Yantai Travel Guide for the National Day Holiday: Explore the Mountain and Sea Wonderland with Seafood Freedom～

Planning a holiday trip to Yantai is truly a divine choice! 🏖️ This enchanting coastal city is full of fairy-like charm and vibrant local life, making it a perfect spot for stunning photos and a food lover’s paradise! This guide will help you effortlessly overcome travel anxiety—keep this nanny-level 3-day Yantai itinerary handy~ 🌊 Yantai Impressions 📍 Location: Northeast of the Shandong Peninsula 🌟 Highlights: Fairyland legends + seafood freedom + breathtaking coastline 📸 Must-visit spots: Yangma Island Glass Walkway, Jinshatan Giant Whale Sculpture, Penglai Pavilion Mirage 💰 Budget reference: 2000-3000 RMB per person (3 days 2 nights) ✨ Itinerary Highlights Revealed 1️⃣ Travel like a fairy! Stroll through the Penglai Pavilion wonderland + wear Hanfu at Sanshan Mountain garden 2️⃣ Eat seafood until you can’t walk! Freedom to enjoy swimming crab/sea urchin + Ba fish dumplings intangible cultural heritage experience 3️⃣ Photo rate 200%! Glass walkway “Sky Mirror” + giant whale sculpture sunset shots 🗓️ 3 Days 2 Nights Divine Itinerary 👉 Day 1: Artsy city tour · Yantai Hill Scenic Area (Free) 📍 Address: No.7 Lixin Road, Zhifu District ⏰ Opening hours: 8:00-17:00 📸 Must-shoot: Lighthouse city and sea panorama / Bing Xin Memorial Hall artsy shots · Lunch on Chaoyang Street (avg. 80+ RMB per person) ☕ Recommendation: Coffee shop in a century-old Western-style building · East Battery + Moon Bay (Free) 🌙 Romantic surprise: Hang a love lock and find the Moon Elder to officiate your marriage! · Suocheng Old Street night view (Free) 🏮 Lanterns lit up create a great vibe ~ Don’t miss the Ba fish dumplings intangible cultural heritage experience! 👉 Day 2: Penglai fairyland adventure 🚗 Transport: City center ➝ Penglai 1.5 hours · Penglai Pavilion (Ticket 80 RMB) ⏰ Opening hours: 7:30-17:30 🌊 Hidden surprise: Yellow and Bohai Sea dividing line + chance to see a mirage · Sanshan Mountain / Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea Scenic Area 🎫 Ticket: 120 RMB (Wearing Hanfu makes photos even better!) · Fisherman’s Wharf night view (Free) 🌅 Stunning sunset viewing spot! 👉 Day 3: Yangma Island island tour 🛵 Transport: Rent an electric scooter 120-150 RMB/day Must-visit: · Lotus Sunset Glass Walkway (Ticket 25 RMB) ⏰ Best photo time: 15:00-17:00 👗 Outfit tips: White dress + straw hat = extra fairy vibes · Qin Fengya Reef Cluster 🌄 Sunrise lovers get up early at 6:30 to stake out · Jinshatan Giant Whale Sculpture 🌇 Sunset time shots of the "Orange Sea" are amazing! 🍽️ Foodie Guide 🦀 Seafood must-eats: · Xiaohaitan Meishixuan (avg. 150 RMB) 📍 Address: No.111 Dama Road, Zhifu District · Lao Donghai Whole Lamb & Seafood (avg. 120 RMB) 🍜 Local delicacies: · Yanda Night Market Steamed Cake (5 RMB/portion) · Suocheng Ba Fish Dumplings (Intangible Cultural Heritage certified!) 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations 💰 Best value: Yanda Sea View Rooms (200+ RMB/night) 👪 Family-friendly: Jinshatan Sheraton (with private beach) 🏯 Artsy vibe: Suocheng Intangible Cultural Heritage Homestay (Ming and Qing style) 💡 Transportation Tips ✈️ Major transport: Penglai Airport → City center by business car (extra 20 RMB for sea sunrise) 🚌 Within city: Free tourist buses are super convenient! 📸 Divine photo spots 1. Yangma Island Glass Walkway → feels like the "Sky Mirror" 2. Jinshatan Giant Whale → perfect for sunset masterpieces 3. Jiahe Ecological Park Red Spider Lily Sea (September-October only) ⚠️ Note: Lycoris bulbs are poisonous, don’t touch!