It’s not Hainan, it’s Zhejiang’s seriously underestimated blue coastline!

My babies! Zhejiang actually has a blue coastline that is not inferior to Hainan! As a Zhejiang native who has been accustomed to the "yellow mud sea" since childhood, I have always felt a little regretful that I did not see the blue sea water when I saw the sea in Taizhou last year. I didn’t expect that I would drive to Cangnan, Wenzhou during the off-season this year, and I would be so amazed! Especially the Cangnan 168 Golden Coastline, any photo you take will make you feel like you are on vacation abroad. Quickly collect this super detailed guide~ In-depth exploration of scenic spots 1. Longtaibei: The starting point of the secret place where the sea and sky merge into one This is the starting point of the northern section of the 168 coastline. There is a super healing flower field on the sea (free). Verbena and daisies bloom in a flower belt along the coast, and with the blue reefs and white waves in the distance, it feels like entering a Monet oil painting. A must-visit at MOJ Cafe halfway up the mountain! The floor-to-ceiling windows face the boundless sea. Order an iced Americano and sit on the terrace, watching the waves crashing on the shore. It’s so chill~ 2. Yanting Scenic Area: The fishing village is full of fireworks When navigating to Bianjiao Village, you will first be attracted by the densely packed fishing boats on the shore. The brown-red masts stand out against the blue sky and blue sea. It takes 10 minutes to walk to Love Island (a group of reefs that are only exposed at low tide and are shaped like a heart). Remember to check the tide table. You can pick up conchs and small crabs at low tide. Yanting Beach (ticket price 30 yuan/person in peak season) has fine sand. In the evening, you can watch the fishermen collecting their nets, and the atmosphere is full of fireworks. 3. Yuliao Scenic Area: The romance of sunrise and coastline The coastal boardwalk is the best place to watch the sunrise! When you reach the end of the plank road at 5:30 in the morning, the sea level in the east will slowly turn orange, and fishing boats will slowly go out to sea in a golden glow. Taking silhouette photos with a mobile phone's telephoto lens will give you a cinematic feel. The Fog City Observation Deck is suitable for daytime check-ins. Standing on the high point, you can see the coastline winding in an "S" shape. If you are lucky, you can also encounter sea advection fog, as if you are in the clouds. 4. Xiaguan Old Street: A hidden corner of Southeast Asian style This century-old street hidden next to the fishing port is so fun to visit! There are mottled arcades on both sides of the bluestone road, the walls are painted in retro mint green and beige, and any carved window can be a photo prop. I recommend going to the Xiaguan Seafood Market to buy freshly landed dragonhead fish and swimming crabs, and then having them processed by nearby restaurants. They are so fresh that they will make your tongue tremble. Tickets and Transportation • Tickets: Longtaibei and Xiaguan Old Street are free; Yanting Beach is 30 yuan/person during the peak season, Yuliao Beach is 40 yuan/person during the peak season (from May 1st to National Day), and it is free at other times. • Transportation Guide: 🚄 High-speed rail + car rental: Take the high-speed rail from Hangzhou/Wenzhou to Cangnan Station (3 hours in Hangzhou, 40 minutes in Wenzhou), and rent a car after exiting the station (about 150 yuan per day on average). Self-driving is more flexible. 🚗 Self-driving route: Cangnan Station→Longtaibei (1 hour)→Yanting Scenic Area (40 minutes)→Yuliao Scenic Area (1.5 hours)→Xiaguan Old Street (1 hour)→Return to Cangnan Station (1.5 hours). 💡 Tips: Some sections of the 168 coastline have many bends, so it is recommended that an experienced driver take the helm. There are multiple viewing platforms along the way where you can stop and take photos at any time. Best Tour Route (3 days and 2 nights) Day 1: Highlights of the northern coastline 9:00 Arrive at Longtaibei and take photos of the flower fields on the sea and MOJ Cafe→12:00 Eat seafood noodles at a nearby farmhouse (yellow croaker noodles are recommended, 40 yuan/bowl)→14:00 Drive to Yanting and check in at Bianjiao Love Island→17:00 Take a walk on Yanting Beach and watch the fishing boats return to the port→19:00 Stay at Yanting Fishing Village B&B and eat freshly grilled squid and salt and pepper mantis shrimp. Day 