3 Days 2 Nights In-Depth Tour of Nan'ao Island | Lighthouse Wishes × Tide Hunting Treasure Hunt × Fisherman Experience Full Coverage

“Nan'ao Island Fishermen's Maritime Diary: Lighthouse and Tide Stories from a Non-Tourist Perspective”🌊

📅【Itinerary Overview】
3 days 2 nights immersive fisherman life experience🏠
Approximately 120 km island-circling route🚗
Perfect for those who love niche activities & cultural photography📸

🚤【Day 1: Fishing Village Morning Light · Lighthouse Storytelling】
🌅 Early morning 6 AM Yun'ao Fishing Port (Exact address: next to Yun'ao Town Government, Nan'ao County, Shantou City)
✅ Charter boat 500 RMB/2h to go out to sea with veteran fishermen to cast nets
‼️ Tips: Choose "San'ao Village" pier for the most local Danjia life experience
💦 The shimmering silver scales when hauling the net will definitely make you scream!

🌞 After 3 PM Houjiangwan Lighthouse (Search navigation: Houjiangwan Beach)
✅ Red and white lighthouse × Windmill Hill = Miyazaki-style comic scene photo spot
📷 Hidden gem: Walk to the end of the breakwater at low tide to shoot the shipwreck ruins
🌙 Dinner suggestion: Next-door food stall fresh-caught squid 188 RMB/pot

🏨 Recommended overnight stay:
Beian Yu Hai Homestay (Address: Houzhai Town, Nan'ao County)
✨ 680 RMB/night, step out the door to a private beach
🦑 Bonus experience: Night squid fishing + freshly cooked seafood porridge

🌊【Day 2: Rhythm of the Tides · Intangible Cultural Heritage Awakening】
⏰ 4 AM Shen'ao Bay tide hunting (Check "Global Tide" app in advance)
✅ Professional guide leads digging for green mussels/octopus catching
⚠️ Must know: The biggest catch is on the lunar calendar’s 1st and 15th days during spring tides!

☕ 10 AM Nan'yu Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum
🎏 80 RMB to experience Danjia net weaving skills
👴 76-year-old inheritor shares secrets of the sea dragon boat race
📿 Exclusive scoop: Pomelo leaf blessing ceremony before the dragon boat race

🌇 Evening Sancong Cliff Lighthouse (Free admission)
✨ "Twin Star Ice Cream" lighthouse sunset view
✈️ Drone filming of coastline geometric aesthetics

🥘 Dinner recommendation:
Houzhai Town "Sea Fish Raft" seafood hotpot
🍶 Paired with homemade rice wine, about 80 RMB per person, guaranteed to leave you satisfied

⛵【Day 3: Mazu Pilgrimage · Dialogue Across Time and Space】
🙏 Early morning Jinshan Tianhou Palace blessing ceremony
📿 Experience writing boat models for release and wishes
🎤 Listen to old fishermen sing salty sea songs conveying blessings

📸 Afternoon Changshanjiao Lighthouse Pile
🎯 Hexagonal stone lighthouse perfect for Instagram-worthy shots
🛍️ Don’t forget to buy before leaving:
Yun'ao seafood street water purple seaweed 50 RMB/jin
😋 Grandma’s freshly made fish balls 10 RMB/bowl

💡【Exclusive Insider Tips Revealed】
1️⃣ Lighthouse color codes:
🔴 Changshanwei = Reef warning
🔴⚪ Sancong Cliff = Safe return
🔵⚪ Houjiangwan = Calm seas

2️⃣ Tide hunting secrets:
🌕 Big tides yield more catch
🌗 Small tides are best for reflection photos

3️⃣ Fishermen’s wisdom:
💡 Blue light squid fishing technique passed down for 600 years

🏨【Homestay Recommendations】
1️⃣ Yun'ao Fisherman’s Courtyard (450 RMB/night)
🐚 Century-old oyster shell walls + rooftop viewing deck
🧶 Free fishing net weaving lessons

2️⃣ Nan'yu Intangible Cultural Heritage Homestay (880 RMB/night)
🚪 Old ship wood furniture + Danjia clothing exhibition
🎎 Includes intangible cultural heritage handicraft experience

⚠️【Avoid Pitfalls Guide】
🚗 Rent a Wuling MINI (200 RMB/day)
🛳️ Check ferry schedule via "Laichang Ferry Terminal" WeChat official account
📷 Always ask permission before photographing fishermen
👗 Avoid wearing bright red to blessing ceremonies

💸【Spending Tips】
💰 Around 1800 RMB per person for the full experience
🎫 Annual travel card 299 RMB includes 8 benefits

From the morning light through fishing nets to sunsets beneath the lighthouse
Every moment tells a story of the ocean🌊
Does this Nan'ao Island make your heart flutter?💓