04 Nüda Yangma Island｜Yantai's "Little Maldives" Check-in Guide

Oriental Hawaii Yangma Island, known as Yantai's "Little Maldives," is a must-visit for a one-day trip in Yantai with an average cost of 100 yuan per person🏝️❗️Don't miss it❗️Quickly➕❤️save it for yourself❗️❗️ 1. Transportation Guide 🚗 ✅ Self-driving: Depart from downtown Yantai, navigate to "Yangma Island," cross the sea bridge directly, the island ring road is beginner-friendly, and parking is convenient. ✅ Public transport: Take the popular No.17 bus (sit on the left side of the upper deck for sea views!) to Beizhai Station, then taxi about 23 yuan to the island; or transfer from No.61 to No.617 directly. ✅ On-island transport: Rent an electric scooter for about 20 yuan, sightseeing bus 18 yuan. 2. My Route🏃‍♂️ 📍Stop 1️⃣: Tianma Square (6:00-7:00) 💰Cost: Free ✅Review: Iconic Tianma sculpture framed with the sunrise, the coastal wooden boardwalk on the west side of the square offers stunning shots of the shimmering sea! 📍Stop 2️⃣: Zhang Island (8:30-10:30) 💰Cost: Free ✅Review: Beachcombing and observing tidal changes, this spot is perfect for great photos! 🔥Hidden spots: Red wooden boardwalk extending into the sea, best lighting after 10 am (avoid backlight) Conch Cave (navigate to "Dongdao Fisherman’s Seafood Restaurant," under the semicircular viewing platform), queues in peak season Sea erosion cave (directly opposite Yishou Road by the sea), great for silhouette shots 📍Stop 3️⃣: Qin Feng Cliff (14:00-16:00) 💰Cost: Free ✅Review: Pure white viewing platform with blue sea and sky backdrop, stone steps beside the castle, perfect for fresh Japanese-style photos❗️ 📍Stop 4️⃣: Houhai (17:30-19:00) ✅Review: Glass sea and sunset framed together, solitary tree (on the viewing platform), full of atmosphere❗️ 🔥Tips: Strong sea breeze in April, recommend wearing a windbreaker. 3. Must-visit Photo Spots🌟 ✅ Zhang Island Red wooden boardwalk: extends to the center of the sea, paired with blue sky and sea, aerial shots of the spiral staircase (closed but can be shot from afar: background is deep sea view, very atmospheric) ✅ Island Diary Pure white style coffee guesthouse, second-floor balcony facing the sea, order a coffee + waffle, shoot photos that look like "pretending to be in Jeju Island." ✅ Qin Feng Cliff Seven galloping horse sculptures + wooden boardwalk, experience beachcombing on the rocky shore at low tide for a wild touch. 4. Food Recommendations🥰 📍 Fisherman’s Seafood: Recommended "Seafood Feast" with big lobster + small net seafood, unique sauce 📍 Island Diary Café: High-appearance simple meals and desserts, recommended ice cream waffle on the terrace enjoying the sea breeze, super cozy. 5. Pitfall Tips❌ 🔥 Sun and mosquito protection: Strong UV, need high SPF sunscreen + sun hat, many mosquitoes in the evening so bring mosquito repellent. 🔥 Best time: May to October, sea is bluest on sunny days; best light 2 hours before sunset, lotus sunset for evening glow shots. 🔥 Outfit suggestions: White long dress, straw hat, sunglasses for better photos. 🔥 Price reminder: Bottled water on the island costs 3-5 yuan, recommend bringing your own snacks;