Shandong · China
Laiyang travel guide
Laiyang is a city in Shandong, China, home to about 795,000 people.
- Best months
- May, June, September and October
- Nearest airport
- YNT80 km · Yantai Penglai International Airport
- Currency
- CNYrenminbi
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Language
- Chinese, Putonghua, Standard Chinese
About
About Laiyang
Laiyang city (simplified Chinese: 莱阳; traditional Chinese: 萊陽; pinyin: Láiyáng) is a county-level city within Yantai bordering Qingdao, located in the middle of the Shandong Peninsula, in Shandong province, China. The majority (70%) of its population are farmers and it is famous for producing the Laiyang pear.
Laiyang Subdistrict：As the urban area of Laiyang, Laiyang Subdistrict is the core of politics, economy and culture. It is a gathering place for government agencies, commercial centers and infrastructure, and undertakes the administrative management, public services and regional coordination functions of the whole city. Suburban town：Suburban town connects urban and rural areas and plays a role in urban-rural integration. It is not only an important base for agricultural production, but also plays a key role in modern industry, infrastructure construction and urban expansion.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Laiyang
See
Laiyang Chi Pear, which is generally called Liayang pear, is one of the traditional rare species of Shandong pears. Laiyang Pear Flowers, due to its large number of pear trees, Laiyang city is referred to as the "City of pears".
- Laiyang Cretaceous National Geopark
- Li Xiang Style travel zone
- XianHe park
- Zhuo village
- LaiYangShi museum
Do
Laiyang has many beautiful natural landscapes, picturesque mountains and clear waters, and pleasant scenery. It is a good place for mountaineering, photography, and walking, where you can relax, enjoy nature, and visit natural scenery.
- Laiyang Wulong River Water Conservancy Scenic Area
- Niangniang Mountain
- Dingziwan Coastal Tourist Resort
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Where to stay
Which part of Laiyang to stay in
Laiyang Subdistrict：As the urban area of Laiyang, Laiyang Subdistrict is the core of politics, economy and culture. It is a gathering place for government agencies, commercial centers and infrastructure, and undertakes the administrative management, public services and regional coordination functions of the whole city. Suburban town：Suburban town connects urban and rural areas and plays a role in urban-rural integration. It is not only an important base for agricultural production, but also plays a key role in modern industry, infrastructure construction and urban expansion.
Laiyang is a city full of natural beauty and historical culture. It has comfortable and convenient accommodation facilities and provides a variety of accommodation options to suit tourists with different needs.
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When to go
The best time to visit Laiyang
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Laiyang are May, June, September and October. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C; August is the wettest, with about 194 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Laiyang: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT), about 80 km from the city centre in a straight line; Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO, 88 km) and Weihai Dashuibo Airport (WEH, 137 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
The nearest airport is in Yantai. Access by sea is also available via the city of Yantai. A bus drive from Yantai will bring you to Laiyang in about 2 hours. Taking the train is another choice. High-speed trains from Yantai take only 30 minutes to get to Laiyang. The self-driving route from Qingdao to Laiyang mainly passes through the Qingyin Expressway. The entire journey is about 120 kilometers and takes about 2 hours and 5 minutes. Train is a very convenient means of transportation to Laiyang. You can reach Laiyang Station by taking a high-speed train.
Getting around
Taxis are a convenient means of transportation in Laiyang. Taxis have a low starting price and can easily take you to major attractions, such as Laiyang Pear Garden, historical and cultural sites, etc., making it convenient for tourists to travel short distances. Laiyang has important traffic arteries such as Wenhua Road. The Laiyang to Weifang section of the S16 Rongwei Expressway is undergoing a renovation and expansion project, which will further improve the traffic efficiency and safety of this section.
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YNT · Yantai Penglai International Airport
TAO · Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport
WEH · Weihai Dashuibo Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Laiyang
Eat
Laiyang cuisine is a traditional local cuisine of Laiyang, Shandong Province. It is part of Shandong cuisine and has distinct local characteristics. Laiyang cuisine is deeply influenced by local natural resources and historical culture. It is based on seafood, agricultural products, and local specialties, and highlights delicious taste, color, aroma and taste. Laiyang cuisine focuses on the freshness and local characteristics of ingredients, especially combining the unique agricultural and marine resources of the Laiyang area, and has a strong local flavor.
Drink
Laiyang's apple juice is natural and additive-free. The freshly squeezed apple juice has a very rich taste, with a strong fruity aroma and a hint of refreshing sourness. Shandong is a major beer-drinking province in China, and Laiyang also has beer produced by local breweries. Locals often drink beer with barbecue and other foods, especially in summer, when iced beer is one of the most popular drinks. There are many tea restaurants and beverage shops in Laiyang, so there are various traditional tea drinks, such as green tea, oolong tea, black tea, etc., as well as some innovative tea drinks that are paired with fruits, flowers and herbs.
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Questions
Laiyang: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Laiyang?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Laiyang are May, June, September and October. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C; August is the wettest, with about 194 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Laiyang?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT), about 80 km from the city centre in a straight line; Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO, 88 km) and Weihai Dashuibo Airport (WEH, 137 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Laiyang?
renminbi (CNY).
Nearby
Destinations near Laiyang
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.