Sea Breeze and Wine Aroma: Yantai 3-Day In-Depth Travel Guide｜Even Locals Say It's Amazing

Here comes the nanny-level 3-day travel guide! This city full of wine aroma and sea breeze will definitely surprise you💖

📍City Overview
Yantai is located in the northeast of the Shandong Peninsula, on the golden coastline at 37°N latitude🌊
It is a National Historic and Cultural City + China’s Wine Capital🍷
City Highlights: Penglai Fairyland + Changyu Fine Wine + Fresh Seafood

🚀【Must-Visit Itinerary】3 Days 2 Nights In-Depth Tour

Day 1️⃣ Romantic Seaside Line
🏨 Accommodation Recommendation: Wanda Vista Yantai, Zhifu District (Address: No.1 Shengli Road, Zhifu District)
Morning: Arrive and drop off luggage → Yantai Hill Park
- Address: No.44 Binhai North Road, Zhifu District
- Activities: Climb the lighthouse for panoramic views + visit the foreign consulate buildings
- ⏰ 8:00-17:30 | 🎫 Free

Afternoon: Binhai Square → Seawater Bathing Beach
🌊 Best time for a coastal walk: 15:00-18:00
📸 Photo spot: Moon Bay Love Lock Chain

Evening: Nanhong Street Night Market (17:30-22:30)
Must-try list:
✔️ Steamed Sea Urchin Egg Custard (15 RMB/serving)
✔️ Grilled Squid (10 RMB/skewer)
✔️ Spanish Mackerel Dumplings (30 RMB/serving)

Day 2️⃣ Penglai Fairyland Tour
🚗 Transport: Round-trip charter about 300 RMB/car
Morning: Penglai Pavilion Scenic Area
- Address: No.1 Beiguan Road, Penglai City
- ⏰ 7:30-17:00
- 🎫 100 RMB (discounts available online)

Noon: Old Penglai Noodle House (No.88 Zhonglou West Road, Penglai City)
Specialties: Penglai Small Noodles + Seafood Marinade

Afternoon: Choose one👇
① Sanshan Mountain (5A Scenic Area)
② Polar Ocean World (Super healing beluga whales)
③ Oulebao Dream World (Family-friendly)

Day 3️⃣ Slightly Tipsy Journey
Morning: Changyu Museum (No.56 Dama Road, Zhifu District)
🍷 Wine tasting experience: includes ticket, 80 RMB
⏰ 8:30-16:30

Noon: Castel Winery (Development Zone Guxian Office)
💒 French-style manor perfect for photos!

Afternoon: Yangma Island (No.99 Tianma Road, Muping District)
🛵 Rent electric scooter around the island: 50 RMB/hour
🏝️ Stunning island highway, every snap is a masterpiece

🍽️【Food Highlights and Warnings】
Red List🔥
1. Chunbo Restaurant - Authentic Spanish Mackerel Dumplings
📍No.147 Erma Road, Zhifu District
2. Rongxiang Seafood Restaurant - Local favorite
📍No.155 Beima Road, Zhifu District
3. Changyu Red Wine Ice Cream - Museum exclusive

⚠️ Avoid:
✖️ Seafood stalls near scenic spots
✖️ Vendors claiming "wild sea cucumber"

🏨【Accommodation Tested Recommendations】
1. Business Travel: Wanda Vista Hotel
💰600+/night | Excellent location
2. Couple Vacation: Hilton Yangma Island
💰800+/night | Unbeatable sea view rooms
3. Student Budget: Jinjiang Inn
💰200+/night | Close to Yantai Station

💡【Local Tips】
✔️ Best time: September-October! Apple Festival + fresh seafood
✔️ Buy "Yantai Citizen Card" in advance for 50% off bus rides
✔️ Bargain for souvenirs! At least half off

📸【Popular Photo Spots】
1. Yantai Hill Lighthouse at sunset
2. Yangma Island Island Diary Café
3. Changyu Winery Vineyard