East Island Nanny-Level Guide to Explore Stunning Attractions

🗺️ East Island 2-Day Tour | Classic Combination of Nanmen Bay and Sufeng Mountain・All-Age Friendly Guide

Introduction

Enjoy 2 days of carefree travel on East Island! Take your parents for a peaceful stroll by the sea, ride around the island road with friends to embrace youth, explore the lighthouse with your kids for a romantic experience, and relax easily so the whole family can have a wonderful time.

🗓️ Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Nanmen Bay → Wengong Ancestral Hall → Nanyu Double-Faced Sea
Day 2: Jinluan Bay → Sufeng Mountain Island Road → Yanya Lovers

Daily Detailed Plan

🏮 Day 1: Artistic Nanmen Bay · Romantic Double-Faced Sea
📍 Nanmen Bay (Free)
Highlights: Filming location of "The Left Ear," colorful houses contrast with the deep blue sea, full of artistic atmosphere. Stroll along the dam with a gentle sea breeze, very pleasant.
🕙 Opening Hours: Open all day, recommended to visit in the morning for the best lighting for photos
📸 Photo Spots: On the dam with colorful houses and the sea as the background for portraits; seaside steps for panoramic shots of the sea and sky
🍖 Recommended: Chen Ji Meatballs, chewy and juicy, about 15 RMB per serving; also try a cup of trendy tea, a perfect photo prop.
💡 Tips: Take sun protection measures in summer; be cautious with elderly and children when walking, as some parts of the dam lack guardrails.

📍 Wengong Ancestral Hall (Free)
Highlights: From the Left Ear rooftop here, you can overlook the entire Nanmen Bay with an excellent view, capturing the whole beautiful scenery.
🕙 Opening Hours: Open all day, recommended to visit in the afternoon for a stunning sunset
📸 Photo Spots: At the edge of the Left Ear rooftop, with the whole Nanmen Bay as the background for portraits
💡 Tips: Walking uphill from Nanmen Bay to Wengong Ancestral Hall, be mindful of the elderly and children’s stamina, take breaks as needed.

📍 Nanyu Double-Faced Sea (Free)
Highlights: At low tide, a sandbank appears in the sea, where you can check in at the green lighthouse featured in "Your Wedding," feeling like you’re in a movie scene.
🕙 Opening Hours: Clear out by 7:00 PM, check tide times in advance via the “Tide Elf” mini-program, visit during low tide.
📸 Photo Spots: Step onto the sandbank with the green lighthouse as the background; on the rocks beside the lighthouse for sea and sky shots.
💡 Tips: Always check the tide in advance; high tide will submerge the sandbank and is very dangerous; parents must watch children closely.

🏮 Day 2: Sunrise at Jinluan Bay · Sufeng Mountain Coastal Ride
📍 Jinluan Bay (Free)
Highlights: The perfect place to watch the sunrise, the beach reflects the stunning sunrise like a mirror, with the sky and sea blending beautifully.
🕙 Opening Hours: Open all day, recommended to arrive before 5:30 AM
📸 Photo Spots: On the beach with the sea reflecting the sunrise as the background for portraits; from a high point on the beach for panoramic sunrise shots
💡 Tips: It’s cooler by the sea in the early morning, dress warmly for elderly and children; bring a moisture-proof mat for sitting on the beach while waiting for sunrise.

📍 Sufeng Mountain Island Road (Free)
Highlights: The blue bridge halfway up the mountain and sea, paired with windmill fields, offers breathtaking scenery, perfect for a healing bike ride.
🕙 Opening Hours: Open all day, morning light is best for cycling and photos
📸 Photo Spots: On the blue bridge with the sea and windmills as the background; at parking spots with half-mountain half-sea views for portraits
🍖 Recommended: “I Want Quiet” small courtyard restaurant, about 60 RMB per person, the cuttlefish shrimp cakes are very delicious.
💡 Tips: Sufeng Mountain has one-way traffic control on weekends and holidays, recommend going early to avoid crowds.

📍 Yanya Lovers (Free)
Highlights: Unique seaside rocks that are great for photos, off the beaten path and distinctive.
🕙 Opening Hours: Open all day
📸 Photo Spots: On the rocks with the sea as the background for portraits; from a high point for panoramic shots of rocks and sea
💡 Tips: The path to Yanya Lovers is somewhat rugged, be careful with elderly and children’s footing.

✨ East Island Survival Guide

1️⃣ Transportation: External transport via high-speed rail to Yunxiao Station, then carpool for about 30 RMB per person directly to Tongling Town, or take a bus. Rent electric scooters on the island for 60-80 RMB/day.
2️⃣ Clothing: Wear light, breathable short sleeves and shorts in summer, bring sun protection clothing and hats; long-sleeve T-shirts and light jackets in spring and autumn; thick jackets in winter.
3️⃣ Taboos: Do not swim in non-swimming areas by the sea; respect local fishermen’s lifestyle and do not damage seaside facilities.
4️⃣ Accommodation: Tongling Town averages about 80 RMB per person, many guesthouses, convenient for travel and dining; Jinluan Bay high-rise sea view apartments start at 200 RMB, with sea views right outside the window.

🛍️ Must-Buy Souvenirs

① East Island dried seafood, such as dried scallops and shrimp, about 50 RMB per jin, great for soups and fried rice at home
② Tongshan Thin Pancakes, starting at 6 RMB, crispy and tasty, easy to carry
③ Roasted Tendon Ling, about 10 RMB each, fragrant, tender, and chewy

Closing Interaction

The beauty of East Island is always unforgettable. If you come to East Island, would you rather feel the artistic atmosphere at Nanmen Bay or enjoy the stunning sunrise at Jinluan Bay?