Top 20 Best Things to Do in Yantai
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  • Penglai Paviliontop_1
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    370371
    Yantai.Penglai Pavilion/Aquarium/PengChang Passenger Term73.2 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoShandong's Winter Wonders: A Natural Epic of Sea Mirages and Rime Ice | Dec 2025-Jan 2026
    Highlights:
    󰀆One of four famous towers
    󱓊Panoramic view & sea convergence
    󱨠Saved by 411 users󱨠9980 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    伊州伊人伊州伊人

    Order the entry tickets and cable rides passes on trip.com, scan the QR code to enter. It exceeded my expectations for this visit, there are so much to see and do inside the pavilion than what the picture shows or go with a tour group. Initially we were going to take a tour as it is our first time to ShangDong and not sure how easy to get around. I am glad that we decided to be adventurous. Once entering the park, you just follow the path and walk from one site to the other. Don’t let the height of the next scenery intimidate you, just take your time, hike a few steps and sit aside to rest then go again. You’ll be proud of yourself and appreciate the beautiful views that you won’t see by joining the tour. To take the cable, you enter another town by scanning the pavilion entrance QR code again. If you don’t want to take the cable ride, visiting that town is also scenic and hike up to the highest point, the Diamond Square.

  • Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea Scenic Areatop_2
    󰺂7.1
    259260
    Yantai.Baxiandu/Sanxian Mountain/Europark71.5 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Night Attractions in Yantai
    Highlights:
    󰀆4A theme park experience
    󱨜Breathtaking Bohai Bay views
    󱨠Saved by 144 users󱨠89% positive reviews
    4.5/5
    아고다아고다

    It wasn't as big as I thought, and it was cold because it was winter. I had high hopes for this 5A tourist attraction, but there wasn't much to see. It didn't even take 30 minutes to see everything. Compared to Bongnae Pavilion, it's not a must-see. I should have gone to Samseonsan instead.

  • Changdaotop_3
    󰺂7.0
    333334
    Yantai.Changdao Scenic Spot88.4 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoLong Island's Fall Colors: A Golden Fairytale Adorned with Warm Winter Light | Nov 2025-Dec 2025
    Highlights:
    󱓊Experience fishing & net drying
    󱓊Fishing & net drying experience
    󱨠Saved by 118 users󱨠1924 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    遇見شڭپمبقۇيت遇見شڭپمبقۇيت

    Very nice small island. Now is the peak tourist season. There are endless people coming and going! Very good scenic spot. . . . . Recommended! [View] beautiful. . . [Fun] There are many fun places. [Cost-effective] [Cost-effective] Very high. . .

  • Yangma Island
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    Yantai.Yangma Island Resort15.1 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoAn Early Winter Trip to Muping, Yantai: Beautiful Scenery by the Sea and in the Mountains | Nov 2025-Dec 2025
    Highlights:
    󱓊Perfect for swimming & splashing
    󰀆Horse racing & riding experience
    󱨠Saved by 259 users󱨠444 positive reviews
    4.4/5
    一生好游一生好游

    Yangma Island is a small island with beautiful scenery. The sea is crystal clear, especially when the wind is calm and the waves are quiet. It is called the jelly sea. There are many places to take pictures and there are many wooden plank roads. The most suitable transportation on the island is electric bicycles. 🚲, stop at the shore at any time, convenient to punch in. There are many merchants renting a car, and you can also rent a car to travel around the island. Watching the sunset is an indispensable project, take pictures and turn over! If you have time, you can stay on the island for one night.

  • Changyu Wine Culture Museum
    5
    󰺂6.6
    222223
    Yantai.No.1 Bathing Beach9.4 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Yantai
    Highlights:
    󰀆Coin-operated brandy & paid DIY wine
    󱨜Qing-style architecture & inscription
    󱨠Saved by 308 users󱨠2001 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    118***65118***65

    After nine years, I completed a short and compact third summer trip to Yantai, the city of Shanhai, on Saturday and Sunday. After work on Friday, I took the train from Tianjin West Station at 18:42 and took the train to the evening. I was hard sleeper (below) 222.5 yuan. I arrived at Yantai Station at 7:11 am on Saturday. Unlike nine years ago, Yantai City to Penglai has opened a high-speed rail, in Yantai Station South Square 100 meters away from Yonghe soy milk to eat prematurely, 8:17 Yantai Station took the high-speed rail 8:57 to Penglai Station, the second-class ticket price 37 yuan. Take a 3-yuan land bus to the Baxian crossing the sea scenic spot first, then to Penglai Pavilion, including Tian Hengshan tour, then from Penglai Pavilion South Gate (Zhenyangmen) by bus 6 (fare 1 yuan) to the hometown of the national hero Qi Jiguang. Finally, take bus 11 from Qi Jiguang's hometown (fare 1 yuan) to Penglai Station. 18:50 Penglai Station to take the high-speed rail back to Yantai City, the second-class seat fare is 34 yuan, 19:31 to Yantai South Station. On Sunday morning, take bus 45 from Yantai South Station (fare 1 yuan) to Chaoyang Street and Yantai Mountain in about 70 minutes. After visiting Yantai Mountain, I walked for more than ten minutes to the Zhangyu Wine Culture Museum. This is already the second time. The 80 yuan ticket feels a bit expensive, but a small bottle of handmade brandy and a small bottle of finished red wine are presented. Here you can visit the entire wine making, storage process and the glorious history and achievements of Zhangyu wine.

