If you want to avoid the crowds, Dong'ao Island is definitely an ideal paradise

【Transportation】
🔻Departing from Zhuhai city
Take a boat from Xiangzhou Port, about 50 minutes direct (ticket 100 RMB/one way)
🔻Departing from Zhuhai Hengqin
Take a boat from Hengqin Port, about 40 minutes (ticket 80 RMB/one way)
🔻Departing from Shenzhen
Take a boat from Shekou Port, about 70 minutes (ticket 160 RMB/one way)
It is recommended to book tickets 1-2 weeks in advance on the Xiangzhou Port mini program. Tickets are tight during National Day, so plan your round trip accordingly.
🔻Recommended visit duration: 1-2 days
Strongly recommend staying overnight to experience the island’s sunrise and sunset, the sea breeze and starry night~
【Itinerary】
🔻Walking route
Right outside the pier is Dong'ao Lighthouse. After checking in at the lighthouse, walk along the stone path to the right rear of the pier. Along the way, you will pass cliff inscriptions and finally reach the Chongcheng Ruins. You will also pass a stretch of pure white beach—every step is a beautiful view!
🔻Sightseeing bus routes: There are 3 main sightseeing routes on the island
Route 1: Mountain and Sea View Road
Dong'ao Bay Pier ➖ Lingding Coast Fishing Port ➖ Wanmi Bookstore ➖ Shuanggu Rest Pavilion ➖ Ting Pavilion (Shanhai Jing Book House) ➖ Happy Stone ➖ Flying Eagle Station ➖ Sea View Terrace ➖ Sunset Station ➖ Dong'ao Bay Pier
Route 2: Dark Green Mountain Loop
Dong'ao Bay Pier ➖ Windmill Hill ➖ Fertility Spring ➖ Between Mountain and Sea ➖ Chongcheng
Route 3: Fragrant Flower Path
Dong'ao Bay Pier ➖ Wanmi Bookstore ➖ Gree Dong'ao Hotel ➖ Fertility Spring ➖ Dong'ao Island Keyu Resort ➖ Nansha Bay Beach ➖ Honeymoon Park ➖ Gree Dong'ao Hotel ➖ Marriott Resort Hotel ➖ Forest Boardwalk
▶️There is also a special sunrise line to the Hexagonal Pavilion
【Food Guide】
Turn left after exiting the pier to find the seafood street. The seafood here is clearly priced. Across from the seafood street are restaurants that generally offer cooking services, so you can enjoy the fun of choosing your own ingredients.
Recommended: General’s Hat shell, Dog Claw Snail, Sea Urchin Fried Rice. Some guesthouses provide barbecue grills; if you want to try island BBQ yourself, you can inquire in advance.

🌟Ultimate tip:
On Dong'ao Island, there is no “must-check-in” KPI!
Change into slippers 🩴
Turn off notifications 🔇
Play music while soaking in the pool 🏊
Feel the sea breeze and listen to the waves as you relax…
This is the real chill vacation~✨