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Nan'ao County | Guangdong's Hidden "Oriental Hawaii"

| Guangdong's Hidden "Oriental Hawaii". Everyone, I declare! Nan'ao Island is the crown jewel of Guangdong's islands✨ Blue skies, white clouds, crystal waters, and sandy beaches—every scene is breathtakingly beautiful. Come here to encounter a date with the sea and experience endless romance and gentleness💕 Please check out this travel guide👇 📍Must-Visit Attractions 1. Nan'ao Bridge: Guangdong's first true cross-sea bridge where you can feel the vastness of the ocean. On sunny days, sunlight sparkles on the water, perfect for photos! (Stand on the bridge with the sea as your backdrop for instant amazing shots📸) 2. Changshan Wei Lighthouse: The iconic building of Nan'ao Island, the red lighthouse contrasts beautifully with the blue sea, leaving you speechless at sunset🌅 (Recommended visit between 5-6 PM when the sunset and lighthouse create the perfect atmosphere) 3. Qing'ao Bay: The beach here is fine and soft, the water crystal clear and blue, earning it the reputation as the "Oriental Hawaii"! You can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and playing in the sand🏖 (Remember to apply sunscreen to avoid sunburn~) 4. Tropic of Cancer Marker Natural Gate: China's 11th Tropic of Cancer marker tower, where during the summer solstice you can witness the amazing phenomenon of a pole casting no shadow! (Great for kids—educational and fun👨‍👩‍👧‍👦) 5. Sanchong Cliff Lighthouse: The red and white "twin ice cream lighthouse" stands on a cliff, creating cinematic shots with every photo🎞 (Cycling along the island ring road to get here offers beautiful scenery all the way) 🍱Food Guide Nan'ao Island's cuisine focuses on seafood🦀 You must try these: 1. Small squid: Blanched and dipped in wasabi soy sauce, tender and chewy—you'll love it at first bite! 2. Seaweed fried rice: Made with local seaweed, aromatic and full of island flavor. 3. Oysters: Local pearl oysters, small but incredibly delicious. 4. Vermicelli scallops: Local golden scallops, fresh and bouncy, with garlic vermicelli—finger-licking good! 5. Sea moss fish ball soup: Refreshing and satisfying with chewy fish balls. Recommended restaurants👇 • Peng Xiaoxian: Fresh environment, exquisite and delicious dishes, excellent reputation, ranked #1 on public review sites👍 • Yuxiang Restaurant: A must-visit restaurant on popular lists, specializing in local seafood and Chaoshan stir-fries. • Dajiang Seafood Food Stall: Featured on CCTV, frequented by locals, with fresh and delicious seafood. 🏠Accommodation Recommendations 1. Qing'ao Bay: First choice for those wanting to see sunrise! Close to the beach with incredible ocean views🌊 During off-season, you can get a nice sea view room for just over 100 yuan—great value! 2. Houzhai Town: Plenty of food options, convenient amenities, sunset views in spring and summer, both sunrise and sunset views in fall and winter. 3. Yun'ao Town: Fewer people, beautiful scenery, lower prices, and home to the island's largest seafood wholesale market—choose this area if you want to experience fishing village life~ 🚗Recommended Island Tour Route Day 1: Nan'ao Bridge → Changshan Wei Lighthouse → Tianzi Geological Park → Qian'ao Bay Lighthouse → Check in at Houzhai Town hotel → Explore Houzhai night market Day 2: Watch sunrise at Qing'ao Bay → Tropic of Cancer Marker Natural Gate → Sanchong Cliff Lighthouse → Check in at Qing'ao Bay hotel → Beach BBQ, stargazing Day 3: Buy seafood at Yun'ao Town seafood market → Cook and enjoy → Return home 📌Helpful Tips 1. UV rays are strong on the island, so bring sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hats, and other sun protection gear🌞 2. Drive carefully when touring the island as there are many curves and steep slopes. If you don't want to drive, rent an electric scooter for that perfect island vacation vibe🛵 3. Pair seafood with ginger vinegar sauce to remove fishiness and warm your stomach. Those with sensitive stomachs should avoid raw marinated dishes to prevent discomfort. Everyone, come to Nan'ao Island for a rendezvous with the sea! I'll be waiting for you here~💕
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