My favorite coastal town this year, totally unexpected

Xiapu 📍Located in Ningde City, Fujian Province Boasts 505 kilometers of winding coastline and over 400 scattered islands and reefs A true paradise for photographers Home to China's most beautiful tidal flats Must-visit attractions ✅ Beiqi Tidal Flats: Sunrise sanctuary, best viewing time is 5:30-6:30 AM. Bamboo poles neatly arranged on golden tidal flats, boats weaving through, a photographer’s dream spot. ✅ Huazhu Village (CCTV certified "China’s Most Beautiful Sunrise Viewing Spot") Climb to the viewing platform to overlook sunrise, islands, tidal flats, and fishing village all at once, known as the "Mirror of the Sky" ✅ Dongbi Village: Known as the "Sunset Ceiling," a hotspot for cliffside infinity pool homestays. The golden pathway at sunset is stunning. ✅ Shajiang S Bay: Classic S-shaped waterway, requires climbing the folk custom building for photos (20 RMB fee). Boats shuttle through bamboo pole arrays, creating breathtaking curved aesthetics. ✅ Xiaohao Tidal Flats Beach with the largest tidal difference, after the tide recedes it reveals intertwined red, yellow, and blue bands, the S-shaped waterway looks like a natural painting. ✅ Yangjiaxi Scenic Area 17 ancient banyan trees over a thousand years old, with twisted roots and branches. Before 7:00 AM, you can capture classic scenes of farmers leading cattle through the mist. ✅ Xiawei Island Sea erosion caves are a landmark, accessible at low tide, offering 360° panoramic sea views with magical light and shadow effects. ✅ Sansha Light and Shadow Boardwalk 2.5 kilometers long, with staggered viewing platforms, offering a panoramic view of the entire bay at dusk. 🍝 Must-try food Sword razor clam (thin shell, crispy meat), broken snails, Minnan porridge, sour and spicy sea anemone soup (local favorite) ⏰ Departure date: December 13 📅 Itinerary plan D1: Gather in Fuzhou D2: Fuzhou - Houyan Island - Northern Ecological Corridor - Changjiang Ao - Pingtan D3: Xianren Well - Gongtie Bridge - Qida Village - Luoyuan D4: Luoyuan - Mangrove Forest - Dongbi Sunset - Xiapu D5: Huazhu Sunrise - Yangjiaxi - Coastal Road Xiawei Island - Xiapu D6: Xiapu - Taimu Mountain - Xiapu D7: Xiapu - City Subway Entrance - Fuzhou Airport