Summer is here, presenting the complete guide to beachcombing in Qinzhou

🌊 Qinzhou | A Healing Travel Guide to the City of Mountains and Seas | Including Niche Experiences
【Itinerary Overview】
📍 Day1: Dolphin watching at Sanniang Bay - Exploring the arcade buildings in Qinzhou Old Street
📍 Day2: Beachcombing at the oyster farming base - Stream trekking and summer retreat at Bazhaigou
📍 Day3: Pottery-making experience at the Ancient Pottery City - Birdwatching at Jianshan Mangrove Forest
【Must-Visit Highlights】
🐬 Sanniang Bay: Home of Chinese white dolphins (best viewing time 15:00-17:00)
🏮 Qinzhou Old Street: Well-preserved arcade architecture with hidden century-old herbal tea shops
🦪 Oyster Village: Dig for oysters and experience the life of local fishermen (can be processed and eaten on-site)
🌿 Bazhaigou: Pristine forests rivaling Jiuzhaigou, with an average summer temperature of 24°C
【Food Guide】
• Pork Knuckle Noodles: The soul breakfast of Qinzhou locals (recommended: Sanxuantang, a time-honored brand)
• Suanye: Mango/guava with chili powder, a Guangxi-exclusive way of eating
• Oyster Sashimi: Sweet and fresh seawater-cultured oysters, best enjoyed with wasabi
• Shui Mi Yi: Chewy mugwort glutinous rice cakes, a traditional festive snack
【Niche Experiences】
✨ Beachcombing at Sanniang Bay: Dig for sandworms and collect duck eggs after the tide recedes
✨ Oyster Village boat tour: Navigate through oyster raft mazes and capture scenic sea-farm views
✨ Pottery-making at Ancient Pottery City: Try your hand at Nixing pottery wheel-throwing, a heritage craft
【Practical Tips】
1. Sanniang Bay is best visited by car; shuttle buses are needed from the entrance to the beach
2. Check tide schedules in advance for beachcombing (via the "Qinzhou Weather" WeChat official account)
3. Wear non-slip shoes at Bazhaigou as some paths can be slippery
4. Qinzhou cuisine leans toward sour and spicy flavors; inform the chef if you prefer milder tastes
【Accommodation Recommendations】
• Near Sanniang Bay: Dolphin Bay Hotel (sea-view rooms for sunrise views)
• Downtown: Hampton by Hilton (close to the old street, convenient for travel)
• Bazhaigou: Forest homestays (perfect for summer retreats with nature sounds)
This underrated coastal city boasts azure shorelines and charming old streets brimming with local life. Escape the crowds and enjoy a few leisurely days by the sea in Qinzhou~