Longkou Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

Dazzlingly beautiful park - Longkou

This beautiful park is located next to the Nanshan Cultural Center in Longkou, Yantai, Shandong provinc, China. After visiting the Nanshan Tourism Area, we were heading towards the Nanshan south road to find a place where we can eat and the go to the train station. So we found this dazzlingly beautiful park with a lake. My friends were too busy talking about all the things we saw at the Nanshan Tourism Area, and I was very tired after all the 360 steps up to the Buddha statue and the back. that’s why I was just walking and enjoying the beautiful nature around us when I noticed the lake and how indescribably beautiful nature is reflected on the surface of the lake. To be honest at first I thought I was hallucinating 😄 #createwithtrip #travellater #yantai #china #chinalife #chinatravel #nanshantemple #nanshanbuddhismculturalpark

Five Dhyani Buddhas Halls - Longkou

The Five Dhyani Buddhas Halls are located in Longkou Nanshan Scenic Area, Yantai, Shandong provinc, China. In the middle and the biggest of 5 halls are the Vairocana, Avalokiteshvara, Manjushri, Samanthabadra and Maitreya Buddha statues. The other four halls houses the statues of Ratnasambhava (South), Akshobhya (East), Amoghasiddhi (North), and Amitabha (West). In front of the five halls is the Medicine Buddha Musical Fountain. In the middle of the fountain is the statue of Medicine Buddha and when the musical fountain is not in operations, the Medicine Buddha is hidden in the closed lotus petals. When musical fountain starts, the lotus petals are opening, and the Medicine Buddha is rising slowly upwards in rotation. #createwithtrip #travellater #yantai #shandong #china #chinalife #chinatravel #temple #buddha

Nanshan Temple - Longkou

Nanshan Temple is located in Longkou Nanshan Scenic Area, Yantai, Shandong provinc, China. Nanshan Temple was originally called Shiquan Temple and was built 7th to 10th century in the period of Zhenguan in Tang Dynasty. So, It is the oldest temple in Longkou. There are several halls; the Maitreya Hall, Daxiong Pavilion, Yuantong Hall and Tibetan Scripture Hall Within the Nanshan Temple. There is a park called (Nanshan Huayan Park) next to the temple. The main attractions at the Nanshan Huayan Park are the Five Dhyani Buddhas Halls. You can get to Longkou Nanshan Scenic Area by a taxi. We took a train from Yantai to Longkou and then a taxi to the Nanshan Scenic Area. #createwithtrip #travellater #china #chinatravel #historicculture #yantai #shandong #nanshantemple

Let everything be quiet - Nanshan Buddha Nanshan is the most famous is the huge tin bronze Buddha on the top of the mountain "Nanshan Big Buddha", you can see the magnificent figure of this huge Buddha statue before entering the scenic spot, Sitting on the foot of the giant Buddha, overlooking the people at the foot of the mountain, we can feel his shelter at the foot of the mountain, and the heart is awe-inspiring. It is said that this bronze bronze Buddha is 38.66 meters high and weighs 380 tons. It consists of 232 Buddha bodies, 108 lotus petals and 302 hairpins. What an amazing number, and what is the amazing technology behind it. Let such a big Buddha stand for a long time, and it has been tested by the weather! So far, this big Buddha is still the tallest bronze sitting Buddha in the world, and his pride is born. The square in front of the zen temple is covered with a large red lantern. The wind blows, the red lantern sways with the wind, standing underneath, as if it is covered by an infinite cloud of peace, the heart is calm and peaceful, and everything is impetuous. Sweeping. The Nanshan Temple, the Perfume, the Nanshan Road, and the Lingyuan Temple are all traces of Jin and Tang. When you stop and go, you will always find traces of history. Looking at these exquisite paintings from ancient times? Different patterns have different meanings, and delicate strokes are more skillful for craftsmen.

In Longkou, Shandong, there is a small island floating completely on the sea. It is like a pearl that God has left on the sea. The area of the island is 2. square kilometers, but because of the abundant resources of the sea, the fishermen on the island, Live a free and comfortable life, come to Longkou, during the day we can take a yacht to the island to see the sea to eat seafood, or spend a comfortable and comfortable time in the sea bay of the East Bay, in the evening, slowly along the beach Strolling, if you can't see the sunset, it doesn't matter. We can watch the sunset and smudge the sky and the sea into a good-looking blush.

Come to Longkou, during the day we can take the yacht to the island to see the sea and eat seafood, or spend a comfortable and comfortable time in the sea house of Sunac & East Bay. In the evening, strolling along the beach, even if you can't see the sunset, it doesn't matter. After all, we can see how the sunset glows a little bit of the sky and the sea into a good-looking blush.

