Yantai: City of irresistible charm
Updated : 2024-08-13
(chinadaily.com.cn)
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Yantai, a city steeped in cultural richness and abundant resources and marked by high-quality economic growth, is increasingly captivating visitors with its irresistible charm.
Known as the birthplace of the renowned Chinese legend "The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea", Yantai plays a pivotal role in Chinese mythological history and attracts many tourists eager to explore its coastal scenery.
Famous for being one of the origins of Shandong cuisine, Yantai offers food enthusiasts the opportunity to indulge in fresh seafood such as shrimp and crab, alongside local specialties like its celebrated wines and Longkou bean vermicelli. Furthermore, it serves as a haven for fruit aficionados with its nationally acclaimed Yantai apples, cherries, and Laiyang pears.
In 2023, Yantai achieved a milestone by 1 trillion yuan ($139.38 billion) in GDP, becoming the third city in Shandong province to achieve this feat. Boasting a diverse industrial landscape that spans 37 of the 41 major industrial categories in the national economy, Yantai has solidified its status as a prominent industrial and manufacturing hub.
The true allure of Yantai is obvious upon arrival in the city, enticing tourists with its myriad charms and attractions.