A One-Day Trip to Nan'ao Island, Shantou: A Must-Read Guide!

🎈Hey guys, today I'm going to share with you a super beautiful one-day trip to Nan'ao Island, Shantou.

💖[Nan'ao Island Overview]
Nan'ao Island is located in Nan'ao County, Shantou City, Guangdong Province, and is the only "island county" in Guangdong. It covers an area of 117.73 square kilometers, with a coastline of 94.3 kilometers, and the Tropic of Cancer runs through the entire island. It is an important habitat for the Chinese white dolphin and is known as the "Hawaii of the East."

💖[Best Time to Visit]
The best time to visit Nan'ao Island is from March to June and September to November.

🗺[Recommended Travel Routes]
✨Rent an electric bike for a tour around the island: Sancongya Lighthouse → Tropic of Cancer in Qing'ao Bay → Zhuqidu Bay → Gold and Silver Island → Baisha Bay → Zoumapu Village in Shen'ao Town → Longbin Road in Houzhai Town → Xiangyun Square.
✨Self-driving: Nan'ao Bridge → Changshanwei Lighthouse → Tianzai Geological Park → Ring Road → Qian'ao Bay Lighthouse → Qianjiang Bay Internet-famous Wall → Tianyu Villa → Sancongya Lighthouse → Windmill Hill → Qing'ao Bay Beach → Zoumapu → Forest Park → Exit the island.

💖[Transportation Guide]
1. From Shantou Station, you can take Bus 161 or 105, which costs about CNY 10 and takes 1 hour.
2. Driving or taking a taxi is also convenient, but it is not recommended to take a car from the bus stop, as it is expensive.

🌟[Must-Visit Attractions]
🌈Changwei Lighthouse: The first thing you see when you get on the island, it is extremely beautiful at sunset.
🌈Tropic of Cancer Square: Located in Qing'ao Bay, it is a great place to watch the sunrise from the beach, and there is also a landmark building called the "Gate of Nature."
🌈Sancongya Lighthouse: A super cute lighthouse shaped like an ice cream cone.
🌈Back Garden Ecotourism Area: Standing on the top of the mountain, you can overlook the entire island and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
🌈Ring Road: The coastal road is as beautiful as a comic book, very healing, and recommended by "Chinese National Geography."

💡[Tips]
1️⃣Be sure to choose a good weather day to visit, as it is not recommended to visit on cloudy or rainy days, as the sea will be gray.
2⃣️To check in at the Tropic of Cancer, you need to enter Huanghuashan Park, which costs CNY 20, but it is not necessary to enter.
3⃣️You don't have to visit all the lighthouses, just choose the ones you like.
4⃣️The bridge toll for self-driving is CNY 96, and it is only charged once for a round trip. It is free on public holidays, and there is no bridge toll for taking a bus.
5⃣️Renting an electric bike costs about CNY 50 per day, remember to bargain, as the price varies greatly between peak and off-peak seasons.

🎈Come to Nan'ao Island for an exciting one-day trip!

Post by WanderlustAbroad | Dec 8, 2024

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