Sangdao is an original ecological island in Longkou. It is surrounded by the sea and is not accessible by land. The only way to communicate with the outside world is by boat. The residents here still maintain their original way of life, fishing for a living, sunrise and sunset. So there is no industry or pollution on the island, a quiet island. During the day, walking in the village, only the occasional bark sound, rows of quaint stone houses, is a good thing left by the ancestors. When I came to the beach, I found the excitement here. The boats on the sea were the men who worked, and the women in the house went to the rocks on the beach to help the family. The children were eager to squat with the old woman. I will be excited to see the starfish. When I am tired, I will go to the simple swing next to the lighthouse to experience the happiness of the children here. In the morning, go to the small market here, and buy the freshest seafood, it is a happy day. Here, a small fisherman who is happy for a day is happy for the children, and for us, it is also a long-lost leisure, and it is also our fascinating life!

Must-visit in Longkou, Yantai, Shandong: The former residence of Ding Baiwan, the richest man in Shandong

In Jiaodong, there has always been a saying, 'Huangxian houses, Qixia beams, Penglai only produces good girls', where Huangxian houses refer to the former residence of the Ding family. It is a typical representative of the residences in Jiaodong during the Qing Dynasty. This group of ancient buildings has gone through the vicissitudes of life and has a history of more than two hundred years. In the early Qing Dynasty, the people of Huangxian 'respected commerce', went out to do business for a living, and it was at this time that they ventured into Guandong, went to the capital, and crossed the ocean. By the middle of the Qing Dynasty, the economy gradually reached its peak. Many people were considered tycoons in the local business world at that time, and the Ding family was one of them. The Ding family started with a pawnshop. In the prosperous Qianlong era, the Ding family had 72 pawnshops nationwide. By the late Qing Dynasty, their industry had spread all over the country. It is said that their assets were equivalent to 54 million taels of silver, equivalent to two years of fiscal revenue of the Qing court, and they were rich enough to rival a country. Walking through the corridors of the Ding family's former residence, it seems to see the prosperity of the past. Every part of the house has been cleverly designed, with high practicality and aesthetics. In the center of the living room, there is also a hall number plaque. You can also see lacquered gold wood carvings, shell carvings, and royal seals and other rare items, admiring the wisdom of the ancient working people. Ticket price: 35 yuan/person Address: 137 Donglai Street, Longkou City, Yantai City, Shandong Province Opening hours vary by season: Summer: Morning: 8:30~12:00, Afternoon 2:00~5:30 Winter: Morning: 8:30~12:00, Afternoon 1:30~5:00

In the Jiaodong Peninsula, there was a saying: Huangxianfang, Qixialiang, Penglai net out a good girl, and this Huangxianfang refers to the Dings former residence, which was the family residence left over from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. In 1996, it was rated as a national key cultural relics protection unit. It is a four-story courtyard that is layered in layers. It is well-organized, seamless, and simple. It embodies the charm of the northern residential buildings in the Qing Dynasty. It is worthy of your serious position. Tasting.

Sunset at South Mountain Beach in Longkou

Sunset at the moon-shaped beach is definitely what you want to see when visiting Longkou. The waves here make a very special sound that I’ve never heard before - mix of sea waves and running river. The water is drawing the wave pattern on the sand - nature is truly the best artist. The sand is covered in seashells that are so fascinating to look at while walking along the beach shore and listening the sound of waves. For tourists it’s very easy to get to by taxi. There are restaurants around to stay for a meal. #longkou #yantai #localguides

Buddha in the sky- Longkou Nanshan

we took advantage of the nice sunny weather today in Shandong to pay a visit to a huge Buddhist complex in Longkou. main attraction would be the copper Buddha on top of a hill, access by 360 stairs so be ready. you will get a view on the city and surrounding hills and buildings. Then temple of jade Buddha , with plenty of stone Buddha's of various colours and sizes. we also saw a Shaolin exhibition, entertaining with a bit of stone breaking, calligraphy, jokes Actually, all the buildings are not old, around 20 years. The temple was founded in 19th century but did develop only recently. All in all an interesting visit. #shandong #temples Getting There - not that easy, need a car or a taxi. Then it is recommended to take a ticket to use the shuttles across all areas to visit, the place is huge. climbing the stairs to the copper Buddha is already a challenge, you do not need much more. Attractions - copper Buddha, jade Buddha, wealth temple. Food & Restaurants - can buy water at each temple Shopping - ex Vito's, incenses, candles, all the usual stuff you find in temples. We did not see any one speaking English, some posters had English translation.