So far... my favorite coastal city has emerged~

When the glass-clear waters of Yangma Island meet the briny sea breeze at Hongli Fish Market, Yantai writes the romance of 37°N latitude with its 25°C ocean winds! Legend of Penglai Fairyland × Industrial Coastal Vibes June Highlights: Crystal-clear jelly-like waters during high tide season, cherry-picking freedom, and firefly wetland night tours! Exclusive Easter Eggs: Private sunrise moments with the "Lonely Whale" sculpture at 5am, night fishing for fluorescent squid at Genghai No.1 🚄 How to Get There - High-speed rail (Recommended!): → Beijing/Shanghai → Yantai South Station (4-5 hours, ¥250-350), take High-speed Rail Bus Line 1 directly to downtown (¥2) - Flight: Yantai Penglai Airport → Airport shuttle to city center (¥25, 50 minutes) - Driving Warning: → Yangma Island bans private vehicles during holidays! Must transfer to shuttle buses (¥25/person) or rent e-bikes (¥50/day) → Most coastal roads are one-way, enable "avoid steep slopes" in navigation 📅 3-Day Itinerary: From Ethereal Penglai to Seafood Delights Day 1: Old Town Stroll｜Lighthouse × Historic Streets × Night Sea ▫️ 8:00 → Yantai Mountain (Free, Lighthouse ¥10): ✅ Panoramic views of red roofs, green trees and blue sea from lighthouse ✅ Shoot archway silhouettes in former consulate buildings (light-colored dresses photograph best) ▫️ 10:30 → Chaoyang Street (Free): → Try apple pie ice cream (¥15 at shop near Zhongshuge Bookstore) → Photograph panda doll wall + retro neon streetscape ▫️ Noon → Penglaichun Restaurant (¥60/person): → Juicy sea cucumber with scallions + Braised intestines (Century-old Shandong cuisine) ▫️ 15:00 → Suochengli (Free): → Hunt for apple wood fridge magnets (¥25, intangible cultural heritage craft) → Try grilled cold noodles with mackerel fish paste (¥10 at alley stall) ▫️ Dusk → Fisherman's Wharf (Free): ✅ Catch 18:30 sunset for Spirited Away-style railway shots ✅ Night light show at Whale Shark Museum (stunning blue hour reflections) 🏨 Stay in Zhifu District: Atour Hotel (¥300+, walkable to Yantai Mountain) Day 2: Island Adventure｜Whale Fall × Jelly Sea × Fluorescent Night Fishing ▫️ 5:30 (Worth waking up early!) → The Lonely Whale (Free): → Private sunrise moments with the whale fall sculpture, drone shots of "giant whale in sand" → Stop by Golden Beach's Yantai Chapel (glass house + waves) ▫️ 9:00 → Yangma Island Loop (Free): → Rent e-bike for counterclockwise ride (¥50/day, check battery!) ✅ Zhang Island: Walk red plank road at low tide, shoot silhouettes in seashell caves ✅ Lotus Sunset: Frame tangerine-colored sea in rock cave (best in afternoon) ✅ Island Diary: Drink iced Americano at white house's second floor awaiting sunset ▫️ Night → Genghai No.1 (Night combo ticket ¥158): → Fish for fluorescent squid on "Ocean Necklace" (gear provided) → Stargaze in glass ocean house (reservation required) Day 3: Fairyland Finale｜Cherry Freedom × Pink Beach ▫️ 7:00 → Hongli Fish Market (Freshest 6-8am): → ¥20/live mantis shrimp + ¥10/sea urchin steamed eggs, second-floor processing (¥5/lb steaming) ▫️ 9:00 → Zoujia Cherry Market (May-June only): → Unlimited Meizao cherries (¥25/lb, direct from farmers, sweet-sour burst) ▫️ 11:00 → Libeng Island (Free): → Walk on pink shell beach (more visible at low tide) → Photograph rainbow road + windmill coastline ▫️ Souvenirs: → Xiwang Sausage (century egg filling ¥35/bag) → Changyu Cabernet (¥99 at wine museum, with custom labels) 🌟 Key TIPS 📸 Photography Secrets (June Exclusive) Spot Time Pro Tip Yangma Island Lotus Sunset Cave 17:30-18:30 Wide-angle low shot framing sunset horizon The Lonely Whale 5:30-6:30 Telephoto to emphasize human-whale solitude Fisherman's Wharf Tracks Blue hour 18:20 Capture waves washing over tracks 🍜 Must-Eat Food List - Seafood Feast: → Wangjiao Fishing Village: Sea intestine rice (¥98 crispy juicy!) with mackerel dumplings → Jianxing Noodle Shop: Penglai noodles + fried cakes (¥4/bowl, opens 6am) - Street Food: → Nanhong Street: Master's Pan-fried Buns (¥10/6) + Couple's Salted Egg Sushi → Guangxing Orchard: Fresh apple juice (¥10, first stop after landing) ⚠️ Pitfall Avoidance Guide - Transport Traps: → Yangma Island e-bike deposits ¥300, photograph battery meter when returning → Penglai scenic area taxis double charge, insist on ride-hailing apps! - Ticket Tricks: → Changyu Museum online tickets save ¥16 (¥80→¥64), student discounts → Beware "free Yangma Island entry" lies - island free but shuttle mandatory 💡 Hidden Gems - Free Secrets: → Zhifu Island Land Bridge (July-Oct): "Zelda"-style rocky coast → West Coast Tide-pooling (check tide tables): Catch crabs + starfish (bring salt for razor clams) - Local Experiences: → 3am fishing boat departure (Dongkou Pier ¥150/person): Sunrise + fishing breakfast → Kunyu Mountain Firefly Valley (Night tour ¥60): Peak late June-early July, wear mosquito-proof pants! Yantai's magic lies in the neon blue of squid on Genghai's fishing rods, the sweet-sour burst of Meizao cherries in bamboo baskets, and that blazing sunset framed in Yangma Island's caves. Three days barely suffice to steal a handful of 25°C sea breeze between Penglai's fairy mist and the fish market's briny air🌊 P.S.: 24-Hour Seafood Clock ⏰ 5:00 Sea urchin steamed eggs with soy milk ⏰ 9:00 Penglai noodles + fried cakes ⏰ 12:30 Sea intestine rice (minimum 3 bowls) ⏰ 15:00 Chilled apple juice + grilled squid ⏰ 19:00 Spicy stir-fried scallops with draft beer ⏰ 22:00 Night-caught squid with wasabi soy sauce