China Tourism Day occurs on May 19 every year, the day that Xu Xiake, a famed travel writer and geographer in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), started writing his famous travel books. To celebrate the day, pay a visit to Yantai Haichang Whale and Shark Aquarium in Yantai and enjoy the cool summer breeze.

Yantai Haichang Whale and Shark Aquarium is the world's first whale shark-themed aquarium. Here, visitors can see a wide variety of marine animals, such as cute baby whales, many kinds of sharks, and more than a hundred kinds of jellyfish.

Address: Haichang Fisherman's Wharf, No 45 Binhai Middle Road, Laishan district, Yantai

Tel: 0535-2725-228/2725-138

A sea lion performs at Yantai Haichang Whale and Shark Aquarium. [Photo/WeChat account: ytwlgw]

A dance show under the water is performed at Yantai Haichang Whale and Shark Aquarium. [Photo/WeChat account: ytwlgw]

Jellyfish at Yantai Haichang Whale and Shark Aquarium [Photo/WeChat account: ytwlgw]

A sea turtle swims at Yantai Haichang Whale and Shark Aquarium. [Photo/WeChat account: ytwlgw]