The earthly paradise described by Su Dongpo has remained beautiful for over a thousand years

🔸 Su Dongpo served as an official in Dengzhou for five days, stayed for more than twenty days, toured Penglai, dined in Penglai, and took Penglai with him—'I take this stone home, with the East Sea in my sleeve,' 'placing it in a basin, facing the mountains and sea every day.' 🔸 From the Penglai Pavilion in Dengzhou, the sea appears like a mirror, meeting the sky. Suddenly, there are a few black dots like beans, and the locals say: 'The ships have arrived.' Before long, they are at the foot of the pavilion. — Su Shi, 'What I Saw at Penglai Pavilion' 🔸 Climbing the Penglai Pavilion to view the sea was Su Dongpo's elegant hobby and has been a must-do for literati and poets visiting Penglai since the Song Dynasty. 🔸 When Penglai Pavilion encountered Su Dongpo, it was still a youthful 25 years old. Now, Penglai Pavilion is over 1,000 years old. 🔸 Despite the changes over time, the sea and scenery viewed from Penglai Pavilion remain as magnificent as ever. It continues to help ordinary people stand taller, see farther, and broaden their horizons. ✅ About the Attractions Penglai Pavilion, Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, and Three Immortal Mountains are all close to each other, making it convenient to tour. ✅ Penglai Pavilion One of China's four famous towers, alongside Yellow Crane Tower, Yueyang Tower, and Tengwang Pavilion. It consists of several buildings (Sanqing Hall, Lüzu Hall, Su Gong Shrine, Tianhou Palace, Dragon King Palace, Penglai Pavilion, Amitabha Temple). Touring time is about 1-2 hours. ✅ Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea The entire scenic area resembles a treasure gourd, the legendary place where the Eight Immortals crossed the sea. Seagulls frolic in the area, and there are martial arts performances by monks in the front building. Be sure to catch them. You can also take photos and collect shells on the beach at the entrance. Touring time is about 0.5-1 hour. ✅ Three Immortal Mountains The three immortal mountains from ancient mythology: Penglai, Fangzhang, and Yingzhou. Climb the highest building for great photos of the ancient architecture, and enjoy bell performances and various specialty museums. Touring time is about 1-2 hours. ✅ About the Food It is recommended to try the famous local Penglai noodles, mackerel dumplings, and the Eight Immortals Feast.