Sea breeze, fresh seafood, and pristine scenery

First Stop: Qiaotouhu Seafood Market – Taste the "Just-Landed Freshness"
Depart from the city at 9 a.m. and indulge in fresh seafood noodles, blue crabs, razor clams… all gifts from nature!
Pick your seafood at the market and have it simply cooked at a nearby noodle shop—light on salt and seasoning. A bowl piled high with seafood, each slurp bursting with the ocean’s sweetness. No fancy flavors, just the natural freshness (seafood processing fee for noodles: ¥20 per bowl).
Don’t miss refreshing treats like herbal jelly, icy and perfect for cutting through the richness—each bite feels like a taste of the sea.

Second Stop: Qiangjiao Town – Unwind in a Rustic Fishing Village
A 20-minute drive from the market brings you to Qiangjiao, where the wild beauty captivates! Moss-covered stone houses in Xiashan Village, fishing nets drying on old walls in Dajing Alley—the fishing culture hides in these organic details.
Beat the heat at a seaside café with freshly ground coffee or light tea, low on sugar and guilt-free. Sit by the window, gaze at the sea, and breathe in the scents of greenery and saltwater—pure serenity.

Take a fishing boat to Hengshan Island (¥70, includes round-trip ticket and admission). On clear days, the water gleams like translucent jade. The island’s lush vegetation fills the air with oxygen-rich freshness during a hike. Try sea fishing—catch and cook your own (just release the small ones~).
Experience the primal joy of "living off the sea."
At dusk, head to the tidal flats! Tiptoe to catch tiny crabs (mind the ecosystem~) and watch the sunset paint the ocean orange-red. Waves crash against rocks, no industrial noise—just nature’s white noise. The most healing sunset.

Third Stop: Stay at Sheraton Ninghai Hotel – Lakeside Slow Living
Nestled by Tianming Lake, just 20 minutes from Qiangjiao, the lake-view rooms are pure bliss.
Balcony rooms face the shimmering lake—morning light dances on the water, and evenings are spent soaking in the tub with sunset views. Ultimate relaxation.
Amenities abound: indoor heated pool (perfect for kids), 24-hour gym, and must-try breakfast items like Ninghai wheat pancakes and seafood congee. The on-site Cai Yue Xuan Chinese Restaurant offers local and Cantonese delicacies.
Convenient location: Within 30 minutes of Qiantong Ancient Town and Lianghuang Mountain, perfect for exploring history and culture.

• Practical Tips
① Summer essentials: The market gets stuffy—bring a portable fan and sun hat.
② Beat the crowds: Arrive at noodle shops before 11:00 to skip lines; opt for the 14:00 boat to Hengshan Island for fewer tourists.
③ Cool sea breezes at dawn/dusk—pack a light jacket. Wear non-slip shoes for boat trips (no flip-flops).