04 Girls' Budget Trip to Fangchenggang: 3-Day 2-Night Essential Guide

🌊 Sisters! Fangchenggang is seriously underrated! This border town in Guangxi boasts Southeast Asia-style crystal-clear waters at unbelievably low prices! Just returned from my trip with hard-earned lessons, sharing this tearful ultimate guide.

✅ Transportation Guide
🚄 High-speed rail: Nanning East → Fangchenggang North (¥51.5/one-way, 1h ride)
✔️ Local transport:
🛵 E-bike rental (¥60-80/day, highly recommended! Scattered attractions, flexible riding)
🚗 Taxi (¥40-70/ride between attractions, book in advance to avoid no-shows)

🏨 Accommodation:
Jintan Beach: Choose "Jingzu Fishing Homestay" - ocean view but basic facilities, confirm hot water/WiFi before booking
Dongxing City: Recommend "Ramada Plaza Dongxing" with panoramic Vietnam Street night views, 5-min walk to border port.

💃🏼 3-Day Itinerary
Day1⃣: Jiulong Village ➡ Qisha Lighthouse ➡ Paradise Beach
Day2⃣: Bailang Beach ➡ Baisha Bay ➡ Strange Stone Beach
Day3⃣: Wanwei Golden Beach ➡ Dongxing Border Gate ➡ Vietnam Mangjie Day Trip

🌈 Must-Visit Spots
📍 Qisha Lighthouse
🎫 Free
Stunning coastal views with lighthouse. The entire causeway is exposed before high tide (walk to the end), submerged during high tide. Beautiful sea-sky-lighthouse harmony on sunny days.
📍 Paradise Corner Beach
🎫 Free
Less-developed beach with few visitors. Lacks facilities (poor management). Locals may charge ¥20 parking fee.
📍 Bailang Beach
🎫 Free
Fangchenggang's most popular beach. Unique "white waves on black sand" due to titanium-rich sand. Gently sloping shore perfect for kids.
📍 Strange Stone Beach
🎫 Free
Living up to its name - bizarre rock formations. Adventurous visitors climb rocks for photos. Scenic but unsuitable for beachcombing (difficult to find seafood among rocks).
📍 Wanwei Golden Beach
🎫 Free
Drive directly to coastal road (parking fee applies). Border area - may spot Vietnam across the water.
📍 Dongxing Border Gate
🎫 Free
Vietnam visible across the river. Vietnamese vendors everywhere - experience foreign culture without leaving China.

🦐 Food Guide (¥20-50/person)
🔸 Breakfast: Yuedemei Chicken Rice Noodles (¥12, light savory broth)
🔸 Meals:
Huaxinsi Bakery: Seafood congee/noodles (¥18, generous portions)
Viet-Thai Restaurant: Tom Yum/curry seafood
Night markets: Beigang Guli, Xiwan (grilled oysters, sweet soups)
✔️ Seafood Tip:
Buy fresh at Qisha Market
Free cooking at homestay or pay processing fee at food stalls

💡 Pro Tips
🔹 Sun protection: Extreme UV - combine physical & chemical sunscreen!
🔹 Tides: Check tide tables! Causeways/rocks submerge during high tide
🔹 Transport: E-bikes have limited range - recharge between Baisha Bay & Strange Stone Beach
Book return taxi to Strange Stone Beach in advance!
🔹 Expenses: Most beach chairs/tents charge fees - confirm prices. Decline photographer services to avoid harassment.