//
Prefecture-level city in Shandong, People's Republic of China
Photo: HaoLinFotos, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Yantai (烟台 Yāntái) is a port city on the Shandong coast that still retains some of its colonial charm. The city has a development zone and large container and shipbuilding ports. There is a small community of foreign expatriates working in shipbuilding and English teaching.
From the travel guide. Select a place for details, a map and what is nearby.
张裕酒文化博物馆
Traces the history of the winery from 18th century up to 21st century. Changyu was founded in 1892 as the first Western-style winery in China by Zhang Bishi (also known as Cheong Fatt Tze, known for his eponymous mansion in George Town, Malaysia). It has developed into a brand including brandy, red wine, vermouth and riesling white wine. A display area showcases the development through pictures and videos. An underground cellar covers an area of over 2,600 m², and contains eight interlocked arches. It was the first underground wine cellar in Asia when it was completed in 1903. There are over 600 barrels in the cellar. Three King-Barrels, each with the capacity of housing 15 tones of wine, are the largest wine barrels in Asia, which have a history of over 100 years. There is a bar inside the cellar, where travelers can taste a variety of wine. While opening to tourists, the cellar is still in use for wine storage.The museum tour takes about 1.5 hours. Wine tasting is available at the bar inside the cellar.
北极星钟表文化博物馆
Polaris Watch is a Chinese watch brand, affiliated with Yantai Polaris Watch (Group) Co., Ltd. Its predecessor, Yantai Baoshi Clock Factory, was founded by Li Dongshan in 1915, marking the beginning of China's modern mechanical clock manufacturing industry. The company primarily produces mechanical clocks, quartz clocks, time synchronization systems, and other products, covering both civilian and precision timing fields
烟台美术博物馆
烟台市博物馆
The museum focuses on the history of the Jiaodong region, including the Neolithic period, the Qi state, and the treaty port era. Information panels are in Chinese and English.Allow about 1.5 hours for a visit. The museum is located near the Culture Center bus stop.
烟台自然博物馆
The museum features exhibits on geology, minerals, and prehistoric life. Allow about 1.5 hours for a visit. It is located near the coast, so visitors can combine it with a walk along the seaside promenade.
南山公园
The park includes a small zoo, a flower garden, and a forested area with walking trails. It is a popular spot for local families on weekends.Covering an area of over 2,000 acres, it features a temperate monsoon climate and consists of five major sections: the park area, the flower area, the zoo, the forest area, and the children's playground
塔山公园
The park is known for its ancient pagoda and a small Taoist temple on the main peak. It also has a cable car offering views of the city and the coast.Tashan, named after an ancient pagoda built on its main peak in the early years, embraces Daishan to the east and Nanshan to the west, like a natural green barrier that shields the bustling urban area within its embrace. With its beautiful natural scenery, rich religious and folk cultural heritage, and convenient transportation, Tashan is a comprehensive urban central scenic spot integrating sightseeing, modern entertainment, and religious activities. It is a national Grade 4 tourist attraction
烟台山公园
Yantai Hill is one of the highest hills in the city. The lighthouse on the hill is open to visitors and you can climb up to the 11th floor to get a view of the city. Surrounding the hill are several historical buildings including the former consulates of the UK, the US, Japan and Denmark, which date from the 19th century.Allow about 2 hours to visit the park and the surrounding historic buildings.
长岛列岛
Changdao National Forest Park and Changdao National Nature Reserve are on the islands, which are on a cross-Bohai Sea flyway. The islands are often referred to as the Temple Islands (Miaodao Qundao) because of the large number of temples that were built there. Xianying Palace is a temple that was built during the Northern Song Dynasty, starting in 1122. It was built as a Taoist temple to the sea goddess Matsu, but became Buddhist later. The local government has restored the temple to its Ming Dynasty appearance, although many additions had been made during the Qing. The Changdao Islands are now open to non-Chinese nationals.Access to Changdao is by ferry from Penglai. The ferry crossing takes about 40 minutes. Visitors should check weather conditions before travelling, as services may be suspended in strong winds.
