Seaside wine city on the Shandong coast
A port city on the Bohai Sea coast of Shandong, with beaches, a ferry harbor and Yantai Penglai International Airport. It is a center of Chinese grape-wine production.
Yantai grew around a coastal signal-fire station that gave the city its name. It opened as a treaty port in the 1860s and developed a wine industry from the late 19th century.
Best Apr–May & Sep–Oct · Varies by region — this reflects China's seasonal weather and crowds.
Visa required (some passport holders — 6-day transit-free at select cities). Entry rules depend on your nationality and change often — always confirm with the official China government or embassy before you travel.
Chinese Yuan (CNY). You can convert USD to the live local rate right on this page.
Mandarin is the primary language in China.
Dial 120 for emergencies in China.
Tap water here is generally rated "Boil first". When unsure, choose sealed bottled or filtered water.
Type A/C/I. Bring a compatible adapter — you can build a full packing list for Yantai on this page.
Safety varies by neighbourhood and changes over time, so there's no one-word answer. The local emergency number is 120. Check SkyOSK's safety notes for Yantai and your government's current travel advisory before you go.