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Yantai Local's 2-Day Tour Guide | July Latest Simplified Version As a Yantai native, I've put together this straightforward summer coastal itinerary! You can hit the best spots in just two days~ 🚗 Transportation Tips • Yantai Station is the best location, within walking distance to the seaside/Yantai Hill • In summer, renting an electric bike to circle the coast is highly recommended; cycling by the sea is super comfortable • Yangma Island is quite far, so taking a taxi or chartering a car is advised 🏠 Accommodation Recommendations ✔ Near Yantai Station: convenient transportation, vibrant nightlife ✔ Around Yantai University: close to the beach, great value for money 🌊 2-Day Highlight Route DAY 1 City Coastal Line 1⃣ Chaoyang Street: European-style buildings + artsy shops, the panda wall is a must-photograph 2⃣ Yantai Hill: 10-minute climb to the top, lighthouse overlooks the blue sea and sky 3⃣ Suochengli: check in at the popular "Yantai" wall, enjoy chilled apple juice 4⃣ Fisherman's Wharf: railway tracks and European-style buildings like in Spirited Away 5⃣ Binhai Middle Road: multiple crosswalks leading "to the sea" for photo ops DAY 2 In-Depth Tour of Yangma Island • Pink Beach: shells are pinkest at low tide in the early morning • Yangma Island Loop: travel counterclockwise, watch the lotus sunset over the jelly sea • Libeng Island: colorful buildings, perfect for photos • Muping Barbecue: must-try local specialty barbecue after the island tour 🍽 Food List → Must-try specialties: sea cucumber rice, mackerel dumplings, grilled horse mackerel → Local old shops: Hongxing Claypot, Lü’s Noodle Soup → Night market recommendations: Nan Hong Street, Yantai University Snack Street 📌 July Tips Strong UV rays by the sea, make sure to use sun protection Check the tide table in advance for Yangma Island; the sea is clearest during active tides Cool sea breeze in the morning and evening, bring a light jacket Visit popular spots early to avoid crowds This summer, come to Yantai and experience: ☀ The artistic vibe of Chaoyang Street 🌅 The romantic sunset at Fisherman's Wharf 🏝 The jelly-like waves of Yangma Island 🍢 Authentic seafood barbecue at the night market Yantai’s sea is worth strolling slowly and admiring carefully~