Guangdong Shanwei Travel Guide

Exploring Shanwei: 3 Complete Itineraries for Your Trip to Shanwei, Guangdong|||🏝️Shanwei, Guangdong: Shanwei's Hailufeng Revolutionary Base is one of China's 13 major red revolutionary bases, the birthplace of the first Soviet regime in China, and the only comprehensive revolutionary base in Guangdong. Nestled between mountains and sea, Shanwei blends Southern Fujian, Chaoshan, Hakka, and Cantonese cultures, forming its unique "Hailufeng Culture." The city boasts the coastal lagoon Pinqing Lake and the "Eight Scenic Spots of Shanwei": Red Square's Spark, Xuanwu's Divine Echo, Phoenix's Arrival, Zhelang's Wonder, Jinxiang Silver Beach, Lotus Peak's Verdant Layers, Wupo's Righteousness, and Nanwan's Beech Waves. 🍜Must-Try Local Delicacies: Thin pancakes, beef offal noodles, fish maw porridge, raw marinated seafood, vegetable-wrapped rice cakes, millet dumplings, beef brisket hotpot, beef patties, rice cakes, tossed noodles, desserts, braised dishes, and jiumaogao jelly. 🏵️Shanwei's Top Attractions: Fengshan Ancestral Temple Scenic Area, Xuanwu Mountain Scenic Area, Honghaiwan Scenic Area, Haifeng Red Palace & Red Square Revolutionary Site, Haifeng Lotus Mountain Resort, Tongding Mountain, Fushan Mazu Temple, Luhe Nanwan Flower Sea Scenic Area, Jinxiang Coastal Red Tourism Zone, Chenzhou Oyster Village Scenic Area, and Honghaiwan Dongwei Red Culture Tourism Zone. 📝Shanwei Travel Tips: A trip to Shanwei can last 2–5 days with three distinct itineraries. The coastline is long, offering sea views and beaches without needing boat trips (though optional, e.g., to Windmill Island). Here are three routes covering Lufeng, Shanwei, and Haifeng, each suitable for 1–2 days: **Route 1: Lufeng Coastal Drive (Start at Jieshi Town)** Xuanwu Mountain → Jieshi Bay → Guanyin Ridge → Jinxiang Silver Beach → Shanghai Bund (Dream Castle Theme Park) → Windmill Island (by boat) → Tianliao Mazu Scenic Area → Honghaiwan Zhelang Nanhai Guanyin Site → Zhelang Nan'ao Peninsula (split into 2 days for a relaxed pace). **Route 2: Shanwei City Highlights (Accessible by Bus)** Pinqing Lake Greenway → Seaside Boardwalk (starting at Shanmei Square, extending to Jindingwan Beach) → Fengshan Mazu Tourism Zone → Erma Road → Shanwei Port → Shanwei People's Square → Jindingwan Beach. **Route 3: Haifeng Red History City Walk** Haifeng Revolutionary Martyrs' History Museum (Haifeng Martyrs' Cemetery) → Xisheng Gate → (Ximen Zhou Clan Ancestral Hall) → Haifeng Red Palace & Red Square Memorial → Peng Pai's Former Residence → Haifeng General Farmers' Union Site → Longshan Park → Haifeng Wulong Temple → Dongyue Ancestral Temple. *PS:* For Xincun Village Red Tourism Zone, take a taxi. Nature lovers should visit Lotus Mountain. **For a Coastal Road Trip from Shantou to Shanwei:** Shantou → Huilai → Lufeng → Shanwei → Haifeng.