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Major city · China

Penglai蓬莱

Spend 1–2 days in Penglai to see the Pavilion, coastal scenery and aquarium; add a half‑day boat trip to Changdao if you like islands.

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Penglai is a coastal resort town in Shandong, known for the historic Penglai Pavilion (one of China’s Four Great Towers), an aquarium, and easy boat links to the Changdao islands. Its sights are clustered near the waterfront, so a short stay covers the highlights.

basic guide: no trip line yet
More
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
CNY
Best months
May–Oct
avoid Jan–Feb (cold) and heavy winter fog
Airport
YNT
Nights
1–2

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Penglai: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 7
  • East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
  • East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
  • China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
  • China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
  • China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
  • China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
  • China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Penglai110 ▾
  • Police110
  • Fire and ambulance119

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Penglai, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Penglai Pavilion and historic templesOcean Aquarium of PenglaiChangdao island boat tripsLocal wine and seafood
Airports
YNT Yantai Penglai International Airport (Shuttle bus ¥25, 60 min to Penglai Bus Station)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    2°C (36°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    4°C (39°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  5. May

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Aug (32°C (90°F)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Penglai: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

2°C (36°F)

−4°C (25°F)

1 rd

Feb

4°C (39°F)

−2°C (28°F)

2 rd

Mar

10°C (50°F)

2°C (36°F)

4 rd

Apr

18°C (64°F)

8°C (46°F)

6 rd

May

24°C (75°F)

14°C (57°F)

8 rd

Jun

28°C (82°F)

20°C (68°F)

9 rd

Jul

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

9 rd

Aug

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

9 rd

Sep

28°C (82°F)

21°C (70°F)

7 rd

Oct

22°C (72°F)

15°C (59°F)

5 rd

Nov

15°C (59°F)

8°C (46°F)

3 rd

Dec

9°C (48°F)

2°C (36°F)

2 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Local buses and taxis serve the town; a few English signs, so basic Mandarin helps.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Changdao Islands

go

Door to door: ≈1 h total

Speedboat from Penglai Speedboat Terminal, about 30 min

Tickets ¥120–¥150; check schedule in summer.

Yantai city centrego

Door to door: ≈1 h

Bus from Penglai Bus Station, about 45 min

Bus ¥2–¥5 per ride.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

City 118 Select Hotel

Near bus stops; budget option

Penglai Marriott Hotel

Close to Penglai Pavilion; ¥80 per night (2026 estimate)

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
¥150–250 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed (check)
Mid
¥300–500 (≈ US$45–70) excl. bed (check)
High
¥600 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed (check)

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Penglai Pavilion ticket (incl. cable car)¥140 (≈ US$20)
Ocean Aquarium entry¥150 (≈ US$25)
Speedboat ride around bay¥100 (≈ US$14)
Local seafood meal¥80–120 (≈ US$12–17)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Penglai is generally safe for tourists; petty theft is rare, but keep an eye on belongings on crowded beaches and use reputable speedboat operators.
  • Limited English signage; carry a translation app.
  • Peak summer days can be crowded on the beach.
  • Check cable‑car and aquarium opening times before you go.

Emergency numbers

Police
110
Fire and ambulance
119

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Penglai蓬莱

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请到这个地址To this address, please

Emergency

  • Police110
  • Fire and ambulance119

Embassy

US consulate in Shanghai; Chinese visa required – see /china/visa-requirements.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Shuttle bus Yantai Airport → Penglai: ¥25 (≈ US$4), 60 min
  • Local bus within Penglai: ¥2–¥5 (≈ under US$1) per ride
  • Speedboat to Changdao (one‑way): ¥120–¥150 (≈ US$17–25) (check schedule)

Say or show

  • 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
  • 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
  • 这个多少钱？ — How much is this? (zhè ge duōshǎo qián?)
  • 公交车站在哪里？ — Where is the bus stop? (gōngjiāo chē zhàn zài nǎlǐ?)
  • 会说英语吗？ — Do you speak English? (huì shuō yīngyǔ ma?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Penglai. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold) and heavy winter fog · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to China

Sources

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