Located in the northeast and east of China, Dalian and Yantai are cities with a long history and profound cultural heritage, and are also famous for their coastal areas. Both places are famous seafood capitals, with different geographical environments and marine resources, thus presenting different seafood cultures.
In Dalian, you can taste fresh seafood, among which lobster, hairtail and scallop in Dalian Bay are the most famous. Dalian Bay is a breeding and fishing base with rich seafood resources, which also makes Dalian's seafood flavor unique. Go to Dalian Laohutan Seafood Plaza to taste hairy crabs and sea urchins, or go to Xinghai Plaza to experience the unique charm of barbecue seafood.
Yantai is famous for its sailboats and fishing ports. There are many kinds of seafood here, mainly fish, shrimp, crabs and shellfish. One of the most famous is grilled fish, which uses pine as fuel. The grilled fish is fragrant and crisp. Grilled fish has been in Yantai for decades, and it is still one of the most popular foods in Yantai. Besides grilled fish, Yantai has many other seafood dishes worth tasting, such as shrimp dumplings, clam biscuits and crab vermicelli soup.
In a word, the seafood in Dalian and Yantai are all delicacies with regional characteristics and unique taste. Whether you like light or heavy taste, you can find your favorite taste here. Remember to try the seafood here when you come here. I believe your taste buds will feel an unparalleled experience.