【Dongshan Island Citywalk One-Day Tour Nanny-Level Guide

I've slipped away again to that unforgettable little island—Dongshan Island!

On sunny days, the sea looks like it's sprinkled with crushed diamonds✨
Sitting with my bestie on the rooftop of Nanmen Bay, feeling the breeze and zoning out,
The city's noise is swept away by the waves,
Leaving only blue skies, white walls, colorful houses, and laughter.

Please keep this super detailed "Dongshan Island One-Day Tour Plog-Style Guide"👇
✅ Transportation tips ✅ Accommodation recommendations ✅ Route test ✅ Food list
Even beginners can easily follow it, perfect for a spontaneous weekend trip!

🚆 How to get to Dongshan Island?

📍 Step 1: Take the high-speed train to Yunxiao Station (direct access from many cities nationwide)

🔸 Comparison of three ways to enter the island:

Method Cost Time Recommendation Rating
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🚌 Bus Line 15 ¥10/person About 60 minutes ⭐⭐⭐☆ (cheapest but slow)
🚖 Taxi About ¥100/car About 40 minutes ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (good for 3-4 people sharing)
👫 Carpool ¥30/person About 40 minutes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (best value! Available right outside the station)

📌 Tips:
Walk a bit forward after exiting the station to find the "Carpool Waiting Point," where drivers have fixed prices.
Self-driving is not recommended! Parking on the island is tight and expensive.

🏨 How to choose accommodation? In-depth review of three main areas

1️⃣ Nanmen Bay (Top choice! A must-stay for foodies & photo lovers)
✅ Pros:
Many sea view rooms, stunning night views
Walking distance to Dingjie Street, Nanwang Rooftop, and the pier
Dense night market snacks, no worries about late-night hunger
❌ Cons: Noisy during holidays (but this time we stayed at "Yunhai Meiju" with great soundproofing! Clean, bright, fully equipped, highly recommended for food and photo-loving friends👭)

2️⃣ Maluan Bay (Quiet + best for water activities)
✅ Pros:
Sand as fine as flour, clear seawater
Few tourists, perfect for relaxing and zoning out
Water activities like jet skiing and banana boat available
❌ Cons: Far from food areas, not much to do at night

3️⃣ Jinluan Bay (Best spot for sunrise)
✅ Pros:
Unbeatable sea view, wake up to the sunrise🌅
Very quiet, full vacation vibe
Gentle beach, great for walking or morning runs
❌ Cons: Few facilities, need taxi or delivery for meals

👉 Conclusion: First-timers should stay in Nanmen Bay! Convenient and lively~

🗺️ Tested Route Map for Dongshan Island One-Day Tour (Efficient and no detours)

🚶‍♀️ Full route:
Drop luggage at Nanmen Bay → Stroll and take photos at Dingjie Street → View panorama from Nanwang Rooftop → Wade in Maluan Bay → Ride the small train at Caidie Bay → Cycle the Su Fengshan Island Ring Road → Check in at Nanyu Double-Sided Sea → Return to Nanmen Bay for dinner to wrap up

⏰ Recommended to start at 8:30 AM for a comfortable pace without rushing!

🌟 Detailed Attractions｜Each worth a stop

1️⃣ Dingjie Street · Artistic Old Alley
Filming location of "The Left Ear"! Red brick old houses + winding stone steps + colorful graffiti walls
Must-visit:
📍 Zhuanyun Coffee: second-floor terrace facing the sea, latte + cake set ¥38 is a great deal
📸 White archways, blue windows with green plants, wall saying "I'm waiting for you on Dongshan Island"
📷 Photo tips: wear a light-colored dress, use telephoto lens to capture people and sea in one frame

2️⃣ Nanwang Rooftop · Panoramic High Point
Climb the steps to overlook the colorful houses of Nanmen Bay
📸 Golden spot: shoot with backlight at dusk, the lit-up houses create a great atmosphere
⛔ Safety note: railing is low, do not climb

3️⃣ Maluan Bay · Soft Sand Healing Spot
Almost private during off-season! Barefoot on sand, listen to waves, daydream all afternoon🌊
Paid water activities available:
Jet Ski ¥80/person
Banana Boat ¥50/person
Snorkeling ¥120/person
🏖️ Sand quality is excellent, even finer than Sanya!

