Yantai
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Prefecture-level city in Shandong, People's Republic of China
Yantai, formerly known by the Europeans as Chefoo, is a coastal prefecture-level city on the Shandong Peninsula in China. Lying on the southern coast of the Bohai Strait, Yantai borders Qingdao on the southwest and Weihai on the east, with sea access to both the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea. It is the largest fishing seaport in Shandong. Its population was 7,102,116 during the 2020 census, of whom 3,184,299 lived in the built-up area made up of the 5 urban districts of Zhifu, Laishan, Fushan, Muping, and Penglai.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 7,102,116
- Coordinates
- 37.476, 121.441
- Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
Overview of Yantai
Located in China, Yantai is best described as a large metropolitan hub. Some 7,102,116 inhabitants call it home. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Visitors mostly come here for culture, water sports and adventure.
Things to do in Yantai
Culture in Yantai
(3)Yantai records Docks, Statues and Towers under culture. It is a direct read of Yantai's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Water Sports in Yantai
(2)On the water sports side, Yantai offers Bodyboard and Sailboats. It is a direct read of Yantai's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Yantai
(1)Yantai records Theme Parks under adventure. Everything listed here comes from what Yantai is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in Yantai
(1)Yantai records Aquariums under family. All of it is drawn from Yantai's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Yantai
Plan water days for June to September. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Getting to Yantai rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is Asia/Shanghai.
Similar destinations
Places near Yantai that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Yantai known for?
- Yantai is mainly a destination for culture, water sports and adventure, set in China with around 7,102,116 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Yantai?
- You can plan around Docks, Statues, Towers, Bodyboard and Sailboats in Yantai. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Yantai?
- Plan water days for June to September. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
- Where is Yantai located?
- Administratively, Yantai sits in China — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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