I've been to the Four Islets Archipelago 4 times and finally figured out the perfect way to explore!

One-sentence recommendation: This is the real-life version of "Hyrule from Zelda"! Sheer cliffs with meadows, skies full of seagulls, volcanic reefs... it's truly an isolated fairyland like Penglai🌊

📍Location:
Southeastern waters of Xiapu County, Ningde City, Fujian Province (18 islands including Beishuang/Dongshuang/Nanshuang/Xishuang connected in a chain)

🚌Transport Guide:

【Main Transport】
✈️By plane: Fly to Fuzhou Changle/Wenzhou Longwan Airport → Transfer to 1.5h high-speed train to Xiapu Station
🚄By train: Direct to Xiapu Station → Take a taxi (30 RMB/person) directly to Jishi Pier

【Island Access Options】
⛴Ferry: Jishi Pier → Beishuang Island (100 RMB/person·1.5h·departs at 10:30)
🚤Speedboat: Board from Jishi/Haiwei Pier (180 RMB/person·40min·reservation required)
🛳Cruise: Take "Mountain & Sea Symphony" from Sansha Shelter Port (336 RMB round trip·1h sailing)

🔥2D1N Ultimate Itinerary:

DAY1️⃣Island Hopping Adventure
🔸Beishuang Island: Stay at Xunguang Homestay with sea view, their seafood noodles are super fresh at 30 RMB/bowl
🔹Dongshuang Island: Charter speedboat for 80 RMB! Lion Peak Cliff + white-browed sheep herds, drones are a must💯
🔸Bird Island: May-Sep only! Boat tour to see red cliffs with flying seagulls (no landing allowed)
🌅18:00 Must-do: Tide chasing at Beishuang Pier + tangerine sunset! So many crabs you'll cry

DAY2️⃣In-depth Island Exploration
🌅5:00: Tuk-tuk ride to "Coffin Head Cliff" for miraculous sunrise
🚶‍♂️9:00: Island hiking → Explore bunkers/hunt sea urchins/photo ops with stone houses
⏰11:30: Return by ferry or pay 300 RMB extra for direct speedboat to train station

⚠️Bloody Lessons:
✅Sunscreen + anti-slip shoes + seasickness meds! No railings on cliffs - super dangerous
⏰Best May-Oct! Avoid typhoon seasons at all costs
♻️Take trash with you! Never touch bird eggs or face internet wrath

🍤Foodie Must-try List:
🌟Steamed egg with live sea urchin/garlic mussels/crushed snails (25 RMB, ultra fresh)
🌟Seaweed oyster cakes (8 RMB, bursting goodness)/wonton soup (15 RMB, heartwarming)
🌟Hidden gem: Ask homestay for night tide chasing, pair with freshly caught seafood!

📸Nearby Attractions:
1️⃣Xiapu Dongbi Village: 1.2h drive, light trails + mudflat sunsets
2️⃣Qida Village: 2h drive to Qiguan Summit, "Fujian's Rio" view
3️⃣Xiawei Island: Sea-eroded caves + Lvxia Lighthouse photospots
4️⃣Taimu Mountain: 0.5h train to volcanic cliffside temples

💙The magic lies in:
When waves crash against ancient reefs, seagulls skim emerald meadows
You'll understand what makes life worth living🌊