Yantai Autumn Hiking Must-Visit! 9 New Spots to Capture the Real-Life "A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains"

Who says you can only see "A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains" in a painting? Come hiking in Yantai and you'll understand! 🌄 In autumn, clouds and mist drift over the peaks, ⛰️ green mountains appear and disappear in the sea of clouds, and the ink-wash fairyland scene unfolds right before your eyes. This kind of Chinese landscape romance is truly worth a special trip!

☁️ Sea of Clouds Viewing & Photography Tips (Even Beginners Can Get Great Shots)

- Best Time: Early morning in autumn or after rain is super easy to encounter the sea of clouds! 💡 Key point: Rain in the afternoon the day before + clear skies the next day, this "divine combo" can double the chance of seeing the sea of clouds. Overcast days are actually more likely than sunny days to catch stunning sea of clouds~

- Photography Tips:

1. To capture stunning shots, arrive at the mountaintop 30 minutes early to wait for the "blue hour"! At this time, the clouds and mist move quickly, every frame is a dynamic masterpiece, no post-editing needed and it looks amazing~

2. Bring a wide-angle lens + crouch low to capture the grandeur of the sea of clouds and the layers of peaks, instantly adding tension to the shot~

3. Side backlighting for silhouette portraits creates a great vibe! Let the figure blend into the sea of clouds and mountain scenery, the atmosphere is instantly elevated, perfect for blowing up your social feed~

🍂 9 Major Hiking and Scenic Spots in Yantai (with detailed info)

1. Kunyu Mountain National Forest Park
🕐 Opening Hours: 7:30-17:00 (last entry at 16:00)
📍 Address: No.1 Kunyu Road, Kunyu Mountain Nature Reserve, National Forest Park. Autumn leaves in red and yellow mixed with the sea of clouds make it stunning~

2. Cishan Provincial Geological Park
🕐 Opening Hours: 5:30-15:00 (closes at 16:00 on weekends and holidays)
📍 Address: West end of Changjiang Road, Huangbohai New Area. Unique geological landscape + wide sea of clouds view, very distinctive for photos~

3. Laizhou Daji Mountain
🕐 Opening Hours: 7:30-17:30
📍 Address: Yihe Road, Laizhou City. A historic and cultural mountain, the sea of clouds combined with ancient sites creates a strong ancient vibe~

4. Zhaoyuan Luoshan National Forest Park
🕐 Opening Hours: 7:30-15:30 (early closing, recommended to arrive before 9 AM)
📍 Address: Oujia Kuang Village, Provincial Road 213, Zhaoyuan City. Pristine forest, perfect for hiking and enjoying the sea of clouds, ideal for those who love tranquility~

5. Longkou Nanshan Tourist Area
🕐 Opening Hours: 7:30-17:00 (entry stops at 16:00 on weekdays, 15:30 on weekends)
📍 Address: Dongjiang Street, Longkou City. Hiking plus cultural spots, more diverse activities, great for family trips~

6. Qixia Tiangu Mountain Scenic Area
🕐 Opening Hours: 7:30-17:30 (last entry at 16:00)
📍 Address: Sujiadian Town, Qixia City. Unique table mountain landform with sea of clouds, photos here are very distinctive and hard to find duplicates~

7. Haiyang Zhaohu Mountain National Forest Park
🕐 Opening Hours: 8:30-16:30
📍 Address: 850 meters north of Shilangou Bridge, Fangyuan Street, Haiyang City. Secret forest paradise with fresh air and abundant negative ions, climbing here is not tiring~

8. Muping Kuishan
🕐 Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:00)
📍 Address: Yanjia Tuan Village, Wenhua Street, Muping District. Few people and clean scenery, you can enjoy the sea of clouds beauty alone without crowding~

9. Yantai Tashan
🕐 Opening Hours: 8:30-16:30
📍 Address: No.36 Tashan Road, Zhifu District. Close to the city, perfect for a short weekend trip, easily encounter the sea of clouds~