A Severely Underrated Island Gem in Eastern Zhejiang—The Ultimate Early Summer Seaside Escape!

🌟 Who says you need to go abroad for stunning seaside views? This small coastal town in eastern Zhejiang brings fairy tales to life!

📍 Itinerary
📅 Day 1: Chasing Waves & Panoramic Mountain-Sea Views
✅ Twin Rings Viewing Platform
A 360° cliffside circular deck—just a 10-minute hike to the top! Overlook the Shitang Peninsula + azure harbor, and snap a romantic "matching rings" couple photo.
🚶 Coastal Greenway
An 8km seaside trail—hike or take the sightseeing shuttle (¥30/person)! Pass through forests and reefs, ending at Pearl Beach, a "Little Kamakura"-style gem.
🌇 Sunset at Xiaoruo Village
Head straight to Qilin Hill! Take the path beside Tianhou Temple (20-minute climb) for a breathtaking sunset casting golden light over the rainbow-colored houses.

📅 Day 2: Fairy-Tale Island & Coastal Charm
🏡 Sunrise from Your B&B
Stay at "Haishan Life" or "Qiheng Shishe"—wake up to ocean views and watch the sunrise 🌅 from bed!
🏊 Cliffside Infinity Pool
The "Luxury Wild" B&B's glass-edge pool (¥198/non-guests)—float in crystal-clear water for Insta-worthy shots 📸.
🏖️ Pearl Beach
Free! Black sand + clear waves, a filming location for TV shows, and blissfully crowd-free.

🚗 Transport & Accommodation
🚄 Major Transit
High-speed rail → Wenling Station → Take Shitang Bus 231 (¥10) to Shitang Town → Taxi to villages (all within 5km).
⚠️ Attractions are scattered! Strongly recommend driving—navigate to "Xiaoruo Village Parking" (¥20/day).

🏨 Stays
💰 Splurge: Luxury Wild (cliff pool), Starry Sea & Wild (featured in *Honeymoon*)
💰 Budget-friendly: Shitang Peninsula Hotel

🍤 Foodie Heaven!
🍤 Seafood Lover’s Paradise
Must-orders at "Haixian Ji": boiled mantis shrimp, braised yellow croaker, scallion oil crab!
🍢 Don’t miss local snacks:
*Niángāo* (rice cake stuffed with braised pork + crispy veggies) drenched in savory broth!
Shitang fish cakes (pan-fried or deep-fried), ginger juice steamed egg (intense ginger-sugar aroma).

💡 Pro Tips
1️⃣ Weather is everything: Overcast = dull views! Visit on sunny days—the sea turns postcard-blue.
2️⃣ Crowd avoidance:
✔️ Xiaoruo Village is quiet before 8AM/after 6PM.
✔️ Arrive 1 hour early for Qilin Hill sunset spots.
3️⃣ Hidden gem: June-August, catch "blue tears" bioluminescence at Sansuan Island—glowing waves at night!

🎫 Admission
✅ Free: Xiaoruo Village, Pearl Beach, Twin Rings Viewing Platform
✅ Paid: Coastal Greenway shuttle (¥30)