The truth may be hard to hear, but this is the real situation of tourism in Yantai!!

🚗 Transportation 1. High-speed rail/train: Yantai Station (city center, convenient transportation) and Yantai South Station (farther, but more high-speed trains), recommend prioritizing Yantai Station. 2. Airport: Yantai Penglai International Airport (about 40km from downtown), with airport shuttles and taxis, taxi costs about 💰100-120 yuan. 3. Bus/taxi: Yantai has many bus routes, but some attractions are remote, recommend taking a taxi or driving yourself. 4. Shared bikes: Downtown has shared electric bikes, but fewer in coastal areas, ride safely. 5. Ferry: Boats needed to reach Changdao, Penglai, etc., check weather in advance, service may be suspended on windy days. --- 🏖️ Attractions 6. Yangma Island: Free, but far from downtown (taxi about 💰50 yuan), recommend self-driving or renting electric bikes to tour the island. 7. Penglai Pavilion: 5A scenic spot, tickets 💰100+, recommend combining with Three Immortals Mountain and Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea. 8. Changdao: Requires boat from Penglai (💰45 yuan/person), transportation on the island is inconvenient, recommend hiring a car or joining a tour. 9. Yantai Mountain: Free, landmark attraction, lighthouse offers panoramic views (tower entry 💰10 yuan). 10. Golden Beach: Fine sand and fewer people, suitable for kids, but limited dining options nearby, bring your own snacks. 11. Chaoyang Street: Popular photo spot, European architecture + artistic shops, more lively at night. 12. Fisherman's Wharf: Free, good for photos, has "Spirited Away" style railway photo spot. 13. Kunyu Mountain: Good for hiking, but transportation is inconvenient, recommend self-driving. 14. Suocheng Li: Old Yantai style district, snacks + cultural creative products, good for strolling. --- 🍽️ Food 15. Seafood: Fresher in peak season (May-October), but beware of tourist trap pricing, recommend buying from markets (like Wenhua Road Market) and having it cooked. 16. Menzi: Yantai specialty snack, highly recommended! 17. Penglai noodles: 3-5 yuan per bowl, cheap and delicious, recommend fish sauce noodles. 18. BBQ: Yantai BBQ has a northeastern flavor, try grilled sea sausage and scallops. 19. Cherries/apples: Cherry season is May-June, apple season is September-October, roadside stalls are cheaper than supermarkets. --- ⚠️ Avoiding Scams 20. Don't buy seafood at scenic spots! Especially near Penglai Pavilion, easy to get ripped off. 21. Changdao accommodation: Generally basic conditions, prices double during peak season, book in advance! 22. Yangma Island vehicle rentals: Electric bikes 💰50-80 yuan/day, remember to bargain and check battery level. 23. Weather changes quickly: Windy by the sea, significant temperature difference between morning and evening, bring a jacket! 24. Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Yantai has strong UV rays, half a day by the sea can cause sunburn. 25. Extremely crowded on holidays: Penglai Pavilion and Yangma Island may have traffic jams, recommend going early or during off-peak times. 26. Many free attractions: Yantai Mountain, Golden Beach, and Fisherman's Wharf are all free, don't waste money.