Swimming Holidays in Yantai

Just coming back from Yantai for sea holidays, let me share some practical aspects of holidays on Yantai sea: 1. There are kilometers and kilometers of great sea line for you with very few people around. We were there end of June, and were told school break will change a balance of people to sea, but I doubt. 2. Yantai holidays are relatively cheaper than other sea resorts, places like Sanya if you compare like for like 3. During summer months Yantai air is not so burning hot, while sea temperature is acceptable for swimming, it is a much better balance. 4. The key question to you, if you accept swimming in sea with green algae, especially concentrated on the sea entry. If this is something you easily accept, then you would find the holidays in Yantai fantastic. If you can’t cope with algae and prefer really hot sea water, then go to Sanya. 5. I recommend staying in Golden Beach area in Yantai. We enjoyed Marriott. Sheraton is nearby, but surrounded by some buildings. The best sea entry is from Indigo, but you have to pass a busy road. All Golden Beach by taxi is 15 min in between. We really enjoyed Marriott sea view and silent area around it. AEON Mall is 5 min drive with great supermarket and other shops/restaurants. 6. For sea swimming I recommend Moscow Bar area next to Indigo Hotel. Great sea, very little algae, you can get bin bags for a drink and great music as a bonus, stay as much as you want, and enjoy the sea! 7. For western food I recommend Marriott weekend open air buffet dinner, Wumei Time, and YueDian Steak. Great meals and value for money vs. Shanghai and Sanya. 8. For evening worth to explore Fisherman Wharf and Beach Number 1 in the city center. Great views in the first and great night buzz and food in the second. Hope it helps with your planning and wishing you a great swimming break in Yantai! #planyourtrip