Two days and one night in Shimokawa Island
by 快樂旅途分享
Jul 25, 2024
🌊 Quick Guide to Must-Do Activities
✅ Must-Visit Landmarks
• Wangfuzhou Beach: A 1,600-meter crescent-shaped silver beach where the sea and sky merge at sunrise, creating a scene straight out of a comic.
• Coconut Grove Lovers' Path: A kilometer-long palm-lined promenade with ocean breezes and coconut shadows—perfect for a soothing evening stroll.
• Denggao Rock: Offers a panoramic view of the "Seven Stars Around the Moon" archipelago, especially magical when shrouded in sea mist.
• Bathing Maiden Riding Dragon Reef: Listen to the legend of the Third Princess and the Heavenly Dragon, and tap the "Sound Stone" to mimic animal calls.
✅ Unique Experiences
• Night Squid/Crab Hunting: Bring a flashlight to catch crabs by the shore at night or take a boat to hunt squid (bait costs ¥30 per portion)—great for family fun.
• Island Cycling: Rent a jeep (off-season: ¥150 for 3 hours) or an e-bike (¥50/day) to cruise along the coastline, stopping at Windmill Mountain and Miyan Sunrise Point.
• Water Sports: Try banana boats and jet skis in summer, or join a fishing tour for net hauling in autumn/winter.
🚗 Transportation Guide
1. Getting There:
◦ Fly to Guangzhou/Zhuhai → Take a bus to Taishan ShanZui Port (~2 hours) → Ferry to Xiachuan Island (1 hour).
◦ Ferry Tip: Book a combo ticket (round-trip ferry + shuttle + entry, from ~¥167) in advance via "Chuandao Tourism Net" to avoid holiday crowds.
2. Island Transport: Free shuttles from the pier to the resort; rent e-bikes/motorcycles for flexibility—ideal for chasing sunsets.
🍽️ Food Map
• Seafood Feast:
◦ Nan'ao Bay Seafood Street offers live picks—try spicy mantis shrimp and steamed oysters (~¥80/person).
◦ Shizuitou Snack Street features local treats like "Gou Li Zai" (glutinous rice cakes) and pork intestines, best paired with fresh coconut water.
• Avoid Overpricing: Compare prices for coconuts and seaweed snacks in the resort.
📍 Practical Tips
1. Discount Alert: 50% off entry tickets until April 30, 2025; combo tickets offer better value.
2. Stay Smart: Opt for sea-view hotels (e.g., Starry Sea & Sky Hotel) with free shuttles/breakfast (~¥200–400 off-season).
3. Pitfalls to Avoid:
◦ Use only official parking at ShanZui Port (¥30/day)—unofficial lots charge over ¥100.
◦ Bring motion sickness meds for bumpy ferry rides; carry ID + tickets for entry checks.
4. Best Time: April–May for cooler weather and fewer crowds.
📌 Sample Itinerary
Day 1:
Ferry from ShanZui Port → Hotel check-in → Coconut Grove photos → Beachcombing → Seafood dinner → Night squid hunting/fireworks.
Day 2:
Sunrise at Miyan → Island cycling → Thousand Sails Bay Eco-Park (Sky Mirror & Mirror Maze, from ¥69) → Souvenir shopping before departure.
💡 Post Inspiration:
• Title: "Step into a Ghibli Film! Hidden Coconut Island Guide in Guangdong"
• Photos: Silhouetted palms, sunrise beaches, seafood spreads, squid-hunting snapshots.
• Tags: #XiachuanIsland #Wangfuzhou #IslandGetaway #GuangdongTravel
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