flavor of 'living by the sea, eating from the sea'.