  • Yantai Mountain Scenic Spot
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    Yantai.No.1 Bathing Beach10.2 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoThe seagulls of Yantai have arrived, inviting you to enjoy this wonderland | Nov 2025-Jan 2026
    Highlights:
    Panoramic view of Yantai & Yellow Sea
    󱨜Modern lighthouse atop since 1871
    󱨠Saved by 222 users󱨠450 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    亦木蓝亦木蓝

    Yantai Mountain is the origin of Yantai's name, and it is a must-check place to Yantai. The mountain is not high, the small Yantai Mountain has many stories. The buildings of consulates of various countries silently tell the glorious past and humiliating history of Yantai. Now it is a place for net red punching. The surrounding century-old street Chaoyang Street is also very good to visit, not far from the city can also visit by the way.

  • Fisherman's Wharf
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    󰺂6.0
    Yantai.No.2 Bathing Beach6.2 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜Whale sharks & marine shows
    󱓊Whale shark & marine show
    󱨠Saved by 278 users󱨠150 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    爱玩的小可爱zy爱玩的小可爱zy

    Yantai Fisherman's Wharf. . . The superior environment surrounded by the sea on three sides. . . Like a fairy tale world by the sea. Specific location: Fisherman's Wharf, No. 45 Binhai Middle Road, Laishan District, Yantai City Transportation: Bus Line 10. Line 17. Line 59 can be reached. Free play the day before yesterday. . . The night scene is more like a bright pearl.

  • Nanshan Tourist Area
    8
    󰺂6.0
    425926
    Longkou86.4 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoSunrise at Nanshan Scenic Area, healing morning light for a new beginning
    trip best small logoNo. 4 of Family-friendly Attractions in Yantai
    Highlights:
    󰋄33-foot Buddha overlooks all
    󱓊Temple & fountain create harmony
    󱨠Saved by 107 users󱨠944 positive reviews
    4.4/5
    DoradoraDoradora

    This is very beautiful attraction we walk around all day long the weather was a little bit cold and there’s no place to warm up not eat no souvenirs and then transportation is not very convenient to you should take private car or taxi which could be a little bit expensive from Yantai city itself

  • Penglai Immortal Island
    9
    󰺂5.8
    Yantai.Baxiandu/Sanxian Mountain/Europark70.8 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Penglai's natural beauty & wonders
    󱨜Recreate Yuan's "Fairyland" ambiance
    󱨠44% positive reviews
    4.4/5
    最初的风铃2055最初的风铃2055

    Of course! As a travel blogger, I can tell you that Penglai Sendai is definitely worth a visit, especially for travel lovers who like culture, mythology and sea views. Here you will find out in detail why Penglai Sendai is a must-see destination. [Penglai Xiandao: the perfect integration of myth and sea view] 1. The charm of myth and legend Penglai Xiandao is known as the "sea fairy mountain", and the legend is the place where the eight immortals cross the sea and the myth story occur. It is full of fairy spirit and mystery, walking between the ancient city walls and temples, as if crossing the mythical world. Especially the "Penglai Pavilion", known as the "first floor of the sea", is the best place to feel the fairy spirit. 2. The beautiful sea view and natural scenery Penglai is located at the northeast end of the Shandong Peninsula, facing the Yellow Sea, with a magnificent sea view. Whether it is the sunrise in the morning or the afterglow of the sunset, it is refreshing. The coastline is stretching, cliffs and strange rocks are dotted with, and the sea is crystal clear, which is a great background for taking pictures and punching in. 3. In addition to the natural scenery, there are many cultural attractions in Penglai, such as: Penglai Pavilion: antique architecture, climbing the building and overlooking the sea and sky. Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea Scenic Area: Recreate the mythical story of the eight Immortals, suitable for family play. Penglai Ancient City: The well-preserved ancient city walls and streets, feel the ancient customs. Fourth, specialty seafood is the biggest highlight here. Fresh seafood such as scallops, sea urchins, shuttle crabs, etc., let people linger. In addition, Penglai's seafood hot pot and specialty snacks are also worth a try. 5. Convenient transportation Penglai has convenient transportation, which can be easily reached from Yantai, Qingdao and other places. Penglai Airport and highway make your journey easier. [Travel guide suggestion] Best travel time: Spring and autumn season, warm weather, the most beautiful sea view. Must-play attractions: Penglai Pavilion, Eight Immortals Crossing Sea Scenic Area, Ocean Polar World. Tips: Book accommodation in advance, avoid the peak of the holiday, and bring a camera to capture the beautiful scenery of the sea and the sky. [Summary] Penglai Xiandao not only has a charming sea view and rich cultural heritage, but also a great place to experience myths and legends. If you love nature and like to explore mysterious stories, Penglai is definitely worth a visit. Come here, let yourself immerse yourself in the wonderland-like sea and sky, harvest an unforgettable journey!

