Explore Dingjie Cultural Market, feast on fresh seafood! Dongshan Island's coastal charm is taking the internet by storm!
by HayesIsabella48
Jun 25, 2025
48-Hour Guide to Dongshan Island: A Blue-and-White Paradise
【Dawn Magic·Chasing the Mirror of the Sea】
Golden Bay's sunrise is the perfect start to a Dongshan day. Arrive by 5:30 AM to find the receding tide leaving a mirror-like beach. As dawn paints the sky, twirl in a flowy dress across the tidal flats for surreal "walking-on-clouds" photos. Rent an e-bike (¥30/hour) to cruise along the shore, where salty breezes weave freedom into every breath.
【Midday Adventure·Tide-Carved Wonders】
🌊 When the tide retreats, Dongshan reveals its magic:
→ **Fishbone Sandbar**: Board an "Explorer Boat" (¥80/person) to this 6-hour-daily marvel. Surging channels form natural moats, while drone shots capture its breathtaking fishbone shape. Bring a bucket for crab-hunting – locals will cook your catch for free!
→ **Nanyu Twin Seas**: Cross the tidal pathway to reach the green-and-white lighthouse from "My Love". This ephemeral sand bridge feels divinely crafted.
【Dusk Delights·Where Ancient Meets Electric】
Stroll **Nanmen Bay** in the afternoon – the colorful fishing village from movie "The Left Ear" sparkles under sunlight. Climb to Wengong Temple's rooftop for a "half-ocean, half-town" panorama. At night, hit Tongling Night Market: sizzling oyster omelets (¥15) plump with briny goodness, paired with "Uncle Chen’s Iced Dessert" (¥20) where herbal jelly dances with honeyed taro balls.
【Mountain & Sea·Ride the Blue Ribbon】
Day two calls for cycling **Sufeng Mountain Loop** (¥50/day). The 14-km blue bridge ribbons between cliffs and waves. Pose dramatically on Yanya Village’s wave-battered rocks, then snap pastel "Rainbow Bus Stop" pics. At **Wind-Rock Scenic Area**, push the 62-ton balancing boulder (it won’t budge!) and scan AR codes to unlock Qing-era resistance tales.
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**Traveler’s Notes**:
🛵 **Transport**: Bus 15 from Yunxiao Station; e-bikes rule the island
🏠 **Stay**: Sea-view B&Bs in Nanmen Bay (¥200/night); Golden Bay villas for families
⏰ **Tide Times**: Check "Dongshan Net" WeChat for Fishbone/Nanyu schedules (text "twin seas")
Dongshan’s soul lingers in Golden Bay’s dawn light, Tongling’s sizzling woks, and fishermen mending nets with sun-weathered hands. Two days here rewrites your definition of serenity.
Post by HayesIsabella48 | Jun 25, 2025























