3-Day 2-Night Dragon Boat Festival Guide to Nanji Island

Yay! The Dragon Boat Festival is here—time to take a holiday and have some fun! 【Why Choose Nanji Island?】 ✨ A hidden gem in southern Zhejiang | Certified by National Geographic as one of China’s most beautiful islands ✨ Endless natural grasslands × Blue Tears observation site × Seafood feast ✨ Avoid the crowds during holidays! Daily visitor limit of 1,500 ensures exclusive access to crystal-clear waters 🚢【Complete Transportation Guide】 ❶ Take a high-speed train to "Pingyang Station" → Taxi for 15 minutes to "Aojiang Wharf" ❷ Book ferry tickets 3 days in advance via "Nanji Passenger Transport" (Speedboat: 1.5h / Regular ferry: 2.5h) 💡 Opt for upper deck seating! Don’t forget seasickness patches and mint candies ❸ Upon arrival, purchase a 45 RMB island bus pass (unlimited rides across 6 stops) 📸【Must-Visit Attractions】 🌅 Sanpanwei ✔️ Head to the sea-view sunrise platform at 5:30 AM (navigate to "Monkey Worships Guanyin") ✔️ Capture stunning shots on the comic-like grasslands (white dresses are perfect for photos!) ✔️ Enjoy coffee at a cliffside cave café while watching waves crash against the rocks 🏖️ Dashao'ao ✔️ Walk on the singing shell beach (bring water shoes!) ✔️ Spot Blue Tears at dusk (peak season: April–June) ✔️ Try jet skiing & snorkeling (negotiate prices to around 150 RMB per person) 🌈 New Activities ▫️ Mazuo'ao: Capture the "fishing boats at sunset" scene at 5:00 PM (bring a telephoto lens) ▫️ Rainbow Road: Rent an electric scooter for island exploration (30 RMB/hour, great for photos) ▫️ Cave Adventures: Visit mysterious sea caves at Houlong Fishing Village during low tide 🏡【Accommodation Tips】 ❶ For sunrise views → Stay at a Sanpanwei guesthouse (5-minute walk to the sunrise spot) ❷ For ocean views → Choose Mitu Houlong (a cave hotel, but prices are steep) ❸ For value → Opt for Azure Acacia Resort Hotel (includes pier pick-up service) 🦞【Seafood Tips to Avoid Scams】 ✅ Must-try: Yellow croaker! (Recommended preparation: steamed with soy sauce) ✅ At Dashao'ao food stalls, pick the busiest ones! Bargaining tip: Say it’s recommended by your guesthouse owner ❌ Avoid steamed egg with sea urchin (usually made with frozen ingredients) 💡 Bring your own snacks! Prices on the island are double those on the mainland 🎒【Packing List】 Sun protection essentials: Sunglasses + sun-protective clothing + high-SPF sunscreen Beachcombing tools: Small bucket + crab trap (available for rent at guesthouses) Photo props: Sparklers + champagne glasses (perfect for night shots) ⚠️【Important Tips】 Book ferry tickets and accommodations in advance! Island buses stop running after 5:00 PM—plan your itinerary carefully Don’t be discouraged by cloudy weather! Post-rain sea mist creates a fairyland-like atmosphere 💌【Sample Itinerary】 Day 1: Aojiang Wharf → Dashao'ao water activities → Seafood feast → Blue Tears spotting Day 2: Sanpanwei sunrise → Island hiking → Mazuo'ao sunset Day 3: Cave exploration → Rainbow Road scooter ride → Return trip