Dongshan Island 3-Day, 2-Night Sea View Guide: Movie Scenes on One Hand, Seafood Freedom on the Other. Sisters coming to Dongshan Island, look here! This Fujian island is truly perfect for unwinding.

Dongshan Island 3-Day, 2-Night Sea View Guide 🌊 Movie Scenes on One Hand, Seafood Freedom on the Other

Sisters coming to Dongshan Island, look here! This Fujian island is truly perfect for unwinding. The sea water is crystal clear, and most importantly, the seafood market is so cheap it'll make you cry! You can eat until you can't move for just 100+ RMB per person~

🏖️ Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrive at Dongshan Jinsha Grand Hotel (Maluan Bay Scenic Area) in the afternoon, drop off your luggage, and head straight to Nanmen Bay to watch the sunset 🌅
→ Nanmen Bay "The Left Ear" filming location (South Gongye Road): Check in at the iconic seaside embankment
→ In the evening, stroll through Tongling Night Market for stir-fried seafood. Recommended: Steamed crab and stir-fried clams (15 RMB/portion)

Day 2:
5:30 AM: Watch the sunrise at Maluan Bay (5-minute walk from the hotel)
→ Morning: Go fishing/pull ground cages by boat (80 RMB per person)
→ Noon: Go to Xipu Market to buy seafood for processing (Mantis shrimp 28 RMB/jin, Swimming crab 35 RMB/jin)
→ Afternoon: Play in the water at Nanmen Bay Beach (No. 1381 Sufeng Street). It's recommended to rent a parasol and relax

Day 3:
Sleep in and enjoy the hotel's sweet potato porridge for breakfast
→ Cycle along the Island Ring Road (rent an electric bike for 50 RMB/day)
→ Afternoon: Purchase dried fish and other local specialties before returning

🦞 Food Recommendations
Seafood market guided by locals: Xipu Central Market (remember to go after 3 PM for the cheapest prices)
Must-try specialties: Maozai Porridge, Shao Jianling, Seafood Braised Noodles
Restaurant recommendations: Hexiang Seafood Restaurant (near Nanmen Bay), Xianguang Restaurant (artsy vibe)

📌 Practical Tips
1️⃣ To take photos at the Nanmen Bay "The Left Ear" embankment, check the tide table; it's better during low tide.
2️⃣ Always bargain when buying seafood! There's a public scale in the market, so you won't get ripped off.
3️⃣ Sunscreen! Sunscreen! The UV rays by the sea are super strong.
4️⃣ During peak season, it's recommended to book Jinsha Grand Hotel 2 weeks in advance; sea view rooms are very popular.
5️⃣ Local trishaw drivers might overcharge; it's more transparent to use Didi.

Dongshan Jinsha Grand Hotel is truly the best! The butler service helps plan your itinerary, and they even prepare hot drinks for early risers watching the sunrise. It's only a few minutes' walk to the beach. Most importantly, the bedding in the rooms is super comfortable – I didn't want to leave after staying two nights~