#Yantai Longkou Nanshan Scenic Area 2026 Latest Play Guide (5A Scenic Area) Longkou Nanshan Scenic Area is a national 5A-level tourist attraction, located in Dongjiang Street, Longkou City, Yantai. It was called Lushan in ancient times and is known as "the first mountain in Donglai". The core attraction is the world's first tin bronze seated Buddha and the largest indoor jade Buddha in China. In April 2026, new landscapes such as Fushou Palace and Bodhi Cave were newly opened. It is a comprehensive scenic spot integrating prayer, humanities, leisure and parenting. --- 📌 basic information (latest in 2026) Tickets & Opening Hours - ** Tickets **: Adult tickets are 120 yuan/person (there is often a 5-10 yuan discount for online advance purchases, and you can directly scan the code to enter the park); students/seniors over 60 years old are 60 yuan/person; children under 1.4 meters, seniors over 70 years old, active duty soldiers, disabled people, and journalists are free with valid documents; 2026 mid-college entrance examination freshmen enter the park for free with their admission card + ID card, and accompanying parents (same household registration book) are 80 yuan/person. - ** Must-buy consumption **: Sightseeing bus 25 yuan/person (scenic area is large, scenic spots are scattered, sightseeing bus can be on and off, it is strongly recommended to buy); Fushou Palace single ticket 60 yuan/person (only free admission people need to buy separately, general tickets are included). - ** Opening hours **: Summer (April-September) 7:30-18:00, 16:30 stop admission; Winter (October-March) 7:30-17:00, 16:00 stop admission. - ** Scenic Area Tel **: 0535-8616866 ###traffic guide - ** Self-driving (most recommended) **: Navigation search "No. 1 Parking Lot in Nanshan Tourist Scenic Area", take Rongwu Expressway in Yantai City to Nanshan/Laixi Exit, 3 minutes away; about 2 hours from Qingdao/Weihai by car. The total number of parking spaces in the scenic spot is nearly 4,000, the manual parking lot is 10 yuan/vehicle, and the automatic parking lot is 10 yuan within 6 hours and 20 yuan within 6-24 hours. - ** Public transportation **: Take a taxi for 10 minutes after arriving at Longkou City Station; or take the No. 10 Nanshan Tourism Line (Longkou Bus Terminal → Nanshan Boshang Shopping Center) directly to the east gate of the scenic spot; Longkou City can also take the No. 5 bus to the "Nanshan Scenic Area" station. --- 🎯 clock in the center ###1. Religious Culture Section (Blessing Core) Nanshan Giant Buddha: The treasure of the scenic town garden, the world's first tin bronze cast seated Buddha with a height of 38.66 meters and a weight of 380 tons, needs to climb 360 steps (corresponding to the meaning of Buddhist reincarnation) to reach the top, you can pay close attention to the Giant Buddha, cram Buddha's feet and pray for blessings, and overlook the entire scenic spot and the panoramic view of Longkou City. - ** Nanshan Temple **: The thousand-year-old temple at the foot of the Buddha has a complete ancient architectural complex such as Maitreya Hall, Nobita Hall, and Guanyin Hall. The incense is prosperous and solemn. - ** Medicine Master Jade Buddha Hall **: It is dedicated to the largest and highest indoor Jade Buddha in China with a height of 13.66 meters and a weight of 660 tons. The jade is warm and visually stunning. - ** Huayan World **: You can see the fountain landscape during the day, ** There are Dunhuang flying dance + light and water show night tour performances every Friday, Saturday and statutory holidays at 19:30 pm **, the atmosphere is full. ###2. New open landscape in 2026 - ** Nanshan Fushou Palace Culture and Art Museum **: The Bodhi Theater on the 4th floor has an immersive performance "Ode to Nanshan · Looking for Light and Returning to Heart", which uses light and shadow to tell the story of traveling west to seek the Dharma and returning east to preach. ** The performance time is every Tuesday - Sunday 10:00, 14:00 **; there is also a "Vegetarian Square" restaurant on the same floor, where you can eat vegetarian food and Nanshan Fushou noodles. - ** Bodhi Cave, Confucius Icon, Longevity Hall **: The newly built landscape will be upgraded in 2025, integrating Buddha, Confucianism, and Fushou culture, suitable for camera clocks and cultural experiences. ###3. China Historical and Cultural Park A large-scale theme park built according to the order of Chinese historical dynasties, including the Ancient Hall, Xia Shang Zhou, Spring and Autumn Warring States Period, Qin and Han Dynasties, Tang and Song Dynasties, etc., through architecture and sculpture