In 1892, Zhang Bishi, a successful overseas Chinese businessman in Southeast Asia, set up China's first modern winery in Yantai.

It is said that Zhang heard about the coastal city from his French friends, who said the city's climate and sunshine were perfect for a wine-producing chateau.

So Zhang started the now world-recognized Changyu Pioneer Wine Co. After 120 years the advice he received was proven wise - Yantai is now the country's largest wine production center.