Back from Yantai, a travel destination that blew up my social media!

Here's an ultra-practical Yantai travel guide for you - a foolproof itinerary that requires zero brainpower🌟 🚗 Transportation Guide 🛫 For air travelers: Direct flights to Penglai International Airport, with airport buses conveniently going downtown (¥20 per person) 🚅 For high-speed rail travelers: Aim for Yantai Station! Located downtown in Zhifu District, close to everything~ 🚌 Local transport: No subway but excellent bus system! Highly recommend Route 17 double-decker bus🚌 for stunning coastal views (¥2 fare) Electric scooters are also great for enjoying the sea breeze~ 🌊 Must-Visit Attractions Day1️⃣ Romantic Coastline 👉 Yantai Mountain Scenic Area: Free! Summit offers panoramic city views (every shot is postcard-worthy) 👉 Moon Bay: Iconic landmark🌛 perfect for couple photos! 👉 East Fort Park: A must for military history buffs, coastal defense relics are awe-inspiring Day2️⃣ For Artsy Souls ☀️ Morning: Around Yantai University (beach + viral zebra crossing = perfect photo ops📸) 🚌 Afternoon: Take Route 17 to coastal attractions (Fisherman's Wharf, Pier... each stop is breathtaking) 🌇 Evening: Watch sunset from Joy City rooftop (ocean + city views in one frame) Day3️⃣ Fairyland Adventure 🏯 Penglai Pavilion: Where Yellow Sea meets Bohai Sea! (¥100 ticket) 🏝️ Yangma Island: Crystal-clear "jelly" waters! Rent an e-scooter to circle the island (¥50/day) 🍜 Foodie Essentials 【Must-Eat List】 ✔️ Yantai Braised Rice Cakes ✔️ Penglai Noodles ✔️ Stir-fried Sea Worms with Chives (unbelievably fresh) ✔️ Spanish Mackerel Dumplings (huge portions!) 【Restaurant Recs】 🏆 Fulaiqi: Best braised rice cakes & dumplings! 🦞 Wangjiao Seafood Village: Must-order sea worm rice! 🍢 Renhexing BBQ: Legendary dough drop soup! 🍲 Hongxing Claypot: ¥50 per person gets you stuffed 🏨 Accommodation Tips ✨ Dazhanggui Seaview Homestay: ✓ Direct Yangma Island ocean views ✓ Tidal flats right outside ✓ Super close to viral photo spots (Book 1 month ahead! Peak season sells out) ⚠️ Pro Tips: 1️⃣ Yantai sleeps early! Restaurants close by 9pm 2️⃣ Coastal rocks are slippery! Wear anti-slip shoes 3️⃣ SUNSCREEN! SUNSCREEN! SUNSCREEN! Say it three times⛱️