In Shanwei, I found the seaside town straight out of a Studio Ghibli animation!

Day 1: Explore the "Two-Faced Sea" wonder**
📍 **Honghai Bay Zhelang Peninsula**
→ Check out the magical waves that are "half wild, half gentle," and shoot stunning cliff lighthouse photos (navigate to "Nanhai Guanyin Scenic Area")
→ Head straight to **Windmill Island** in the afternoon! Drive along the comic-style sea road, shoot the white windmill group + glass sea shallow beach (location "Shigongliao Village")
🍤 **Late-night feast**: Rush to Ermalu Night Market!
▸ Yuanji Vegetable Cake (crystal skin with meat filling! 10 yuan fills you up)
▸ Uncle Ming’s Noodles (dry wonton noodles with salted egg yolk)
▸ Cup Cup Fresh Juice (bitter melon and cucumber juice, dark but addictive)

**Day 2: Pretend you're in Jeju Island + Santorini**
🌅 **Jin Ting Bay** (Shanwei’s most beautiful spot!)
→ 7:00 AM watch the sunrise! Lie on a private beach and shoot pure white silhouettes of the "Sail Chapel"
→ 10:00 AM climb the popular reef wall, instantly get Korean-style shots with blue sea and sky
🚤 **Afternoon high-energy activities**:
→ Magong Beach: Explore the abandoned sea suspension bridge + shoot the blue cave like Sanya (navigate to "Sky City Photography Base")
→ Castle Cafe: Drink hand-brewed coffee by the cliff, wait for the sunset to dye the sea red (minimum spend 30 yuan for a scenic seat)

**Day 3: Ultimate mountain and sea experience**
⛰️ **Lotus Mountain Hot Spring Resort**
→ Hike to Jiming Temple, stand on the giant "Buddha’s palm" rock to shoot the sea of clouds from above
→ Soak in the Dragon Beard Water Hot Spring! Herbal pool to dispel dampness + flower petal pool for fairy photos♨️
🍜 **Must-eat before leaving**:
▸ Mountain delicacy fresh beef hotpot (satay sauce dipped freshly sliced beef, insanely fragrant!)
▸ Lin Shunjie Thin Pancakes (savory and sweet combo! Cabbage filling VS sesame crisp filling)

**⚠️ Hard-earned tips**
→ Transportation: 50 minutes direct high-speed train from Shenzhen! Rent an electric scooter at the station (30 yuan/day), cheaper than taxi
→ Avoid traps: Choose seafood restaurants with clear pricing in Honghai Bay! Enjoy a meal for about 80 yuan per person
→ Hidden spot: Floating Sun Bay Cafe glass window! Sea view + coffee cup = Instagram hit

**"Shanwei’s aftertaste is stronger than wine, the sea breeze makes you want to come back!"**
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