Zhuhai Dawan Island Secret Guide🏝️ This hidden gem of an island is stunningly beautiful! Few people, beautiful scenery, and you can even get a gorgeous sea view room. Perfect for a weekend day trip~
【Trip Highlights】
✅ A little-known island that 90% of Zhuhai locals haven’t visited
✅ Pristine fishing village scenery + crystal-clear glassy sea
✅ Super fresh seafood caught and cooked on the spot at the market
✅ Stay in a 270° sea view smart hotel for just over 200 RMB per person
📍Must-visit spots:
1️⃣ Dawan Island Fishing Port
The scene of fishing boats returning at dusk is so healing! Recommended to come around 5 PM to capture stunning sunset shots. There’s a seafood shop called "Grandma’s Seafood" by the pier, freshly landed mantis shrimp at 30 RMB per jin—super affordable~
2️⃣ Coastal Boardwalk Around the Island
2.5 kilometers long, with green mountains on one side and blue sea on the other. Recommended to take a walk between 8-9 AM when the sea breeze is super pleasant and there are hardly any people. At the end, you’ll find the popular stone beach, perfect for casual Instagram-style photos!
3️⃣ Shijingshan Park
The highest point on the island, a 15-minute hike to the viewing platform. Enjoy a 360° unbeatable sea view, and on clear days, you can even see Guishan Island~
🏨 Accommodation Recommendation:
Zhuhai · Pearl of the Sea Hotel (Gongbei Port Branch)
Address: Shops 5-8, Gongbei Market, 138 Yuehua Road
✨ 24-hour smart voice control is perfect for lazy travelers! Equipped with a projector and massage chair, you can just lie down and relax after a day of fun. Plus, it’s only a 5-minute walk to the seafood market, and the hotel can help cook your purchases~
🍽️ Food Tips:
▫️ Seafood is cheapest after 4 PM at Gongbei Market
▫️ Highly recommend the "Haoxuange" oyster chicken pot at the market entrance
▫️ Don’t miss the sea urchin fried rice on Dawan Island!
🚢 Transportation Guide:
Take a ferry from Xiangzhou Port ➡️ Dawan Island (1.5-hour trip)
It’s recommended to buy the 8:30 AM ticket, returning at 4:00 PM is just right
Remember to book your ferry tickets in advance on Trip.com~
Post by J0s3ph H@rr.s | Nov 5, 2025
