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📅 Best time to visit: Mid to late August - early September (avoid the peak summer vacation period, but still enjoy the coolness of late summer)

🎯 Themes: Island vacation, hot spring relaxation, food exploration, off-the-beaten-path hiking

📍 Keywords: Shuangyue Bay, Xunliao Bay, Luofu Mountain, West Lake, hot spring hotels, seafood street stalls

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✨ Top 5 Must-Visit Attractions (with tips to avoid pitfalls)

1️⃣ Shuangyue Bay Viewing Platform + Turtle Bay

• 🌊 What to do: Climb to the viewing platform in the morning to capture the “Double Bay Wonder,” then visit the [Turtle Nature Reserve] (China’s only turtle base) in the afternoon, great for families!

• ⚠️ Pitfall to avoid: Parking at the viewing platform is expensive (recommend taking a taxi), Turtle Bay closes at 4 PM, don’t miss it!

• 📸 Photo spots: Turtle Bay lighthouse, beach rocks.

2️⃣ Xunliao Bay (less crowded than Sanya!)

• 🏖️ What to do: Rent an electric scooter to circle the island (1 hour for 30 RMB), visit the “Tin Hau Temple,” try water activities (sailing/snorkeling).

• 🍤 Food: Must eat at the seafood market in Gangkou Town with self-selected cooking (50 RMB per person to eat until full!).

• 💡 Tips: Choose a seaside guesthouse (recommend “Honghai Bay” Phase 2), watch the stunning sunset on the beach in the evening!

3️⃣ Luofu Mountain (a cool mountain retreat)

• 🌿 What to do: Hiking + waterfall photography (the sea of clouds at Feiyun Peak is breathtaking), cable car saves effort but misses some views.

• 🧘 Hidden gem: Draw lots at Chongxu Ancient Temple, try farmhouse dishes at “Sulao Village” at the foot of the mountain (tofu pudding is a must!).

4️⃣ Huizhou West Lake (locals’ secret)

• 🌸 What to do: Less crowded than Hangzhou West Lake, great for cycling (shared bikes available), visit Sizhou Pagoda and Su Dongpo Memorial Hall.

• 🍵 Afternoon tea: Have a cup of Hakka Lei Cha on “Shuidong Street” by the lake, full of artistic vibe.

5️⃣ Hot Spring Recommendations (perfect for soaking in the cool September weather)

• 🛀 Nankunshan Yunding Hot Spring or Huizhou Seaside Hot Spring: Choose hotels with private hot springs, soak under the stars at night!

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🍜 Food List (must-try in Huizhou!)

• Seafood: Gangkou Town seafood market (self-selected cooking), street stalls near “Haigongyuan” in Xunliao Bay.

• Snacks: Ama Jiao (fried snacks), braised pork with preserved vegetables (recommend “Huizhou Hotel”), Hengli soup noodles.

• Desserts: Ai Ban (Hakka specialty), Guilinggao (Luofu Mountain specialty).

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🏨 Accommodation Recommendations (choose based on your needs)

• Sea view lovers: Shuangyue Bay Tanyue Howard Johnson Resort (famous infinity pool), Xunliao Bay Financial Street Seaview Apartments.

• Family travelers: Shuangyue Bay Honghai Bay Phase 2 (close to the beach), hot spring villas near Luofu Mountain.

• Budget-friendly: Guesthouses around Huizhou West Lake (convenient transportation).

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⚠️ Notes

1. Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen! The sun in Huizhou is very strong in August-September, bring both physical and chemical sunscreen.

2. Typhoon season: Check the weather before departure to avoid sudden storms.

3. Transportation: Huizhou’s attractions are scattered, self-driving or chartering a car is recommended (or take the high-speed train to “Huizhou South Station” then taxi).