2025 Yantai Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

🚗 I've been to Shandong three or four times, but I almost always go to Qingdao 🚗 This time I was inspired by the "Blue Whale" in Weihai, so I took the northern route 🚗 I drove from Zhengzhou, stopped in Jinan, passed through Yantai, and arrived in Weihai —————— 🌊 Shandong: 6-day, 6-night road trip guide —————— 🗺️ Road trip route 💬 It's a bit far to drive directly from Zhengzhou to Weihai, and I didn't want to miss the scenery along the way, so I visited four cities in one go Jinan, Weifang, Yantai (Penglai), Weihai (Rongcheng) —————— 1️⃣st stop: Jinan 👉 Depart from Zhengzhou in the afternoon, arrive in Jinan in the evening, stay near Daming Lake 👉 Get up early, walk around the ancient city, 20,000 steps in total, just right for a day · 2️⃣nd stop: Weifang 👉 There was a lantern show in Jinan, so I left late and stopped in Weifang the night before 👉 Morning: Kite Museum; afternoon: Shiwuyuan District; arrive in Penglai in the evening · 3️⃣rd stop: Yantai 👉 Yantai's Penglai District is large, with many ticketed attractions, but there are few people and beautiful scenery, and feeding seagulls is fun Penglai Pavilion, Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea Scenic Area, and Sanxianshan are all close to each other, so you can choose one 👉 Head to Yantai City in the afternoon, the city is also large, there are many places to visit, but 2 days is enough Pass by Wencheng Castle, visit Time Tower in the evening, check in at Lonely Whale, stay in the city 👉 Second day: Morning: Golden Beach Coastal Park, Suochengli for lunch Afternoon: Moon Bay, Fisherman's Wharf, Yangma Island, stay in Weihai · 4️⃣th stop: Weihai 👉 2–3 days in Weihai is best, visit the landmarks in the city and the Blue Whale in Rongcheng 👉 Drive along the coast on the first day, counterclockwise from Weihai Station (or take it slow and split it into 2 days) Morning: Yuehai Park, Weihai Park, Xingfu Park, three parks, three landmarks Afternoon: Maotou Mountain, five viewing platforms (2, 3, 8, 10, 11) Evening: Torch 8th Street, Xiaoshi Island, Sunset Castle, watch the sunset and end the trip 👉 Last day: Morning: Swan Lake to watch the sunrise, check in at the Blue Whale Afternoon: Naxianghai, no sunset, you can return directly —————— ❤️ Travel tips ❗️ Museums are closed on Mondays, so be careful ❗️ Yantai Mountain is closed in winter, you can skip it, but the port is also spectacular ❗️ Jinshitan in Weihai is mostly closed in winter, and you need a ticket, so you can skip it ❗️ The wind is strong and cold by the sea, but with a scarf and earmuffs, it won't be too cold ✅ There are many free parking spots along the coast in Yantai, so it's convenient for tourists ✅ If you want to take photos in Weihai, go to Torch 8th Street and the Blue Whale in the morning

Qingdao and Weihai are beautiful, but Yantai is even more so. Especially in winter, when there are few tourists, the blue sea and sky are even more beautiful. The city is full of artistic vibes, and you don't have to wait in line to take photos. I really love this small seaside city. - ⭐️⭐️Yantai 2-day itinerary Day 1⃣️Golden Beach Sunrise ➡️ Chaoyang Street ➡️ Yantai Hill ➡️ Hongkou 1920 Street ➡️ Suochengli ➡️ Yantai Handicraft Museum; Day 2⃣️Fisherman's Wharf ➡️ Binhai Middle Road ➡️ Yangma Island. - 📷15 of my favorite photo spots in Yantai. If you like them, don't forget to like and save this post! 👍 ✅Fisherman's Wharf (Pic 1) The photo spot is on the side of the road. You can go to the beach to take photos in the afternoon when the tide is low. - ✅Lonely Whale (Pic 2) Navigate to Lonely Whale. You can come early in the morning. The light and shadow of the sunrise are beautiful, and there are few tourists. - ✅Sky Appointment (Pic 3) It is very close to Lonely Whale. You can visit both. - ✅Housha Square (Pic 4) The glass bridge extends over the sea. It is a great place to take photos, especially at sunrise and sunset. - ✅Time Tower (Pic 5) A 5-minute walk from Lonely Whale. - ✅Stairway to Heaven (Pic 6) Pics 2-6 are all at Golden Beach. You can spend half a day visiting all of them. There are many white watchtowers on the beach, which are great for taking photos. - ✅Yangma Island Photo Frame (Pic 7) Navigate to Yubi Garden on Yangma Island. You need to go down to the beach and then go up to the abandoned building. Use the door frame of the building to compose your photo. - ✅Yangma Island Castle Path (Pic 8) Navigate to Yishou Road on Yangma Island. The sloping path leads to the sea. It is a great place to take photos. It is very close to Pic 6. - ✅Sea Railway (Pic 9) At Fisherman's Wharf, the railway extends to the sea. It is the Yantai version of Spirited Away. - ✅Hongkou 1920 Street (Pic 10) A nearly 100-year-old European-style villa by the sea. It is a great place to take photos. - ✅Chaoyang Street (Pic 11) There are many popular photo spots here. Yantai Hill Lighthouse (Pic 12) The photo spot is at the Starbucks on Chaoyang Street near Yantai Hill. Use the window to compose your photo. - ✅Suochengli (Pic 12) The old house has the words "Yantai" on it. It is a great place to take photos. - ✅Yantai Handicraft Museum (Pic 13) Try to come on a sunny day. The light and shadow cast by the colored glass are beautiful. - ✅Binhai Middle Road (Pic 15) The Yantai version of Kamakura. The photo spot is at the intersection of Binhai Middle Road and Xinxing South Street and Xincheng North Street.

