The place where the legendary Eight Immortals crossed the sea||Penglai Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea Scenic Area

||Penglai Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea Scenic Area.✅ The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea Scenic Area, shaped like a gourd lying across the sea, features a blend of sea within the scenery and scenery within the sea, where the inner and outer sea waters are connected, creating a picturesque view with the fishing sails dotting the sea against the coastal landscape. ✨ The scenic area attracts countless tourists with its ancient Eight Immortals mythology, the magical sea mirage phenomenon, and the enchanting mountain and sea scenery. 🌟 The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea Scenic Area is also an eco-friendly ecological park, where thousands of seagulls fly leisurely and forage on both sides of the Eight Immortals Bridge, creating a spectacular scene. 👉🏻 Recommended reasons: 🏞 Within the scenic area, there are structures such as the Eight Immortals Bridge, Xianyuan Tower, Wangying Tower, Zhonggu Tower, Eight Immortals Temple, Huixian Pavilion, and Baixian Altar. There is an archway at each end of the Eight Immortals Bridge, with the first archway inscribed with the nine characters 'Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea' and 'A Fairyland on Earth' on the front and back, respectively, both written by the great Northern Song literary figure Su Dongpo. 📷 Tour Guide 🔸 Crossing the Eight Immortals Bridge, you will see the Xianyuan Tower, which is the gateway to the scenic area. The plaque hanging above the tower is inscribed with the characters 'Xianyuan', said to be written by Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin. Behind the tower is a crescent-shaped screen wall called the 'Eight Immortals Wall', with a relief made of sixty-four white jade squares depicting the story of the Eight Immortals crossing the sea, vividly portrayed. 🔸 There are two lakes within the scenic area, known as 'Yaochi'. You can walk along the island's sightseeing road from both sides of the Eight Immortals Wall, where you can see various artificial mountains and strange rocks. There is a Seal Island by the lake where you can have close encounters with seals. 🔸 Wangying Tower, built in the smaller Yaochi, is a majestic building. The first and second floors are a museum of traditional Chinese art, where you can admire various precious jade and porcelain artworks. 🔸 Huixian Pavilion, located in the larger Yaochi, is an ancient-style pagoda building with one underground and five above-ground floors, and it is the landmark building of the scenic area. From the top of the pavilion, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the blue sea and sky. 🔸 Baixian Altar is the last sight in the scenic area, where you can pray for blessings in front of the 'Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea' statues or take photos with the 'Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea' stele. 🎫 Scenic Area Ticket: 80 yuan ⏰ Opening Hours: Summer 6:30-19:00 (May 1 to October 10) Winter 7:00-18:00 (October 11 to April 31 of the following year) 📍 Detailed Address: North side of Binhai Avenue, Penglai City, Yantai, Shandong, No. 8 Haibin Road, Penglai City. 🚉 Transportation Strategy: 🚘 Self-driving route Exit at Penglai → Head north straight to the seaside → Drive east following the scenic area signs → Scenic area, about 20 minutes after exiting the highway. ✅ Bus 🚃 At the crossroads of Penglai Long-Distance Bus Station, there is a tourist sightseeing bus for Penglai Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea Scenic Area, which is free for visitors to take. In addition, public buses such as routes 1, 2, 5, 6, and 8 all reach near the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea Scenic Area. ✅ Bus Route Take a plane, train, or ship to Yantai, then transfer to the Yanpeng Express to reach Penglai Long-Distance Bus Station. You can take a taxi to the scenic area. Tourist special line bus. At the crossroads of Penglai Long-Distance Bus Station, there is a tourist sightseeing bus for Penglai Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea Scenic Area, which is free for visitors to take.