Chaozhou-Shantou New Year: Celebrate the Spring Festival
by MELINA MILLER
Jan 5, 2025
Who says you have to go to Sanya to see the sea! This hidden gem on Nan'ao Island is truly amazing🏝️ Not only is the seawater as clear as glass, but the hotels also come with infinity pools and private beaches, and the best part is the great value for money! Here are a few tested and reliable accommodations to share, ladies, save these quickly~
🔹【Grand Skylight Resort Hotel】
📍Address: Haibin Road, Houzhai Town, Nan'ao Island
✨Highlights: Sky infinity pool facing the sea, the mirror effect of the pool and sea merging at sunrise is stunning! Rooms have 270° sea view balconies, perfect for afternoon tea and taking Instagram-worthy photos
🚗Transport: 15 minutes by car from Nan'ao Bridge, hotel offers free shuttle service to the pier
💡Tips: Be sure to book the Executive Sea View Room, you can get it for just 800+ RMB in the off-season!
🔹【Peninsula Yijing Coast Hotel】
📍Address: Haibin Road, Yun'ao Town, Nan'ao Island
✨Highlights: Exclusive 1 km private beach, quiet with few people. Mediterranean-style courtyard perfect for photos, beach BBQs at night create a great atmosphere
🚌Nearby: 5-minute walk to Songjing Scenic Area, 10 minutes to Jin Yin Island
🍴Dining: Seafood restaurant is fresh and cheap, the razor clam king is a must-try!
🔹【Nan'ao Haiyue Holiday Apartment】
📍Address: Qing'ao Bay Tourist Resort Area, Nan'ao Island
✨Best value for money! Sea view one-bedroom apartment for just 200+ RMB per person, kitchen available to cook your own seafood. The room faces the Tropic of Cancer Square, and downstairs is the popular rainbow sea dike
🌄Photo spot: Arrive at Qing'ao Bay beach at 5 AM to catch the first ray of sunlight in Guangdong
🔹【Xintao Resort】
📍Address: Jinshan South Road, Shen'ao Town, Nan'ao Island
✨Fishing village-style homestay! Rooms converted from old fishing boats with great atmosphere, terrace allows direct fishing. The owner offers sea gathering tours and will cook your fresh seafood for free
🎣Experience: Charter a boat for 80 RMB per person, catch mantis shrimp bigger than your palm
📌Accommodation Tips:
1. Book at least 1 month in advance during peak season (May to October), weekend prices double
2. Choose hotels in Qing'ao Bay or Houzhai Town, other locations have inconvenient transport
3. Taxis are hard to find on the island, renting an electric scooter is more cost-effective (50 RMB/day)
💡3 Days 2 Nights Itinerary Recommendation:
Day 1: Nan'ao Bridge → Changshanwei Lighthouse → Photo shoot at Grand Skylight Hotel → Visit Caise Floating Balls at Zoumapu Village
Day 2: Jin Yin Island → Sancongya Lighthouse → Swim at Qing'ao Bay → Tropic of Cancer Square Night Market
Day 3: Eat freshly caught seafood at the fishing village → Qizipeng Windmill Hill → Return trip
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