Lai PrefectureLaizhou or Lai Prefecture was a zhou in imperial China, centering on modern Laizhou, Shandong, China. It existed from 585 until 1376.The modern city of Laizhou, created in 1988, retains its name.GeographyThe administrative region of Lai Prefecture during the Tang dynasty was in modern northeastern Shandong. It probably includes parts of modern: Under the administration of Yantai:*Laizhou*Laiyang*HaiyangUnder the administration of Qingdao:*Jimo*Pingdu*Laixi