2.5 Hours Direct from Guangzhou! Complete Guide to Huizhou Shuangyue Bay: Beach, Snorkeling, and Food All-in-One

After enduring the heat in Guangzhou, you always hope that a stretch of blue sea can heal all your fatigue. Starting from Guangzhou, a 2.5-hour self-drive or a 1-hour high-speed train transfer will plunge you into the blue embrace of Huizhou Shuangyue Bay—named for its two crescent-shaped bays, half gentle sandy beach, half rugged reefs, with a fishing village atmosphere and a coastal secret where mountain and sea sunsets intertwine. As a Trip.com selected guide, we keep it real—covering transportation, accommodation, activities, and pitfalls, packing the most practical info for you to enjoy this treasure bay worry-free! 🚗 Transportation Guide: Every Step from Guangzhou to the Blue Sea - Self-drive: Guangzhou → Guanghui Expressway → Bay Bridge → Shuangyue Bay, about 2.5 hours total, tolls around 80 RMB. Trip.com car rentals offer a “Shuangyue Bay Exclusive Package,” economy cars starting at 200 RMB/day, with no service fee if booked 3 days in advance. - High-speed train + shuttle: Guangzhou South → Huidong Station (1 hour by high-speed train, ticket 75 RMB), then transfer to the scenic area shuttle bus (bookable on Trip.com, 25 RMB/person, direct to Shuangyue Bay core area), or taxi (about 80 RMB/car, 40 minutes). - Local transport: Rent an electric scooter (50 RMB/day) or take the sightseeing bus (10 RMB/ride) within Shuangyue Bay for easy travel along the coastline. 🏨 Accommodation Picks: “Sea View Freedom” for Every Budget - Luxury indulgence: Tanyue Howard Johnson Hot Spring Resort, beachfront rooms facing Shuangyue Bay, with infinity pool and hot spring baths. Trip.com booking price about 1200 RMB/night, includes breakfast for two and hot spring tickets, weekends require booking 7 days in advance. - Cost-effective choice: Vanke Shuangyue Bay Seaview Apartment, steps from the beach, two-bedroom units for 4-6 people, about 150 RMB per person per night. Trip.com often offers “Apartment + Xiaoxingshan Snorkeling” packages, around 200 RMB per person for accommodation and activities. - Fishing village style: Pinghai Town homestays (like “Fisherman’s Home”), 5-minute walk to the beach, hosts can arrange seafood cooking, standard rooms 200 RMB/night, experience authentic fisherfolk life. 🌟 Top 5 Must-Do Activities: Make the Most of Shuangyue Bay 1. Daxingshan Viewing Platform Must-do: Climb to the top at 5 AM (free entry) to overlook the breathtaking “one bay, two views” of Shuangyue Bay. At sunrise, the bay is bathed in golden light, perfect for wallpaper-worthy photos. Tips: The trail is steep; wear non-slip shoes and bring a flashlight (it’s dark early morning). 2. Xiaoxingshan Snorkeling How to play: Take a speedboat to the island (15 minutes round trip, Trip.com package 168 RMB/person, includes snorkeling gear and guided instruction), dive underwater to see colorful coral and tropical fish, and if lucky, spot sea turtles. Open hours: 08:00-17:00, avoid noon; snorkeling before 10 AM or after 3 PM is more comfortable. 3. Sea Turtle Bay Highlight: China’s only natural sea turtle reserve, where you can see century-old turtles swimming in the pond. Walk along the boardwalk to check out the “Huizhou Little Kenting” style rocky coast. Tickets: 30 RMB/person, 25 RMB if booked on Trip.com one day in advance, student tickets 15 RMB. 4. Spanish-style Town What to do: A free, artsy neighborhood with colorful buildings and popular photo walls. Best visited in the evening for a relaxed stroll, with markets selling seafood snacks and handmade souvenirs. 5. Pinghai Ancient City Experience: A 600-year-old Ming and Qing dynasty ancient city with walls, old streets, and the City God Temple full of history. Rent a Hanfu costume (50 RMB/set in the town) for a vintage photo shoot and instantly time travel. 🍤 Food Map: Seafood Feast “Pitfall Avoidance Guide” - Must-try dishes: Salt and pepper mantis shrimp (choose ones with roe), boiled shrimp, garlic vermicelli steamed scallops, sea urchin fried rice. - Reliable restaurants: - Old Fisherman Seafood Stall: Clearly priced, fresh seafood caught and weighed on the spot, recommended “seafood platter + kiln chicken,” about 80 RMB per person for a full meal. - He Ni Yi Seafood Restaurant: Popular with locals, signature dishes are salt and pepper mantis shrimp and stir-fried squid in sauce. Buying set meals on Dianping is more cost-effective. - Pitfall tips: Watch the electronic scale when seafood is weighed to avoid shortchanging; ask about “market price” before ordering or choose set meals directly. ⚠️ Pitfall Avoidance: Don’t Fall for These “Traps” - Don’t buy overpriced coconuts on the beach (15 RMB each in the scenic area, 5 RMB in town); better to buy from small shops in the fishing village. - Parking fees at Shuangyue Bay are chaotic; park in free spots at your hotel or choose Trip.com’s “accommodation + parking” package. - Don’t skimp on snorkeling by choosing unlicensed small operators; Trip.com packages include insurance and certified instructors for safer fun. Tired of the city? Come to Shuangyue Bay to feel the sea breeze! Book your car, room, and tickets on Trip.com, bring this guide, and enjoy a spontaneous coastal escape. The waves here are gentle, and so are you~