Who can understand! Yantai in winter is so romantic! If Qingdao is the top destination in Shandong, then Yantai is a low-key pearl of the sea. Seagulls, islands, sunsets, sea breezes, even after many visits, I am still amazed by its beauty. 📝[3-day 2-night Yantai itinerary] Day 1: Lonely Whale ➠ Golden Beach Seaside Park ➠ Housha Square ➠ Chaoyang Street Day 2: Fisherman's Wharf ➠ Binhai Middle Road ➠ First Bathing Beach ➠ Kaihuashi Day 3: Yangma Island ➠ Lotus Sunset ➠ Tuofeng Road ➠ Return 🍃[5 must-visit places in Yantai] 1️⃣ Zhifu Island This pristine island is not abroad, but it is truly stunning! Stand on the cliff and feel the charm of the mountains and sea. 2️⃣ Fisherman's Wharf The Prague of the sea, with a romantic index off the charts, orange European-style buildings and the blue sea overlap, simply unbeatable. 3️⃣ Lonely Whale A huge whale stranded on the beach, the reason many people go to Yantai. 4️⃣ Kaihuashi Stand on the top of the mountain and wait for the blue hour when the lights come on, the skyscrapers in the distance are like being in Hong Kong. 5️⃣ Yangma Island A Maldives alternative! On sunny days, the sea is a blue-green gradient, unreal beauty. 🏡[Accommodation guide] Recommended to stay near Yantai University, the area is bustling, with many hotels and homestays to choose from, convenient for transportation, shopping, and dining. 🍽️[About food] Sea intestine rice, mackerel dumplings, seafood stew... I have to say, Yantai's seafood is delicious! Recommended: Mong Kok Little Fishing Village

Looks like Korea, but it's actually snowy Yantai...|||. . 1. Fisherman's Wharf The European-style dopamine architecture turns into a fairytale town after snow. Looking out, you see half snow and half sea, as if you have reached the end of the world. The snowy winter night looks like London, like a grand dream. Be sure to visit Bailang Coffee, which has a Jeju Island vibe. 2. Golden Beach The quiet sea covered with snow, the forgotten time tower, the lonely whale in the snow, the pink and purple sky above the white snow, the snow is everywhere, and the sea is always resting. If loneliness is a victory, then let us start to enjoy everything again. 3. Yantai Mountain The tall lighthouse in the distance, the snow-covered lawn, the street lights on the mountainside, and the snow-covered Chaoyang Street, walking along the exotic buildings, so quiet, I would call it the most romantic place in the world. 4. Yangma Island Yantai's own Jeju Island, the whole island is very large, with many photo spots, and in winter it looks more like a winter love song, pure white, beautiful and romantic, cliffside cafes, jelly sea, white houses, lonely pine trees, orange sea, full of atmosphere. 5. Xinxing South Street A whole road leading to the sea, red and white street lights, changing traffic lights, and the trees on the roadside are sparsely covered with snow, like the end of romance. There are also Binhai Middle Road, Xincheng North Street, and Xincheng South Street, which are also roads leading to the sea. 6. Yumeiren Square A very niche square, an endless sea, a seaside cafe, if you want to find a place to quietly daze and watch the snow, you can come here.

Been there! No regrets! Yantai Penglai travel tips "On the sea there is a fairy mountain, which is in the ethereal." If you come to Yantai, you must take a weekend to go to Penglai and live like a fairy~ Round-trip transportation (one-way CNY 28) Yantai-Penglai: Take a bus at Yantai Bus Terminal. The earliest bus is at 6:30, and there is a bus every hour after that. Penglai-Yantai: Take a bus at Penglai Bus Terminal. The last bus is at 17:00. Location: Penglai Pavilion, Penglai District, Yantai City, Shandong Province. About the attractions Penglai Pavilion, Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, and Sanxianshan are all close to each other, so it is very convenient to visit [It is recommended to ride an electric bike between the attractions, which is very convenient] Penglai Pavilion CNY 100 The fairy island in the myth "The mirage is an illusion, and you can't see the fairy without going to Penglai." Penglai Pavilion is very large! There are ancient buildings, museums, etc., and you can also take a cable car to Tianheng Mountain Scenic Area. It is worth visiting. Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea Scenic Area CNY 80 The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea Scenic Area is located 1.2 km from Penglai Pavilion (there are electric bikes in the scenic area, which are very convenient). It is a gourd-shaped artificial island built on the sea, and there is a bridge connecting the scenic area and Haibin Road. This is the place where the Eight Immortals crossed the sea in the myth. Sanxianshan CNY 120 The three fairy mountains of "Penglai, Fangzhang, and Yingzhou" in ancient myths and legends. Climb the highest building, the ancient buildings are very beautiful for taking photos, and there are chime performances and various special memorial halls. The tour time is about 1-2 hours. Tips: The Qi Jiguang Memorial Hall is not very meaningful if you don't listen to the guide's explanation. Be sure to bring an umbrella and wear a hat. It is necessary to protect yourself from the sun on sunny days and from the rain on rainy days. Be sure to go to the battery at Penglai Pavilion, where you can see the best viewing point of the mirage, and take very beautiful photos. If you have good physical strength, it is recommended to go to Tianheng Mountain, take a cable car across the sea, and take amazing photos.

Yantai in winter is like a fairy tale world, with snow-covered scenery that will take your breath away. Follow this 3-day, 2-night itinerary to experience an unforgettable trip to Yantai. Day 1: Encounter Ancient Villages and Mountains Start at Xiyanghe Ancient Village, where you can experience the simplicity and tranquility of the past. In Xianghai Forest Park, the trees are already colorful in early winter, and walking among them is like stepping into a painting. Xianghai Beach has fine sand and a beautiful view of the sea. Nanshan Scenic Area combines natural and cultural landscapes, and the ancient buildings are even more charming in the snow. Day 2: Explore Unique Check-in Spots The colorful Monument Valley on Libeng Island is unique, and the swings by the sea sway in the wind, making it a great spot for photos. The port of Beizhongguo Sea Park is dotted with boats, and the piano and church add an exotic touch, as if you were in an anime scene. The red cypress trees in Yuyuhehua Park are bright red and contrast with the surrounding scenery, making it a great place for photos. The pink beach under the Xinan Bridge is a must-see, with pink shells on the beach at low tide and flocks of seagulls. Be sure to visit in the afternoon. Fisherman's Wharf is full of European style, and a walk by the sea is very relaxing. Day 3: Walk the Trails and Relax in the Hot Springs The Shanhai Trail is perfect for a leisurely stroll and enjoying the mountain and sea views of Yantai. Finally, head to Cishan Hot Spring Town to relax in the hot springs and wash away your fatigue, ending your trip on a perfect note. Must-Visit Attractions Yantai Mountain Scenic Area: The lighthouse offers a distant view of the sea and snow; the evergreen corridor is full of greenery in the snow. Suochengli: The old street is full of ancient charm, with food and intangible cultural heritage studios. Yantai Folk Museum: The red walls and white snow make for beautiful Hanfu photos, and you can also learn about Yantai's history and culture. Nanshan Park: The pavilions, rockeries, and corridors are like ink paintings after the snow. This winter, come to Yantai to experience a different kind of beauty and make your trip full of surprises and romance.

