Yuhuangding Park

Yuhuangding was formerly known as Yuhuangding, also known as xiaopenglai. In the reign of Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty, the son of King Guangyan Miaoli was granted the title of the supreme Jade Emperor of Haotian Jinque. He issued an imperial edict to build temples all over the country. Therefore, most of the mountain peaks in China have jade emperor temples. There are three parts of the building: the small Penglai square, the Jade Emperor Temple and the Jade Emperor Pavilion. The pines and cypresses are set off. The palace and pavilion are elegant and elegant, and the style is extremely vulgar. You can overlook the city and the sea.

Yuhuangding Temple Fair: it is held in Yuhuangding park on the ninth day of the first lunar month every year. There are Beijing opera performances, big Yangko, folk acrobatics, paper cutting and other activities, as well as a variety of snacks.

Yuhuangding Park

Yuhuangding park is located on a hill in the south of Zhifu district. It is named after Yuhuang temple. Yuhuangding is covered by pines and cypresses, and the pavilion looks like a delicate and elegant ink painting. Its main buildings are small Penglai square, Yuhuangmiao and Yuhuangge. When the Yuhuang temple was rebuilt in the 19th year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty, it was proposed by scholars to change its name to Yuhuangding. The couplet of "Yuxiu Zhongling does not love treasure, huangcongpu Yushan has its own brilliance" is engraved on the red paint gate of the Yuhuang temple. The couplet means that the natural beauty is gathered here and produces all kinds of beautiful jade and gems.

development history

Yuhuang temple was first built in Yuan Dynasty, then rebuilt and expanded in Ming and Qing Dynasties, and finally formed a coordinated architectural complex. Yuhuangding has an extraordinary scenery. Overlooking the sea, it is like entering the fairyland of Penglai. Therefore, it is also called "little Penglai". Tourists can enjoy the magnificent scenery of nature and the beauty of Yantai city.

Xiaopenglai, also known as xiaopenglai, is one of the main scenic spots in Yantai city. It is located in the south of the center of the city, with an altitude of 72 meters. It is a tourist attraction of "tall and straight, effective and smart" in the city. Since ancient times, there has been a feeling that "all the poets in the four directions are lucky to visit this place.". The spirit of his uprightness lies in his self-improvement without connecting posts, and his self-improvement without supporting potential. Although it covers an area of less than 100 mu, the winding roads are quiet and the trees are full of shade. Facing the South Mountain and the North Sea, it is like a piece of jade inlaid in Yantai, a beautiful coastal city.

Main attractions

Yuhuangding temple fair is held in Yuhuangding park on the ninth day of the first lunar month every year. Yuhuangding is a Taoist temple built in the Yuan Dynasty. It is dedicated to the Jade Emperor. It is said that the ninth day of the first month is the birthday of the Jade Emperor. On this day every year, thousands of faithful men and women come here to pray for the blessing of the Jade Emperor. As time goes by, temple fairs will be held. Yuhuangding temple fair is no longer a feudal superstitious activity in the past. There are various kinds of cultural entertainment, such as Peking opera performance, Yangko, folk acrobatics, paper-cut, sugar balls, sugar gourd and various snacks

The scene was very lively.

Tourism information

Bus: you can take bus No.7, 23, 58, 82 to the entrance of the scenic spot. The city bus has developed to more than 50 lines, access to the scenic spots and main blocks. Bus list

One ticket price is 1 yuan, and the single ticket price of minibus is 1.5 yuan. Among them, Route 17 is a coastal sightseeing line, from the railway station to Yantai University, through 18 seaside scenic spots, such as wharf, Yantai Mountain, the first bathing beach, International Convention and Exhibition Center, Moon Bay (East Fort), the second bathing beach, sea trestle, Victoria Bay, etc. Self driving: no tickets for the time being: free opening hours: 6:00 to 21:00 supplementary notes: October April 6:00-21:00 may September 5:00-22:00

Address: Yuhuangding West Road

Address: Yuhuangding West Road, Zhifu District, Yantai City

Longitude: 121.38603042066

Latitude: 37.53580793549

Tel: 0535-6648194

Tour time: 1-2 hours

Transportation information: 1. Take bus No.3, 7, 23, 45, 58 and get off at Yuhuangding Park Station; or take bus No.21, 22, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 62 and get off at Yuhuangding hospital station, 400 meters to the West

2. Self driving: Jiqing Expressway - Weilai Expressway - Tongsan Expressway - Yantai - exit of Zhifu district - eastbound to South Street - turn right at the intersection

Admission information: the entrance of the scenic spot is free of charge, the Yuhuang temple is 10 yuan / person, and the Yuhuang Pavilion is 2 yuan / person; the elderly over 70 years old, children under 1.2 meters tall, active servicemen (except officers and sergeants), and the disabled are free to enter the scenic spot; half price discount is offered for those over 60 years old but under 70 years old

Opening hours: 7:15-18:00

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