Ultimate Yantai Sea Foraging Guide

Summary of exploring all the beaches in Yantai for sea foraging.
Recently, Yantai's coastline has been swarmed by crowds🔥
Locals and tourists alike are digging away.
With one scoop, clams, razor clams, and small crabs🦀 are pouring in!
The joy of filling buckets—who can resist?
💥 Xiao Yan has visited every beach in Yantai
and compiled the ultimate "Yantai Sea Foraging Guide."
Time + Location + Tools + Techniques = Seafood Freedom!
Save this guide🌟 and get ready to dive in!
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｜Where to forage? Detailed guide to locals' secret spots
Sea foraging areas are shown in Image 1️⃣
-⏰｜When to forage? The lower the tide, the better the harvest
✅ Check tide schedules: You can check the day's tide times in advance through websites or other channels. Generally, the best harvest is within 1-2 hours after the tide recedes.
✅ Spring tide days: Go after spring tide days! The tide recedes far and fast, exposing all the "seafood blind boxes" under the sandy beaches and rocks.
🌊 Yantai's tide schedule from August 21-31 is shown in Image 2️⃣
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📝｜How to dig? 10-minute tips for filling your bucket
1️⃣ Rock crevices are seafood mansions! Flip them over and find treasures silently waiting.
2️⃣ On flat sandy beaches, if you see small bumps or finger-width holes, there might be clams, razor clams, or crabs. Don't hesitate—start digging!
3️⃣ If you spot local professional foragers squatting in a particular area, join them—it’s definitely a treasure trove!
More sea foraging tips are shown in Image 3️⃣
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🌟｜What to bring? Gear up for success
▪️ Basic trio: Small shovel/iron rake/bucket/water shoes (anti-scratch)
▪️ Advanced tools: Crab tongs + salt bottle (great for catching razor clams)
▪️ Hidden buffs: Headlamp (essential for night foraging) + folding stool (save your back)
-⚠️｜Safety first for double the fun
▫️ Beginners should stick with the crowd and observe if people nearby are heading back to shore—retreat promptly if needed. Parents must supervise children closely while foraging.
▫️ The coastline has many rocks; wear proper gear to prevent sunburn and scratches. Avoid using electronic devices like phones while foraging.
▫️ Do not go into the water on rainy days or venture into deep areas recklessly.
▫️ Be mindful of distinguishing between natural and farming areas.