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5A Tourism Area

Designated 2011

Longkou Nanshan Tourism Area (Yantai)

烟台市南山景区

Shandong, YantaiDesignated 2011·36.7492°N, 117.3835°E

Ticket Price

CNY 120

Duration

4 hours to 1 day

Designated

2011

About Longkou Nanshan Tourism Area (Yantai)

A large cultural theme park in Longkou, Yantai, dominated by a towering bronze Buddha and a complex of temples and courtyards. A cable car and hot-spring resort complete a day of leisure beside the Shandong coast.

Highlights

A large cultural park with the towering bronze Nanshan Giant Buddha (38 m); temples, a replica of the Forbidden City's nine courtyards and a hot-spring town.

Suggested Route

Enter at the south gate, see the Great Buddha and temples, then the themed gardens; allow 4-5 hours.

Food & Lodging

Try Shandong noodles and Buddhist vegetarian fare; stay at the on-site Nanshan resort and golf hotels (unverified).

Facilities

Electric shuttles, cable car, restrooms, parking and accessible paths (unverified).

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 7:00-18:00; Off-season: 8:00-17:00. Hours may vary by weather conditions.

Getting There

In Longkou City, Yantai; bus from Yantai to Longkou then 10Road Nanshan shuttle. Nearest HSR Yantai South/Penglai Station; ~? from Yantai Penglai International Airport. No metro.

Reservation

Advance online booking via official site (www.nanshanlvyou.com) / OTA advised.

Ticket Price

CNY 120 (≈ $17)

Address

Yantai, Shandong, China

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

烟台市南山景区

山东烟台市

Yantai, Shandong, China

36.7492, 117.3835

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