Scenic spot introduction:

Yantai Yangma Island got its name from the fact that it was designated as a royal horse-breeding area by Qin Shi Huang. The island is surrounded by water, with undulating hills and lush vegetation. The island is known as the "Hawaii of the East" for its beautiful scenery, pleasant climate and undulating hills and lush vegetation.

Attractions distribution:

Yangma Island is located in the Yellow Sea. According to historical records, in 219 BC, Qin Shihuang passed by here during his eastern tour. Seeing the lush grass and water on the island and herds of horses galloping, he regarded it as a treasure land and ordered horses to be raised here for the exclusive use of the royal family. Yangma Island got its name from this.
The total area of Yangma Island is about 10 square kilometers. The island is oriented northeast and southwest, with gentle terrain in the south and steep terrain in the north. The sea in front of the island is wide and calm, while the reefs behind the island are rugged and the waves crash against the shore. The east end is clear water and golden sand, with beautiful sea and mountains. There is no severe cold in winter and no scorching heat in summer. In addition to the natural landscapes such as blue sky, blue sea and beach, there is also a racecourse that can accommodate tens of thousands of spectators and holds prize-winning horse racing activities every Saturday and Sunday. More than 40 hotels and rest centers of various types have been built on the island. Tianma Plaza , racecourse, beach, Sea World, Imperial Pen Garden There are 15 large and medium-sized comprehensive entertainment scenic spots, forming a comprehensive tourist resort with seaside entertainment and vacation and recuperation as the main features, supplemented by sightseeing and browsing of Qin and Han culture, attracting hundreds of thousands of Chinese and foreign tourists to visit the island every year.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Horse riding, Qin Shi Huang, racecourse, golf, island
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Shandong Province>Yantai City>Muping District>Yangmadao Subdistrict

How to get there:

Self-driving: Yanwei Expressway → Exit at Muping → Provincial Highway 207 → Drive north to reach the scenic spot.

By bus: Take a bus from Yantai Long-distance Bus Station to Muping, and then transfer to a minibus; Yantai Qingnian Road Bus Station (not far south of Yantai Long-distance Bus Station, there are special tourist buses to Yangma Island.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Ticket prices for Yangma Island:

Yangma Island sightseeing: free

Racecourse ticket: 80 yuan/person

Scenic area opening hours:

Island tour: full day

Racecourse: 08:30-16:30

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