Shanwei Jinting Bay｜Stunning Ocean Views, But a Culinary Desert

🌊 Summer vacation is here, and there's no better time for a beach getaway. This time, I visited Shanwei Jinting Bay, where sunlight generously spills across the sea, shimmering like scattered diamonds. The soft white sand gently kisses your ankles, and the ocean breeze carries a slightly salty coolness. ✨ King of Value: The Sea-View Balcony as My "Private Viewing Platform" There are numerous sea-view apartments here, mostly priced at 200-300 CNY per night. The 180° panoramic ocean view is breathtaking! In the morning, you don’t even need to move—just lie in bed and watch the sea transform from a tranquil deep blue to a gentle golden hue under the morning sun. Enjoying the ocean view from an air-conditioned room is pure bliss. Even at night, you can wrap yourself in a blanket and wait for the occasional star streaking across the sky. The sound of waves is a constant white noise, effortlessly filtering out the hustle and bustle. 🦐 Culinary Dilemma: When "Seafood Freedom" Becomes a Monotonous Chant Venturing out of the apartment area for food, the expected variety was nowhere to be found. Instead, rows of seafood stalls lined the streets, all offering nearly identical menus: sea urchin fried rice, boiled shrimp, stir-fried clams, salt-and-pepper mantis shrimp, steamed fish… Different names, but the essence felt copy-pasted. I chose one that seemed popular and ordered a few classics. After two nights of nearly identical meals, the novelty quickly wore thin. 🌈 The True Essence of Relaxation: With Such Beauty, Stomach Grumbles Can Wait Of course, Jinting Bay’s charm remains undeniable. Avoiding the midday sun, I walked barefoot on the cool, damp sand, watching playful waves chase my toes before retreating, and distant fishing boats silhouetted against the sunset. Here, "doing nothing" is justified, and time seems stretched and softened by the sea breeze. As night falls, the apartment balcony once again becomes the best viewing spot. The lights and noise from the stalls below are gently filtered by distance, leaving only the eternal lullaby of the waves. 📷 Ultimate Guide to Photo Spots in Jinting Bay 1️⃣ Sail Wedding Chapel (Jinting Bay Wedding Chapel) Walk 200m to the right of the chapel, and you’ll find a cluster of coconut trees—a perfect spot for photos that feels just like Jeju Island! Every shot looks like a masterpiece. 2️⃣ Gong Beach: Just a 10-minute drive from Jinting Bay. This feels like an untouched wild beach with an abandoned pier, making it super photogenic. 3️⃣ The poolside at the Hilton Hotel is also a great spot for stylish vacation photos. 🌟 Summary: For families, Shanwei Jinting Bay offers endless fun with sand and waves—the long stretch of beach and shallow waters are a natural playground for kids. Couples can bask in the pure white romance of the Sail Wedding Chapel, chase a private sunset over the "orange sea" from their balcony, and let the sound of waves become the white noise of their love. For students, just 200-300 CNY gets you a room with a 180° ocean view, turning all your summer vacation dreams into reality 🌊✨