Here is a Yantai travel guide for you: Route suggestions • Day 1: Yantai Railway Station → Moon Bay → East Fort → Trestle Bridge • Day 2: Changdao Scenic Area • Day 3: Penglai Pavilion → Sanxianshan Scenic Area → Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea Scenic Area Must-see attractions 1. Penglai Pavilion: One of the four famous towers in China, along with Yellow Crane Tower, Yueyang Tower, and Tengwang Pavilion. A must-see. 2. Golden Beach: Clear water and fine sand. Perfect for a sunny day. 3. Changdao: Includes Jiuzhangya and Crescent Beach. Jiuzhangya is perfect for watching the sunset, and Crescent Beach is a rare pebble beach in China. 4. Yangma Island: The sea is very blue, and the surrounding area is not overdeveloped, retaining its original charm. 5. Yantai Mountain Scenic Area: Most of the historical buildings, such as Yantai Post Office, Yantai Bank, and consulates, are preserved. 6. Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea Scenic Area: A sea garden and sea pavilion themed around the Eight Immortals. A must-see. Food recommendations • Menzi: A jelly made from sweet potato starch or mung bean starch, served with sesame paste, chili oil, chopped green onion, and other seasonings. • Meat-stuffed Shaobing: A large baked flatbread made from leavened dough, stuffed with pork belly, soybean sprouts, cilantro, and other fillings. • Longkou Vermicelli: Vermicelli made from sweet potato starch, with a smooth and transparent texture. • Seafood: Buy fresh sea cucumbers, shrimp, crabs, and other seafood at the seaside or market, and have them cooked into your favorite dishes at a nearby restaurant. Accommodation recommendations • Holiday Inn Yantai Golden Beach: Located near the business center, bus station, and railway station. • Yantai Penglai Pavilion Manting Hotel: Close to Penglai Pavilion, Ocean Aquarium, and Baolong Street. • Yantai Brigh Radiance Garden Hotel (Golden Beach Bathing Beach): Located in the Economic Development Zone and Golden Beach Bathing Beach. Travel tips 1. Yantai's attractions are scattered, so it's best to plan ahead. 2. Yantai has no subway. The main means of transportation are buses, taxis, and shared bikes. 3. Yantai's food streets: Yanda Snack Street is the most famous, followed by Zhifu Gold Street, Nanhong Street, and Mixc Pedestrian Street. 4. Yantai's nightlife is not very rich. Buses stop early in the evening, and some stores close early. We hope this guide will help you plan your trip to Yantai and enjoy a pleasant travel experience!

😍Wow! Yantai Yangma Island, a breathtaking fairyland😍 Who would have thought that Yantai Yangma Island is so beautiful! I was really amazed by its jelly-like sea, speechless😲! On sunny days, the sea surface presents a blue-green gradient color, and those who don't know might think I went to the Maldives😎! It is located on Yantai Yangma Island (No. 99, Tianma Road, Muping District, Yantai City), and the entrance is free👏! Let me share the route with you👇: D1: Haichang Fisherman's Wharf - Binhai Middle Road → Suochengli - Chaoyang Street → Yantai Snack Street D2: Lonely Whale - Golden Beach Seaside Park → Yangma Island D3: Penglai Pavilion → Wencheng Castle → Return There are also some nice attractions, such as Zhang Island, which has Island Letters & Internet-famous Serrated Cave, and Spring Sea Fishing Wharf; Lotus Sunset is an excellent place to watch the sunset, and you can also go to the beach😜! For accommodation, I recommend staying near Yantai University, where there is a snack street right outside the door, and the transportation is super convenient🤩! For travel, the island is very large, so it is recommended to drive by yourself, as the attractions are scattered and the distances between them are far. If you rent an electric bike, park the car in one place and rent an electric bike to tour around the island, which costs CNY 20 per hour. It takes about 3 hours to walk around the island😃. Pay attention when checking in👇! Photos: The rock cave at Lotus Sunset is super photogenic, so let the photographer get into the cave and take pictures outside. Clothing: Long dress/slippers/sunglasses, fairies must wear long dresses! Wearing slippers to get into the water is really convenient! Sun protection: Sunscreen/sun hat/sun protection clothing/umbrella Don't miss the food either, as you can eat fresh seafood at any restaurant on the island, which is so delicious🤤! But do you know that Yangma Island has more than just seafood as a specialty food😜! First of all, the mackerel dumplings🥟 on Yangma Island are amazing! The fresh and tender mackerel meat filling is full of juice when you take a bite, and who wouldn't be confused after eating it😲? There are also seaweed buns😁, with a unique taste that is simply irresistible! Fresh seaweed with pork filling, so fragrant👏! The fisherman's big steamed buns are also one of the specialties😃, big and fluffy, with a light sweet taste🤩! In addition, the local barbecue is also unique😜, grilled horse mackerel, grilled squid, the taste, tut tut tut... Family, come to Yangma Island to experience this beautiful scenery!

Yantai, a charming coastal city, attracts many tourists with its beautiful coastal scenery and rich cultural heritage. Here is a brief Yantai travel guide to help you plan your trip. 🗓Itinerary: Day 1: Start from Yantai Station, visit Moon Bay, East Fort, and the trestle bridge to experience the coastal charm of Yantai. Day 2: Go to Changdao Scenic Area to explore this beautiful island known as the "Fairy Mountain on the Sea." Day 3: Visit Penglai Pavilion, Sanxianshan, and Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea Scenic Area to experience the myths and legends of Yantai. 🍲Food recommendations: Don't forget to try Yantai's specialties, such as braised pork, meat buns, Longkou vermicelli, and fresh seafood. 🚉Transportation tips: Yantai has no subway, so you will mainly rely on buses, taxis, or shared bikes. We recommend bringing a backpack and some snacks, and paying attention to the operating hours of buses and stores at night. 👍Highly recommended: In addition to the main attractions, Yantai Mountain, Suochengli Street, and the Fishing Lantern Festival are also not to be missed. 🏨Accommodation: Plan your itinerary in advance, pay attention to the weather, and try local food and folk culture to make your trip to Yantai more colorful.