4️⃣ Caidie Bay · Dopamine Fairy Tale World🌈
Pink castle + colorful small train + petting zoo
Great for kids or girly photo shoots
🚂 Small train circles the lake for ¥20, kids scream with joy
📸 Recommended to wear bright colors, the background is so colorful you won’t clash!

5️⃣ Su Fengshan Island Ring Road · Self-drive/Electric scooter trip
Dongshan Island’s most beautiful coastal road! Mountains on one side, sea on the other🌊
🛵 Rent an electric scooter for about ¥50/hour (price negotiable)
📸 Must-shoot: blue bridge section, curved corners, green sign "Sea Ahead"
💡 Safety tip: many mountain curves, beginners ride carefully

6️⃣ Nanyu Double-Sided Sea · Cinematic Lighthouse Secret Spot📸
A natural wonder of "one side saltwater, one side freshwater" formed by tides
Green lighthouse stands on rocks, very storybook-like
📌 Key: check tide tables!
👉 Recommended mini-program: "Tide Table Genie"
🔔 Only accessible at low tide, otherwise submerged⚠️

🍽️ Dongshan Food Collection｜Local hidden gems🔥

📍 High-rated restaurants around Nanmen Bay:

Name Specialty Recommended Dish Avg. Price
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🍝 Dongshan Noodles·Seafood Satay Noodles Authentic Minnan flavor Satay noodles + oyster omelet ¥25
🥩 Youdianye STEAK·CAFE·CAMP Camping-style Western food Steak + sparkling wine ¥90
🥟 Xi·Yuan Handmade Dumpling House Abalone dumplings, squid ink dumplings ¥40
🎭 Dongshan Opera House Opera-themed restaurant Seafood pot, yellow croaker ¥70
🍲 Two Flowers Chongqing Hotpot Spicy relief Beef tallow pot + tender beef ¥80
🍢 Fangyuan BBQ Night snack king Oysters, pork belly ¥60
🍜 Huji Snacks Breakfast favorite Rice noodle soup, fried jujube ¥15
🐟 Haokelai Seafood Steam Hotpot Fresh and visible Steamed shrimp, steamed crab ¥120
🐂 Chaoshan Fresh Beef Hotpot Freshly sliced beef Hanging tenderloin, fatty brisket ¥90
🐠 Jinluan Fisherman Seafood stall Steamed grouper, salted mantis shrimp ¥100
🍤 No.1 Food Stall Local gathering spot Garlic steamed scallops, stir-fried blood clams ¥85
🔥 Tiezhu·Fish Market Hotpot Seafood combo Sea urchin paste, abalone slices ¥110

📌 Foodie Tips:
For seafood, choose stalls with clear pricing to avoid being overcharged
Must-eats: satay noodles, abalone dumplings, oysters!
Come to Fangyuan BBQ at night for skewers and beer, life complete🍻

📸 Outfit & Photo Tips

👗 Wardrobe prep:
✔️ White/cream long dress + straw bag = seaside fairy vibe
✔️ Denim shorts + canvas shoes = Japanese citywalk style
✔️ Fisherman hat + sunglasses = sun protection and photogenic

📷 Photo gear:
Phone users: turn on native camera + Live mode for dynamic shots
Camera users: bring wide-angle (for scenes), prime lens (for portraits)
Drone? Allowed in some areas, avoid crowds and no-fly zones

🌅 Final thoughts:
The romance of Dongshan Island
Is not in the guidebook,
But in the first morning light shining on colorful houses,
In the sea breeze messing up your hair at Nanwang Rooftop,
In the moment you and your friends smile and say, "We'll come back next time."

This summer,
Stop just scrolling through others' island plogs—
Grab your camera, go to Dongshan Island, and be the star of your own life.