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Summer is full of possibilities, but none of them is as cool and refreshing as surfing!
The recently popular summer-exclusive variety show "Summer Surf Shop" has brought a cool and healing breeze to the friends in front of the screen, filling our longing for blue sky, beach and waves .
Heading out towards the azure sea, the waves sparkled in the sunlight. Watching my boyfriend Wang Yibo riding the waves, the water droplets lapping with the rhythm, my adrenaline surged instantly, and I felt a full sense of "cooling down".
Surfing is a sport of competing with the sea. Occasionally, you can take a break from your busy work to compete with the sea and experience the thrill of riding the wind and waves.
Newbies don't have to worry, you can try it even if you can't swim. Beginners surf mostly in shallow waters, at a height of 1-1.5 meters, and can step on the ground. The entry threshold is still very friendly. Under the guidance of the coach, you can master the basic skills in a short time.
Summer and the sea are indeed a perfect match, but do you know where the show was filmed?
It’s at Sun Moon Bay in Wanning, Hainan. After watching the show, I really want to go to the beach to surf.
Want to visit the same surf shop as Wang Yibo? No problem! I'll show you around! Of course, if you're looking for the best surf spots around Guangdong, I've got you covered there too!
Sunshine, sand, waves and teenagers, are you ready to go surfing?
With a pleasant climate and warm sea water, Sun Moon Bay is located at 18° north latitude, on the same latitude as Australia's Gold Coast. It is recognized as the best surfing destination in the country and is also the training base for the national surfing team!
The sand is soft and pure, the sea meets the blue sky, and the average annual sea temperature is around 26.5°C. It's known as Hainan's version of the Maldives and a popular filming location for many movies and variety shows. Human figures can often be seen bobbing up and down on the waves, darting across them like free-spirited flying fish.
I've found the same shop that was filmed in "Summer Surf Shop"! With professional surfing instructors from Shaka Surf Club, a club steeped in Hawaiian surfing culture, even beginners can enjoy it with confidence! Experience the thrill of standing on a surfboard!
Conquer world-class high-quality spot waves, ride freely in the pleasant sea breeze, release yourself in extreme sports, and reunite with your youthful self.
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After a satisfying wandering trip, you can strum the guitar to the rhythm of the waves on the beach, or go to a nearby food stall to enjoy seafood and go to a health disco with new friends, just as you please.
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In addition to the surfing mecca Riyue Bay, there is also the diving mecca Fenjiezhou Island nearby, Shimei Bay with its six-kilometer-long blue sea and silver beach, and the most beautiful and closest bookstore in Hainan - Phoenix Jiuli Bookstore. There are many treasure spots you can't imagine.
This summer, gather up a few friends, put on your flip-flops, and go to the beach to change your lifestyle.
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There is a hidden garden in Sanya Haitang Bay, behind which is the famous Sanya Wuzhizhou Island.
There are coconut trees everywhere, fishing boats moored on the shore, few tourists, and a touch of local flavor. It is also a paradise for surfers - Sanya Houhai, also known as Tenghai Fishing Village.
The artistic B&B is built around the inland sea beach. The water is crystal clear, the sand is fine and soft, and the waves are gentle and rhythmic, with the highest only hitting the waist. The shallow seabed that is dozens of meters long is very safe and is an excellent choice for surfing beginners.
China-TravelNote selects professional surf shops with five-star reputations! Professional surfing instructors teach basic surfing knowledge and surfing culture, and take you to experience the thrill of surfing.
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After laying a solid foundation, grab your board and head out to sea for an experience beyond your everyday perceptions. Catch waves with your bare hands, ride the ocean, walk on the waves, and unlock new skills at the beach.
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Surfing, sailing, snorkeling, diving, all the water sports you can think of are available here.
In the summer with the flavor of sea salt, you can also go to the barbecue restaurant run by locals in the alleys to try Hainan-style barbecue, as well as Hainan's special desserts such as Qingbuliang and coconut jelly. Don't miss them.
The surrounding food, accommodation and transportation are very convenient. If you go further away, you can also go to Haitang Bay's Never-Sleeping City and 68 Food City for dinner.
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Gaoyangwei, located in Shuangyue Bay, Huizhou, is a rare niche surfing treasure trove in Guangdong that has not yet been widely developed. It has a high-quality coast with rich sea-hunting resources.
There are high-quality longboard waves here all year round. The south waves in summer are very suitable for entry-level surfing enthusiasts. In winter, it is a little difficult to play, so it is suitable for advanced surfers to challenge themselves.
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Although the 8MM Surf Shop in Gaoyangwei is not as dazzling as the one in Sanya, it is a gathering place for wave-chasing explorers and a secluded "wave spot" where people can escape from the boring life.
All coaches hold the international ISA surfing coach certificate and the Red Cross first aid skills certificate, giving you the most professional and safer protection in the sea!
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They hit it off immediately after a glance, then picked up their surfboards, ran towards the sea while chatting and laughing, rode the waves, and became free wave chasers.
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Life in the countryside is exciting. During the day, experience the vibrant surfing at 8MM and zip through the concrete bowls on a skateboard. At night, surrounded by dopamine, start a carnival of beer and music.
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Or you can walk to Heipai Cape, known as the most beautiful coast in Huidong, overlooking the boundless sea view and checking in at the Guangdong Sky Realm.
Go to Shuangyue Bay, which is surrounded by the sea on three sides, to Xiaoxingshan, a popular diving spot, for snorkeling and sea fishing, and hike on the famous plank road at the Sea Turtle Museum.
The whole Shuangyue Bay is surrounded by vigorous vitality and the atmosphere of fireworks. This is how exciting the holiday is for wave chasers.
Tung Chung, located at the southernmost tip of the Dapeng Peninsula in the southeast of Shenzhen, has the richest surfing culture in Shenzhen. The seabed at the bottom of the beach usually has waves no more than 0.8m high. The water is clear and the sand is fine. The long beach waves are very friendly to beginners, and there are waves all year round.
Xichong and Tungchong, not far away, form Shenzhen's classic East-West Coast Hiking Route, which is half mountain road and half coastline, and the scenery along the way is breathtaking.
This time, we will stay at the most surfable inn in Shenzhen - Qiushan Inn. The founder of Qiushan, who graduated from a music college, will teach you how to combine surfing with rhythm and easily master the basic operations of surfing.
Stand bravely on the sea level, accept the baptism of the scorching sun and the washing of the waves countless times. After your dream comes true, you will understand the pride of walking freely on the waves.
Although you may be exhausted from battling the ocean during the day, once night falls, enthusiastic surfers will invite you to have a seaside BBQ in the yard while enjoying the sea breeze. People with the same hobbies can chat all night long.
You don't need to be able to swim to experience surfing with an instructor. The water depth in the surfing area is no more than 1.4 meters, and the instructor will help push the board and protect you throughout the experience, making it very safe. However, if you want to learn to surf on your own, you must learn to swim well to avoid danger.
Under the guidance of a coach, you can usually stand up on your board after two hours of practice, which means you can "catch whitewater" and enjoy the fun of surfing. If you want to improve your surfing skills, you need more learning and practice.
It depends on the student's balance and physical fitness, as well as the shape and size of the waves. Some students can learn to catch waves on their own in a single day, while others typically need several days to a week of practice. With the guidance and instruction of an instructor, students learn faster and spend less time on the course. Therefore, you can choose the right surfing course based on your individual needs.
It’s a long summer, and it seems a bit of a waste not to arrange a vacation to the seaside, so “Let’s go surfing?”
