Complete Guide to Dongshan Island|A Hidden Gem Island with Half the Tourists of Xiamen
by Harper%Bailey74
Jul 4, 2025
🌊 3-Day 2-Night Dongshan Island Guide | Fewer Crowds Than Sanya, More Romantic Than Xiamen! This Fujian Island Gem Can No Longer Stay Hidden! 🌊
✨ Why Choose Dongshan Island?
✅ Stunning & Less Crowded: A breathtaking island untouched by overdevelopment, and a filming location for the movie *The Left Ear*!
✅ Great Value: Feast on seafood for just ¥50 per person, and stay in sea-view homestays from ¥200+!
✅ Photographer’s Paradise: Instagrammable lighthouses, mirror-like beaches, volcanic rock formations… every shot is postcard-worthy!
📝 Itinerary
**DAY 1: Romantic Stroll in Nanmen Bay**
▪️ Morning: Visit the rooftop from *The Left Ear* → Enjoy panoramic views from Wengong Temple → Explore the artsy alleys of Ding Street
▪️ Afternoon: Snap photos of Nanmen Bay’s colorful houses → Watch the sunset on the beach (grab a trendy "Yibei Chaocha" drink as a prop!)
▪️ Evening: Set off fireworks by the sea + feast on squid at a seafood stall (try "Wanglai Seafood Stall")
**DAY 2: Island Loop & Hidden Gems**
🛵 Rent an e-bike (¥80/day) for a coastal adventure:
→ Jinluan Bay: Wake up early for sunrise over the mirror-like sand (breathtaking!)
→ Sufeng Mountain: The iconic blue bridge with mountain and sea views
→ Yanya Village: Cliffside "Aegean Sea" rock formations
**DAY 3: Off-the-Beaten-Path Fun**
▪️ Fishbone Sandbar (stunning drone shots, visit at low tide)
▪️ Aojiao Village: White sand beach + cave exploration (navigate to "Tianya Aojiao")
▪️ Try authentic "Cat’s Porridge" before heading home
🍤 Foodie Guide
🔸 Must-Try: Dongshan squid (crispy & tender!), roasted pork rolls, oyster omelet, four-fruit soup
🔸 Top Picks:
- Old Theater Cat’s Porridge (overflowing with ingredients)
- Ah Fang Braised Noodles (perfect with five-spice rolls)
- Little Wife Sweet Soup (¥10 for 8 toppings)
🚗 Transport: Take a high-speed train to "Yunxiao Station," then a 30-minute taxi
🏡 Stay: Nanmen Bay for convenience, Jinluan Bay for tranquility
📸 Best Photo Times: 1 hour after sunrise & 2 hours before sunset (softest light)
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