Fewer crowds than Qingdao! More romantic than Sanya! Revealing the hidden gems along China's most beautiful coastline!


🔥【4 Days & 5 Nights Explosive Rongcheng Itinerary】

🌟 **Day1: Step into a Fairytale Swan Lake**
• Take the high-speed train directly to Rongcheng Station, then head straight to "Yandunjiao" (watch wild swans from November to March)
• Stay in a traditional seaweed-thatched cottage (recommend "Swan Lake Inn" with windmill sea views from your window)
• Chase a tangerine-hued sunset at "Binhai Park" in the evening

🌊 **Day2: Island Adventure Day**
• Morning: Hike up "Jiming Island" to visit the cliffside café (featured in "Where Are We Going, Dad?")
• Afternoon: Stroll on the diamond-like sands of "Naxianghai Beach" (bring bread to feed the seagulls)
• Night: Explore the shipwreck "Bluewhale" (perfect for moody blue-hour photography)

🐚 **Day3: Seafood Feast Day**
• Early morning: Grab the freshest catch at "Chishan Fishing Port" (get it cooked at "Harbor Restaurant")
• Drive along the "Rainbow Coastal Road" to photograph windmill farms (navigate to "Xiaowudui·Baohai Station")
• Must-try midnight snack: Spanish mackerel dumplings at "Lidu Folk Village"

🌾 **Day4: Artsy Hidden Gems**
• Morning: Photograph the seaweed house art district at "Jinshiwan" (¥30 entrance fee)
• Afternoon: Go beachcombing for moon shells at "Dongchu Island" (best 2 hours before low tide)
• Last-minute shopping: Stock up on shrimp paste and dried fish at "Jiajiayue Supermarket"

💡 **Pro Tips:**
✔️ Best months: June-Sept for beaches / Nov-Mar for swans
✔️ Most convenient with car rental (~¥80/day)
✔️ Avoid scams: Watch the scale when buying seafood!

💬 "The seagulls here are friendlier than pigeons, and the sand feels like walking on cotton candy!" — A mom who just visited with kids

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Post by Benjamin Hayes Jude-47 | Jul 5, 2025

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