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Dongshan Island August Fun Guide🌊 | Three Days and Two Nights to Explore the 'Little Maldives,' Eat Seafood Until You Can't Walk!

Geographical Location

Dongshan Island, a treasure island in Zhangzhou, Fujian, is crossed by the Tropic of Cancer and boasts mirror-like beaches, colorful fishing villages, and a rooftop featured in the movie 'The Left Ear'~ It's quieter than Xiamen, cheaper than Sanya, and in August, the sea is so clear you can see small fish brushing against your feet!

🚀Three-Day Super Detailed Itinerary | Fun Until You Drop Every Day

Day 1: Artsy Nanmen Bay + Chasing the Sunrise

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5:30 AM Rush to Jinluan Bay to watch the 'Sky Mirror' sunrise 🌅. The beach looks like spilled orange soda, and wearing a white dress gives you a natural filter for photos!

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12:00 PM Indulge in seafood on Tuanjie Road, Tongling Town. Recommend 'Old Theater Cat Porridge'
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4:00 PM Check out the colorful houses at Nanmen Bay, overlook the bay from the 'Left Ear' rooftop.
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7:30 PM Must-try 'Zhongyi Oyster Omelet' at Tongling Night Market. Crispy crust wrapped around plump oysters.

Day 2: Mountain and Sea Adventure + First Snorkeling Experience

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8:00 AM Rent a scooter (60 RMB/day) and ride along Sufeng Mountain Ring Road. The blue bridge with sea views feels like stepping into a Miyazaki anime!

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12:00 PM Take 'cliff blockbuster' photos on the reefs of Yanya Village. A red long dress looks amazing, but be careful not to slip (don't ask me how I know).

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2:00 PM Snorkel at Aojiao Village 🤿. For 200 RMB per person, touch corals and chase fish. If you're afraid of water, there are one-on-one coaches. The underwater world is breathtakingly beautiful!

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6:00 PM Listen to the waves at a beach bar in Maluan Bay, order a mojito and stargaze. The ambiance is perfect~

Day 3: Sandbar Adventure + Slow-Paced Fishing Village Life

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9:00 AM Rush to Fish Bone Sandbar at low tide! Take a boat (100 RMB) for aerial photos of the 'fish bone in the sea.' Remember to check the tide table to avoid a wasted trip!

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12:00 PM Buy seafood at Xipu Market for processing. Salt and pepper stir-fried mantis shrimp, steamed crabs. Achieve seafood freedom for 50 RMB per person!

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3:00 PM Take photos with flower hairpins in Dingjie Old Street. The Southern Fujian charm is strong. Also, buy some seaweed cakes as souvenirs~

🌟Must-Visit List | Missing These Means You Came for Nothing

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Jinluan Bay Sunrise: Free! The mirror-like beach reflects the morning glow. Get your spot ready before 5:30 AM.

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Nanmen Bay Night Market: Oyster omelet + roasted tendon. The night market's lively atmosphere is super healing. Opens after 6:00 PM.

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Sufeng Mountain Blue Bridge: Free! Ride an electric scooter for stunning half-mountain, half-sea road photos. Best light in the afternoon.

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Fish Bone Sandbar: A unique spectacle only visible at low tide. Aerial views are absolutely stunning (boat fee 100 RMB).

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Aojiao Village Snorkeling: Crystal clear waters + coral reefs. Even beginners can have a blast.

🏨Accommodation Recommendations | Trip.com High-Rated Picks

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Zhangzhou Dongshan Yuehua Hotel: Yunan Bay sea view rooms. Step out to the beach. Features an infinity pool and kids' club, perfect for families!

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Nanmen Bay Island Language B&B: Designer-style artistic vibe. The rooftop is perfect for 'The Left Ear'-style sunset photos, instantly making your social media feed pop~

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Jinluan Bay Nuan Yang Seaview B&B: Around 200 RMB per person. 3-minute walk to the beach. Watch the sunrise from your bed!

🚌Transportation Guide | Scooters Are the Best

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Day 1: Take a taxi from Yunxiao Station to Jinluan Bay (approx. 100 RMB). Rely on walking + tricycles for the rest of the day (remember to bargain!).

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Day 2: Rent an electric scooter for island hopping. Sufeng Mountain → Yanya Village → Maluan Bay, smooth sailing all the way.

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Day 3: Take a taxi to Fish Bone Sandbar Pier. In the afternoon, take a bus back to Tongling Town, super cheap~

📸Private Photo Spots

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Nanmen Bay Embankment Backlight: Shoot side profiles at 4 PM, your hair will glow!

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Sufeng Mountain Third Observation Deck: Overlook the blue bridge and the sea-sky line. Denim shorts look super cool.

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Yanya Lover's Reef: Sit on the cliff edge with your legs dangling, pretending to be at the end of the world~

🍤Food Attack | 5 Must-Eats

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Small Squid (Calamari): Blanched and dipped in mustard soy sauce. So sweet and crispy, like chewing on ocean jelly!

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Oyster Omelet: Crispy sweet potato flour with bursting oysters. Any shop in Tongling Night Market is delicious~

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Xiaomi: Thin-skinned, generously filled steamed dumplings. The filling is shredded radish + dried sole fish. So fresh it'll make your eyebrows fall off!

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Four Fruit Soup: Taro + mung beans + sea moss. 10 RMB for a refreshing, cooling treat, more addictive than milk tea.

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Ginger Duck: Duck stewed with old ginger. Rich and savory sauce. The 30-year-old shop in Tongling Town is the most authentic!

💰Three-Day Spending List | Budget Travel Can Still Be Awesome

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Two Nights Accommodation: Yuehua Hotel sea view room 1580 RMB (790 RMB per person), expensive but worth it! For a tighter budget, Jinluan Bay B&B for 400 RMB.

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Dining: Seafood feast around 80 RMB/meal per person, snacks 10-20 RMB. Three days of food and drinks around 500 RMB, you'll be stuffed!

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Activities: Snorkeling 200 RMB + Fish Bone Sandbar boat ticket 100 RMB, total 300 RMB.

Feeling: Half the price of Sanya, with seafood freedom + all the beautiful scenery. My wallet is very pleased~

⚠️Hard-Earned Tips

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Sunscreen + physical sun protection clothing! August UV rays are like Grandma Rong's needles, getting three shades darker is not a dream.

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Check the Fish Bone Sandbar tide table in advance. At high tide, you'll see nothing.

Personal Musings

While daydreaming on the Nanmen Bay embankment, I suddenly understood why they say "Dongshan Island is perfect for wasting life"~ Chasing the sea during the day, devouring seafood at night – this is the right way to spend summer!

Any other wild ways to play, everyone? Share them in the comments, I'll unlock them next time! 🌴