Complete Guide to Xiapu Sijiao Archipelago

Fujian Ningde · Sijiao Archipelago
⏰Best Season: May to September (Meadows fully green🌿｜Seagulls flocking🐦｜Miss it and wait a year)

🚢【Transportation Tips】
1️⃣ Shanhai Symphony Cruise🚢 (Must for seasickness sufferers)
🔹Price: Round trip 288 RMB/person (Sansha ↔️ Beijiao)
🔹Highlights: Three-level large deck｜Gift bag🎁｜Free parking
🔹Schedule: Departs daily at 10:00 (Navigate to "Sansha Shelter Harbor Pier")

2️⃣ Student Favorite Ferry
🔍 Search "Xiapu Sea Tour" on WeChat
🔹Price: One way 128 RMB｜Round trip 256 RMB
⚠️Summer Warning: Bring seasickness medicine💊 + grab deck seats (Cabin can be stuffy!)

3️⃣ Island Hopping Tour 198 RMB!
🔹10-person speedboat visiting 3 islands｜Dongjiao + Bird Island + Nanjiao
🔹Saves 400+ RMB compared to chartering｜1 hour per island for plenty of photos📸

📸【Photo Tips】
🌄Dongjiao Island
- Shoot "Lion Peak" from 3-5 PM｜White dress + meadow = movie heroine🎬
- Squat at Emperor’s Hat reef for sunset｜Use 0.5x wide angle to blend people and scenery

🐦Bird Island Exclusive
- Seagull flocks from May to August｜Hold bread crumbs to attract birds flying around
- Shoot "bird waves" on reef clusters📸 (Telephoto lens essential!)

🌌Beijiao Island Bonus
- Free camping at Hou’ao Beach⛺️
- High chance to see blue tears💧 (10 RMB shower at guesthouse)

🏡【Accommodation Tips】
🔥Hot pick: Senhai Beiyu
- Private lawn + island hopping booking service
⚠️Book 3 days in advance during peak season! Usually no rooms available same day❌

💰【Cost Breakdown】
💸Comfort version approx. 1004 RMB per person (2 days 1 night)
- Transport: 288 RMB (round-trip cruise)
- Island hopping: 198 RMB (3-island speedboat)
- Accommodation: Shared room 150-300 RMB
- Food: 150 RMB (must-eat seafood🦞)
- Shuttle bus: 20 RMB pass🚐

💡【Hard-earned Advice】
1️⃣ Step back 3 steps from cliffs when shooting! Loose stones are very slippery⚠️ Wear non-slip shoes👟
2️⃣ Must-bring list: Sunscreen🧴 + mosquito repellent + swimsuit👙 + jacket
3️⃣ Off-peak tip: Island hop on weekday mornings｜Fewer people, private photo sessions!

👉Navigate directly to: Sansha Shelter Harbor Pier (cruise)｜Jishi Pier (ferry)