The Long Islands (Changdao) lie between the Shaodong and the Liaodong Peninsula: 32 islands with different features. Cheyou Island (RMB10 for entrance) is the kingdom of birds, where you’ll find tens of thousands of birds of various species. Heishan Island is home to more than ten thousand snakes. Other famous islands are Zushan Island with its bamboo forests and the rock-serried Tuoji Island. The major popular islands are the Nanchangshan Island, the Beichangshan Island and the Miao Island. The Long Islands are also famous for a mirage phenomenon which occurs especially after showers in July or August.

How to get there: Frequent ferries (30 minutes and RMB12) connect the Long Islands and Penglai. Bus at the long distance bus station can take you to the Changdao county. For going to the islands, there are ferry services. Cheyou Island can be reached by sea in 1.5 hours.