Penglai Pavilion Travel Plan

Summer vacation trip to Penglai Pavilion: Transportation Guide - External transportation: If departing from Jinan, Qingdao, etc., you can take the high-speed train directly to Penglai (some require a transfer in Yantai). You can also choose to drive yourself, cruising along the coastal highway. Navigate to "Penglai Pavilion" - it takes about 2.5 hours from Qingdao, making it suitable for family trips. - Internal transportation: After arriving in Penglai, take bus routes 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 or the tourist line (West) to Zhenyangmen Station. Walk 50 meters west to the north of the bridge to reach Penglai Pavilion Scenic Area. Itinerary - One-day tour: Enter through the south or east gate of the scenic area. First visit the Qi Jiguang Memorial Hall and Maritime Silk Road Museum to learn about the historical culture. Then pass through the "Penglai on Earth" archway to explore the ancient architectural complex, visiting Mituo Temple, Danya Fairyland Archway, Xianling Gate, Tianhou Palace, Sanqing Hall, Penglai Pavilion, and Puzhao Tower in sequence. Climb to the back of Penglai Pavilion for a sea view - you might be lucky enough to see a mirage. Finally, ascend the eastern Dongpaotai and city walls for a panoramic view of Penglai Pavilion. The entire tour takes about 4-5 hours. - Two-day tour: On the first day, watch the sunrise at Guanlan Pavilion in the morning, then visit the main Penglai Pavilion and take photos from the second-floor corridor framing the ancient architecture with the blue sea. Around 3 pm, visit the Ancient Ship Museum to admire bronze artifact projections. In the evening, experience the glass walkway at Tianheng Mountain Trail and sample local delicacies like oyster omelets and grilled sea intestines at Penglai Night Market. On the second day, take the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea Cable Car for mountain and sea views, then photograph the rainbow staircase at Laobeishan. Visit the Houhai Reef Formation at low tide to find "immortal footprints." In the afternoon, go to Qi Jiguang's Hometown for ancient-style photography. Ticket Information Ticket price is 100 yuan/person. Purchasing online one day in advance saves 5 yuan. Accommodation Recommendations - Penglai Oulebao International Hotel: Close to Penglai Pavilion with diverse themed rooms suitable for families with children, starting around 500 yuan. - Home Inn·neo: Located in downtown Penglai with convenient transportation and good value, priced around 200-300 yuan. Food Recommendations - Penglai Noodles: Available in the scenic area, featuring smooth texture and delicious broth, about 10 yuan/bowl. - Spanish Mackerel Dumplings: A local specialty with fresh, plump filling, available at Jianxing Noodle Restaurant in the city. - Sea Intestine Rice: Fragrant and nutritious, available at seafood restaurants near the scenic area or in the city. Precautions - Strong UV radiation at the seaside - bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and sun hats. - Slippery steps when rainy - wear anti-slip shoes and walk carefully. - Beware of "free photo" traps in the scenic area that charge for prints later.