Many foreigners come to Yantai on the ships that call in at the big port in the north of town. There are many Russian sailors, who stop off at the International Seamen's Club opposite the train station. The tourist industry is based around the beaches and some say Yantai is best described as Qingdao's poor relation. Wandering the seafront is the most pleasant way to spend any time here. The city has two beaches, but they're often littered, windy and are hemmed in by not very attractive buildings. Number 2 beach, the furthest, is the best, though the water is not very clean.