Yantai Nanny-Level Guide to Explore Stunning Attractions

🗺️Yantai Two-Day Tour | Yangma Island and Yantai Hill · Suitable for All Groups Introduction Enjoy two days in Yantai! Stroll with your parents along the century-old streets to feel the historical charm, play by the sea with friends and enjoy romantic moments, let children get close to marine life and share happiness, relax freely, and the whole family can gain abundant joy. 🗓️Itinerary Overview Day 1: Yangma Island → Binhai Middle Road → Fisherman's Wharf → Dongshan Pier → Moon Bay → Suochengli → Chaoyang Street Day 2: Yantai Hill Scenic Area → Jinshatan Seaside Park → Lonely Whale → Tianma Pier 🏝️Day 1: Island Style · Old Street Stroll 📍Yangma Island (No official rating, but very popular) - Highlights: Known as the "Little Maldives," the seawater is as clear as jelly, offering stunning glass sea views. You can cycle around the island to enjoy mountain and sea scenery. Elderly can relax by the sea, and children can play on the beach. - 🕙Opening Hours: All day - 💰Cost: Free - 📸Photo Spots: The seaside at Lotus Sunset (deep blue water, perfect for sea and portrait shots); Qin Feng Cliff corridor (with the sea horse sculpture as background, very photogenic) - 💡Tips: Be aware of sea cockroaches on the island when with elderly and children, no need to panic. - 🍖Recommended Dining: Many seafood restaurants on the island, recommended dishes include sea intestine rice and shrimp potstickers, about 80 RMB per person. 📍Binhai Middle Road - Highlights: Popular check-in spot, scenic coastal road, great for cycling or strolling while enjoying the sea breeze. - 🕙Opening Hours: All day - 💰Cost: Free - 📸Photo Spots: Any seaside railing (with the sea as background, fresh portrait shots) - 💡Tips: Bring sand digging tools for kids, elderly can rest on benches along the road. 📍Fisherman's Wharf - Highlights: European-style buildings similar to those in Prague, beautiful evening light, plenty of dining options nearby. - 🕙Opening Hours: All day - 💰Cost: Free - 📸Photo Spots: In front of European-style buildings (exotic vibe for portraits) - 💡Tips: It gets cooler at night, bring jackets for elderly and children. 📍Dongshan Pier, Moon Bay - Highlights: Dongshan Pier is perfect for watching sunsets; Moon Bay features the iconic Moon Old Man sculpture, romantic and warm. - 🕙Opening Hours: All day - 💰Cost: Free - 📸Photo Spots: Next to the Moon Old Man sculpture (great for couple and family photos) - 💡Tips: Stones by the sea can be slippery, watch your step with elderly and children. 📍Suochengli, Chaoyang Street - Highlights: Suochengli is a century-old street to experience Yantai’s history; Chaoyang Street is an artsy district with many unique shops. - 🕙Opening Hours: All day - 💰Cost: Free - 📸Photo Spots: In front of the ancient gate tower in Suochengli (showing historical charm); under the vintage street lamps on Chaoyang Street (very artistic atmosphere) - 🍖Recommended Dining: Many snack shops near Suochengli, try Penglai noodles and Gangzitou baked buns, about 30 RMB per person. 🌊Day 2: Mountain and Sea Scenery · Romantic Check-ins 📍Yantai Hill Scenic Area (4A) - Highlights: Many exotic-style buildings and a lighthouse, panoramic views of Yantai and the sea, rich historical and cultural heritage. - 🕙Opening Hours: 8:00-17:30 - 💰Cost: Free - 📸Photo Spots: Under the Yantai Hill lighthouse (with lighthouse and sea background); in front of various international buildings (feel the exotic vibe) - 💡Tips: Choose gentle routes for elderly and children, take your time exploring. 📍Jinshatan Seaside Park - Highlights: Clean and fine sandy beach, clear seawater, great for swimming and playing in the sand, perfect for family fun. - 🕙Opening Hours: All day - 💰Cost: Free - 📸Photo Spots: Next to colorful beach umbrellas on the sand (beautiful for parent-child beach photos) - 💡Tips: Bring swimsuits and float rings for kids, remember sun protection. 📍Lonely Whale, Tianma Pier - Highlights: Lonely Whale is a popular check-in sculpture with a cute design; Tianma Pier is stunning at night. - 🕙Opening Hours: All day - 💰Cost: Free - 📸Photo Spots: Take photos with the Lonely Whale sculpture; at the end of Tianma Pier (sea and lights background) - 💡Tips: It can be windy at night on Tianma Pier, dress elderly and children warmly. ✨Yantai Survival Guide 1️⃣Transportation: Bus costs 1 RMB to some city attractions, download the "Xiangqi" app for shared electric bikes; taxi starting fare is 8 RMB, ride-hailing is cheaper. 2️⃣Clothing: Wear light, breathable short sleeves and shorts with sun protection in summer; long-sleeve shirts and light jackets in spring and autumn; thick cotton clothes and down jackets in winter. 3️⃣Taboos: Do not damage the marine ecological environment or litter in the sea; respect local business customs and shop rationally. 4️⃣Accommodation: Staying near Yantai Hill is convenient and close to Yantai Station; near Jinshatan you can book sea view rooms to enjoy beautiful ocean views. 🛍️Must-Buy Souvenirs ① Frozen seaweed buns (30 RMB/bag, available at some old-brand bun shops) ② Yantai Menzhi seasoning pack (20 RMB/bag, make it yourself at home) ③ Changyu wine (various price ranges, about 100-300 RMB per bottle) Closing Interaction: The mountain and sea scenery and historical charm of Yantai, does it make your heart flutter? If you come to Yantai, would you rather ride the waves at Yangma Island or enjoy the views at Yantai Hill?