Xia Guan Cool Summer Guide | Eat, Drink, and Play with This Guide

Xia Guan Town, the southernmost coastal town in Zhejiang Province, belongs to Cangnan, Wenzhou.
🔹Named after its anti-pirate defense in the early Ming Dynasty, it's famous for its "Santorini-style" blue-and-white architecture, 👍🏻National First-Class Fishing Port, and as the "Hometown of Chinese Dried Shrimps."
🔹Boasts a 600-year-old Xia Guan Old Street and golden coastline🌊⛵️.

⬇️Must-Visit Spots & Activities⬇️
✔️Stroll the Old Street & Snap Colorful Murals: Explore the 600-year-old Xia Guan Old Street, featuring stepped stone alleys, retro painted walls, and artsy shops.
✔️Capture "Oriental Santorini" Views: Blue-and-white buildings + fishing port lighthouse, perfect for sunset photos.
✔️Fishing Adventure: Experience net-pulling for crabs and shrimp (caution if prone to seasickness).
✔️Dockside Vibe: Watch fishing boats return at dawn, with fish-drying scenes full of coastal charm.

⬇️Must-Try Foods⬇️
✅Local seafood like blue crabs, mantis shrimp, and mackerel fish ball soup ➡️Recommended: [Lao Jie Kou] / [Ahui Seafood Stall]
✅Street snacks: fish balls, seaweed cakes, and lantern cakes.

📌Transport Tips:
🚗Self-driving is most convenient. Stay at a sea-view B&B on Jinsha Road for a relaxing ocean view!

Post by nicholascreek | Jul 23, 2025