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"Ultimate Guide to a Family Trip to Dongshan Island! Taking Kids to the Beach, Digging in the Sand, and Feasting on Seafood is Simply Amazing!"

🌊 3-Day 2-Night Dongshan Island Guide | Fewer Crowds Than Sanya, More Romantic Than Xiamen! This Fujian Island Gem Can No Longer Stay Hidden! 🌊 ✨ Why Choose Dongshan Island? ✅ Stunning & Less Crowded: A breathtaking island untouched by overdevelopment, and a filming location for the movie *The Left Ear*! ✅ Great Value: Feast on seafood for just ¥50 per person, and stay in sea-view homestays from ¥200+! ✅ Photographer’s Paradise: Instagrammable lighthouses, mirror-like beaches, volcanic rock formations… every shot is postcard-worthy! 📝 Itinerary **DAY 1: Romantic Stroll in Nanmen Bay** ▪️ Morning: Visit the rooftop from *The Left Ear* → Enjoy panoramic views from Wengong Temple → Explore the artsy alleys of Ding Street ▪️ Afternoon: Snap photos of Nanmen Bay’s colorful houses → Watch the sunset on the beach (grab a trendy "Yibei Chaocha" drink as a prop!) ▪️ Evening: Set off fireworks by the sea + feast on squid at a seafood stall (try "Wanglai Seafood Stall") **DAY 2: Island Loop & Hidden Gems** 🛵 Rent an e-bike (¥80/day) for a coastal adventure: → Jinluan Bay: Wake up early for sunrise over the mirror-like sand (breathtaking!) → Sufeng Mountain: The iconic blue bridge with mountain and sea views → Yanya Village: Cliffside "Aegean Sea" rock formations **DAY 3: Off-the-Beaten-Path Fun** ▪️ Fishbone Sandbar (stunning drone shots, visit at low tide) ▪️ Aojiao Village: White sand beach + cave exploration (navigate to "Tianya Aojiao") ▪️ Try authentic "Cat’s Porridge" before heading home 🍤 Foodie Guide 🔸 Must-Try: Dongshan squid (crispy & tender!), roasted pork rolls, oyster omelet, four-fruit soup 🔸 Top Picks: - Old Theater Cat’s Porridge (overflowing with ingredients) - Ah Fang Braised Noodles (perfect with five-spice rolls) - Little Wife Sweet Soup (¥10 for 8 toppings) 🚗 Transport: Take a high-speed train to "Yunxiao Station," then a 30-minute taxi 🏡 Stay: Nanmen Bay for convenience, Jinluan Bay for tranquility 📸 Best Photo Times: 1 hour after sunrise & 2 hours before sunset (softest light)
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Posted: Jul 20, 2025
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