Gave up, Yantai is just too beautiful

Have to recommend this naturally filtered coastal city to you all 🌊 Yantai truly fulfills all my seaside imaginations, surrounded by the sea on three sides, every snapshot looks like a masterpiece. Plus, the prices are very reasonable, students can have a super fun time! 🌊 Must-visit attractions: 1️⃣ Yangma Island: Known as the "Maldives of the East," with clear water and white sand. Renting an electric scooter to ride around the island is super relaxing (electric scooter 50 RMB/day) 2️⃣ Yantai Hill: Climb to the top for a panoramic view of the city and sea. Open free from 9:00 to 17:00, lighthouse ticket costs 10 RMB 3️⃣ Fisherman’s Wharf: European-style buildings perfect for photos, the sunset in the evening is stunning, and next to it is the popular railway track 4️⃣ Penglai Pavilion: Recommended to buy a combo ticket for 140 RMB (includes Qi Jiguang’s hometown), experience the blend of history and mythology 5️⃣ Changyu Wine Culture Museum: Ticket 80 RMB including wine tasting, learn about a century of wine culture, the underground wine cellar has a great vibe 🚶🏻‍♀️ 3-day itinerary reference: Day 1: Yantai Station → Dayue City for lunch → Yantai Hill → Chaoyang Street → seaside walk → stay in Zhifu District Day 2: Yangma Island day trip (car rental recommended) → Muping barbecue → Fisherman’s Wharf night view Day 3: Penglai Pavilion → Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea Scenic Area → return trip 🍴 Food guide: 1️⃣ Yantai Snack Street: 30 RMB per person to eat until full, recommended fried shua, menzi, grilled oysters 2️⃣ Wangkexiao Fishing Village (Ermalu branch): A seafood restaurant recommended by locals, 80 RMB per person, must order Spanish mackerel dumplings 3️⃣ Zheng Hongqi Barbecue: Yantai’s special slow-cooked barbecue, both pork belly and seafood are amazing 💡 Useful tips: 1️⃣ Big temperature difference between morning and evening by the sea, remember to bring a jacket 2️⃣ Booking tickets online one day in advance for major attractions can save 10-20 RMB 3️⃣ Public transport is very developed (1 RMB), taxi starting fare is 8 RMB 4️⃣ May to October is the best season to visit, avoid the peak summer vacation in July and August This underrated coastal small city is really worth a special trip! Eat seafood, enjoy the sea, and the slow-paced travel is so healing~