3-Day 2-Night Dragon Boat Festival Guide to Nanji Island

Yay! The Dragon Boat Festival is here—time to take a holiday and have some fun!

【Why Choose Nanji Island?】
✨ A hidden gem in southern Zhejiang | Certified by National Geographic as one of China’s most beautiful islands
✨ Endless natural grasslands × Blue Tears observation site × Seafood feast
✨ Avoid the crowds during holidays! Daily visitor limit of 1,500 ensures exclusive access to crystal-clear waters

🚢【Complete Transportation Guide】
❶ Take a high-speed train to "Pingyang Station" → Taxi for 15 minutes to "Aojiang Wharf"
❷ Book ferry tickets 3 days in advance via "Nanji Passenger Transport" (Speedboat: 1.5h / Regular ferry: 2.5h)
💡 Opt for upper deck seating! Don’t forget seasickness patches and mint candies
❸ Upon arrival, purchase a 45 RMB island bus pass (unlimited rides across 6 stops)

📸【Must-Visit Attractions】
🌅 Sanpanwei
✔️ Head to the sea-view sunrise platform at 5:30 AM (navigate to "Monkey Worships Guanyin")
✔️ Capture stunning shots on the comic-like grasslands (white dresses are perfect for photos!)
✔️ Enjoy coffee at a cliffside cave café while watching waves crash against the rocks

🏖️ Dashao'ao
✔️ Walk on the singing shell beach (bring water shoes!)
✔️ Spot Blue Tears at dusk (peak season: April–June)
✔️ Try jet skiing & snorkeling (negotiate prices to around 150 RMB per person)

🌈 New Activities
▫️ Mazuo'ao: Capture the "fishing boats at sunset" scene at 5:00 PM (bring a telephoto lens)
▫️ Rainbow Road: Rent an electric scooter for island exploration (30 RMB/hour, great for photos)
▫️ Cave Adventures: Visit mysterious sea caves at Houlong Fishing Village during low tide

🏡【Accommodation Tips】
❶ For sunrise views → Stay at a Sanpanwei guesthouse (5-minute walk to the sunrise spot)
❷ For ocean views → Choose Mitu Houlong (a cave hotel, but prices are steep)
❸ For value → Opt for Azure Acacia Resort Hotel (includes pier pick-up service)

🦞【Seafood Tips to Avoid Scams】
✅ Must-try: Yellow croaker! (Recommended preparation: steamed with soy sauce)
✅ At Dashao'ao food stalls, pick the busiest ones! Bargaining tip: Say it’s recommended by your guesthouse owner
❌ Avoid steamed egg with sea urchin (usually made with frozen ingredients)
💡 Bring your own snacks! Prices on the island are double those on the mainland

🎒【Packing List】
Sun protection essentials: Sunglasses + sun-protective clothing + high-SPF sunscreen
Beachcombing tools: Small bucket + crab trap (available for rent at guesthouses)
Photo props: Sparklers + champagne glasses (perfect for night shots)

⚠️【Important Tips】
Book ferry tickets and accommodations in advance!
Island buses stop running after 5:00 PM—plan your itinerary carefully
Don’t be discouraged by cloudy weather! Post-rain sea mist creates a fairyland-like atmosphere

💌【Sample Itinerary】
Day 1: Aojiang Wharf → Dashao'ao water activities → Seafood feast → Blue Tears spotting
Day 2: Sanpanwei sunrise → Island hiking → Mazuo'ao sunset
Day 3: Cave exploration → Rainbow Road scooter ride → Return trip