During the National Day holiday, the Time Tower in Yantai Development Zone became a popular check-in spot. The north side of the development zone is the sea, and it is a golden beach, that is, there are no reefs, suitable for lying flat. (Unlike the east side of Zhifu District, Laishan District, and Muping District, reefs and beaches alternate) To the west of it is the Yangfan Square with a series of sculptures such as the Development Zone City Exhibition Center and the Lonely Whale. Facing the sea, Zhifu Island is on the right, Figure 4, Figure 10, Figure 11. Looking south from the small light hole of the tower, you can see the tower in the Fulaishan Park in the development zone. The tower on the top of Fulaishan Park in Yantai Development Zone is called "Sea Light" Fulaishan Tower. This tower is 70 meters high and has a 360-degree viewing space. It is a landmark building in Fulaishan Park, Figure 5. The coffee shop is on the ground floor, Figure 6. The library is on the top floor, Figure 13. Unfortunately, I didn't wait until the time when the Time Tower was lit at dusk and sunset, that should be the most beautiful time. Network information: Time Tower, a building carved by sunlight, faces the vast sea with a cut structure, paying tribute to time and nature. The trajectory of the sun's movement throughout the year has become the precise geometric logic behind this seemingly invisible building. The building shape is an eccentric circle, the main body is divided into a concrete inner shell, an outer shell and a connecting plate connecting the inner and outer shells, forming a ring structure. The round hole on the concrete outer shell is connected to the concrete light tube, which introduces light into the inner shell during the day, and the round window reveals a little starlight at night. The building is like a lighthouse standing by the sea, and the Time Tower is named after it. The Time Tower is located on a sunken shell-shaped square. The fog-spraying shallow pool and the building together form a complete circle, radiating a series of elliptical rings asymmetrically from the center to the outside, like planetary orbits. The geometric shape of the Time Tower comes from the trajectory of the sun's movement. This is a "soul lighthouse" that pays tribute to time and nature. The design of the Time Tower also reflects the rise and fall of the tide, the changes of the 24 solar terms and other content. There is a "time canal" on the square. It is said that on the day of the spring and autumn equinox, the shadow of the north edge of the Time Tower will just fall on this canal. In the evening, sitting in the theater at the bottom of the Time Tower, watching the magnificent sea and the sunset, it gives people a very beautiful enjoyment.

|||. Yantai, a more low-key seaside gem than Qingdao! 🏖️ (with a super detailed three-day tour route) I always thought Qingdao's coastline was charming enough until I set foot in Yantai and discovered that this underrated seaside town is full of endless surprises and beauty. It is unhurried, quietly waiting for every traveler's footsteps, making people intoxicated. 📅 Three-day deep tour of Yantai, every moment is worth cherishing: Day 1: Traverse history and modernity, embrace the blue sea and sky Starting point: Hongkou 1920 Cultural Street —— Full of retro charm, a romantic encounter with Strawberry Bear and coffee shops, time imprints in cultural and creative shops, the best choice for photo ops. Stroll through Suochengli —— Ancient city alleys, Love Alley and the 'Yantai' wall, feel the traces left by time. European style of Chaoyang Street —— As if traveling to a European town, every step is a scenery. Yantai Mountain Peak —— Overlooking the sea, city, and port, the exotic buildings tell stories of the past, the lighthouse is crowded but the scenery is still charming. Second Sea Bathing Beach —— Avoid the crowds, enjoy the tranquil sea and fine sand. Fisherman's Wharf's dreamy journey —— The reputation of 'Prague on the Sea' is well-deserved, the Spirited Away-like sea track awaits your exploration. Leisurely stroll along Binhai Middle Road —— Seaside bus stops and zebra crossings form moving pictures, walking along the coast is refreshing. Day 2: The romance of Golden Beach and the fireworks of the night market The lonely whale of Golden Beach Seaside Park —— The tranquility of the morning, dancing with the giant whale sculpture, capturing the undisturbed beauty. Sunset feast at Housha Square —— The sunset under the clear sky is breathtaking. The sea spectacle of Tianma Pier —— A 400-meter extension just for the gentle sunset. Yantai University Snack Street's taste feast —— The night market lights are dim, mashed potatoes with meat sauce, wheel cakes, master's pan-fried buns... every bite is satisfying. Day 3: The dreamy journey of Yangma Island The anime-like view of Yangma Island Bridge —— Take bus 61 to capture the anime vibe. The jelly sea of Yangma Island —— The gradient sea color under the clear sky is like a fairy tale world, rent an electric bike to tour the island, free and pleasant. Highlights of the island tour route —— From the red wooden plank road to Hump Road, a terrace break at the Island Diary Cafe, the sky-high spectacle of Tianma Road, the winding curves of the S-bend, the adventure fun of the abandoned building, the stunning sunset at the Armor Viewing Platform, every place is an unmissable scenery. Accommodation tips: Around Yantai University Snack Street —— The first choice for accommodation, right by the sea, convenient transportation, everything you need for eating, drinking, and playing. Yantai, this niche and treasure seaside town, is telling stories about the sea, the wind, and time in its unique way. Come, measure it with your footsteps, discover it with your eyes, the beauty of Yantai will definitely make your trip worthwhile!

🏖 300 RMB per person, feels like being abroad! Yantai Daheishan is really amazing - 【Fresh Guide📝】 🚗 Depart from Qingdao - Yantai Pengchang Passenger Port (3-hour drive) 🚢 Book your ferry tickets in advance 🎫 70/person, prepare your ID card! You can prepare sausages to feed the seagulls or buy them on site The ferry ride is 70 minutes, enough time to take photos with the seagulls 🏡 Stay in traditional Jiaodong-style houses on the island The food is super delicious! The farm stay is very fresh! Accommodation and meals start at 💰200, and you can walk to the scenic spots from the houses, very close. ⛰️ 【Tuowei Changsha】 A beach that extends into the sea, perfect for aerial photography 【Longzhua Mountain】 Once you enter the scenic area, start taking photos! Every step is a view, no turning back, take photos whenever you see something beautiful 📷 The popular cave is at the end of the scenic spot! (Fewer people at lunchtime) ⏰ It is recommended to enter the scenic area at 4:30 PM, just in time to finish the tour and catch the sunset Make sure to choose good weather ☀️ - ⚠️ ✔️ Drones need to be registered, there is no signal in the middle of Longzhua Mountain, be careful ✔️ The rocks have no protection, pay attention to safety and wear comfortable shoes ✔️ Wearing a dress with a large hem looks great in the sea breeze -

