[2025 Yantai Attraction] Travel Guide for Tianma Square (Updated Jul)

Take the kids to Yantai during the May Day holiday, a city with the sea 🌊 is truly romantic, bringing kids here is all about taking it slow～ Here are some travel tips to share with everyone (route map at the end) · About the itinerary Day ❶ Relaxed day playing in the sand at Jinsha Beach · Day ❷ Citywalk in the urban area Zhifu Bay Square ➠ Yantai Hill ➠ Chaoyang Street ➠ Suochengli ➠ Hongkou 1920 Cultural Street ➠ Yantai University Snack Street · Day ❸ Yangma Island Morning: Yangma Island circular route (counterclockwise) Afternoon: Fisherman’s Wharf ➠ Binhai Middle Road 📍 Jinsha Beach: The sand is fine and soft, the sea water is clear, and Golden Sail Square has playground facilities that kids love. Renting an electric scooter to visit various attractions is very convenient, and you can stop anytime to take photos. · 📍 Lonely Whale: Be sure to come early in the morning when there are fewer tourists. · 📍 Sky Appointment: Very close to Lonely Whale, a great spot to check in. · 📍 Love Yantai Chapel: A white chapel on the beach, next to it is a huge book, very photogenic. · 📍 Housha Square: A glass plank bridge extending over the sea, even more beautiful at sunset. · 📍 Hongkou 1920: Vintage old houses, Big Apple store, cafes, creative shops, and heart-shaped 💗 street lamps. · 📍 Chaoyang Street: Like old streets all over the country, it’s a street for eating, drinking, and shopping. It’s very crowded during holidays, so just choose either this or Suochengli. · 📍 Yantai University Snack Street: Local specialty snacks. Not recommended for families with kids, not many tasty options 😢 · 📍 Yangma Island: Popular photo spots have long queues, and the path down is difficult to walk, so it’s really unnecessary to bring kids. When the weather is clear, the scenery is beautiful everywhere. ⚠️ On holidays, external vehicles 🚗 are not allowed after 8 AM. It’s more convenient to rent an electric scooter 🛵 outside and ride into the island. · 📍 Fisherman’s Wharf: Photo spots are near the Fisherman’s Wharf bus stop. To take photos leaning on the seaside stone pier, you must use a telephoto lens. There is also a sea track similar to the one in Spirited Away here. · 📍 Binhai Middle Road: Navigate to Xincheng North Street bus stop to see the seaside zebra crossing and street lamps similar to those in Kamakura. Taking photos on the road is a bit dangerous, so not recommended for kids 🉑.

Oriental Hawaii Yangma Island, known as Yantai's "Little Maldives," is a must-visit for a one-day trip in Yantai with an average cost of 100 yuan per person🏝️❗️Don't miss it❗️Quickly➕❤️save it for yourself❗️❗️ 1. Transportation Guide 🚗 ✅ Self-driving: Depart from downtown Yantai, navigate to "Yangma Island," cross the sea bridge directly, the island ring road is beginner-friendly, and parking is convenient. ✅ Public transport: Take the popular No.17 bus (sit on the left side of the upper deck for sea views!) to Beizhai Station, then taxi about 23 yuan to the island; or transfer from No.61 to No.617 directly. ✅ On-island transport: Rent an electric scooter for about 20 yuan, sightseeing bus 18 yuan. 2. My Route🏃‍♂️ 📍Stop 1️⃣: Tianma Square (6:00-7:00) 💰Cost: Free ✅Review: Iconic Tianma sculpture framed with the sunrise, the coastal wooden boardwalk on the west side of the square offers stunning shots of the shimmering sea! 📍Stop 2️⃣: Zhang Island (8:30-10:30) 💰Cost: Free ✅Review: Beachcombing and observing tidal changes, this spot is perfect for great photos! 🔥Hidden spots: Red wooden boardwalk extending into the sea, best lighting after 10 am (avoid backlight) Conch Cave (navigate to "Dongdao Fisherman’s Seafood Restaurant," under the semicircular viewing platform), queues in peak season Sea erosion cave (directly opposite Yishou Road by the sea), great for silhouette shots 📍Stop 3️⃣: Qin Feng Cliff (14:00-16:00) 💰Cost: Free ✅Review: Pure white viewing platform with blue sea and sky backdrop, stone steps beside the castle, perfect for fresh Japanese-style photos❗️ 📍Stop 4️⃣: Houhai (17:30-19:00) ✅Review: Glass sea and sunset framed together, solitary tree (on the viewing platform), full of atmosphere❗️ 🔥Tips: Strong sea breeze in April, recommend wearing a windbreaker. 3. Must-visit Photo Spots🌟 ✅ Zhang Island Red wooden boardwalk: extends to the center of the sea, paired with blue sky and sea, aerial shots of the spiral staircase (closed but can be shot from afar: background is deep sea view, very atmospheric) ✅ Island Diary Pure white style coffee guesthouse, second-floor balcony facing the sea, order a coffee + waffle, shoot photos that look like "pretending to be in Jeju Island." ✅ Qin Feng Cliff Seven galloping horse sculptures + wooden boardwalk, experience beachcombing on the rocky shore at low tide for a wild touch. 4. Food Recommendations🥰 📍 Fisherman’s Seafood: Recommended "Seafood Feast" with big lobster + small net seafood, unique sauce 📍 Island Diary Café: High-appearance simple meals and desserts, recommended ice cream waffle on the terrace enjoying the sea breeze, super cozy. 5. Pitfall Tips❌ 🔥 Sun and mosquito protection: Strong UV, need high SPF sunscreen + sun hat, many mosquitoes in the evening so bring mosquito repellent. 🔥 Best time: May to October, sea is bluest on sunny days; best light 2 hours before sunset, lotus sunset for evening glow shots. 🔥 Outfit suggestions: White long dress, straw hat, sunglasses for better photos. 🔥 Price reminder: Bottled water on the island costs 3-5 yuan, recommend bringing your own snacks;