to restore historical scenes, it is very suitable for historical research with children, and you can also experience Hanfu photography. ###4. Peripheral linkage (optional in sufficient time) - ** Donghai Tourist Resort **: Not far from the main scenic spot, there are beach baths, moon old man sculptures, you can catch the sea, ride the coastal trail, and eat freshly caught seafood. - ** Nanshan Health and Amusement Town **: 6,000 acres of super-large parent-child paradise on the east side of the scenic spot, with carousel, bumper car, zoo, hundred gardens, forest park, business hours 9:00-21:00, unlimited time to play all day with tickets, suitable for family combination play with children. --- 🗺️ recommended tour route ✅ One Day Classic Tour (Suitable for Most Visitors) 1. Morning: Visitor Center Take a sightseeing car → Nanshan Temple → Climb 360 steps to worship Nanshan Giant Buddha (clasp Buddha's feet and pray for blessings) → Take a sightseeing car to the Medicine Master Jade Buddha Hall 2. Noon: Suwei Square on the 4th floor of Fushou Palace for lunch (recommended Nanshan Fumian, Suzhai, or 2-3 people wish set menu) 3. Afternoon: Visit the Fushou Palace to watch the 14:00 show "Ode to Nanshan · Looking for Light and Returning to Heart" → Bodhi Cave, Confucius icon clock in → Tour of China History and Culture Park (optional Hanfu experience) 4. Evening: If it is Friday/Saturday, you can stay until 19:30 to watch the Huayan World Flying Light and Water Show; otherwise, you can return or go to Donghai Resort to eat seafood and go to the beach. ✅ two-day in-depth tour (suitable for family/leisure tourists) - Day1: Full-day tour of the main scenic spot of Nanshan (Big Buddha → Jade Buddha → Fushou Palace Performing Arts → Historical and Cultural Park), watch the Huayan World Night Tour performance at night, and live around the scenic spot - Day2: In the morning, Nanshan Health Amusement Town has parent-child fun, in the afternoon, Donghai Tourist Resort catches the sea, eats seafood banquets, or goes to Ding's old house and Sangdao volcanic landform clock in the afternoon. --- 🍜 Food & Accommodation Recommendations ###food - ** In the scenic spot **: Fushou Palace Suweifang (vegetarian, Nanshan Fumian, 30-80 yuan per capita, 2-3 people/4-6 people/banquet package optional); the scenic welcome building can eat intangible cultural heritage Huangxian meat box (crispy skin, fragrant filling). - ** Outside the scenic spot **: 30 yuan per person in the surrounding food streets can eat Longkou vermicelli soup, sugar painting, fried skewers and other snacks; Donghai Resort recommends garlic vermicelli steamed scallops, mackerel dumplings and other freshly caught seafood; local specialty restaurants can choose to meet the restaurant, feast, taste Laohuang County fried tenderloin, seafood pimple soup and other local dishes. ###Accommodation - ** Scenic Area **: Nanshan Hotel (five-star, Zen garden environment, walk to the Buddha, 500-800 yuan/night, some packages include ticket discounts); Nanshan International Conference Center (complete facilities, suitable for vacation). - ** Surrounding B & B **: Dongjiang Street, Nanshan Health Valley area has a large number of Zen courtyard, single-family villa B & B, walk or a few minutes drive to the scenic area, 300-500 yuan/night, some Donghai B & B also provide sea tools rental. - ** Sea View Selection **: Donghai Moon Bay Sea View Hotel (push the window to see the sea, full parent-child facilities, 600-1200 yuan/night, suitable for families who want to see the sea). --- Tips ⚠️ play 1. Incense and pets are prohibited from entering the park in the scenic spot; additional charges are required for vehicle entry. 2. Be sure to wear comfortable sports shoes, climb the Buddha steps + visit the park with an average daily number of steps of about 20,000 steps; do a good job of sun protection in summer, and prepare a thin coat in spring and autumn. 3. Do not make loud noises or touch Buddha statues in religious places, and women should try to avoid entering the main hall during menstruation. 4. In case of severe weather such as heavy rainfall, strong winds, and snowfall, the scenic spot will take measures such as road section restrictions and sightseeing bus outages. You can call in advance to confirm before traveling. 5. Docent service: 200 yuan for 2.5 hours, 260 yuan for 2.5-3 hours, and 300 yuan for more than 3.5 hours. If you want to have a deep understanding of cultural history, you can choose on demand. 6. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit the scenic spot, with a comfortable climate and pleasant scenery.