After 4 trips to Yangma Island, I finally figured it out!

! This "Oriental Hawaii" personally designated by Emperor Qin Shi Huang is absolutely stunning 🌊 The magical combination of jelly-like sea and rocky shores is actually free! Already bombarded with questions on social media—here’s the ultimate guide for foodies, photography, and tide-pooling. Save it now 👇 📍Address No. 99 Tianma Road, Muping District, Yantai City, Shandong Province (open year-round, 24/7) 🚌Transportation Guide 1. Bus: Take Line 617 directly to Tuozi (South) Station 🚶‍♀️ 5-minute walk to the island 2. Drive: 1 hour from downtown Yantai 🚗 (arrive before 11 AM in peak season to avoid traffic) 3. Pro tip: Rent an e-bike from locals and bargain down to 40 RMB/day! Shared e-bikes are ridiculously expensive 😭 🔥Must-Visit Spots (with map route) 1️⃣ Tianma Square ✔️ 30-meter-tall horse sculpture is awe-inspiring ✔️ Remember to bargain hard when renting vehicles! 2️⃣ Zhangdao Redwood Boardwalk 📍 Navigate to "Dongdao Seafood Restaurant" opposite 🍑 The most viral spiral cave is here! Ocean waves + sunset = perfect BGM 🌅 3️⃣ Qinfengya Café Seven galloping horse sculptures are super photogenic 🐎 Floor-to-ceiling windows facing the sea—recommend sitting in the back row Sip an iced Americano and daydream all afternoon ☕ 4️⃣ Island Diary Pure white Instagrammable B&B! Black window frames + "The sea breeze misses you" slogan wall All you Liu Yifeis, come snap your OOTDs here 👗 🍤 Seafood Lovers Must Know 1. Xinyang Restaurant • Must-order: Sea intestine rice! Sauce mixed with rice—you’ll eat three bowls • The mackerel dumplings are bigger than my palm 🥟 2. Pitfall Avoidance × Island restaurants are generally pricey √ Ask about portion sizes before ordering √ Recommend Longhu Puti Commercial Street for more options 🎒 Essentials Checklist • Non-slip shoes (the rocks are treacherously slippery) • Sunscreen + sun-protective clothing (the sea breeze can tan you) • Tide-pooling trio 🦀 (check the tide schedule!) 💗 Hidden Gems • Watch sunrise and fishing boats returning at 4 AM • Visit in September for the plumpest seafood • Bring bread to feed seagulls—super photogenic Nearby Attractions 👇 📸 Yantai Mountain European-style architecture 🐳 Whale Shark Aquarium (perfect for kids) 🍷 Changyu Underground Wine Cellar (great for tipsy selfies) Pro tips from 4 visits: 1. Circle the island counterclockwise! Best lighting for photos 2. Come after 3 PM for fewer crowds and better shots 3. Always check the tide table!! 4. Avoid shared e-bikes—total scam 😤 Finally, here’s the jelly-like sea where every snapshot is wallpaper-worthy～ This summer, you must visit with someone special 💑