Sisters! Treasure found! The fairy island of Yantai is so beautiful that it is breathtaking! April is the off-season, with few people and beautiful scenery. Seafood is very cheap, and any photo you take can turn out to be a blockbuster movie 📸! Take the strategy directly 👇 🚗【Traffic Guide】A must-have for lazy people ❶ High-speed rail direct access: Get off at "Muping Station" and take a taxi to Yangma Island in 15 minutes (don't choose Yantai Station, it's far away!) ❷ Transportation on the island: Be sure to rent an electric car! Cycling around the island is super free (30 yuan/hour, don’t ride a shared bike, there will be a speed limit!) ❸ Self-driving tourists are in luck: Parking is free on the island, and you can stop wherever you want and take photos wherever you want on the coastal road! 🌊【Must-visit attractions】100% photo-taking rate ✅ Houhai Wooden Boardwalk: The winding blue coastline, reefs and waves collide with each other, put on a white dress to take pictures, the atmosphere is full! ✅ Chunguang Pier (Little Maldives): Bring a small bucket to go fishing when the tide is low! There are so many crabs and conchs that you can’t pick them all up (check the "Yantai Tide Table" in advance) ✅ Tianma Square: The starting point for car rental, looking at the galloping horse sculpture, start the island tour~ ✅ Island Sunset: Go to the west coast in the evening, the orange sea plus the pink sunset will create a romantic atmosphere! 🦞【Seafood Free】All you can eat for only NT$50 per person! 🔥 Fishing House Processing: Buy live seafood at the pier (10 yuan per catty for mantis shrimp and scallops!), and ask the B&B to process it (10-25 yuan per serving), which can save half the money compared to eating in a restaurant! 🍴 Must-eat recommendations: Sea Intestine Rice (so delicious that it makes you excited!), Spanish Mackerel Dumplings, Spicy Stir-fried Clams, and a glass of Yantai Apple Juice🥤 ⚠️Avoid pitfalls: The snack stalls in the scenic area are more expensive, so go to the "Yangma Island Market" frequented by islanders to buy! 🏡【Accommodation Guide】Live in a seaside comic book house 💡 The first choice on the island: Highly recommend "Xitang Courtyard" B&B! Renovated from an old Qing-style house, the boss will also take you to catch seafood, 100+ per person, including three meals (the seafood processing is amazing!) 💡 The best value for money: If you have a limited budget, choose Fisherman’s House, 150 yuan per night including breakfast, and you can see the sea when you open the window! 📸【Photography Tips】Flood your Moments 👗Outfit: A light-colored long skirt paired with a straw bag, snapped while running on the beach, so smart! 🌅Camera position: Sunrise at "Zhangdao Scenic Area", sunset at "Lotus Sunset" (Silhouette shooting in the reef cave is simply amazing!) 🎨Filter: The awakening picture of "Little Kenting" plus the brightness turned up instantly turns it into a healing blockbuster! ❗️【Avoidance Guide】Blood and Tears Experience ❶ Wear sun protection! Sun protection! The sea breeze plus ultraviolet rays can cause sunburn in minutes (be sure to prepare a hat and sunglasses) ❷ Don’t go to the beach wearing slippers! The reef area is particularly slippery, and Crocs are safer ❸ Avoid riding at noon. There are fewer trees on the Ring Island Road, so riding in the evening will be more comfortable!

