The off-season in Yantai is over. I don't recommend going in April–May because…
🌈In late April, Yantai's weather gradually warms up, and the sun is shining, making it a perfect season for traveling. At this time, you can enjoy the beautiful sea view of Yantai, taste fresh seafood, and feel the rich historical and cultural atmosphere of Yantai. Here is a travel guide for Yantai in late April, which I hope will be helpful to everyone.
✨Must-see attractions
1. Yantai Mountain Scenic Area: A landmark attraction in Yantai, surrounded by the sea on three sides, integrating natural scenery, cultural landscape, and exotic customs. There are beacon towers, Dragon King Temple, and Zhonglie Temple built in the Ming Dynasty on the mountain, as well as foreign consulate buildings with different styles. Admission is free, and the lighthouse costs CNY 10.
2. Moon Bay: Located on the north side of Yantai Mountain, it is a crescent-shaped bay, named after a sculpture called "Old Man of the Moon" standing in the bay. The seawater in the bay is crystal clear, and the beach is delicate and soft, making it a perfect place for taking pictures and walking. Admission is free.
3. Suochengli: The old city of Yantai, with a history of more than 600 years, is the root and soul of Yantai. There are many ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties in the city, such as city walls, gates, temples, ancestral halls, etc., as well as many traditional handicraft shops, snack bars, cafes, etc. It is a perfect place to experience Yantai's traditional culture and lifestyle. Admission is free.
4. Yangma Island: Located in Muping District, Yantai City, it is a tourist destination featuring island scenery and historical culture. There are Tianma Square, Sea Star Park, Yangma Island Geological Park, Qinfeng Cliff and other attractions on the island, as well as many seafood restaurants and fishermen's inns, making it a perfect place for leisure vacations and tasting seafood. Admission is free.
5. Penglai Pavilion: A national 5A scenic spot, located in Penglai District, Yantai City, it is one of the four famous ancient buildings in China and the birthplace of the legend of the Eight Immortals crossing the sea. There are ancient buildings such as the Sanqing Hall, Lvzu Hall, and Su Gong Temple in the pavilion, as well as many legends and stories about the Eight Immortals crossing the sea. Tickets cost CNY 100.
6. Changdao Island: Located in Penglai District, Yantai City, it is an archipelago composed of 32 islands and the only national marine geological park in China. There are attractions such as Jiuzhang Cliff, Crescent Bay, and Linhai Peak on the island, as well as many fishermen's inns and seafood restaurants, making it a perfect place for island tours and experiencing fishermen's life. Admission is free, and some attractions charge fees.
7. Golden Beach Seaside Park: Located in the Development Zone of Yantai City, it is a tourist destination featuring golden beaches and blue sea and sky. There are attractions such as Tianjie Square, Wanmi Bathing Beach, and Qicaicheng Amusement Park in the park, as well as many beach chairs, parasols, barbecue stalls and other facilities, making it a perfect place for swimming, sunbathing and enjoying food. Admission is free.
🚗Transportation
• External transportation: Yantai has transportation hubs such as Penglai International Airport, Yantai Station, and Yantai South Station. You can choose the appropriate transportation method to go there according to your place of departure.
• Internal transportation: There are buses, taxis, shared bicycles and other transportation methods in Yantai City. You can choose the appropriate transportation method according to your itinerary.
🥯Food
• Penglai Noodles: Penglai Noodles are a traditional delicacy in Yantai, known for their delicious taste and unique production process. The noodles are thin and long, the soup is delicious, and it is sprinkled with seasonings such as chopped green onion, coriander, and dried shrimp, making it very delicious.
• Sea Sausage Rice: Sea Sausage Rice is one of the special delicacies in Yantai, and is loved by people for its delicious taste and rich nutrition. The sea sausages are fresh and tender, the rice is distinct, and the delicious soup is added, making it very delicious.
• Spanish Mackerel Dumplings: Spanish Mackerel Dumplings are one of the traditional delicacies in Yantai, known for their delicious taste and unique production process. The dumpling skin is thin and the filling is large, and the Spanish mackerel meat inside is fresh, tender and juicy, making it very delicious.
• Fried Stuff: Fried Stuff is one of the special snacks in Yantai, and is loved by people for its unique taste and production process. Stuff is a kind of food made from starch, with a soft and glutinous taste, and is served with seasonings such as chopped green onion, coriander, and garlic paste, making it very delicious.
• Yantai Stuff: Yantai Stuff is one of the traditional delicacies in Yantai, known for its unique taste and production process. Stuff is a kind of food made from starch, with a soft and glutinous taste, and is served with seasonings such as chopped green onion, coriander, and garlic paste, making it very delicious.
🏠Accommodation
• Luxury: Yantai Xin Guang Marriott Hotel, Yantai Shimao Hilton Hotel, etc.
• Comfortable: Yantai Baina Ruiding Hotel, Yantai Asia Hotel, etc.
• Economy: Chain hotels such as Home Inn, Hanting, and 7 Days.