Yantai is the hometown of apples.  Yantai apple has more than 100 varieties. Long famous and welcomed by domestic and foreign markets for its bright color and sweet and succulent taste, it has a history of over 140 years.

Yantai, located in the east part of the Jiaodong peninsula, enjoys a high altitude and mild climate. Especially in summer and autumn, the moist air and adequate sunshine provide favorable conditions for apples, making possible Yantai's outstanding versions of the fruit.

They have been exported to more than 30 countries and regions including Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Russia.

Yantai apple, with a brand value of 14.14 billion yuan ($2.02 billion), is named the most valuable fruit brand on Nov 22, 2019. It has been the top fruit brand in China for 11 consecutive years.