养马岛
An outlying island off the coast of Muping District, connected by a long bridge. Although the name means Horse-breeding Island in Chinese, it is a great place for beachcombing. Features horse parks, beaches, sea cliffs, theme coffee shops, defunct (and remains of) resort hotels and a fishing village. In "hot" seasons (usually Jun-Aug), the bridge may be closed to automobiles between 08:00-16:00, but still opens to tourists on bicycles or foot. This island is hilly and relatively large thus walking is not recommended, especially in the hot summer. Thankfully, many stores on both sides of the bridge offers rent bicycles, although at higher prices.The island is connected to the mainland by a bridge. Bicycles can be rented near the bridge.
牟氏庄园
The Qixia Mou's Manor is where the Mou Molin family, the leading landlord in the north, has lived together for generations. The entire manor has a rigorous architectural structure, solid and sturdy, majestic and dignified. Facing south and backed by the north, it is divided into three groups, including six courtyards.
昆嵛山
The birth place of Taoism in Yantai city. There is a mountain cave not far from kunyu mountain shaolin Kung Fu school (called Yan Xia cave) where it is said the founder of Taoism meditated for many years. There are eight statues, "The Eight Immortals," of important Taoists inside this cave today as a mark of respect.
Jie Ke Xi Can Ting
Serves great Western-style food in a nice hard rock cafe-style environment, with many Europeans, Americans, Australians, and Chinese businessmen and women. It is a good place to meet some fellow English speakers, and also to just sit at the bar, eat peanuts and drink some great imported beers. They serve quesadillas, burgers, fries, fajitas (beef or chicken), chili, chips and salsa, fish and chips, et al. Jackie keeps the only real cheese inventory in Yantai, so if your hankering is for cheese, drop by and pick up a brick. Jackie is kind and fun loving. The staff speaks English very well. The TVs are often buzzing with concert videos of Queen, Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, and other great Western musical acts.
It is a time-honored restaurant and specializes in cooking seafood. It's said that the dishes are tasty but not too expensive. The Quanjiafu (Hotchpotch), soft-fried oyster and scrambled eggs with agarics are particularly good.
Recommended for its food but its service and environment are not so good. Menu items that are particularly good include the fish dumplings, garlic-style scallop, and fried leek dumplings.
Quite good environment as it is near the Golden Beach. Recommended food: dove soup and pumpkin pie.
Yantai Impressions is a renowned restaurant specializing in authentic Shandong cuisine. It captures the essence of coastal culinary traditions, offering classics like Braised Sea Cucumber with Scallions, Oil-Stewed Prawns, Sweet and Sour Carp, and the local favorite Yantai Fried Starch Jelly. Each dish showcases exquisite technique and the rich, fresh flavors of Shandong.
It specializes in casserole, a dish with soup cooked in the clay pot. It comes in many flavors, such as beef, chicken with mushrooms, and vegetable.
Yantai Huadiao Drunken Chicken is a signature dish from Shandong. Tender chicken is marinated in aromatic Huadiao rice wine, resulting in a unique flavor that is both savory and subtly sweet. A must-try local delicacy.
Yantai's long-established chain barbecue restaurant! The environment is clean and hygienic. Besides barbecue, there are also many stir-fried dishes, suitable for family dinners with the elderly and children. It caters to the needs of different age groups
A welcoming and relaxing western-owned joint to start an evening in.
It's midway down Chaoyang street, plays good western music and has a fantastic atmosphere after midnight if you want to dance (again, western staff).
An Irish pub with typical Irish decor. With Guinness, Kilkenny, Magners Irish Cider, Strongbow, Stella Artois and Heineken on tap, good Irish music and soft rock, genuine wood interior, satellite tv, pool room, library with wireless internet, it is the place to go. Located midway down Chao Yang Jie, number 56. Has a great Western Restaurant downstairs as well.
It's downtown, and the only real clubbing experience Yantai offers. Baby Face Club has loud house music, laser lights galore, poor bar service, cover charge and cross dressing bartenders.
