Just back from Nan'ao Island, really don't recommend going in August because it's just too amazing

Just returned from Nan'ao Island, secured the entire glassy sea and Windmill Hill sunset in August! Avoid the crowds and enjoy the secret spots alone, here’s a full 3-day 2-night itinerary & a guide to avoid pitfalls～

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🌞 Day Tour Adventure: Own the deserted beaches + offbeat activities

1. Qing'ao Bay · 6:00 Exclusive Orange Sea Sunrise

✅ Tropic of Cancer Square sunrise spot: Grab the best spot before 5:30! The moment the sun jumps out from the "Gate of Nature" is breathtaking, wear a white dress and take silhouette photos under the sphere, pretending you’re in Kenting～

✅ Hidden tip: Rush to the beach before 9:00! The water is cool and the sand is fine and not hot on your feet, rent a jet ski to race on the sea (150 RMB/30 minutes), capture “floating photos” when the waves lift you.

2. Sancong Cliff Lighthouse · 4 PM Light and Shadow Magic

🌊 Cliff twin towers red and white couple: Navigate to “Golden Chair,” avoid tour groups by taking the rocky path, stand on black rocks at low tide to shoot epic “wave explosion” photos (⚠️ wear anti-slip shoes!).

🚢 Special bonus: At 5 PM, wait for the fishing boats to return, grab freshly caught mantis shrimp for 50 RMB, the guesthouse will cook it fresh to perfection.

3. Qizipeng Windmill Hill · Sunset Fairy Tale World

🌅 7 PM chase the windmill sunset: Self-drive to “Wind Farm No. 22,” wait at the hilltop viewing platform! The sunset dyes over 70 giant windmills pink and purple, long exposure shots of the windmill light trails are stunning (bring a jacket! It’s windy on the hilltop).

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🌙 Night Tour Highlights: Dreamy experiences not revealed online

1. Changshanwei Lighthouse · Night hunt for Blue Tears

🔮 9 PM glowing beach: Avoid crowds! Navigate to “Qian'ao Bay” wild beach, wear a white dress and step on the shallow shore to trigger blue light ripples (peak season July-August, check “Nan'ao Island official WeChat” for forecasts).

🌉 Offbeat spot: Shoot “bridge + starry sky” together on the abandoned pier next to the lighthouse, 30-second long exposure to capture the Milky Way arch.

2. Yun'ao Fishing Port · Lantern squid night fishing

🦑 Exclusive experience: At 8 PM, go out to sea with the boat captain (50 RMB/person), catch translucent small squids under the fishing lights, eat them boiled with wasabi soy sauce on shore, fresh and chewy, beats Japanese restaurants!

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🗺️ 3-day 2-night reverse crowd route

DAY1: West Line Wind Chase

• Morning: Nan'ao Bridge → Changshanwei Lighthouse (shoot red tower + bridge) → Houzhai Town eat seaweed jelly (10 RMB/bowl)

• Afternoon: Qian'ao Bay rocky beach tide hunting (check tide table! catch green mussels) → Qizipeng Windmill Hill sunset

• Overnight: Houzhai Town sea view guesthouse (recommend “Towards the Clouds,” 200 RMB/night with sailboat view from the window)

DAY2: East Line Oxygen Boost

• 5:30: Qing'ao Bay sunrise → Tropic of Cancer marker tower check-in

• 9:00: Sancong Cliff Lighthouse + rocky beach → Jin Yin Island (6 RMB entrance! shoot oyster wall for Instagram style)

• 16:00: Huanghua Mountain Forest Park summit (overlook the whole island + check in at “Tropic of Cancer” highway sign)

• Overnight: Qing'ao Bay “Peninsula Holiday” (walk to the beach, listen to waves at night)

DAY3: Wild Fun Finale

• Morning: Songjing exploration (freshwater well 10 meters from the sea! drink sweet well water) → Shen'ao Town General’s Mansion (touch Ming and Qing dynasty cannons, 25 RMB worth the ticket)

• Afternoon: Backyard ecological village (tea garden hike + overlook two-colored sea) → last-minute shopping at Yun'ao Fishing Port (seaweed 15 RMB/package, dried squid 30 RMB/jin)

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💡 Hardcore Pitfall Prevention Guide

⚠️ Transport tips:

• Must cross Nan'ao Bridge to get on the island (96 RMB/car cash payment!), renting an electric scooter on the island is more flexible (80 RMB/day, choose one with a roof for sun and rain protection).

• Island loop bus line 601 charges by segment (14 RMB full trip), use “Che Laile” app for real-time location, hopping between spots saves lots of time.

☀️ Sun protection essentials:

• Beach temperature exceeds 50℃ from 12-3 PM! Avoid walking barefoot, bring your own beach umbrella (renting for 50 RMB/day is a rip-off).

• Sunscreen SPF50+ reapply every hour! Don’t miss the back of your neck and tops of your feet (learned the hard way with sandal tan lines).

🌀 Typhoon backup plan:

• Rush to Nan'ao Museum (free! Watch the Zheng Chenggong naval battle hologram show)

• Intangible cultural heritage boat model experience: Make miniature sailboats next to the General’s Mansion (30 RMB to take your work home).

This guide is for reference only.