I Discovered This Hidden Gem Town in Taizhou a Bit Late - Wenling

【Wenling 3-Day 2-Night Off-the-Beaten-Path Island Tour】This underestimated coastal town is full of surprises! Hello everyone! I just got back from Wenling and was completely blown away by this overlooked coastal city! In November, Wenling offers delicious seafood and few tourists. This personally tested guide will help you discover hidden experiences that even local Zhejiang residents keep secret! 🚗 Complete Transportation Guide ✈️ Flight: Recommend flying to Luqiao Airport (1-hour drive) 🚄 High-speed rail: Get off at Wenling Station (taxi to Shitang costs about 50 yuan) 🚗 Self-driving: About 4 hours from Hangzhou (directly via Shenhai Expressway) 🛵 Vehicle rental: Electric scooters 80 yuan/day (riding along the coastal highway is amazing) 🌊 Perfect 3-Day 2-Night Itinerary Day 1: Colorful Xiaoruo Village 📍 Xiaoruo Village (9:00-11:00) This macaron-colored fishing village is incredibly photogenic! Wear solid-colored clothes, and the morning light is best for photos. The coffee shop "Do Cafe" in the village offers spectacular views! 📍 Golden Sand Beach (15:00-18:00) A rare shell sand beach! During low tide, you can collect various beautiful shells, and at sunset, the entire beach turns golden! Day 2: Mountain and Sea Wonders 📍 Millennium Dawn Park (5:00-7:00) The first place on the Chinese mainland to receive sunlight! Check sunrise times in advance - watching the sun rise from the sea horizon is breathtaking! 📍 Coastal Greenway (9:00-11:00) An 8km coastal boardwalk! Mountains on one side and sea on the other, perfect for cycling or walking, with multiple viewing platforms along the way! Day 3: Island Exploration 📍 Sansuan Island (8:00-14:00) A secret island accessible only by boat! The black sand beach creates a striking contrast with the white lighthouse. There's only one seafood noodle restaurant on the island, so remember to bring snacks! 🍜 Food Recommendations and Warnings ✅ "Xin Rong Ji": Amazing seafood at the Wenling branch ✅ "Shitang House": Authentic Qian Gao and mountain tapioca ✅ "Xiaoruo Village Seafood Food Stall": Super fresh catch-to-table seafood ❌ Restaurants near tourist attractions: Overpriced 📸 TOP 5 Must-Visit Spots 1. Xiaoruo Village's colorful houses (Instagram-worthy) 2. Millennium Dawn Park sunrise (healing moment) 3. Sansuan Island black sand beach (truly secluded) 4. Coastal Greenway cycling (mountain and sea views) 5. Golden Sand Beach sunset (perfectly romantic) ⚠️ Important Notes 1. Large temperature differences between morning and evening in November, bring a jacket 🧥 2. Island transportation is limited, self-driving recommended 🚗 3. Ask for prices before ordering seafood 💰 4. Coastal rocks can be slippery, be careful 🪨 5. Weekend accommodation prices are 30% higher than weekdays 💰💰💰 The emotions Wenling gave me go far beyond the sea views. When I welcomed the first ray of sunlight at Dawn Park, chatted with fishermen in Xiaoruo Village, and listened to waves crashing against the rocks on the black sand beach, there were no crowded tourists - only the most authentic coastal life.