滨海码头
The Fisherman's Wharf Tourist Scenic Area is located on Binhai Middle Road in Laishan District, bordering the Yellow Sea to the east, the Second Beach to the north, and the former fishery wharf to the south. Surrounded by the sea on three sides, the scenic area integrates various elements such as tourism, dining, leisure, entertainment, shopping, and vacation, including attractions such as the Yantai Haichang Whale Shark Aquarium, Yantai Haichang Yudaishan Hot Springs, Food and Cultural Street, Binhai Specialty Commercial Street, and high-end residential areas. The most core attraction is the Haichang Whale Shark Aquarium, whose architectural appearance adopts a unique Nautilus-like shape. Inside, there are exhibition areas for whale sharks, sharks, sea turtles, and other attractions.
Crowne Plaza Hotel is the first platinum five-star hotel in Yantai, invested and built by Yantai Nanshan Real Estate Development Co., Ltd., and will be managed by the InterContinental Hotels Group, the world's largest multinational international hotel management company, which boasts 3,700 five-star hotel chains in nearly 100 countries and regions.
The greatest advantage of Yantai Golden Bay Hotel lies in its unparalleled geographical location. It is nestled at the foot of Yantai Mountain, with part of the hotel directly built on the sea, allowing guests to enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Bohai Bay from their rooms or restaurants. The hotel is surrounded by a dense network of tourist attractions, and within walking distance are famous sites such as the Yantai Mountain Scenic Area, Changyu Wine Culture Museum, and Chaoyang Street Historical District, making it highly convenient for tourists. Furthermore, the hotel is only about 1.5 kilometers away from Yantai Railway Station and Yantai Port, providing excellent transportation convenience
孚利泰国际大酒店
The hotel boasts 363 guest rooms and 12 banquet halls. It is equipped with renowned restaurants specializing in Shandong, Cantonese, Sichuan, and Hunan cuisine, a western restaurant, and a courtyard tea restaurant.
Wanxiang Hui
Yantai MixC, as a brand-new commercial complex, is committed to enhancing the quality of life in Yantai and becoming an important part of residents' daily lives. It not only provides a wide range of shopping and dining options but also enhances the cohesion and vitality of the community through diverse activities and services.
Changyu Pioneer Wine Company
The Changyu Wine Culture Museum tells the story of corporate culture and wine culture knowledge, with the main line being the more than 100-year history of Changyu Company. It introduces the arduous journey of China's wine industry and the rise of Chinese national enterprises. It is one of the few world-class professional museums in the global wine industry. You can taste and purchase wine here
By train
Yantai is easily accessible from Jinan and Qingdao with frequent trains daily. But rail transport may be inconvenient if you travel long-distance, as there are no direct or fast trains.
By road
The Yantai-Weifang (272 km/169 mi), Yantai-Qingdao (276 km/172 mi) and Yantai-Weihai (86 km/53 mi) high quality superhighways have been put into service.
By water
There are seven slow boat departures daily to Dalian at the ferry terminal. The ferry offers rooms at different prices.
By taxi
Taxi is a good means of going places with a flagfall fare of ¥8 (Although many taxis still have ¥7 posted). A 30-minute of taxi ride would probably cost you around ¥30.
By bicycle
You can use the Shared Bike app to find shared bike rides around you.
Choose an airport to see hotels, stations, taxi ranks and car rental desks around it.
Yantai · International · YNT
Loading places around the airport…
Articles and travel topics about Yantai and China.
Travel tipsWho can visit China visa-free in 2026: the 30-day list (now including the UK and Canada), the 240-hour transit rule, and how to set up mobile payments.
7 min read
Travel tipsFind out how much does a trip to China cost in 2026. Compare realistic daily budgets for bullet trains, hotels, dining, mobile payments, and top sights.
9 min read
InspirationCelebrate Chinese New Year 2027 with festival dates, temple blessings, lantern displays, and top party spots across Singapore, Penang, and Taipei.
7 min read
Travel tipsCompare travel eSIMs for international trips in 2026. Review Airalo, Ubigi, Nomad, and Holafly for coverage in Europe, Japan, and China.
7 min read
Every section of the guide. Open one to read it in full.