Penglai district in Yantai, Shandong province is home to charming coastal views, fresh seafood and rustic scenery, offering visitors a great place to enjoy a short winter tour on weekends.

On the first day: Visit Penglai Pavilion → enjoy Spanish mackerel dumplings for lunch → play with seagulls along the seashore → soak in hot springs at the Europark Knight Hotel

Penglai Pavilion is situated on a seaside cliff in the north of Penglai district. It offers stunning views during the winter after a dump of snow. [Photo/WeChat account: ytwlgw]

Spanish mackerel dumplings are a famous delicacy of Penglai. The large dumplings are made with Spanish mackerel tucked inside thin wrappers. [Photo/WeChat account: ytwlgw]

Relax and soak in the hot spring pool at the Europark Knight Hotel to wash away the fatigue of the day. [Photo/WeChat account: ytwlgw]