No need to go to Iceland, Guangdong also has free black sand beaches

☑️ If you want to visit the seaside during weekends or holidays but can't decide on a destination, consider this hidden gem of a beach🏖️. Few people know about it, it's currently free to enter, and usually has very few visitors.

☑️ It's about a 3-hour drive⏰ from Guangzhou. A day trip would be rushed, so it's better suited for a 2-day, 1-night getaway. There's a nearby town with affordable food and accommodation options.

☑️ When the tide recedes, it reveals stretches of dark black sand that look like asphalt roads from afar. The sand also acts like a mirror, reflecting the sky, clouds, and sea.

☑️ You can climb over the embankment and walk directly onto the beach🏖️. Have your subject walk on the black sand while you take photos📷 from the embankment for great shots.

☑️ This black sand beach is some distance from Natan Peninsula. You'll pass Natan Peninsula after exiting the coastal highway. See the last image for exact location. Parking🅿️ is free.

❤️ Travel tips:
1️⃣ Free admission🆓, open 24/7 year-round.
2️⃣ You can stay at ocean-view B&Bs, usually under 200💰 per night.
3️⃣ Requires self-driving🚗, no public transport available currently.
4️⃣ Many restaurants line both sides of the town roads, including breakfast spots - try the Taishan savory dumplings.
5️⃣ The roads to beachside B&Bs are narrow, making passing difficult.
6️⃣ You can go beachcombing here in the mornings.
7️⃣ Great spot for winter sunsets🌇.

❤️【Nearby attractions】
1️⃣ Natan Peninsula Geological Park (admission fee💰)
2️⃣ Da'ao Fishing Village (free🆓)
3️⃣ Pearl Bay (free🆓)
4️⃣ Fei'e Ridge Forest Park (free🆓)
5️⃣ Feilong Temple (free🆓)

❤️【Food recommendations】
1️⃣ Don't worry about dining options within Guangdong. Wake up early to try Taishan savory dumplings (about 8💰) at roadside breakfast spots - they're uniquely salty.
2️⃣ For lunch, try local specialties like eel rice and braised goose, authentic Taishan dishes at reasonable prices.
3️⃣ The area near the beach has mostly seafood restaurants. Consider group-buy deals to avoid overpaying.

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