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Filming locations of "My Best Summer" and "The Left Ear"✅ ✅Day 1: Artistic Bay + Fishing Village Fireworks 🔵Check in at the filming location of "The Left Ear" and indulge in traditional Minnan flavors. 🏨Recommended Accommodation: Tongling Town/Nanmen Bay (near scenic spots, lively night market) Morning Itinerary 1️⃣ Fengdongshi Scenic Area (7:30-17:30, tickets 45 yuan) 📍"The No. 1 Strange Stone Under Heaven": See the giant boulder suspended in mid-air, the ancient city wall of Tongshan, and visit the Guan Di Temple for blessings. 📍 Hukong Diyu (Tiger Mouth Dripping Jade): Reefs collide with waves, creating the sound of crashing waves. 2️⃣ Dongmenyu Island (boat required, ticket + boat ticket 55 yuan) 📍"Fairy Mountain on the Sea": Explore the Ming Dynasty inscriptions by Wen Tianxiang, Dongming Temple, and the crystal-clear seawater. Lunch Recommendations 🍜 Zhongyi Oyster Omelet: Plump oysters coated in batter, drizzled with sweet and spicy sauce, super fresh. 🍲 Uncle Chen's Fish Ball Shop: Handmade fish balls, springy and juicy. 🍧 Little Wife Sweet Soup: Taro paste, lotus root, mixed fruit soup, 8 yuan for any toppings. Afternoon Itinerary 1️⃣ Nanmen Bay (free) 📍The same bay featured in "The Left Ear": Colorful houses, stone steps, and seawalls, stunning at sunset. 📍Ding Street: Traditional old street, walk through Ming and Qing Dynasty ancient houses, and encounter grandmas drying seaweed. 2️⃣ Wen Gong Ancestral Hall (free, requires climbing stairs) 📍Overlooking from the rooftop: Panoramic view of Nanmen Bay, capture the same shots as in "The Left Ear." Dinner Recommendations 🍢 Tongling Night Market: Oyster omelets, grilled tendon, lotus leaf buns, eat your fill for 30 yuan per person. 🍖 Wanglai Food Stalls: Blanched small squid, soy sauce mixed fish, fresh seafood. Nightlife 🌉 Nanyu Lighthouse (visible at low tide): Bring a small bucket for beachcombing and watch the starry sky and fishing fires. 🎇 Beach Fireworks: Fireworks are allowed on Nanmen Bay beach, 10 yuan/piece for a romantic experience. ✅Day 2: Coastal Road + Sunrise at Sea Chase the mountains and seas, unlock the blue of "Little Kenting" Morning Itinerary 🌅 Jinluan Bay Sunrise (arrive before 5:30) 📍Mirror Beach: After low tide, the 100-meter beach becomes like a mirror, reflecting the stunning sunrise. Morning Itinerary 1️⃣ Sufeng Mountain Coastal Road (rent an electric scooter, about 20 yuan/hour) 📍Blue Bridge: Ride an electric scooter, overlooking the bay from the hillside, and easily take Instagram-worthy photos. 📍Yanya Lovers' Reef: Cliffside seascape, be careful when climbing. 2️⃣ Maluan Bay (free) 📍"Bolivia on the Sea": Fine sand, suitable for swimming and jet skiing. Lunch Recommendations 🍜 Old Theater Cat Rice Porridge: 30-year-old shop, fresh seafood porridge. 🍢 Qian Street Old Flavors: Roasted meat dumplings, five-spice rolls, traditional braised snacks. Afternoon Itinerary 1️⃣ Aojiao Village (20 minutes' drive from Tongling Town) 📍"The End of the World": Reefs, white lighthouse, shipwreck caves, a hidden gem. 📍Windmill Beach: With a wind farm in the background, full of Japanese freshness. 2️⃣ Yugu Sandbar (boat required, ticket + boat ticket 128 yuan) 📍"Dunhuang on the Sea": At low tide, the beach forms a fishbone shape, stunning aerial photography (check tide times). Must-eats before returning 🍡 Dongshan seaweed: First-harvest seaweed is crispy and tender, the first choice for souvenirs. 🍰 Xiao Mi: Transparent crystal skin wraps meat filling, dipped in spicy sauce, it's amazing. 🥤 Sea Stone Flower Drink: Refreshing and thirst-quenching, traditionally brewed. Travel Tips Transportation: Take the high-speed train to Yunxiao Station, then a shared car/bus No. 15 (10 yuan) to Tongling Town. Rental: Electric scooters are the most convenient way to get around the island, about 80 yuan/day, pay attention to sun protection. Season: May-October is the best time to visit, avoid typhoon season; winter is windy, wear a windproof jacket. Souvenirs: Dongshan dried abalone, dried barracuda, asparagus tea. Safety: Do not climb in the Fengdongshi area, pay attention to tide times at the beach. ✨ Dongshan Island, a blue love letter delivered by the sea breeze. Two days are enough for you to find the poetic life of "half seawater, half fireworks" between the artistic fishing village and the mountains and seas.
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Posted: Mar 24, 2025
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