Fujian Dongshan Island, the Blue Hour

🌊Dongshan Island|Cliffside Sea Views + Stunning Sunsets! This hidden gem island is absolutely addictive!

Why Visit:
Fujian's Little Kenting! Fewer crowds, breathtaking scenery, and seafood galore!

Transport Info:
📍Address: Dongshan County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province
🚢Transport Tips: Take a bus from Xiamen/Zhangzhou high-speed rail station to Tongling Town, then a ferry to the island (30 mins)

Itinerary:
1️⃣ Nanmen Bay
Filming location for the movie "The Left Ear"! Colorful houses + azure bay, perfect for Instagram-worthy shots on the seawall
⏳Tip: Most beautiful during the blue hour at dusk, with fishermen hauling nets—a truly soothing scene

2️⃣ Sufeng Mountain Ring Road
Fujian's most scenic coastal drive! Half-mountain, half-ocean views, ideal for road trips or electric scooters
📸Photo Spot: Lover's Reef (cliffside sea views guaranteed to go viral)

Food Recs:
🦞Seafood Stalls: Fresh catches cooked dockside near the ferry terminal, ~¥50 per person for a feast
🐟Small Fish Platter: A Dongshan specialty! Tender fish so juicy it bursts
🍡Shao Jian Ling: A nostalgic local snack certified by natives

Highlights:
✅Skip crowded Sanya! Crystal-clear waters here reveal the seabed
✅All attractions are FREE! Budget travelers rejoice

Pitfall Avoidance:
⚠️Avoid seafood at touristy restaurants—better deals by the docks
⚠️Sunscreen! Double whammy of sea breeze + UV rays

Post by IdaSvensson | Aug 1, 2025

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