In Yantai, Shandong, there is an island known as the "Hawaii of the East"—Yangma Island. Here, you can experience the purest seaside charm. Let's unlock this romantic island getaway together! Preparation Yangma Island has a pleasant climate in spring and fall, making these the best times to visit. Be sure to check the weather forecast before you go, and choose a sunny day for the best photos! The island is windy, so remember to bring a windbreaker, sunscreen, a sun hat, and sunglasses. Transportation 1. Bus: From Yantai Railway Station, take bus K1. The fare is about CNY 5, and the journey takes about 1.5 hours. From Yantai Airport, take the airport bus to Yantai Railway Station, then transfer to bus K1, or take a taxi directly to the island. The fare is about CNY 100, and the journey takes about 1 hour. 2. Self-driving: From Yantai High-speed Railway Station, head east along Zhenda Road, then continue east along Guanhai Road, and finally head north along Binhai Road. From the airport, head north along Airport Road, then take the Rongwu Expressway, exit at Zhenggezhuang Interchange, head north along Chenglong Road, and continue north along Binhai Road. Please note that the island has limited traffic capacity, so visitors must park at the B Island parking lot or the Yantai-Weihai Tourist Distribution Center parking lot. The scenic area offers a free shuttle bus. 3. Ferry: Take a ferry from Yantai Port. There are frequent departures, making this a convenient and affordable option. Must-visit Attractions 1. Tianma Square: This iconic square at the entrance to the island is themed around horse culture and Qin culture. The Tianma sculpture is nearly 30 meters tall and represents "a heavenly steed soaring across the sky." It's a great photo spot! The square also features Tianma Garden, Qinhuang Garden, and the Horse Culture Corridor, all of which have a strong cultural atmosphere. 2. Beach: The water is crystal clear, and the sand is soft and fine. You can enjoy a sunbath or a swim, or collect shells and play with hermit crabs on the beach. 3. Zhang Island Scenic Area: This is a great place to watch the sunrise. The island's famous Conch Cave is a great photo spot. There is also a red boardwalk that extends into the sea, creating a great atmosphere. 4. Yubi Garden: This garden is home to many inscriptions and poems by famous writers. Stroll through the garden and soak up the rich cultural atmosphere. Local Cuisine 1. Seafood Feast: You can't visit Yangma Island without trying the seafood! The grilled fish is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The fried shrimp is golden and crispy, and makes a satisfying crunch when you bite into it. The sea snails are firm and delicious, and each bite is a gift from the sea. 2. Yantai Snacks: Yantai Menzi is a smooth and slippery dish served with sesame paste and garlic paste. It's spicy and appetizing. Yantai Dabao is a large dumpling with a thin skin and a generous filling. It's very satisfying. Haoli Jian is a delicious combination of oysters, eggs, and starch. Travel Tips 1. Island Cycling: Rent an electric bike and ride around the island. Enjoy the sea breeze and the beautiful scenery. Stop to take photos whenever you see a beautiful spot. 2. Seaside Boardwalk: Stroll along the boardwalk and enjoy the sea breeze. Admire the different beaches and watch the waves crash against the rocks. Enjoy the peace and beauty of the island. Yangma Island

Yangma Island in Muping District of Yantai, is said to be the place where Emperor Qin Shihuang raised horses. The seven-kilometer-long coastline, clear and bright sea water, glass sea, 'Little Horse Island'. The Panlong Bay by the sea, the reef group. The famous Qin Feng Cliff, seven galloping horses in the water. From any angle, it's very photogenic. The red wooden plank road is built in the middle of the water, stones, sea snails, shells, clearly visible. Along the seaside plank road, you can go straight to the small island. The statue of galloping horses on Tianma Square, the sea snail cave on the eastern Zhudao, the rugged rocks, the scenery is very beautiful.