Chasing Waves on Hailing Island｜I Found the Most Chill Way to Enjoy the Sea in Guangdong

👭 Girls! This time I've truly struck gold! No need to go to Sanya—Guangdong hides this heavenly island gem! It's Yangjiang's Hailing Island, one of Guangdong's four major islands, crowned as the "Oriental Hawaii." Here, you wake up naturally every day, feast on the freshest seafood, and soak in the most healing ocean views. Save this nanny-level guide and get ready to go👇

🏨 Living Between the Clouds and Waves
Choosing the Element Hotel was a beautiful accident. I just wanted a seaside stay but unexpectedly unlocked a new "laid-back ocean-viewing" experience. The 180-degree floor-to-ceiling windows are like a giant movie screen, showcasing ever-changing ocean scenes daily.

The designer clearly understands "lazy philosophy": the mini-kitchen even comes with seasonings. Buy seafood outside and DIY a feast anytime!

🌅 The Three-Minute Sunrise Ritual
The biggest perk of staying by the sea? Turning sunrise viewing into an impromptu performance.

At dawn, I walked through the dewy coastal path. Three minutes later, my toes touched the cool seawater. The sunrise here is gentle—first a shrimp-pink hue, then peach-colored clouds, and finally, the sun rising like a soft-boiled egg yolk. In the morning light, even your hair glows.

🏖 The Carnival of Ten-Mile Silver Beach
A five-minute drive takes you to the legendary Ten-Mile Silver Beach. The water is so clear it looks filtered. The beach is loveliest at 10 AM—sunlight isn’t too harsh, lounge chairs are freshly set, and water sports require no queues.

Don’t miss jet skiing for some ocean-speed thrills. Or try parasailing—when the speedboat accelerates, the wind lifts you up, offering a drone-like view of the bay. Exhausted? Collapse on the sand with lemon tea, watching jet skis carve white waves.

🦀 The Lively Charm of the Seafood Market
Zhabo Market is liveliest at 4 PM! Fresh fish, lively mantis shrimp, feisty flower crabs—each tempts your taste buds.

Master the "three checks" for seafood: intact crab legs (broken ones spoil faster), black-free shrimp antennae (black means stale), and bulging fish eyes (sunken means old).

Back at the hotel, try the local "fermented black bean steam"—savory with a hint of seafood sweetness.

⛱️ I’m in love with this trip! No crowds, no rush! Ocean-view rooms, sunrise by the sea, and seafood freedom—this is what a vacation should be!!