I thought Weihai was beautiful enough, until I came to Yantai

🗺️Route planning: ✅Day 1: Yantai Mountain Scenic Area → Chaoyang Street → Suochengli Street → Zhangyu Wine Culture Museum → Binhai Square ✅Day 2: Moon Bay → Zhanqiao Pier → East Fort → Fisherman's Wharf → No. 2 Bathing Beach → Yantai University Snack Street ✅Day 3: Yangma Island (you can stay for half a day if you have enough time) → Changdao Island (optional, a bit far) 🚎Transportation Guide: 🚎You can take the bus, taxi, or shared bicycle between attractions in the city, which is convenient and fast. There is no subway in Yantai, but bus lines cover the main attractions. 🚗Self-driving tourists can park their vehicles in designated parking lots and then walk or take the transportation within the scenic area to visit. Note that some sections of the city may have traffic restrictions, so please find out in advance and plan your route. 📷Check-in: ✅Day 1: 📍Yantai Mountain 📅No reservation required, open all day. 🎫Free (tickets are required for some attractions such as the lighthouse). ⏰Suggested visit time: 2–3 hrs. 📷Admire the largest consulate building complex in Asia, overlook the beautiful scenery of Yantai Port and the coastline, and visit the Bing Xin Memorial Hall. 📍Chaoyang Street 📅No reservation required, open all day. 🎫Free. ⏰Suggested visit time: 1–2 hrs. 📷Stroll along the retro and modern street, visit the popular bookstore "Zhongshuge," and feel the blend of history and modernity. 📍Suochengli Street 📅No reservation required, open all day. 🎫Free. ⏰Suggested visit time: 1–2 hrs. 📷Explore the ancient street with more than 600 years of history, preserving a large number of Ming and Qing buildings, and taste authentic snacks. 📍Zhangyu Wine Culture Museum 📅It is recommended to make an online reservation in advance, especially during the peak season. 🎫Ticket prices vary depending on the visiting program, generally including wine tasting experience. ⏰Suggested visit time: 1–2 hrs. 📷Learn about the century-old legend of Zhangyu red wine, visit the underground wine cellar, participate in the wine-making experience, and taste the wine. 📍Binhai Square 📅No reservation required, open all day. 🎫Free. ⏰Suggested visit time: 30 mins–1 hr. 📷Enjoy the seaside scenery and take photos. ✅Day 2: 📍Moon Bay 📅No reservation required, open all day. 🎫Free. ⏰Suggested visit time: 30 mins–1 hr. 📷Enjoy the beautiful bay scenery and take photos. 📍Zhanqiao Pier 📅No reservation required, open all day. 🎫Free. ⏰Suggested visit time: 30 mins–1 hr. 📷Stroll along the pier, feel the sea breeze, and get close to the seagulls. 📍East Fort 📅No reservation required, open all day. 🎫The ticket price is moderate, subject to the scenic spot announcement. ⏰Suggested visit time: 1–2 hrs. 📷Visit the fort ruins, learn about the historical background, and enjoy the sea view. 📍Fisherman's Wharf 📅No reservation required, open all day. 🎫Tickets are required for some attractions such as the Whale Shark Aquarium. ⏰Suggested visit time: 2–3 hrs. 📷Admire the European-style architecture, visit the Whale Shark Aquarium, see the sea rails of Spirited Away, and take photos. 📍No. 2 Bathing Beach 📅No reservation required, open all day. 🎫Free. ⏰Suggested visit time: 1–2 hrs. 📷The sand is fine and the sea is clear, suitable for swimming, sunbathing, and taking pictures. 📍Yantai University Snack Street 📅No reservation required, open all day. 🎫Free. ⏰Suggested visit time: 1–2 hrs. 📷Taste authentic snacks and feel the nightlife of Yantai. ✅Day 3: 📍Yangma Island 📅No reservation required, open all day. 🎫The ticket is free, but tickets are required for some attractions such as the racecourse. ⏰Suggested visit time: one day (it is recommended to leave in the morning and return in the evening). 📷Tour around the island, enjoy the jelly-like sea and beautiful beaches, and take photos. 📍Changdao Island (optional) 📅It is recommended to book ferry tickets and scenic spot tickets online in advance, especially during the peak season. 🎫Ferry tickets and scenic spot ticket prices vary according to the season and attractions. ⏰Suggested visit time: one day (travel time needs to be considered). 📷Visit one of China's top ten most beautiful islands, and enjoy the beautiful scenery such as the pebble beach of Crescent Bay and the seabird flock dance of Waniao Island. 🥘Food recommendation: 🥘Mackerel dumplings: thin skin and large filling, fresh and tender fish, with the fragrance of leeks, delicate taste. 🥘Penglai noodles: the noodles are as thin as hair, with seafood as the soup base, fresh and mellow. 🥘Yantai braised meat: the outside is covered with a layer of golden brown pot, with garlic, sesame sauce, shrimp oil and other seasonings, the aroma is overflowing. 🥘Sea vegetable buns: the bun skin is soft and tender, the freshness of the sea vegetables is fused with the aroma of meat, and the taste is salty and fresh. 🏨Accommodation recommendation: 🏨Yantai city center hotels: such as Orange Crystal Yantai Binhai Square Hotel, etc., with convenient transportation, shopping and dining. 🏨Sea view room: such as Penglai Nanguo Guanhai Xiaoge, etc., with beautiful environment, close to the sea, suitable for tourists who like sea view. 🏨Homestays: such as homestays near Yantai Mountain, experience local life and feel the unique charm of Yantai. 🏷️Avoidance Guide: 🏷️Popular attractions such as Yantai Mountain and Fisherman's Wharf have a large flow of people. It is recommended to book tickets in advance or travel at staggered peaks to avoid congestion. 🏷️When tasting seafood, pay attention to choosing fresh seafood and ask the price clearly to avoid being ripped off. At the same time, pay attention to seafood allergies and choose seafood that suits your taste. 🏷️The sea breeze in Yantai is strong, it is recommended to bring windproof and warm items such as hats and scarves, and apply sunscreen to prevent sunburn. Especially in summer, the ultraviolet rays are strong, so pay attention to sun protection. 🏷️If you plan to visit the island scenic spots such as Changdao Island, you need to find out the ferry schedule and weather conditions in advance, and arrange your itinerary reasonably. At the same time, pay attention to transportation and safety issues on the island and abide by the scenic spot regulations. 🏷️When visiting attractions that require tickets, it is recommended to buy tickets online in advance or prepare cash to avoid queuing on site or being unable to buy tickets. Some attractions may provide electronic tickets or QR code admission services, please find out in advance and prepare relevant equipment. 🏷️When traveling at night, pay attention to keeping your belongings safe, especially valuables, to ensure personal and property safety. At the same time, pay attention to personal safety, avoid walking on remote roads or acting alone