Stay in a Designer’s Seaside Picture Frame

The sea breeze in Yantai is gentler than you’d imagine～This time I stayed three days at a seaside designer guesthouse. The sea is just across the street, with soft sandy beaches—you can cross the road and daydream while stepping in the waves. The best part is the No. 17 double-decker bus stops right at the door, running along the coastline, linking Yantai Hill, Fisherman’s Wharf, and Moon Bay like a pearl necklace🌊

🏠 Stay in a Designer’s Seaside Picture Frame
• The room features a bright Nordic style, with butter-colored bed linens paired with sea-blue gradient curtains. Lying in the modern living room, you can watch the tides rise and fall.
• Pleasant surprises include a smart toilet and induction cooker! Early in the morning while having coffee, I found the housekeeper had quietly placed earplugs and hand cream in the drawer.
• The 180° floor-to-ceiling window faces the Yellow Sea Pearl. On cloudy days, the sea looks like frosted glass; on sunny days, it sparkles like shiny foil.

🚌 No. 17 Bus Route Highlights
First stop｜Yantai Hill
An 8-minute walk to the starting station, 20 minutes direct to this cultural landmark blending Chinese and Western styles. Under the red-roofed lighthouse is the Bing Xin Memorial Hall, preserving stories from the Republic of China era.

Second stop｜Fisherman’s Wharf
Sit on the right side of the upper deck; when the whale shark sculpture comes into view, ring the bell to get off. The Brooklyn-style buildings at dusk are perfect for capturing Instagram-worthy silhouettes.

Third stop｜Moon Bay
At the final stop, remember to bring coins for the Moon Elder statue. Stick coins onto the sculpture with your loved one, and when the waves hit, you’ll hear a crisp jingling sound.

✨ Exclusive Guesthouse Perks
1. Free parking! Self-driving guests can hand their car keys directly to the housekeeper.
2. Need to print boarding passes or attraction guides? The front desk staff can magically handle it instantly.
3. Want a baby bath tub or scented candles last minute? Just send a WeChat message and you’ll hear a knock on the door right away.

📸 Hidden Photo Spots
• First-floor café: Every snap is a great shot.
• Room bay window: Capture the morning backlight highlighting the contrast between bed linen folds and the sea horizon’s cool and warm tones.
• Bus stop at the door: Catch dynamic shots when the red No. 17 bus arrives.

⚠️ Tips
• Off-season sea view rooms cost around 200+ per person; be sure to choose rooms tagged with "bathtub."
• The mackerel dumplings at the nearby breakfast shops on Guanhai Road are best eaten with garlic paste.
• To see the "glowing sea," ask the housekeeper about tide times.