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clean and peaceful beach
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In a nutshell
Fun and Sun (maybe) in the Sand
Yantai Shan (Yantai Hill) Historic Site
bpritts Says: Yantai was one of several "treaty ports" established by the treaties after the Opium Wars, mid 19th century. This site has 6 - 8 buildings dating from the treaty port period, with the oldest built around the time of the 1912 Chinese Republic. Sites include the former...
urban4est Says: At the ground floor there was an enclosure with sea turtles
Sharks at the Penglai Aquarium
urban4est Says: Underneath the central building of the park is a nice aquarium. As it descends you walk below so the sealife passes over you. The sharks' outlines are visable as they passed over.
urban4est Says: Feed the seals at Penglai. For a small fee you can feed the seals and they do appreciate it. Ping was cautious at first but they were soon eating right from the tongs they give you so your hands wont smell fishy.
jane307 Says: Cobblestone and Dove's egg. The best cobblestone are like the goose's egg.
Jiuzhang Ya and Yueya Wan Geologic Park
jane307 Says: The cliff, the big ocean wave. Make you feel how chickenshit the human is. Jiuzhang Ya is famous for the cliff, Yueya Wan is famous for the cobblestone.
Penglai Meeting Place of the Taoist Immortals
urban4est Says: Penglai west of Yantai is a sort of Taoist Amusement Park. Interesting Modern renditions of traditional Chinese temple structures house the artifacts and a nice Sea Life Aquarium. The story is that at this spot the 8 Immortals arrived for a meeting in ancient times. The...
1 Review and 173 Opinions Pure luxury! This hotel is the biggest Crowne Plaza in Asia Pacific with 700 rooms and 5...
1 Review and 96 Opinions Stayed 3 days in March 2011. I would generally agree with the 2010 review by calif0rniadreaming; the...
Flavors - Coffee shop at the Crowne Plaza: Restaurant to remind you of home
tjstorck Says: If you ever just want to get away from the cuisine of China- head for this restaurant. It is clean, service is friendly and food variety and quality is devine. Staff speak English too! Buffet is great!!!! They also have a mean club sandwich on their a-la-carte menu too....
Jackie's Cuisine: The only western cuisine in Yantai
neptunozis Says: Not the best ever western food but the only western cuisine in town. Similar to TGI Fridays. Chicken Fajitas ans Ceaser Salad.
Golden Gulf Hotel japanese restaurant: Best japanese in town
neptunozis Says: Nice and tasty japanese food. It has private rooms for the ones who want to eat their food in private japanese style decorated enviroment. Grilled beef with garlic and onions. Rolled bacon with long mushrooms. Seafood eggroll
Jackie's Cuisine: The fajitas are worth the cab ride
Big_J Says: Jackie's creates a laid back atmosphere with friendly service and English-language music in the background. The food is a nice blend of many western dishes including BBQ ribs and chicken, fish and chips, and sizzling Fajitas. It definitely provided a much needed taste of...
Any along restaurant row just west of the beach: Great Local Dining
urban4est Says: I ate at two restaurants in this area which included several clean and tasty local restaurants. Happiness Restaurant is a local chain specializing in seafood. Fresh seafood abounds throughout the area. In most restaurants you can pick your fin fish or shell fish from an...
alaskamaximus Says: Hop on board for a no-frills sightseeing trip around the best that Yantai has to offer - it's beaches. Can't miss the bus since it's the only double decker bus route in Yantai. - Oh yah, it's for midgets. If your tall, you'll understand.
grapecar Says: Can anyone tell me if people in Yantai enjoys sports fishing since its situated besides the sea?
urban4est Says: Every day that I was there I could watch the Clam Diggers on the beach along side the hotel. This man was scooping them from the bottom sand under water.
urban4est Says: Every day that I was there, I saw the Clam Diggers on the beach next to the hotel. They would look for air holes in the sand then dig them out with sticks they carried.
urban4est Says: While walking the beach a tiny crab scurried over the sand.Can you find the crab?
urban4est Says: There are at least two versions of Lin Muoniang's death. In one version, she died in 987 at the age of 28, when she climbed a mountain alone and flew to heaven and became a goddess. Another version of the legend says that she died at age 16 of exhaustion after swimming far...
urban4est Says: According to one legend, Lin Muoniang's father and brothers were fishermen. One day, a terrible typhoon arose while they were out at sea, and the rest of her family feared that those at sea had perished. In the midst of this storm, depending on the version of the legend, she...
urban4est Says: In Downtown Yantai there is a small museum that is an old temple dedicated to Mazu. It contains information about her, archeological exhibitions and the stage for the traditional Mazu celebration. At one end is a crystal and rock store with some interesting pieces. The...
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The cliff, the big ocean wave. Make you feel how chickenshit the human is. Jiuzhang Ya is famous for the cliff, Yueya Wan is famous for the cobblestone.
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I wanted a place to get away from things and relax. Everyone recommended Qingdao. I chose quieter Yantai instead. Boy , am I glad I did. Clean air, crystal clear water, golden sand beaches. That is...
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Chang Dao is a county, belong to Yantai City. It's the only one in Shandong Province which around is sea. Go to Chang Dao, by ferryboat from Penglai, after half an hour, arrive in. NEVER LET...
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I was in Yantai only for three days and two nights and almost haven't seen anything from the city. I did have a nice and spectacular overview though looking down from the airplane. I was here because...
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Yantai is one of the Chinese and Korean people's most favorite touristic spots. It is an improving and clean city. The best apples and grapes of China are coming from here.
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Had to get away from Anshan and all the people I work with so I headed south for the May Week School Break. Someone had mentioned Dalian but I had already been there. I pulled out the ol'Lonely Planet...
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