  • Yantai Golden Beach Seaside Park
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    󰺂5.5
    Yantai.Yantai Economic Development Zone23.1 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Night Attractions in Yantai
    Highlights:
    󱓊European architecture & locust forest
    󱨜Golden beach perfect for swimming
    󱨠Saved by 139 users󱨠103 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Victor RUVictor RU

    Sea Holidays in Yantai Golden Beach Just coming back from Yantai sea holidays, let me share some practical aspects to help youplan your trip:1. There are kilometers and kilometers of great sea line for you with very few people around. We were there end of June, and were told school break will change a balance of people to sea, but I doubt.2. Yantai holidays are relatively cheaper than other sea resorts, places like Sanya, if you compare like for like3. During summer months Yantai air is not so burning hot, while sea temperature is acceptable for swimming, it is a much better balance.4. The key question to you, if you accept swimming in the sea with green algae, especially concentrated on the sea entry. If this is something you easily accept, then you would find the holidays in Yantai fantastic. If you can’t cope with algae and prefer really hot sea water, then go to Sanya.5. I recommend staying in Golden Beach area in Yantai. We enjoyed Marriott. Sheraton is nearby, but surrounded by some buildings. The best sea entry is from Indigo, but you have to pass a busy road. All Golden Beach by taxi is 15 min in between. We really enjoyed Marriott sea view and silent area around it. AEON Mall is 5 min drive with great supermarket and other shops/restaurants. It is actually AEON factory nearby, I wonder if they offer guided tours, would be cool.6. For sea swimming I recommend Moscow Bar area next to Indigo Hotel. Great sea, very little algae, you can get bin bags for a drink and great music as a bonus. Stay there as much as you want, and enjoy the sea!7. For western food I recommend Marriott weekend open air buffet dinner, Wumei Time, and YueDian Steak. Great meals and value for money at least vs. Shanghai and Sanya.8. For evening worth to explore Fisherman Wharf and Beach Number 1 in the city (45 min drive). Great views in the first and great night buzz and food in the second.Hope it helps with your planning and wishing you a great swimming holidays in Yantai!

Best things to do in Yantai (2025)

Looking for the ultimate experiences in Yantai? From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, Yantai offers an exceptional collection of activities and attractions that cater to every type of traveler.

Whether you’re here for sightseeing, adventure, or cultural exploration, these top-rated activities promise unforgettable memories.

Top-rated things to do in Yantai

If you want to make the most of your trip, these activities deliver the full Yantai experience. Expect popular attractions, unique local experiences, and must-see spots that capture the essence of the city.

Penglai Pavilion

• Yantai.Penglai Pavilion/Aquarium/PengChang Passenger Term | 73.2 km from downtown

• : One of four famous towers,Panoramic view & sea convergence

Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea Scenic Area

• Yantai.Baxiandu/Sanxian Mountain/Europark | 71.5 km from downtown

• : 4A theme park experience,Breathtaking Bohai Bay views

Changdao

• Yantai.Changdao Scenic Spot | 88.4 km from downtown

• : Experience fishing & net drying,Fishing & net drying experience

Things to do for unique experiences

These activities provide memorable experiences beyond the ordinary. Enjoy cultural tours, adventure sports, guided excursions, and immersive local experiences designed for all interests.

Things to do near Yantai

If you want to explore attractions just outside Yantai, there are plenty of activities that combine scenic surroundings with convenient access to the city, perfect for day trips or short excursions.

Each of these activities offers a unique escape within 1–3 hours of Yantai, ideal for travelers who want to combine sightseeing with local experiences.

What makes things to do in Yantai special

• Iconic landmarks: Visit must-see sights that define the city.
• Local experiences: Engage in culture, crafts, and unique activities.
• Accessible adventures: Easily reachable attractions for all travelers.
• Diverse options: From relaxing experiences to adventurous outings.

Tips for booking things to do in Yantai

1. Plan ahead for popular attractions to avoid long queues.
2. Book early for guided tours or seasonal events.
3. Compare prices and packages on Trip.com for exclusive deals and bundled experiences.
4. Consider weekday visits for a quieter and more personalized experience.

Experience the best things to do in Yantai

Ready to explore the best of Yantai? Discover Trip.Best's curated list of things to do and experience adventure, culture, and unforgettable memories.

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What Best Things to Do are there in Yantai?
These are all Best Things to Do in Yantai:Penglai Pavilion, Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea Scenic Area, Changdao, Yangma Island, Changyu Wine Culture Museum
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Yantai?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Yantai include:Penglai Pavilion:4.6, Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea Scenic Area:4.5, Changdao:4.5, Yangma Island:4.4, Changyu Wine Culture Museum:4.8
At what locations in Yantai can Best Things to Do in Yantai be found?
The Best Things to Do in Yantai are mainly located in:Penglai Pavilion:Yantai, Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea Scenic Area:Yantai, Changdao:Yantai, Yangma Island:Yantai, Changyu Wine Culture Museum:Yantai
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