| Penglai Wonderland. "There are fairy mountains in the sea, the mountains are in the ethereal void" If you come to Yantai, please make sure to take a day to visit Penglai and live like a fairy~ About the journey: There are trains at around 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., 21 yuan per person, 45 minutes to Penglai, but you need to be on time. If you miss the train, you can choose the bus, take the shuttle bus from Yantai General Bus Station to Penglai Bus Station, 28 yuan per person, about two hours. So to have a great time, please start early. About the attractions: Penglai Pavilion, Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, and Three Fairy Mountains are all close to each other, so it's very convenient to visit. Penglai Pavilion, ticket 100 yuan, is one of the four famous towers in China, alongside Yellow Crane Tower, Yueyang Tower, and Tengwang Pavilion. Inside are architectural complexes (Sanqing Hall, Lüzu Hall, Su Gong Temple, Tianhou Palace, Dragon King Palace, Penglai Pavilion, Amitabha Temple). The tour takes about 1-2 hours. Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, ticket 80 yuan, the entire scenic area looks like a treasure gourd, the place where the Eight Immortals crossed the sea in mythology. Seagulls frolic in the scenic area, and there is a monk boxing performance in the building in front, go see it in time. You can also take photos and collect shells on the beach at the entrance of the scenic area. The tour takes about 0.5-1 hour. 📍 Three Fairy Mountains, ticket 120 yuan, the three fairy mountains "Penglai, Fangzhang, Yingzhou" in ancient mythology. Climb the highest building, the ancient architectural complex is great for photos, and there are bell performances and various special museums. The tour takes about 1-2 hours. ♥️ About food, it is recommended to try Penglai noodles, four or five yuan a bowl, very affordable. Warm reminder: The last bus from Penglai to Yantai departs at 5:30 p.m., don't miss the last bus by playing too much.

Darlings😎, Yantai is simply amazing👏! It's located in the northeastern part of the Shandong Peninsula😜, boasting a super beautiful coastline and a variety of natural landscapes🌅! 🎯Here's the travel plan👇: Day 1💃: Yantai Mountain - No.1 Bathing Beach - Moon Bay - East Fort Day 2🕺: Golden Sand Beach - Pegasus Pier - Changyu Wine Culture Museum - Haichang Fisherman's Wharf 🎉Eight fantastic attractions to shine✨: Yantai Mountain👣: The history is so rich😃, and you can overlook the entire Yantai city area and the magnificent seascape🌊. No.1 Bathing Beach🎈: The sand is so fine👏, and the sea water is crystal clear🌊, making it an excellent spot for swimming🏊 and sunbathing😎. Moon Bay🤩: There's a cute 'Moon Elder' statue👴, a photo paradise for couples💑😜. East Fort💫: The perfect choice for enjoying the seascape and sunrise🌅🤩. Golden Sand Beach🏖️: The golden sands stretch for miles✨, letting you frolic to your heart's content😎. Pegasus Pier🌟: A super romantic💕 place, with cool light shows at night✨. Changyu Wine Culture Museum🥂: Here you can delve into the past and present of wine🍷👏. Haichang Fisherman's Wharf🐳: Countless marine creatures await your encounter🐬, along with plenty of delicious food🍔 waving at you😎. 🎯Great ways to play👇: Yantai Mountain🧐: Stroll through the mountains🚶, savoring the ancient architecture and charming scenery😎. No.1 Bathing Beach👙: Let loose on the sunny beach🏖️ and have fun👏. Moon Bay📸: Take some beautiful selfies with the 'Moon Elder'🤳, leaving romantic memories😜. East Fort🌅: Get up early to greet the beautiful sunrise🤩, it's super romantic💖. Golden Sand Beach🎉: Play with sand, sunbathe, fly kites🎏... do whatever makes you happy😎. Pegasus Pier🎇: Enjoy the dreamy light show at night✨. Changyu Wine Culture Museum👀: Take a good look around the exhibition hall🤩, and taste some delicious wine🍷. Haichang Fisherman's Wharf🐟: Watch the exciting performances of marine creatures🐬, and feast to your heart's content😋. 🎫Free tickets here👀: Yantai Mountain, No.1 Bathing Beach, and Moon Bay are all free of charge😎. 🤔Personal travel tips👇: The weather in Yantai in June is so comfortable😌, not too hot👏. Don't forget to bring sunscreen👝 and a sun hat👒, or you might get tanned😜. The seafood🦀 is definitely worth a try😎, super fresh and tasty🤩. Transportation is also super convenient🚌, the bus🚍 can take you wherever you want to go👏. 😍Food street giveaway👇: 🦀Yantai Snack Street: A variety of snacks to dazzle you😋, and the prices are very affordable😎. 🌮Happiness Night Market: Bustling with excitement🎉, the variety of food is countless😜. 🍤Zhifu Island East Port Wharf: You can eat super fresh seafood🐟😎. 🥘Hongli Market: A gathering of local specialty foods👍, sure to make you linger😋. 🤗To sum it up👇: Yantai is truly a beautiful😘 and delicious🤩 place to be👏. The charming coastline🎈, the rich food culture😋... it's just perfect for traveling and relaxing💖! Darlings👫, come and experience it for yourself😎!

Moon Bay in Changdao, belongs to the northern scenic spots of Changdao, located on a concave coastline in the northern part of North Changshan Island, resembling a new moon, stretching along the mountain and lying by the water, with dripping green mountains and azure blue sea, the pebbles are dazzlingly colorful. Moon Bay is also known as Half Moon Bay, geographically located in the north, anciently known as Beikou, about 1 kilometer long. The beach here is very special, not the fine white sand, but the smooth and round pebble stones. The colorful pebbles of Moon Bay are one of the four famous gravels in China.

