Many scenic areas in the coastal city of Yantai, East China's Shandong province are offering discounted or free tickets to attract local tourists, and celebrate the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on June 3 this year.

The free tickets are also part of the city's efforts to boost the recovery of the culture and tourism sector, which was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

These tourist sites include the ancient architectural complex Penglai Pavilion, Changdao Island, Kunyu Mountain National Forest Park, Mushi Manor, and Penglai Aishan Mountain.

Penglai Pavilion, situated on a cliff in the northwest of Penglai district in Yantai, Shandong province, is an ancient architectural complex. [Photo/WeChat account: ytwlgw]

Changdao Island, which lies between the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea, is known for its clean sandy beaches and limestone cliffs. [Photo/WeChat account: ytwlgw]

Kunyu Mountain National Forest Park has lush mountains and clear waters, offering visitors a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of stressful urban life. [Photo/WeChat account: ytwlgw]