The scenery of Yantai is so captivating that you'll never want to leave

You must visit Yantai—feel the cool sea breeze, listen to the waves🌊, and experience the city's tenderness and romance. This moment is pure relaxation.

🗓 Itinerary:
Day 1️⃣: Classic City Highlights
💁‍♂️ Morning: Yantai Mountain Scenic Area (landmark attraction, climb the lighthouse for panoramic city and sea views, explore the consulate buildings)
🔥 Chaoyang Street (century-old street with retro Western-style buildings + trendy cafés, perfect for photos)

💁‍♂️ Afternoon: First Bathing Beach (stroll along the shore, swim in summer)
🔥 Moon Bay (a must-visit for couples—hang a love lock)

🌛 Evening:
🔥 Binhai Square night views + light show, enjoy seafood at open-air stalls (recommend Wangjiao Xiaoyucun)

Day 2️⃣: Day Trip to Penglai Wonderland (1.5-hour drive)
💁‍♂️ Morning: Penglai Pavilion (one of China's Four Great Towers, explore the legend of the Eight Immortals)
🔥 Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea Scenic Area (cross-sea boardwalk, see the Yellow-Bohai Sea boundary line)

💁‍♂️ Afternoon: Three Immortals Mountain Scenic Area (ancient-style gardens, photogenic spots)
🔥 Penglai Polar Ocean World (great for families)

🌛 Evening:
Return to downtown Yantai, try Penglai noodles or mackerel dumplings

Day 3️⃣: Yangma Island + Fisherman's Wharf
💁‍♂️ All day: Yangma Island ("Little Maldives," rent an e-bike to circle the island, visit Zhangdao Wooden Walkway and Qinfeng Cliff)
🔥 Fisherman's Wharf (European-style buildings, sunset views rivaling Prague's)

🍲 Food Recommendations:
👉 Seafood: Sea intestine rice, braised sea cucumber with scallions, spicy clams
👉 Snacks: Yantai fried jelly, grilled squid

✈️ Transportation Tips:
Plane: Yantai Penglai International Airport (40 mins to downtown)
🚄 High-speed rail: Yantai Station/Yantai South Station (metro + bus to attractions)
🚘 Yangma Island: Taxi or self-drive (e-bike rental: ¥50/day)

🏩 Accommodation:
⛳️ Downtown: Hotels along Zhifu District's Binhai Road (close to attractions)
⛳️ Yangma Island: Island homestays (experience local fishing life)

❣️ Notes:
💥 Sun protection! Yantai's summer UV is strong—bring sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses.
🦞 Be cautious at seafood markets; opt for restaurants with clear pricing.
🌈 For Yangma Island, go counterclockwise for the best views.