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Hidden Gems of Nan'ao Island Revealed

🌊3 Days 2 Nights Healing Island Trip on Nan'ao Island|A Romantic Getaway to Guangdong's Little Kenting Shantou’s little island in eastern Guangdong is truly amazing! Few people, beautiful scenery, low prices, and best of all, no need to take a boat to get there—you can drive across the Nan'ao Bridge, which is incredibly healing the moment you cross it~ 🌟Trip Highlights: ✔️Every shot along the island ring road looks like a masterpiece ✔️Seafood feast for just 50 RMB per person until you’re full ✔️A hidden gem island with few tourists and stunning views 📍Day 1: First Island Driving Experience Nan'ao Bridge (toll 96 RMB) → Changshanwei Lighthouse (red lighthouse, super photogenic) → Qian'ao Bay Lighthouse (Instagram-worthy white lighthouse) → Yun'ao Fishing Port (beautiful fishing boats at sunset) → Check in at Qing'ao Bay sea view guesthouse ⚠️Tips: 1⃣️Recommend arriving on the island before 2 PM to avoid peak hours 2⃣️Speed limit on the island is 60 km/h; be careful when stopping for photos 3⃣️Arrive at Yun'ao Fishing Port before sunset for amazing silhouette shots with fishing boats 📍Day 2: Mountain and Sea Healing Day Sunrise at Qing'ao Bay → Zhannan Pavilion (overlooking Shili Silver Beach) → Song Well (historical site) → Jin Yin Island (entrance fee 6 RMB) → Back Garden Ecotourism Village (windmill group on the hilltop) → Sancongya Lighthouse (popular twin lighthouses) 🍤Food Recommendations: Sister Xu’s Dishes (Qing'ao Bay food stalls, clearly priced) Ranji Dessert Shop (must-try taro ice and mung bean jelly) 📍Day 3: Leisurely Return Qizipeng Windmill Hill (No. 42 Windmill Viewing Platform) → Tropic of Cancer Square (Nature’s Gate landmark) → Zoumapu Village (check in at the lonely tree) → Buy dried shrimp and seaweed as souvenirs before leaving the island 🚗Transportation Tips: ▪️Rent a car after arriving at Shantou High-Speed Rail Station (1.5 hours to Nan'ao) ▪️There are 601/602 island loop buses, but car rental is recommended ▪️Electric bike rental costs 80 RMB/day, watch the battery level 🏠Accommodation Suggestions: ▪️Qing'ao Bay: Best for sunrise views, best beach quality ▪️Houzhai Town: Convenient for dining and shopping, great value 📸Photo Spots: 1⃣️Aerial shots of Sancongya Lighthouse are stunning 2⃣️No. 42 Windmill Viewing Platform at Qizipeng 3⃣️Lonely tree in Zoumapu Village 4⃣️Sunset fishing boats at Yun'ao Fishing Port
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