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Escape the Crowds This Dragon Boat Festival! Enjoy for Just 500 Yuan per Person

🌊Escape the crowds this Dragon Boat Festival! Visit Shanwei, a severely underestimated coastal city in Guangdong, and enjoy for just 500 yuan per person! ✨【Why Choose Shanwei?】 ▪️Only 1.5h by high-speed rail from Guangzhou/Shenzhen ▪️80% fewer tourists than Shantou! Seafood so cheap you'll cry ▪️Red Bay's glass sea + Windmill Island = Guangdong's mini Kenting ▪️Traditional dragon boat races and Mazu worship ceremonies during the Dragon Boat Festival 🏝️【3-Day 2-Night Itinerary】 DAY1️⃣ Immersive Ocean Experience ➊ Jincheng Bay (stay here!): 7km white sand beach + sea chapel, recommend watching sunrise at 5am ➋ Red Bay Nanhai Guanyin Scenic Area: Abandoned castle + cliff waves (navigate to Zhelang Wonder) ➌ Sunset café: Sunset Glow surf shop, perfect for photos DAY2️⃣ Cultural and Food Tour ➊ Fengshan Mazu Temple: Tallest Mazu statue in Asia, worship ceremony during Dragon Boat Festival ➋ Er Ma Road food street (stalls open after 4pm): ✔️Deji beef brisket hotpot (40 yuan per person) ✔️Beibei fresh fruit juice (8 yuan/cup) ✔️Yuanji vegetable cake (mixed platter 12 yuan) ➌ Galaxy Bay Boardwalk: Watch fishing boat lights in the evening DAY3️⃣ Island Adventure ➊ Windmill Island (self-driving recommended): Breathtaking sea road along the way ➋ Guiling Island (boat required): Wild rocky beach, snorkel to see coral ➌ Enjoy a hearty seafood meal before returning (recommend Xin Ming Yuan, 60 yuan per person) 🚗【Transportation Tips】 ▪️Choose "Shanwei Station" not "Menkemen Station" for high-speed rail ▪️City taxi starting fare is 7 yuan, recommend hiring a car to Red Bay (150 yuan/day) ▪️Shared electric bikes cost 2 yuan per 15 minutes, super comfortable for coastal riding 🏠【Accommodation Guide】 ▫️Ocean view: Poly Jincheng Bay guesthouses (300+ yuan/night) ▫️For foodies: Vienna Hotel in the city center (200+ yuan/night) ▫️Luxury option: Galaxy Bay Hotel (500+ yuan including hot springs) 📸【Photo Spots】 1️⃣ Red Bay abandoned building (navigate to Nanhai Temple) 2️⃣ Windmill cluster at Windmill Island's shallow bay 3️⃣ Pure white chapel at Jincheng Bay 4️⃣ Colorful fishing boats at Magong Fishing Port 💡【Tips to Avoid Pitfalls】 ❗️Book hotels 2 weeks ahead for Dragon Boat Festival! Prices double on the day ❗️Ask clearly about seafood market prices, recommended: mantis shrimp/lobster/oysters ❗️June is already very sunny! Prepare UV-protective clothing + aloe vera gel This low-key treasure city is truly worth visiting! Fewer people, beautiful scenery, and low prices—no more fighting crowds during Dragon Boat Festival! Let's go, ladies!
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Posted: May 7, 2025
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