Shandong Yantai | Changdao || Stunning Island + Wonderland Secret Realm

| Changdao || Stunning Island + Wonderland Secret Realm. The following is a detailed travel guide for Yantai Changdao, combining transportation, attractions, accommodation, food, and precautions to help you plan a relaxing island trip: --- ### **I. Transportation Guide** 1. **How to Get to the Island** - **Ferry Location**: Penglai Pengchang Passenger Port (No. 11, Haigang Road, Penglai District) is the only port for entering and leaving Changdao. The ferry takes about 45 minutes and costs CNY 45 per person. You need to bring your ID card to purchase tickets. You can book in advance through the "Changdao Ferry Ticket" official account. It is recommended to check flight information in advance during peak season. - **Out-of-town Vehicles**: Vehicles are prohibited from entering the island and must be parked in the Penglai Port parking lot (approx. CNY 40/day). 2. **Island Transportation** - **Chartered Car/Car Rental**: It is recommended to charter a car (CNY 200-300/day) or rent an electric car (CNY 80/day) for flexibility and convenience. - **Bus/Shared Bicycle**: The tourist bus fare is CNY 5/person and covers the main attractions of North and South Changshan Island; shared bicycles are suitable for short rides. --- ### **II. Must-Visit Attractions** **North Route (Natural Wonders)** - **Jiuzhang Cliff**: Known for its steep sea-eroded cliffs, it is an excellent place to photograph the sunset. It is recommended to wear non-slip shoes. You can catch the sea and pick up shells at low tide. Pearl Tunnel and the lighthouse are iconic landscapes. - **Crescent Bay**: It has a kilometer-long pebble beach with clear water, suitable for families to play in the water (it is forbidden to take away pebbles). - **Wan Bird Island (Sea Donkey Island)**: Take a boat tour (approx. CNY 180/person). From May to July, you can watch tens of thousands of seagulls circling. Pay attention to safety when feeding and interacting. **South Route (Humanities and Slow Life)** - **Linhai Fengshan**: Hike the wooden boardwalk to overlook the boundary line between the Yellow Sea and the Bohai Sea. The spectacle of the blue and yellow sea water meeting is visible to the naked eye. Climbing to the top of Fengshan offers a panoramic view of the island. - **Fairy Cave**: According to legend, it is the starting point of the Eight Immortals crossing the sea. At low tide, you can catch the sea and dig for razor clams. Watch the sunrise over the Yellow Sea in the east and the sunset over the Bohai Sea in the west. - **Daheishan Island**: A newly popular internet celebrity spot, the sea-eroded boardwalk and Tianmen Cave opening landscape of Longzhuashan National Geological Park are very photogenic. **Other Recommendations** - **Miao Island Mazu Cultural Park**: Experience the historical heritage of Northern Mazu culture. - **Night Tour Project**: "Dreaming of Fairy Mountain" light show, an immersive experience combining mountain and sea landscapes. --- ### **III. Itinerary Planning** - **One-Day Tour**: Linhai Fengshan (Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea boundary line) → Crescent Bay → Jiuzhang Cliff (sunset) → Return trip. - **Two-Day Tour** **Day 1**: Jiuzhang Cliff → Crescent Bay → Wan Bird Island (or Daheishan Island) → Overnight stay at a fisherman's house; **Day 2**: Linhai Fengshan → Fairy Cave → Wangfu Reef → Leave the island. - **Three-Day Tour**: Add in-depth experiences such as catching the sea, fishing, exploring fishing village culture, or leisurely hiking around the island. --- ### **IV. Accommodation Recommendations** - **Fisherman's House**: Approx. CNY 150/day per person (including three meals), recommended for North Changshan Island (near Jiuzhang Cliff) or Mingzhu Square on South Changshan Island (lively night market). - **High-end Homestays**: Such as "Huayu Inn" and "Qianxunyu Homestay", with sea views from the windows, off-season room rates are approx. CNY 800/night. - **Hotel**: Changdao Yuhao Resort Hotel, with exclusive private beach, suitable for tourists seeking quality. --- ### **V. Food and Specialties** - **Must-try Seafood**: Steamed abalone, sea urchin steamed eggs, and mackerel dumplings are recommended for fisherman's house packages (CNY 150 per person) or self-purchased processing (oysters CNY 10/1.5 kg, abalone CNY 5/piece). - **Specialties**: Golden Hook Sea Rice, dried kelp, and sea cucumber can be purchased at local markets. --- ### **VI. Avoiding Pitfalls and Precautions** 1. **Weather and Flights**: Strong winds or heavy fog may cause flights to be suspended. Pay attention to the "Changdao Release" Weibo or official account to confirm flights before traveling. 2. **Ticket Discounts**: Purchasing a joint ticket for the North and South routes (CNY 135/3 days) is more cost-effective than buying individual tickets. Some attractions require separate tickets (such as Wan Bird Island). 3. **Environmental Protection and Safety**: It is forbidden to bring fire into the forest area. Pay attention to the tides when catching the sea, and wear non-slip shoes to avoid slipping on the reefs. 4. **Best Season**: May-October (swimming in summer, fewer people and beautiful scenery in September), winter is windy and cold. --- ### **VII. Practical Tips** - **Photography Suggestions**: Jiuzhang Cliff sunset, the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea boundary line, and the seagull flocks on Wan Bird Island are holy places for photography. It is recommended to bring a tripod and wide-angle lens. - **Cultural Experience**: Visit the Changdao Museum (free) to learn about local fishing and hunting culture and geological changes. - **Essence of Slow Travel**: Take a day to be in a daze, listen to the tides, and taste the fisherman's homemade mulberry wine to feel the laziness of island life. --- The charm of Changdao lies in the original scenery of the mountains and seas and the fireworks of the fisherman's life. Reasonably plan your itinerary, avoid the peak season crowds, and you will surely have a healing vacation!