2: Sunrise + in-depth tour of the southern section 4:30 Get up early and drive to Yuliao (if you stay in Yuliao, you can walk directly to the plank road) → 5:30 Watch the sunrise on the coastal plank road → 8:30 Return to the hotel for sleep and breakfast → 11:00 Visit Yuliao Beach and experience motorboat (80 yuan/10 minutes) → 13:30 Drive to Xiaguan Old Street, visit the arcades and buy seafood → 17:00 Check in at Endless Blue Coffee (a white coffee shop on the cliff, take panoramic views of the coastline) → 19:00 Stay at Xiaguan Sea View B&B and eat steamed grouper. Day 3: Culture and return 9:00 Visit Xiaguan Maritime Exhibition Hall (free, learn about the century-old fishing port history) → 11:00 Buy dried goods in the old street (dried shrimp 25 yuan/jin, dried squid 80 yuan/jin) → 12:30 Return, stop by Cangnan County to eat a bowl of Fanshan meat dumplings (the meat filling is chewy and the soup is sweet). Photo shooting location 1. The terrace of MOJ Café in Longtaibei: Sit under a white parasol, hold a coffee cup and look at the sea. The photographer shoots at a low angle, avoiding the crowd and the background is super clean. 2. Yanting Love Island Reefs: Stand in the center of the "love heart" at low tide, wear a white long skirt, use a wide-angle lens to capture the interaction between people and the sea, and capture the moment the waves hit. 3. The middle section of Yuliao Coastal Boardwalk: Take silhouette photos of people against the light at sunrise, with your hands raised or your jacket open, the light and shadow atmosphere is amazing. 4. The arcade corner of Xiaguan Old Street: Choose a corner with a mint green wall, walk slowly past it with an oil-paper umbrella, and ask your friends to take photos continuously to pick out the dynamic and natural moments. 5. Endless Blue Coffee Cliff Observation Deck: Order a cup of the blue special blend "Endless Blue", stand by the railing and look back sideways, with layers of waves behind you, and you will be flooding your circle of friends in minutes. Precautions 1. Essentials for watching the sunrise: From April to June, the sunrise is around 5:30 to 6:00. Check the weather in advance. It is windy at the seaside, so bring a thin jacket (a denim jacket is recommended, which is good-looking for photos and keeps you warm). 2. Tide query: Search for the "Tide Table" applet on WeChat. You can go to Love Island and catch seafood only during low tide. Don't get close to the reefs during high tide, it's dangerous! 3. Sun protection and mosquito prevention: The ultraviolet rays at the seaside are very strong, so wear a fisherman's hat + sunglasses and breathable long sleeves; there are many mosquitoes on the plank road in the evening, so spray mosquito repellent (I recommend Liushen floral water, which is down-to-earth and easy to use). 4. Self-driving safety: Some mountain roads do not have guardrails, so drive slowly! When you see cattle or sheep crossing the road, don't honk your horn, just wait for them to pass by. Local cuisine with your eyes closed • Fanshan meat swallows: Cangnan’s traditional delicacy! The meat filling is made from pounded pork hind leg meat, and the outer skin is made of sweet potato flour. After cooking, it floats in the soup like small ingots. Shrimp and seaweed are added to the soup, which is so delicious that it will make you stamp your feet! I recommend the old shop "Ah Hui Meat Dumplings", 15 yuan per bowl. • Yanting swimming crab: the fattest in September and October! Steamed and dipped in ginger and vinegar, the crab roe covers the entire shell, and the shredded meat is fresh and sweet. Buying live crabs at the vegetable market costs about 60 yuan per catty, and the processing fee is 20 yuan. • Xiaguan Fish Ball Soup: Freshly killed mackerel is chopped into paste and rolled into balls. Only chopped green onions and salt are added to the soup. It tastes fresh and warms the stomach. You can feel full at only 10 yuan per bowl. • Cangnan Zongzi: Different from other places! Use glutinous rice, pork belly, dried shrimp, and mushrooms, wrap it into a triangle with rice leaves, cook it and eat it with brown sugar. The combination of salty and sweet is super special. You can buy it at a roadside stall for 5 yuan each. Zhejiang actually has such a beautiful coastline, no need to envy Hainan anymore! Go for a weekend or a short holiday, remember to check in according to the guide, and all the photos you take are in the "pretending to be abroad" series~🌊