❤️ Naozhou Island Travel Guide
- Transportation: If driving, you can navigate to the "Southeast Pier" ferry. Cars can also board the ferry, which takes about one hour and costs approximately 80 yuan per car + 8 yuan per person. Alternatively, you can go from Zhanjiang Dongdi Station to the Southeast Pier and then take a 30-minute ferry for 11 yuan per person. The ferry runs from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with one departure per hour.
- Attractions: On the first day, visit Nayanhai Rock Beach to admire the black volcanic rock formations and visit Turtle City to see sea turtles. In the evening, watch the sunset at Jinqian Beach or Cunliang Bay. On the second morning, visit the Naozhou Lighthouse and watch the sunrise from a nearby beach or Nangang Pier. In the morning, you can go catching seafood at Cunliang Bay or contact a dive shop in the summer.
- Food: We recommend the food stalls near the pier. Try Naozhou abalone, sandworm congee, and charcoal-grilled oysters. You can also purchase seafood at the Naozhou Pier Seafood Market for restaurant preparation. - Accommodation: Experience the fisherman's lifestyle at a fishing lodge in Cunliang Village or Nayan Village, priced around 150-300 RMB per night. There are also affordable B&Bs, such as the "Naozhou Island Coral Sea B&B," with sea view rooms starting at around 400 RMB.
❤️ Xiangshan Travel Guide
- Attractions: Must-see attractions include the China Fishing Village, Xiangshan Film and Television City, and Shipu Fishing Port Ancient Town. You can also explore the sand and play in the water at the Ningbo Songlanshan Coastal Tourist Resort, enjoy the mountain and sea scenery at the Donghai Banbianshan Tourist Resort, or experience the tranquil island atmosphere of the Yushan Islands.
- Accommodation: For luxury, choose the Crowne Plaza Ningbo Xiangshan Seaview for sunrise views and beach activities. For a family getaway, consider the Sheraton Ningbo Xiangshan Resort, offering a variety of children's activities. Alternatively, stay at the Xiangshan Banbianshan Guantang for evening bonfire parties.
- Dining: Recommended options include Yumancang Seafood Restaurant (Shipu Branch 1) and Haixia Restaurant Seafood Stall for authentic seafood.
❤️Bijia Mountain Travel Guide
- Attractions: Bijia Mountain is a renowned Taoist mountain destination, offering unique mountain and island scenery. Its magical "Sky Road" appears and disappears with the tides, creating a truly spectacular sight. Nearby free attractions include the Liaoshen Campaign Memorial Hall and the Jinzhou City Museum.
- Accommodation: For luxury, choose the Sheraton Jinzhou Hotel, a 181-meter landmark building. Alternatively, choose upscale hotels like the Jinzhou Central Street Yu Jinxiang Hotel, offering expansive views from its floor-to-ceiling windows.
- Food: Local specialties include steamed buns (rice cakes), and we recommend Rongpeng Flavored Steamed Buns (Renmin Street Branch). Other options include Laobai Muslim BBQ (Flagship Branch) for halal barbecue and Xu's Restaurant (Renmin Street Branch) for Northeastern cuisine.
❤️Lashan Ancient Fishing Village Guide
- Transportation: Within the city, take bus No. 104 and transfer to bus No. 108 at the Guangpodao Station. Get off at the Lashan Ancient Fishing Village stop. Alternatively, take a bus from the Fangchenggang Port Bus Station to Qisha Town and transfer there.
- Attractions: The village is open year-round and free to visit. The coastal reefs are unique, with a long plank road and viewpoints like the Yunhai Pavilion and the Yueyue Terrace, perfect for photos. You can also go shellfishing at low tide.
- Accommodation: The village is home to numerous seafood stalls, and accommodations are primarily in B&Bs, with prices around 300 yuan per room on holidays.
❤️ Changdao Travel Guide
- Transportation: Arrive at Yantai Penglai Port, then take a boat to Changdao. The boat ticket costs 45-90 yuan and the journey takes 40 minutes to one hour. Buses are available on the island, but taxis, chartered vehicles, bicycles, or electric bikes are also available for transportation. - Attractions: Must-see attractions include Fengshan Forest, where you can see the boundary between the Yellow Sea and the Bohai Sea; Xianjingyuan, with its unique scenery; Jiuzhang Cliff, with its stunning sunsets; Crescent Bay, with its unique pebble beach; and Wanniao Island, where you can see flocks of seagulls, from May to July.
- Food: Stay in a fishing lodge and enjoy seafood. Sea urchin steamed eggs, Spanish mackerel dumplings, and Penglai noodles are must-try dishes. You can also try sea clams and night squid fishing.
- Accommodation: Choose from apartments, fishing lodges, and hotels. Some B&Bs offer dockside pickup. #PoorTravelCheck-inGuide #MyCityDragonBoatRace #MyLegoland #SonglikeJourney #NicheDiscovery