Title: Three Days and Two Nights in Zhanjiang! Sea View Stay and Seafood Feast for 3000 RMB Per Person

Hey, foodies and island lovers, listen up! If you're looking for a Guangdong coastal city that's off the beaten path, with seafood so cheap it’ll make you cry, seawater as blue as a filter, and beautiful scenery with few crowds, it has to be—Zhanjiang! No need to fly to Sanya, just take the high-speed train directly. In three days and two nights, you can easily explore islands, fishing ports, and volcanic relics, all for about 3000 RMB per person covering food, accommodation, transportation, and activities, plus enjoy “oyster freedom”!

Come with me, this “so fresh it’ll make your eyebrows fall off + stunningly beautiful” Zhanjiang guide is laid out clearly!

📅 Itinerary Overview: Three days and two nights | Budget per person 3000 RMB
- Suitable for: Couples / Families / Small groups of friends
- Transportation: High-speed train + taxi/shared electric scooter
- Style: Seafood freedom + Island slow life + Photo-worthy spots

🚄 Day 1: Arrive in Zhanjiang · Old Town Vibes + French Style
Budget: About 600 RMB

- Transportation: Take the high-speed train from other cities (e.g., Guangzhou/Shenzhen) to Zhanjiang West Station, second-class seat about 200-250 RMB (round trip included)
- Accommodation: Stay in a boutique guesthouse or chain hotel in Chikan Old Town (e.g., City Convenience, Vienna), standard room about 220 RMB/night
- Activities:
- Afternoon stroll at [Chikan Old Street] (free): Lingnan arcade buildings + French arcades, like stepping into an old movie! Recommended dishes: “Wenzhang Roast Pork,” “Boji Steamed Rice,” “Beef Offal Soup Noodles,” about 25 RMB per person to eat until you’re full.
- Evening photo stop at [Former French Consulate of Guangzhou Bay], yellow walls and green windows, full vintage vibes, 100% photo-worthy!

- Dinner: Check out the food stalls around [Xiashan Seafood Market]! Pick fresh seafood on site, freshly caught and cooked! Order “Charcoal Grilled Oysters (5 RMB each) + Boiled Shrimp + Steamed Grouper,” about 80 RMB per person to eat to your heart’s content!

✅ Day 1 total cost: Transportation 250 + Accommodation 220 + Food 100 = 570 RMB

🌊 Day 2: Head to the Island · Dong Island (Techeng Island) + Sunset at Seaside Park
Budget: About 950 RMB

- Morning: Take a taxi or bus to [Dongti Pier], then boat to [Techeng Island] (round-trip ticket 30 RMB/person)
- Techeng Island is one of “China’s Top Ten Most Beautiful Islands,” surrounded by mangroves, clear seawater, with villagers who have fished for generations.
- Experience [Beachcombing]! After the tide recedes, dig for clams, pick up sea snails, catch small crabs (bring a small bucket + slippers), super fun!
- Visit [Mangrove Boardwalk] and [Lady Xian Temple], peaceful and healing.

- Lunch: Island fisherman's home-style meal, enjoy “Salt-baked Crab + Sea Urchin Fried Rice + Seaweed Soup,” about 60 RMB per person.

- Afternoon: Boat back to the city, head to [Seaside Park] (free)
- Zhanjiang city landmark! Long coastal boardwalk, swaying coconut trees, stunning sunset views, locals even dance square dances here with great ceremony.

- Dinner + Accommodation: Stay at [Jinshawan Seaview Hotel] or a sea view guesthouse (book in advance!), sea view from the window, about 450 RMB/night. Dinner in Jinshawan business district, about 70 RMB per person.

✅ Day 2 total cost: Transportation 50 + Boat ticket 30 + Food 130 + Accommodation 450 = 660 RMB

🏝️ Day 3: Volcanic Secret · Zhanjiang Lake Guangyan + Return Trip
Budget: About 800 RMB

🌋 Morning: Explore [Lake Guangyan] (entrance 90 RMB/person, includes electric cart)
- China’s only maar lake, formed by volcanic eruption, crystal-clear water, never dries up for thousands of years, legend says it’s the “Dragon King’s residence.”
- Walk the boardwalk, see volcanic relics, feed koi fish, climb the sea-view tower, the air is so fresh it feels like “Earth’s air conditioning.”
- Light meals available in the park or bring your own, about 50 RMB per person.

🐚 Optional add-on (if budget allows):
- One-day trip to Naozhou Island (requires half a day): Take a boat to China’s largest volcanic island, visit [Naozhou Lighthouse] (one of only three crystal Fresnel lighthouses in the world), beachcombing, eat volcanic rock grilled oysters, round-trip boat ticket + transport about 150 RMB.

- Afternoon: Return to the city, optionally visit [Dinglong Bay International Marine Resort] for photos (free), with European-style castles + beach, feel like you’re in Europe!

- Pre-departure snack shopping: Buy souvenirs! Recommended “Zhanjiang Chicken Biscuit,” “Xuwen Dried Pineapple,” “Seaside Salted Fish” (vacuum packed), about 100 RMB per person.

✅ Day 3 total cost: Transportation 50 + Entrance 90 + Food 50 + Souvenirs 100 = 290 RMB

✅ Total Budget Summary
- Transportation (round-trip high-speed train + local taxi/bus): 500 RMB
- Accommodation (two nights): 670 RMB (220 + 450)
- Food (6 main meals + snacks): 650 RMB
- Tickets + Boat fares: 120 RMB (Techeng Island + Lake Guangyan)
- Souvenirs + Miscellaneous: 150 RMB
👉 Total: About 2090 RMB per person, easily controlled within 3000 RMB, with 900 RMB left to upgrade to a sea view room or add a Naozhou Island trip!

🚫 Avoid These Mistakes!
- ❌ Don’t buy “seafood processing” at the scenic spot entrance! Easy to get switched, always watch the weighing yourself!
- ❌ Don’t wear leather shoes for beachcombing! Otherwise, you’ll be torn between “beautiful photos” and “pulling your feet out” repeatedly.
- ❌ Don’t book Naozhou Island boat tickets last minute! During peak season, queues start at 2 hours, check schedules in advance!

💡 Tips
- Best seasons: March-May, September-November, avoid typhoon season, seafood is at its plumpest!
- Must bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, slippers, waterproof phone pouch, small bucket (for beachcombing)!
- Hidden gem: Get up early to visit [Xiashan Seafood Market] to watch fishing boats return, fresh seafood so cheap it’ll make you laugh!

Zhanjiang is not just Guangdong’s “seafood warehouse,” but a seriously underrated coastal treasure city. Three days and two nights, worth every penny, delicious food, beautiful photos, and you can even dig your own clams for dinner—this kind of trip is what “feeling alive” really means!

Save this, next stop, head to Zhanjiang! 🌊🦪🌅