Yantai apples come in a wide variety of types, catering to different taste preferences. [Photo/WeChat account: ytwlgw]

In Yantai, East China's Shandong province, winter is the perfect time to indulge in apples, as December marks the peak season for the city's apples — known for being thin-skinned, large, crisp, and exceptionally sweet.

As a celebrated regional icon, Yantai apples are renowned for their long cultivation history, diverse varieties, high yield, and superior quality. They have consistently been ranked as China's top fruit brand for 15 consecutive years.

Located on the golden latitude of 37 degrees north, Yantai benefits from a mild climate, ample sunlight, and hilly terrain with mineral-rich brown soil — ideal conditions for sugar accumulation in apples. The combination of natural advantages and meticulous care from local farmers and tech-supported management has made Yantai apples a timeless classic.

In addition to the famous Red Fuji, Yantai offers a wide range of apples such as the golden Jinshuai, aromatic Red General, crisp and sweet Indian Green, and tangy varieties like Xiaoguoguang and Gala. New colorful apple varieties like Venus Gold, Toki, Ruixianghong, Yanyanghong, and Zhongcheng No 6 are also must-tries, each with unique flavors, textures, and visual appeal.

Come to Yantai and enjoy the apple feast!