Fujian Dongshan Island | A Hidden Gem in Southern Fujian Where Poetry Meets Everyday Life

🌟 Must-Visit Attractions: Creating Your Summer Island Memories

1. Nanmen Bay · Cinematic Charm of a Colorful Fishing Village

The pastel houses along the bay, featured in the movie "The Left Ear," create a natural oil painting with the blue-and-white fishing village against the emerald sea. Climb to the top of Wengong Temple for a panoramic view of the crescent-shaped bay. At dusk, the sunset over the dam and the silhouettes of returning fishing boats effortlessly evoke the vibe of Italy's Cinque Terre. The newly opened **cliffside café "Edge"** (2025) is nestled on black volcanic rocks—sip a sea salt latte while watching waves crash dramatically below, as pink-purple sunsets collide with reefs for ultimate romance.

2. Jinluan Bay · Sunrise Ritual on the Mirror of the Sky

The tide-receded beach becomes smooth as glass. At 5:30 AM, the dawn paints the sea in tangerine-pink hues. Rent an e-bike to ride along the coast, with sea breezes carrying the fragrance of casuarina trees. From July to August, you might encounter bioluminescent waves—when the surf hits the shore, it glows neon blue like fallen stars (best viewing at Jinluan Bay Beach, 8 PM–12 AM during high tide).

3. Sufeng Mountain Ring Road · Healing Ride Between Mountains and Sea

The 14.3 km blue coastal road connects emerald hills with turquoise waters. Rent a mint-green e-scooter (¥50/day) and pause at Lover’s Reef to watch waves crash against black cliffs, spraying 3-meter-high mist. Don’t miss the "Rainbow Bus Stop" for a wide-angle shot of the "sky road diving into the sea."

4. Fishbone Sandbar · A Tidal Marvel

This fishbone-shaped sandbar only fully emerges at low tide (check timing via the "Tide Elf" mini-app; July low tides often occur 6–8 AM). Take a speedboat (¥80/person round-trip) to dig for crabs and clams. From a drone’s perspective, the sandbar resembles a swimming whale, flanked by gradient blue-green waters.

🦞 Food Guide: Seafood Feast for ¥50/Person
Must-Try:
- **Blanched Baby Squid**: Plump in July, sweet like sashimi. Try "Three Squids" in Tongling Town (~¥30/jin).
- **Spicy Salted Mantis Shrimp**: Signature at "Drunken Immortal Seafood Stall," crispy with creamy roe, paired with local sweet-chili sauce (¥60/person fills you up).

Old-School Bites:
- **Oyster Omelet**: "Zhongyi Oyster Omelet" uses fresh oysters and sweet potato starch for lacy edges, served with herbal soup (¥15).
- **Cat’s Porridge**: "Old Theater Cat’s Porridge" simmers seafood bone broth with squid, oysters, and handmade fish balls, topped with cilantro (¥25).

Dessert:
- **Four-Fruit Soup**: "Uncle Chen’s" version with agar jelly, taro balls, and watermelon in honey water (¥10, 30 toppings to choose from).

📌 Pro Tips:
- **Transport**: Take a high-speed train to Yunxiao Station, then share a taxi (¥30/person). Rent an e-bike on the island (¥80/day, opt for sunshade models).
- **Tide Alerts**: Visit Nanmen Bay’s Two-Faced Sea and Fishbone Sandbar at low tide; leave 1 hour before high tide.
- **Sun Protection**: SPF50+ sunscreen + arm sleeves. UV peaks at level 4 at noon—plan outdoor activities before 10 AM or after 4 PM.

**Locals’ Secret**: Book a night squid-fishing tour (June–August) one day ahead—freshly boiled squid porridge on the boat is mind-blowing!

✨ In a Nutshell: While Xiamen crowds buzz, this island with bioluminescent seas and pastel villages heals escapees with sea breezes and nostalgic flavors.