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The following is a travel guide for the Shanhaitian Sunshine Coast Scenic Area:

Basic Information

- Location: Located in the southeast of the intersection of Taigongdao 3rd Road and Bihai Road, Donggang District, Rizhao, Shandong, it enjoys a unique landscape where the vast Yellow Sea and the prosperity of the city blend.

- Ticket Information: Free admission, open all day, all year round.

Transportation Guide

- Bus: You can take bus No. 1 or No. 33 to get there.

- Self-driving: The scenic area has 6 "Shanhaitian Scenic Area Parking Lots" lined up from south to north, making parking relatively convenient.

Attraction Highlights

- Internet Famous Spot: Near Parking Lot No. 2, there is the "Huayu Hai" Internet famous spot, with many photo spots such as the Internet famous "love branch", "love coconut tree", and "white church", which are suitable for taking pictures.

- Sunshine Coast Greenway: Starting from Taigongdao Wetland Park, walk along the greenway to the floating bridge, you can enjoy the scenery of Taigongdao Wetland Park, suitable for cycling or walking.

- Taigongdao Oyster Park: You can dig for oysters and razor clams, pick up starfish, etc., and experience the fun of catching the sea. However, you must check the low tide time in advance and prepare the tools for catching the sea.

Food Recommendations

- Seafood Cuisine: There are many seafood restaurants near the scenic area, such as Chocolate Fisherman's House and Xiaoluohao Steamed Seafood. It is recommended to taste dishes such as oil-splashed scallops, typhoon shelter fried crab, sauce-fried sea snails, and boiled shrimp.

- Featured Snacks: You can taste various Internet famous foods on the Sunshine Coast Yunshang Flower Street, and you can also try local specialties such as Spanish mackerel pancakes and oyster omelets.

Accommodation Options

- Hotels: There are Rizhao Shanhai Shiyi Hotel and other hotels nearby, which are convenient for travel and can enjoy the beautiful seaside scenery.

- Camping: Sunshine Coast Camping Park is the largest coastal ecological camping site in China, providing a variety of accommodation options such as RV campsites, characteristic wooden houses, and tent houses.