Looking around the plum garden, jade plums, red plums, and apricot blossoms bloom together

Last year in early March, the plum garden was more lively than it is now at the end of March, with the flowers blooming in full swing, and the crowds following the excitement. The spring chill of the northern coastal regions was fully displayed in Yantai in 2024. If there were a contest for the city where plum or cherry blossoms bloom the latest, Yantai would likely be a contender. Originally, one could have ascended the mountain via the stone steps, but to prevent fires, the mountain was closed off, and no one was allowed to go up. If there were a contest for the city with the strictest fire prevention measures, Yantai would likely be a contender.