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Not just an island! Yangma Island in Shandong | Poetry and distant places on horseback

If you travel to Yantai, you must set aside a day for Yangma Island. You will be deeply amazed by the dreamy jelly sea of Yangma Island. When the sky is clear, the entire sea surface presents a wonderful gradient of blue and green. Uninformed friends might even think you went to the Maldives! 📖Basic Information: Yangma Island, located in Muping District, Yantai City, Shandong Province, is 9 kilometers north of the urban area of Muping District, covering an area of 13.52 square kilometers. It is also known as Elephant Island, and it is said that it was named because Emperor Qin Shi Huang raised horses here during his eastern tour. Yangma Island is not only the northern barrier of Muping Port but also an important fishery production area in Muping District. With its beautiful mountain and sea scenery and pleasant climate, Yangma Island is known as the "Hawaii of the East"! ❤Recommended Reasons: 🏖️Beach Style: Yangma Island has beautiful and charming beaches. The seawater here is clear and transparent, and the sand is fine and white, making it an ideal place for swimming and beach sports. In addition, Yangma Island has many other unique and beautiful beaches, such as sandy beaches and rocky beaches, which are very worth visiting! ⛰️Mountain and Water Scenery: The mountains and waters of Yangma Island are exquisite, especially the mountains of Yangma Island, which look like a giant dragon winding and circling from a distance. Visitors can enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery and unique landforms, and can also engage in hiking and climbing activities to fully experience the endless charm of nature! 📚Cultural Heritage: Yangma Island is a place with a long history and splendid culture. It was an important node on the ancient Maritime Silk Road. You can see many ancient cultural relics and buildings, such as the ancient city wall of Yangma Island, ancient temples, and ancient streets, all of which are unique cultural heritages of Yangma Island! 📍Detailed Address: 💎Location: Yangma Island, Yantai (No. 99 Tianma Road, Muping District, Yantai City) ❣️Ticket: Free 💕Transportation: The island is vast, it is recommended to rent an electric bike, which costs about 19.9-30-50 yuan per day 🗓Itinerary: ✅Route Planning ▫️Tianma Square - Seawater Bathing Beach - Coastal Boardwalk - Zhang Island - Yishou Road - Sun and Moon Terrace - Qin Feng Cliff - Qi Tun Mountain and Sea - Lotus Sunset ⭐Transportation to the Island: ▫️Take the bus: Take bus No. 61 to Longhu Holiday Point, then take a taxi to the island (time-saving); take bus No. 61 and transfer to bus No. 617 to the island (cost-saving) ⭐Island Transportation: ▫️Take the sightseeing car🚗 to play. The sightseeing car is a day ticket, and you can choose any vehicle to get on and off at any scenic spot in the scenic area with the same-day ticket, and you can transfer multiple times. ▫️It is more convenient for those who can ride electric bikes🛵. With an electric bike, you can start a free and easy island tour. ✅Play Time 🕑June-August, the seawater is cool, and the sun is bright, making it suitable for island visits 🔥Island Attractions ▫️Seawater Bathing Beach: Encounter a glass sea, the seawater is clear, and the sand is fine, very suitable for playing with sand and surfing🏄🏻‍♀️ ▫️Coastal Boardwalk: Walk along the red boardwalk, overlooking the entire sea, with the sea breeze blowing🌬️ and waves crashing ▫️Zhang Island: A small island in the sea with rugged rocks🗿, suitable for dazing and watching the waves hit the shore ▫️Pink Shell Beach: A large beach covered with pink shells, picking shells, and blowing the sea breeze, full of girlish feelings💗 ▫️Lotus Sunset: There is an internet-famous cave facing the blue glass sea, where you can take adventure blockbuster photos🌊 📸Must-visit Photo Spots 🔸Yishou Road: A small road leading to the sea, lined with cypress trees, with a white castle at the end, the whole road is very photogenic 🔸Island Diary: A pure white homestay🏠 standing by the sea, perfect for taking fresh photos 🔸Conch Cave: Down the red boardwalk on Zhang Island, the cave has the outline of a shell, very cute🐚 📝Tips: ▫️Be sure to choose a sunny day to visit the island, so the seawater is clear blue ▫️Pay attention to the tide times of the island, it is recommended to go during high tide, as there are more reefs during low tide, which is not very beautiful ▫️Be sure to apply sunscreen before going out, the seaside is very sunny☀️ ✅Packing List 🕶️Sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses 🏖️Swimsuit, beach towel 👟Comfortable shoes 📱Camera/phone and charging equipment 🙌Waterproof bag (to protect valuables) 🐾Eco-friendly bag (for picking shells or storing garbage)
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Posted: Aug 15, 2024
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