Yantai Travel Guide

A quiet port on the coast of China's Shandong Province, Yantai has a few charms that make it more than a mere transportation stopover. Visitors can tour colonial remains, relax in town or explore the beaches.

Worth It?
Yantai isn't a bad option for anyone looking to relax for a day or two before traveling on.
What to Do
view British colonial architecture, relax at the beach, enjoy the restaurant and bar scene.
Best Time to Go
from April to October.
How Long?
A day or two is enough time in Yantai.

More often than not, Yantai gets scheduled as a transport changeover for travelers en route between Qingdao and Penglai. Spending a night isn't a bad idea, especially during the summer when visitors can enjoy the beach by day, enjoy dinner at an excellent restaurant and then take to the up-and-coming bar scene after sunset.

Otherwise, there's a sampling of British colonial architecture on display dating to the late 19th and early 20th century during a concession with China. These homes and government offices are in varying degrees of upkeep, but strike a nice harmonic with this otherwise modern Chinese city.

Travel to Yantai - Getting There

Yantai has an airport with flights to Hong Kong (3 hours), Shanghai (1 hour, 30 minutes) and Beijing (1 hour). Buses are also convenient for traveling to cities within Shandong Province. Yantai also serves as launching point for ferries to Dalian. Express boats embark several times a day and take 3 hours, 30 minutes to arrive.

Yantai Things to Do

Yantai Attractions

Beaches
during the summer months, Yantai's beaches are an inviting place to spend an afternoon.
Nightlife
there's increasingly more to do in Yantai with its burgeoning after-hours scene.
Light and sound show
held every evening on the promenade, this attraction is worth a look if you're in the neighborhood.
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