A One-Day Trip to Nan'ao Island, Shantou: A Must-Read Guide!
by WanderlustAbroad
Dec 8, 2024
||1๏ธโฃ Transportation
๐ Self-drive via Nan'ao Bridge
๐ Bus: Take Route 161 from Shantou Station (fare: ยฅ28). Island buses offer day or single-ride tickets.
โด Ferry: Depart from Rainbow Pier
2๏ธโฃ Sunrise Spots
โ๏ธ Best spots: Changshanwei Lighthouse, Zhuqidu Bay, Nan'ao Sihai, Qing'ao Bay, Hulu Mountain, Sancongya Lighthouse
3๏ธโฃ Attractions
๐ Changshanwei Lighthouse โ Iconic red lighthouse
๐ Tianzai Geological Park โ Rocky shores, sea-eroded stones, fine sand & clear water
๐ Qian'ao Bay Lighthouse โ Petite green lighthouse
๐ Beisha Bay Creative Park โ Beach activities, dining, photo props
๐ Maritime Silk Square โ Oceanview platform with panoramic seascapes
๐ Qianjiang Bay Beach โ Features "I๐Nan'ao" landmark
๐ Hulu Mountain โ Windmills & camping
๐ Sancongya Lighthouse โ Twin-star lighthouses
๐ Orange Sea โ Stunning sunrise/sunset; nearby beaches, restaurants & cafรฉs
๐ Qing'ao Bay โ Pristine sand & swimming spot
๐ Route 2 โ Twilight forest movie vibe
๐ The Lonely Tree โ Colorful floating balls on the sea
๐ Rainbow Pier โ "Nan'ao" sign
๐ Huanghuashan Tropic of Cancer Marker โ ยฅ20 entry
4๏ธโฃ Food
๐น Li Xuanjun Seafood Eatery โ Oceanview, fresh seafood. Must-tries: Steamed spare ribs, Huang Feihong shrimp, Chaozhou satay beef
๐น Chengbo Fansha Shop โ Local snacks like taro, sweet potato, tomato, and Indian gooseberry
๐น Coffee & The Sea โ Seaside cafรฉ (<ยฅ30/person), Chaozhou tea, pasta & snacks
๐น Fukelai Braised Beef Rice โ Popular for signature beef rice, dry noodles & meatball soup
๐น Zhaoโa Grilled Duck with Abalone โ Fujian-style duck with Chaozhou twist
๐น Jiawei Braised Pork Rice โ Tender, collagen-rich pork trotters
๐น Old Brand Goose Meat โ Tender goose cuts & crispy intestines
๐น Wenshen Preserved Fruit โ Freshly cut fruit platters with sweet-sour sauce
๐น Aunt Fengโs Almond Tea โ Thick, fresh-ground drinks in 4 flavors
๐น Houhai Folk Bar โ Seaside live music bar
๐น Fuxing Snack Shop โ Try fermented chicken wings & Chaozhou "KFC" chicken
๐น Taotao Cultural Gifts โ Nan'ao-themed souvenirs & local snacks
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