Yangma Island
养马岛
A holiday island in Muping District, Yantai, linked to the mainland by a sea-crossing bridge, with a coastal loop road, beaches, a racecourse and fishing-village guesthouses, known as the 'Northern Sanya'.
Yangma Island lies in the sea about 30 km east of central Yantai, in Muping District. It covers about 13 square kilometres and is connected to the mainland by a bridge. Legend says the island got its name because Qin Shi Huang kept horses here during his eastern tour. The island loop road is about 20 km long; the northern shore has steep rocks facing the sea, while the southern shore has gentle slopes and fine sand, suitable for swimming and clam-digging. The island has a racecourse, Qin Emperor relics, Tianma Square and many fishing-village guesthouses. Entry to the island is free, but some sights charge separately. It is about 40 minutes by taxi from central Yantai, and there is also a direct bus. Traffic is heavy on summer weekends, so set off early.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kongtong Island
- Fisherman's Wharf & Haichang Whale Shark Aquarium
- Dongpaotai Coastal Fort
- Moon Bay
- Yantai No.1 Bathing Beach
- Changyu Wine Culture Museum
- Suochengli Historic District
- Chaoyang Street