The history of Chaoyang Street dates back to 1872, located at the foot of Yantai Mountain, running north to south, basking in the sunlight of Yantai Mountain. In 1912, it was officially renamed 'Chaoyang Street', leaving a unique mark in the long history of Yantai. Stretching 400 meters long, it starts from Beimalu in the south and reaches Haian Street in the north, carrying the commercial development and historical and cultural heritage of Yantai for a century. Chaoyang Street was once a very bustling commercial street in modern Yantai, gathering many famous foreign firms and businesses. It is known as the 'three parts of Yantai's seven-part beauty'. This place carries the sediment of history; every brick and tile has witnessed the development and changes of Yantai. Today, Chaoyang Street has become a popular check-in spot in Yantai. Friends visiting Yantai, remember not to miss Chaoyang Street.

Daheshan Island is like an uncarved pearl, emitting a primitive and mysterious light. Here, it is a paradise away from the hustle and bustle of the world, and it is also a miraculous place where nature and history intertwine. Longzhua Mountain National Geological Park, as the shining pearl on the island, with its cliffs over a thousand meters high, records the story of 800 million years of tidal sedimentation. The spectacle of the open Tianmen Cave is known as the 'geological treasure on the northern coastline of China', and every inch of rock tells the ancient secrets of the Earth! 📍Detailed address: Daheshan Island, Penglai District, Yantai City, Longzhua Mountain National Geological Park is located at the northern end of the island. 🚗Travel strategy: Departing from the Penglai Changke Port Terminal in Yantai, take the 'Xunxian 16' ferry for about 1.5 hours of sea voyage to reach Daheshan Island, and you can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of Miaodao on the way. The journey begins in the early morning mist and ends on the island shore with the sea breeze, a true sailing adventure. 🍲Food recommendation: How can you not taste a seafood feast when you come to the island? The mouth-watering super-sized hairtail dumplings. The local farmhouse offers farmhouse dishes, allowing you to enjoy the gifts of the sea on your taste buds while staying in a homestay transformed from a seaweed house, with an average consumption of only about 200 yuan per person, which is extremely cost-effective! 🏞️Surrounding attractions recommendation: - Miaodao: The Miaodao you stop by not only has a strong religious and cultural atmosphere but is also an excellent place to watch birds and learn about Mazu culture. - Jiuzhang Cliff: The Jiuzhang Cliff adjacent to Changdao is famous for its steep terrain, which contrasts with the Longzhua Mountain of Daheshan Island, making it a paradise for photography enthusiasts. - Seaweed House Village: Explore these characteristic buildings with hundreds of years of history and experience the traditional wisdom of the island residents' lives. Daheshan Island, a place forgotten by time, yet with its unique charm, attracts every traveler who longs to escape the noise and seek a pure land for the soul!

If you want to choose a destination that has both the sea and romance, you definitely can't miss Yantai, this treasure of a seaside town! 'Love in Yantai, hard to leave', here is a four-day, three-night guide: 🚉Transportation: • You can arrive by plane✈️, high-speed train🚄, or car🚗. • There are two high-speed train stations, Yantai Station is located in Zhifu District, with convenient public transportation and close to the city center; Yantai South Station is located in Laishan District, about 12 kilometers away from Yantai University by taxi, costing about 25 yuan. 🏡Accommodation: 🔖Option one: Zhifu District, you can stay near Binhai Square or Chaoyang Street, with convenient transportation and close to the main attractions in the city. 🔖Option two: Laishan District, stay near the Yantai University business district, which is lively and popular. 🔖Option three: Development Zone, the sea here is very quiet, especially Jinsha Beach, the sand is fine, but it is far from the main attractions of the city. 🎉Tour Plan: Day1: Zhifu Bay Square➡️Suochengli➡️Chaoyang Street➡️Yantai Mountain➡️Binhai Square➡️Zhangyu Wine Culture Museum➡️Hongkou 1920 Block➡️Tourism World➡️Moon Bay➡️Zhanqiao➡️Dongpaotai. Day2: Fisherman's Wharf➡️Huanghai Amusement City➡️East Gate of Yantai University by the sea➡️Libeng Island➡️Yangma Island. Day3: Jinsha Beach➡️The Lonely Whale➡️Love Chapel➡️Tianma Zhanqiao➡️Conch Square➡️Yadong No.7 Cultural and Creative Park. 🌟If time permits, Penglai Pavilion, Wencheng Castle, and Changdao Scenic Area are also worth a visit. 🌈Attraction tips: 🌟Suochengli: Full of ancient charm, it's beautiful when lit up at night. 🌟Yantai Mountain: There are modern consular buildings, and you can overlook the beauty of Yantai from the Yantai Mountain Lighthouse. 🌟Fisherman's Wharf: Known as Yantai's Prague, it has European-style buildings, a track into the sea, and a wooden walkway to the ocean. 🌟The Lonely Whale: Great for taking impressive photos. 🌟Yangma Island: A 4-hour bike ride around the island plus photo-taking is enough, the island's natural scenery is good, and the sea is super clear on sunny days, after touring you can eat at the fishermen's joy on the island. 🥙Eating: •Snack Street: Nan Hong Street, Wanda Golden Street, Yantai Snack Street, Wanda City Walking Street. 🧆Restaurants: 1️⃣Chile Chuan (Binhai Store): With a strong ancient atmosphere, if you've had too much seafood, you can try something spicy for a change, it has integrated some localized flavors, and is a Sichuan restaurant often visited by locals. 2️⃣Jinhai Restaurant: A quality old restaurant, with fresh dishes, you can choose your own cooking taste, suitable for both large and small gatherings. 3️⃣Dongchen Wanghai Fishing Wharf: A seafood restaurant near the wharf, with fresh ingredients caught and killed daily, besides seafood, the roast duck is also very special. •🥘Shandong Cuisine: Dongshun Hall, Penglai Spring, Huixiang Fragrance. 🍡Barbecue: Muping barbecue is very famous, any place is good.

You can't just photograph Yantai if you want to capture it. ◾ You have to photograph the Penglai Pavilion, the celestial mountain on the sea After all, Emperor Qin Shi Huang once came here in search of the elixir of life ◾ You have to photograph the Changdao of the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea It is known as one of the top ten most beautiful islands in China ◾ You have to photograph the sunrise at Moon Bay The red sun illuminates the entire sea, and only then do you realize how romantic the ocean can be ◾ You have to photograph the Fisherman's Wharf See the artistic and romantic European-style architecture, watch the sea breeze carrying the waves ◾ You have to photograph the lonely whale There are no deserted islands here, only stranded whales ◾ You have to photograph the tender sea intestine rice, three parts sweet, seven parts fresh; you have to photograph the famous Jiaodong dish, Spanish mackerel dumplings; you have to photograph the pigeon meat wontons, you have to photograph the seafood lumps soup, all sorts of seafood on the stoves ◾ You have to photograph Yantai Mountain The beacon tower, the name of Yantai comes from here. The buildings of foreign consulates from 17 countries record the history of Yantai Mountain, the first port of Shandong to open to international trade. ◾ You photograph the solitary lighthouse This is the night pearl of the Yellow Sea that guards a city and a sea ◾ You have to photograph the sunset of this city When the sun sets, the magnificent evening glow disappears, and the sky turns to leaden gray...

