2 Days 1 Night Dream Trip in Shitang: Colorful Fishing Village · Mountain and Sea Sunrise · Stone House Homestay

📍 Location: Shitang Town, Wenling City, Taizhou, Zhejiang Province
⏳ Best Season: May to October (swimming in summer, seafood is plump in September and October)
🎫 Tickets: Core attractions are free (Xiaoruocun Village, Coastal Greenway), some charge fees (Millennium Dawn Park 35 RMB, Golden Sand Beach 30 RMB)

🚗 Transportation Guide | How to Get to the "Notre Dame of the East"?

Self-driving (recommended):

From Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanghai: Navigate to "Shitang Scenic Area," about 4-5 hours from Hangzhou/Shanghai, with stunning coastal road views.
Parking: Xiaoruocun Village parking lot (10 RMB/day), shuttle bus required during peak season.

High-speed Rail + Shuttle:

Arrive at Wenling Station, taxi to Shitang about 1 hour (120-150 RMB) or take bus 232 (1.5 hours).

Local Transport: Rent an electric scooter (50 RMB/day) or tricycle (5-10 RMB per trip) for flexible coastal sightseeing.

📅 Itinerary | Mountain and Sea Wonders + Fishing Village Charm
Day 1: Colorful Fishing Village + Sunset by the Mountain and Sea
🌅 Morning (8:00-12:00) | Colorful Xiaoruocun Village

08:30 Arrive at Xiaoruocun Village, check in at macaron-colored houses, colorful stairs, and take panoramic photos from the Tianhou Palace platform on the hilltop.
10:30 Rest at the terrace of the popular "DO Cafe," take photos with the Little Prince fox statue.

🍜 Noon (12:00-13:30) | Fishing Village Cuisine

Recommended: Seafood noodles at the entrance of Xiaoruocun Village, Qiangao cake (Chenji Qiangao, next to the market).

🌇 Afternoon (14:00-18:00) | Coastal Greenway + Sunset

14:30 Walk or take an electric cart (30 RMB/person) along the Coastal Greenway, connecting an 8 km coastline including Pearl Beach and Fishing Harbor.
16:30 Ring Viewing Platform, enjoy a 270° view of the mountain and sea, with stunning light and shadow at sunset.

🌃 Evening (19:00-21:00) | Stone House Homestay

Recommended stays:

High-end: Sheye Yizhai (infinity pool with sea view) / Xingluo Haiye (filming location of "Three Courtyards").
Cost-effective: Yucun Xiaoxu (stone house renovation, about 150 RMB per person).

Day 2: Dawn Sunrise + Cultural Exploration
🌄 Early Morning (5:00-7:00) | Millennium Dawn Park

05:00 Climb the Millennium Dawn Monument to witness the first ray of sunlight of the new millennium in mainland China.

🌿 Morning (8:00-12:00) | Shitang Old Street + Beach

08:30 Shitang Old Street: Ming and Qing dynasty stone houses, experience fishing village culture, try sugar turtles and pickled shrimp.
10:00 Golden Sand Beach: wade in the waves and play in the water; jet skiing available in summer.

🍜 Noon (12:00-13:30) | Seafood Feast

Recommended: Shitang Renjia (scallion oil razor clams, steamed hairtail fish).

🚗 Afternoon Return: Recommended to depart before 14:00 to avoid peak traffic.

🏡 Accommodation Recommendations | Stone Houses Facing the Sea

High-end Sea View:

Sheye Jilai: Designer stone house with sea view from the window, about 500+ RMB per person.
Qiheng Shishe: Infinity pool + parent-child handicraft experience.

Specialty Homestays:

Juhai Shitang: Inside Xiaoruocun Village, terrace facing the fishing harbor, smart home system.

Budget: Tinghai Inn (tent rooms for stargazing).

🍜 Food Map | Must-Try List

Seafood: Yellow croaker with pickled cabbage soup, swimming crab (Shitang Renjia).
Snacks: Qiangao cake, mountain starch balls, mung bean noodles (Old Street breakfast stalls).

⚠️ Practical Tips | Pitfall Avoidance

Sun and wind protection: Strong UV rays by the sea, hats and sunglasses are essential.
Avoid peak times: Xiaoruocun Village is crowded on weekends, recommended to arrive before 9 AM.
Environmental reminder: No littering on the beach, violators will be fined.

✨ Social Media Caption Inspiration
"In Shitang, time is dyed macaron-colored—the fairy tale houses of Xiaoruocun Village, the sunset at the Ring Viewing Platform, the sunrise at the Dawn Monument... This is not Italy, but the 'Santorini of the East China Sea' hidden in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai."