East China Hidden Gem: Ningbo Songlanshan Coastal Tourism Resort – The Ultimate Off-the-Beaten-Path Seaside Spot for Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai!

This treasure bay! No need to squeeze into Sanya, just a 2.5-hour drive from Hangzhou to reach this jelly-like sea! White sandy beach + crystal-clear water + seafood night market, unbeatable value👉

🌟 Must-Experience TOP 4
① Baishawan Beach🏝️: Rare white fine sand + Tiffany blue seawater
② Windmill Road🎡: 18 giant windmills (straight out of a Japanese filter)
③ Seafood Night Market🦞: Direct supply from Xiangshan Port (eat your fill for about 50 RMB per person)
④ Sailing Trip⛵: 198 RMB/person (includes diving experience)

🎫 Tickets & Transportation

💰 Tickets: 60 RMB in peak season (July-October), free in off-season
🚗 Self-drive: 2.5 hours from Hangzhou (Yongtaiwen Expressway, Xiangshan exit)
🚌 Bus: Ningbo South Station → Xiangshan Passenger Center → Tourist shuttle

🏨 Accommodation Recommendations
🛖 Unique Homestay: Fisherman’s Inn (includes fishing boat experience)
⛺ Camping Base: Beach tents (barbecue equipment provided)

📸 Photo Hotspots

1️⃣ Windmill Road No.33 Wind Turbine (panoramic viewpoint)
2️⃣ Wedding Photography Base (white arch + swing)
3️⃣ Dusk Fishing Boat Pier (stunning backlit silhouettes)
4️⃣ Seaside Glass Chapel (free but requires reservation)

🦀 Food Highlights

🔥 Scallion Oil Mud Crab (best season in August)
🐚 Salt-baked Razor Clams (local specialty)
🍜 Seafood Noodles (30 RMB, overflowing with ingredients)
🍹 Sea Blue Mystery Special Cocktail (beach bar exclusive)

💡 Insider Tips

☑️ Best Time: Enter the beach before 9 AM or after 4 PM (too hot at noon!)
☑️ Hidden Activity: Tide pooling at low tide (catch crabs/dig razor clams)
☑️ Pitfall Alert: Don’t buy “pearls” from roadside vendors (all fake)
☑️ Outfit Suggestion: White long dress + straw hat (timeless seaside photo look)

🕒 2 Days 1 Night Itinerary

Day 1: Windmill Road → Beach water play → Seafood night market → Chase the blue tears
Day 2: Fishing boat trip → Tide pooling on the reefs → Return trip

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