👣 Ta Mountain Scenic Area·Ice Waterfall 🎫: Free, enter the scenic area, keep walking to the left, pass through the zoo and you'll arrive, go up the stairs on the right side (no ice) 📷: Be careful when taking photos up there, it's quite slippery, but it's great for photography, they say it's like a little Icelandic scene of Yantai🇮🇸, but it's just one side, still worth a visit for free, recommend going on a sunny day, the whole area feels damp, after taking photos walk outside, the sun wine on your face, and you'll feel at peace 👣 Nanhuan Mountain·Blooming Stone 🎫: Free: Take a taxi to Nanhuan Mountain, walk up the mountain, it's stairs, at the first fork, turn right, about half an hour to get there 📷: It's staggered stones, be careful when taking photos, after reaching the top you can overlook Yantai's buildings and seascape, evening and night should both be nice, we went in the evening, due to the weather☁️ it wasn't very clear, the breeze made me feel more open, remember to bring a bottle of water 👣 Suocheng A folk culture street, worth a stroll if you have time, there are a few photogenic spots 👣 Ten Thousand Meter Golden Sand Beach 🎫: Free, Golden Sand Beach Seaside Park, in the development zone, a bit far from the city center 📷: A lonely whale🐳 check-in spot, it's quite comfortable to walk along the coastline on a sunny day, if you want to see the sea it's highly recommended, you can also play with sand, recently there are seagulls by the sea, living by the sea is really comfortable, Yantai is very suitable for retirement, so when can I retire👿

Here's to share the beauty of the journey with you all🌊 - Go to the sea in winter! Go to Yantai, this lesser-known coastal city The winter Yantai is even more beautiful than imagined Fulfill all expectations of a coastal city This photo route guide is for you all! - 🗒Three-day itinerary: Day❶: Haichang Fisherman's Wharf——Binhai Middle Road——Zhifu Island Day❷: The Lonely Whale——Golden Beach Seaside Park——Housha Square——Conch Square——Yantai Mountain Scenic Area——Suochengli Street Day❸: Yangma Island——Pink Beach - Photo Guide📷 Coastal cities really need to look at the weather! Pic1📍The Lonely Whale: There's really no one here in winter. Pic2📍Yubi Yuan Yacht Wharf: Each window is like an oil painting. Pic3📍Haichang Fisherman's Wharf: European architecture group, the feeling of sunset will be even better! Pic4📍Yangma Island Camelback Road: The road to the sea! Pic5📍Zhifu Island: Super beautiful crescent black sand beach, overlooking the entire island. Pic6📍Golden Beach Seaside Park: Huge whale installation. Pic7📍Kaihua Stone Scenic Area: Overlooking Yantai night view, a kind of Hong Kong's immediate feeling! Pic8📍Pink Beach: Uninhabited seaside beach, a lot of pink shells! Pic9📍Zhifu Island: Seaside cave, a beautiful check-in point! Pic10📍Suochengli Street: A Suochengli, half of Yantai's history. - Hello, I am Chen, romance is everyone's yearning, I hope the joy I share can also bring you joy! As a photographer, I want to see more beauty in the world, travel is on the road, keep updating~

💫I thought Weihai and Qingdao were already beautiful until I went to Yantai If you only have 2 days to play in Shandong Don't miss this off-the-beaten-path seaside destination 🌟Yantai 3-day 2-night itinerary ✨Day1 Lonely Whale (Golden Beach Seaside Park)→ Nanyao Park ✨Day2 Haichang Fisherman's Wharf→ Binhai Middle Road →Yantai Mountain→ Chaoyang Street →Zhi Fu Bay Square→ Suo City 🐟Haichang Fisherman's Wharf Yantai's little Prague, the colorful buildings look like they're overseas when photographed 🐳Lonely Whale Several photo spots near Golden Beach Seaside Park are very scenic, the Lonely Whale is several meters high and spectacular 🛝Nanyao Park Yantai's little Temple of Heaven, the exterior and shape are very similar to the Temple of Heaven 🐚Binhai Middle Road When the weather is good, the sea and sky are one color, very similar to Kamakura 🌋Yantai Mountain Scenic Area It is said to be the most worthwhile scenic area in Yantai, you can see the sea and sunset from the top of the mountain ☀️Chaoyang Street A literary and creative street next to Yantai Street 🪧Zhi Fu Bay Square Swinging on a swing by the sea and looking at the distant cruise ship gives a different feeling 🏰Suo City Ancient buildings in the city center, there is a city wall that you can climb to overlook the scenic area, very similar to Snow Town ☢️Precautions ✨It's getting colder recently, be sure to dress warmly 1️⃣Check the weather before you leave, we couldn't take any pictures the first day we went because the fog was too heavy 2️⃣It is recommended to stay in the city center of Zhifu District, it is convenient to go anywhere, the bus fare in Yantai is 1 yuan, and there are bus stops at most scenic spots 3️⃣Be sure to try the seafood, sea intestine fried rice, Spanish mackerel dumplings and Penglai noodles, they are very characteristic 4️⃣Yantai has Penglai Airport, about an hour and a half drive from the city, or you can take a high-speed train from Yantai for about an hour

What can be said about this place I’ll let the pictures talk for all the couples out there it’s a place to visit 🐳 Name : lonely whale 📍Location. 烟台金沙滩海滨公园Q •观景台 🚗 Get there? I’ll advise to take a taxi or to drive it’s hard to get a bus right there and it take too long 💵 Payment. It’s free 🤔 Tips 1. Bring water it can get dry out there and the sun is really hot, 2.or those fragile screen don’t forget sunscreen 3. The shore is really long don’t forget your slippers 4. You can bring hat and a tent ⛺️ to have a quality time #couplestrip #china #staycation

This guesthouse is really close to the sea! · ✨Full sea view bathtub✨Giant screen projection✨Walking distance to the beach · 🎈Guesthouse: Seaview Guesthouse 📍Location: Seaview Haoting, 2009 Binhai Middle Road, Mashanzhai, Laishan District, Yantai City · 💖Their bathtub🛁 is right on the balcony, next to the floor-to-ceiling windows, and the sea🌊 is outside the window. It's so comfortable to take a bath while watching the sea, have a drink🍸, and listen to music🎶~ · 💖High-definition projection, 🛀After taking a bath, lie on the bed and chase a drama or watch a movie🎥, then have a good sleep😴~ Vacation! It's about being happy! · 💖Fully equipped, 24-hour hot water, smart✨home appliances, Xiao Ai speaker, electric curtains, air conditioning, floor heating, washing machine, refrigerator, and a small kitchen...... 👉🌟Being close to the sea has this advantage, 🉑 you can buy fresh seafood and cook it yourself, which is cheap and affordable~ · 💖The guesthouse is only a 15-minute drive from Yangma Island, a ten-minute walk to the Geological Museum, 150m from the beach, and it's so beautiful to stroll on the beach with your loved one in the evening!

Yantai Mountain Historic Area in Fuzhou Known as the "Architecture Museum of All Nations" The mountain streets, Western buildings and ancient gardens from a hundred years ago are still preserved. Pat1: Lequn Road Take Metro Line 1, get off at Shangteng Station, walk along Wanchun Lane, and enter the scenic spot from the entrance opposite Maiding Primary School. The first thing we arrived at was Lequn Road, where there is a building with the same name as the road - Lequn Building. Now the Daguan Art Museum is open in Lequn Building. There are intangible cultural heritage wood carving exhibitions and porcelain exhibitions. They are both free and you can take a look. Pat2: Cangqian Road I would like to call Cangqian Road a food street. There are restaurants from all over the world on this road, which is very suitable for looking for food after a citywalk. After eating, I recommend you to visit the nearby Huaji grocery store. There are many vintage clothes and the creations of many artists. Pat3: Watch the sunset After enjoying the delicious food, go up to the Y+space rooftop in Yantai Mountain, where you can see the sunset over the river and the Jiefang Bridge. The white walls and stairs on the rooftop are also great for taking pictures. There is an overpass next to the rooftop of Y+space, which you can also take an elevator up. On the bridge, you can take photos of the sunset traffic. When you walk to the side of the river, you can see the entire sparkling river. At Yantai Mountain Pier, you can buy a one-way boat ticket for 10 yuan, which takes 15 minutes. From the boat, you can see Yantai Mountain, Love Island, and the Jiefang Bridge. Sitting on the boat in the evening, you can feel the "Orange River" and take endless photos of the sunset.

Specific location: 8th floor, Building B, No. 20 Bin Road, Fushan District, Yantai, Shandong Travel recommendations There is a large children's playground near the homestay. It is really suitable for parent-child travel in the summer vacation. Highlight recommendation: The design of the Bamboo Sea Parent-child Beach Homestay is exquisite and clever! The location is superior, equipped with comfortable parent-child room types, and there are children's bunk beds, kitchen, and a large living room in the room~ It is suitable for children to play and is very comfortable. A place in dreams, there are blue sky, sea, ships and golden beaches. It's super photogenic. Watch the city in spring, watch the sea in summer, watch the sunset in autumn, and watch the snow in winter. You can see the sea in the homestay, it is an excellent choice for couples, families and team building!

The super photogenic ins style, the expectation of staying is directly full! ✅Yantai Lijing Peninsula Hotel Located at No. 78 Dahaiyang Road, Zhifu District, Yantai, Shandong, Yantai Lijing Peninsula Hotel is a resort featuring the first bathing beach. From the train station, it only takes a short drive to reach the hotel. Here, you can feel the beauty of Yantai's snow scene, as if you are in a fairy tale world covered with snow. Penglai Pavilion There are many attractions worth visiting around Yantai Lijing Peninsula Hotel. The first one to recommend to everyone is Penglai Pavilion, this ancient and mysterious building, the beautiful scenery like a paradise is intoxicating, making people feel as if they have traveled through time and space. ✅Yantai Golden Beach Seaside Park Adjacent to Penglai Pavilion is Yantai Golden Beach Seaside Park, which has a golden beach stretching for several kilometers, clear and transparent sea water and soft sea breeze, which is refreshing. Here, you can enjoy the embrace of the sun and waves, and feel the charm of nature. Changdao If you have a special love for islands, then Changdao will be your best choice. By boat, you can come to this island that looks like a fairyland on earth. The beautiful scenery of the mountain mist makes people fascinated. Walking along the path of Changdao, you will feel the rich cultural atmosphere and charming scenery. ✅Yantai Fisherman's Wharf Yantai Fisherman's Wharf is another tourist attraction near Yantai Lijing Peninsula Hotel. There are all kinds of restaurants and shops here for you to taste various foods and shopping. Walking on the Fisherman's Wharf, you can appreciate the unique architectural style and feel the strong fishing village cultural atmosphere. ✅Wencheng Castle And Wencheng Castle located at Yantai Binhai Square gives people a feeling of elegance and mystery. This antique building takes you into the past history, making you feel the profound cultural heritage of China. Hotel environment and facilities Yantai Lijing Peninsula Hotel not only has a unique geographical location, but also provides a series of convenient facilities and services. Whether it's a gym, a chess and card room, or a coffee shop, it can meet your various needs. The cleanliness and tidiness of the room make people feel comfortable. At the same time, the high-definition large-screen projection and banquet hall provide an excellent place for your entertainment activities. ✅Butler service And the hotel's butler service is like flowing clouds and flowing water, and the praise is endless. They sincerely provide you with high-quality children's products, so that your baby can also enjoy the journey here. Yantai Lijing Peninsula Hotel is located at No. 78 Dahaiyang Road, Zhifu District, Yantai, Shandong, with convenient transportation, convenient shopping, close to the train station, and very close to Ludong University.

Yantai Mountain is near the sea, a hillside where you can see the sea when climbing. The top is a sea lookout lighthouse, the mountain is not big, it was once a consulate, it seems that foreigners built our best locations into comfortable places for their lives, bringing not only people but also culture and customs. Recently watching Musk's operations, rushing to go to Mars, what is going to happen to humans?