The biggest surprise was the Nanji Island Cave Hotel

🌊【Nanji Island, Wenzhou: Zhejiang's Hidden Blue Sea Paradise】Unlock the "Santorini of the Sea" for just 1500 RMB per person! 💰 Budget Reference (2 days 1 night) - Transportation: 400 RMB round-trip high-speed rail + 160 RMB ferry tickets + 100 RMB island transport - Accommodation: 800 RMB for cave hotel (peak season) / 400 RMB for regular homestay - Dining: 200 RMB seafood feast + 50 RMB snacks - Tickets: 80 RMB Total approx. 1500-2000 RMB (per person) 🌟 Must-Visit Blue Sea Wonders 1️⃣ Sanpanwei·Sea Grassland Don't miss the 4am special bus! Stand on the 100m-altitude grassland to watch the red sun leap from the blue horizon, with dewdrops refracting morning light like crushed diamonds. The perfectly manicured slope offers seated views of "turquoise-layered" waters and distant whale-shaped reefs - every shot looks like "pretending abroad". Afternoon private car trips offer quieter moments with the cliffs. 2️⃣ Dasha'ao·Diamond Beach Zhejiang's rare "powder-soft" sand slips through fingers. At low tide, tidal flats become treasure-hunting grounds (bring a shovel for clams, gloves recommended). Evening waves bring golden foam to shore, with colorful parasols creating Mediterranean resort vibes. 3️⃣ Verbena Flower Field·Purple Romance Hidden along coastal roads, June-September blooms create "purple-blue contrast" against the sea. White dresses flutter with flower waves - drone shots reveal Provence-worthy carpets stretching seaward. 4️⃣ Coastal Highway·Driving Freedom Rent local cars (~200 RMB/day) for cliffside drives where left turns reveal sea caves spewing white spray. Stop for impromptu "road trip" photos on wave-washed rocks. 🚤 Complete Transport Guide ✈️ Main Transport: - High-speed rail to Pingyang Station (stay overnight nearby ~150 RMB) - Next morning 15-min taxi to Aojiang Port for 8am ferry (book 3 days early via "Nanji Passenger Tourism" WeChat) 🛳 Ferry Tickets: - Standard cabin 130 RMB/1.5hrs, business class 160 RMB (window seats preferred) Island Transport: - 45 RMB bus pass (6 rides, covers main sites until 18:00) - Car rental: 200-300 RMB/day via hotel concierge 🏨 Accommodation Picks - Cave Seaview Hotel: Must-try! 270° ocean views with raw rock ceilings and Morandi decor. Private sunrise hot springs and cliffside "Blue Sea Bubbles" cocktails. Book 1 month ahead. - Homestays: Fisherman-style near Dasha'ao (~200 RMB/person), some with courtyards. Owners arrange fishing trips. 🦞 Seafood Feast Guide Must-try: - Spicy conch omelette: Crisp shellfish meets egg perfection - Clam soup: Sweet broth with freshly dug clams - Steamed grouper: So tender it falls off chopsticks - Seafood fried rice noodles: Local noodles with shrimp oil aroma Tip: Choose "fisherman's restaurants" near Dasha'ao watching daily catches unloaded. 📅 2D1N Itinerary Day1: - 08:00 Ferry to island, bus to cave hotel - 10:30 Dasha'ao beachcombing - 12:30 Seafood lunch (try conch omelette) - 14:00 Verbena flower field photos - 16:00 Coastal drive to sea caves - 18:30 Sunset cocktails, grouper dinner Day2: - 04:00 Sunrise at Sanpanwei grassland - 08:00 Cave hot spring breakfast - 10:00 Check out to pier - 12:00 Return ferry ⚠️ Pro Tips 1. Best season: June-September (avoid typhoons) 2. Essentials: High SPF sunscreen, beachcombing tools, light-colored outfits 3. Tickets: 80 RMB island pass covers all sites 4. Hidden perks: Cave hotel includes free meditation room and seaview library When blue seas embrace grasslands and purple flowers cascade toward cliffs, you'll understand why Nanji ranks among "China's Top 10 Most Beautiful Islands." This is Zhejiang's best-kept secret - your passport to "overseas romance without leaving home."