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Shenzhen & Surrounding Beachcombing Guide with Kids: Digging Clams & Catching Crabs for Ultimate Stress Relief!

Families! Here’s a curated list of 12 free beachcombing spots in Shenzhen + 5 in Huizhou 🌊 Perfect for digging clams and catching crabs with kids—super therapeutic! Includes precise navigation, seafood finds, and kid-friendly tips. Bookmark this guide for a spontaneous adventure! 🌟 Must-Visit Free Beachcombing Spots in Shenzhen (12 Picks) 1️⃣ Shenzhen Baguang Silver Leaf Tree Wetland Park 📍 Navigate: Search "Baguang Silver Leaf Tree Wetland Park" 🦀 Finds: Plump clams + scuttling crabs 👶 Kid-Friendly: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✨ Highlights: 300-year-old tree groves are incredibly soothing! Restrooms and rest areas available—digging and beachcombing all in one spot. Kids won’t want to leave! 2️⃣ Jiaochangwei Beach 📍 Navigate: Walk 2 mins from "Night Island Oasis Homestay" to the beach 🦀 Finds: Sand clams + assorted small shells (right-side sand is ultra-soft and comfy!) 👶 Kid-Friendly: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ ✨ Highlights: Stroll Dapeng Ancient City at dusk for kiln-baked chicken, then enjoy the ancient town’s night views—a perfectly planned day! 3️⃣ Immortal Stone Fishing Park 📍 Navigate: Tidal flats near "Pengsheng Grocery Store" 🦀 Finds: Flower clams + sand clams (Pro tip: Bring salt to sprinkle—razor clams will pop up!) 👶 Kid-Friendly: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ ✨ Highlights: Expansive sandy flats. Sit and dig for 2 hours to fill your bucket—max satisfaction! 4️⃣ Shenzhen Flower Sea Camping Base 📍 Navigate: "Flower Sea Glamping Base" 🦀 Finds: Tiny crabs + jumping shrimp (flip rocks in the reef zone for surprises!) 👶 Kid-Friendly: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ ⚠️ Note: Wear non-slip shoes + gloves! Reefs are sharp. 5️⃣ Yangmeikeng 📍 Navigate: "Yangmeikeng P1 Parking Lot" 🦀 Finds: Small crabs + assorted snails (focus on the reef zone left of the bridge) 👶 Kid-Friendly: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ ✨ Highlights: Rent an e-bike for a coastal ride and visit the *Mermaid* movie filming site—fun + photos! 6️⃣ Guanhu Beach 📍 Navigate: "Guanhu Beach Parking Lot 3" 🦀 Finds: Crabs hide in the reef zone (bring tongs for easier catching!) 👶 Kid-Friendly: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ ✨ Highlights: Instagram-worthy Japanese-style B&Bs! Post-digging, grab coffee in the village—artsy moms’ favorite. 7️⃣ Shenzhen Dapeng Jinsha Bay Beach 📍 Navigate: "CITIC Jinsha Bay Parking Lot" 🦀 Finds: Clams + nearby Pengfei Park’s kids’ facilities 👶 Kid-Friendly: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✨ Highlights: Showers + lockers available! Clean up after beachcombing—stress-free all-day fun. 8️⃣ Baguang Beach 📍 Navigate: "Baxia Pier" 🦀 Finds: Oysters + spicy snails (hidden in reef crevices!) 👶 Kid-Friendly: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ ⚠️ Note: Deep mud! Wear high rain boots to avoid sinking. 9️⃣ Dameisha 📍 Navigate: Metro Line 8 "Dameisha Station Exit B" 🦀 Finds: Shells + sandworms (crowded but spacious beach) 👶 Kid-Friendly: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ ✨ Highlights: Walk the seaside boardwalk, then snap moody shots at Beizai Corner Lighthouse. 🔟 Shayuchong 📍 Navigate: "Shayuchong Parking Lot" 🦀 Finds: Blue crabs + sea snails (hidden gem by an ancient village) 👶 Kid-Friendly: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ ✨ Highlights: 10-min hike to the beach—quiet and secluded like a private paradise. 1️⃣1️⃣ Luzui Nature Trail 📍 Navigate: "Luzui Nature Classroom Trail" 🦀 Finds: Shells + small fish (best at creek-meets-sea spots) 👶 Kid-Friendly: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ ✨ Highlights: Greenway biking + sunset chasing—ideal for light-hiking families. 1️⃣2️⃣ Egong Bay 📍 Navigate: "Egong Bay Eco-Tourism Zone" 🦀 Finds: Sea urchins + sea snails (super fresh!) 👶 Kid-Friendly: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ ⚠️ Note: Steep mountain roads—SUVs recommended. Better for older kids. 🚗 Hidden Beachcombing Gems in Huizhou (5 Picks) 1️⃣ Xiaogui New Pier: Loads of clams and blue crabs—locals’ secret. 2️⃣ Xunliao Bay Whale Fall RV Camp: Dig for starfish and cat’s eye snails—unique finds! 3️⃣ Yanzhou Island Mangrove: Navigate to "Yanzhou Island Fisherman’s Flavor Farmhouse"—dig clams while spotting egrets. 4️⃣ Black Row Corner Yangwu Beach: Volcanic reefs hide mussels and goose barnacles—exotic catches! 5️⃣ Shuangyue Bay Da’ao Village: Untouched fishing village—oysters and big-head snails galore. 💡 Beachcombing Tips: ① Check tide charts! 1-2 hours after low tide is prime time. ② Pack essentials: Small shovel, salt bottle, bucket, non-slip shoes, gloves. ③ Release small catches back to the sea—protect the ecosystem! Bookmark this guide for a weekend of seaside fun with the kids—share your finds with us! 🌊
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