Explore Dongshan Island in 3 Days! Chase the Sunset and Capture the Sky Mirror

Dongshan Island is a beautiful island in Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province, known for its unique natural scenery, rich history and culture, and delicious seafood. Here is a travel guide: Must-Visit Attractions • Wind-moving Rock Scenic Area: Admission 45 RMB, featuring a 62-ton wind-moving rock and historical sites like the Guan Di Temple. • Fishbone Sandbar: Round-trip boat ticket 80 RMB per person, a natural sandy peninsula formed by tides; check the tide schedule in advance before visiting. • Sufeng Mountain Island Loop Road: Free entry, ideal for renting electric scooters; along the way are popular spots like the “Yan Ya Lovers” reef group. • Jinluan Bay: Free, the beach looks like a mirror at low tide, perfect for shooting the “Sky Mirror.” • Nanmen Bay: Free, filming location of the movie "The Left Ear," you can watch the sunset from the “Left Ear Rooftop.” Transportation Guide • External Transport: Fly to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport or Xiamen Gaoqi Airport, then take a bus or carpool to the island; or take a high-speed train to Yunxiao Station, exit and turn right to take bus No. 15 directly to Tongling Town. • On-Island Transport: Rent an electric scooter for about 50 RMB/day; shared electric scooters are also available at 3 RMB/30 minutes. Accommodation Recommendations • Tongling Town: 150-300 RMB/night, such as Left Ear Inn, convenient for travel with vibrant nightlife. • Jinluan Bay: 200-500 RMB/night, sea view from the window, like That Sea Homestay. • Maluan Bay: 150-400 RMB/night, fine sandy beach, Dongshan Manor Hotel is family-friendly. Food Recommendations • Seafood: Recommended to pick fresh squid at Xipu Market for cooking, also try Cat Porridge, available at “Old Theater Cat Porridge” in Tongling Town. • Local Snacks: Includes roasted tendon, oyster omelet, and sweet soup for newlyweds, found at Tongling Night Market. Classic Itinerary (3 Days 2 Nights) • Day 1: Arrive in the morning and check in at Tongling Town, stroll around the main street; afternoon visit Wind-moving Rock Scenic Area, watch the sunset at Wengong Temple in the evening, then explore the night market. • Day 2: Watch the sunrise at Jinluan Bay early morning, rent an electric scooter to ride the Sufeng Mountain Island Loop Road in the morning, go tide pooling at Fishbone Sandbar in the afternoon, camp or barbecue on Maluan Bay beach at night. • Day 3: Visit Aojiao Village in the morning, take the Caidie Bay scenic mini train in the afternoon, then return in the evening.