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Historic places in Yantai

6 historic buildings, sites and memorials in Yantai.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Historic places in Yantai

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    Changdao County/the Long Island

    Changdao National Forest Park and Changdao National Nature Reserve are on the islands, which are on a cross-Bohai Sea flyway. The islands are often referred to as the Temple Islands (Miaodao Qundao) because of the large number of temples that were built there. Xianying Palace is a temple that was built during the Northern Song Dynasty, starting in 1122. It was built as a Taoist temple to the sea goddess Matsu, but became Buddhist later. The local government has restored the temple to its Ming Dynasty appearance, although many additions had been made during the Qing. The Changdao Islands are now open to non-Chinese nationals.

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    Changyu Wine Culture Museum

    张裕酒文化博物馆

    Traces the history of the winery from 18th century up to 21st century. Changyu was founded in 1892 as the first Western-style winery in China by Zhang Bishi (also known as Cheong Fatt Tze, known for his eponymous mansion in George Town, Malaysia). It has developed into a brand including brandy, red wine, vermouth and riesling white wine. A display area showcases the development through pictures and videos. An underground cellar covers an area of over 2,600 m², and contains eight interlocked arches. It was the first underground wine cellar in Asia when it was completed in 1903. There are over 600 barrels in the cellar. Three King-Barrels, each with the capacity of housing 15 tones of wine, are the largest wine barrels in Asia, which have a history of over 100 years. There is a bar inside the cellar, where travelers can taste a variety of wine. While opening to tourists, the cellar is still in use for wine storage.

    08:00-17:00, no entry after 16:30¥80

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    Changyu Winery

    Changyu Pioneer Wine Company

    The Changyu Wine Culture Museum tells the story of corporate culture and wine culture knowledge, with the main line being the more than 100-year history of Changyu Company. It introduces the arduous journey of China's wine industry and the rise of Chinese national enterprises. It is one of the few world-class professional museums in the global wine industry. You can taste and purchase wine here

    Daily 09:00-17:00

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    Tashan Park

    塔山公园

    Tashan, named after an ancient pagoda built on its main peak in the early years, embraces Daishan to the east and Nanshan to the west, like a natural green barrier that shields the bustling urban area within its embrace. With its beautiful natural scenery, rich religious and folk cultural heritage, and convenient transportation, Tashan is a comprehensive urban central scenic spot integrating sightseeing, modern entertainment, and religious activities. It is a national Grade 4 tourist attraction

    Daily 09:00-17:00

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    Yantai Hill Park

    烟台山公园

    Yantai Hill is one of the highest hills in the city. The lighthouse on the hill is open to visitors and you can climb up to the 11th floor to get a view of the city. Surrounding the hill are several historical buildings including the former consulates of the UK, the US, Japan and Denmark, which date from the 19th century.

    08:00-17:00, no entry after 16:40Free (except for the lighthouse, which charges ¥10)

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    Yantai Natural History Museum

    烟台自然博物馆

    2001 Binhai Middle Road, Laishan District (莱山区滨海中路2001号)

    09:00-16:30, no entry after 16:00, closed on Mondays¥40

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Yantai (CC BY-SA 4.0).