Ningde Coastline Exploration: A Five-Day, Five-Night Encounter with a Hidden Paradise

Here's a super detailed five-day, five-night travel guide to the Ningde coastline💰, allowing you to experience its breathtaking beauty on a budget. Pre-trip Preparations - Documents: ID card, student ID, and other necessary documents. - Clothing: Prepare appropriate clothing according to the season. It's windy by the sea, so remember to bring a jacket🧥. - Toiletries: Toiletries, skincare products, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. - Medicine: Common medications such as cold medicine, stomach medicine, and motion sickness medicine. - Other items: Cell phone, camera, power bank, charger, etc. Download a local map or related travel apps in advance. Transportation Guide - External transportation: Take the high-speed train to Ningde Station or Xiapu Station. - Local transportation: Ningde's attractions are scattered. You can rent a car🚗 for about CNY 200–300/day or hire a car with a driver in Xiapu. A five-seater car for a day trip costs about CNY 550. Accommodation - Xiapu: We recommend staying in Dongbi Village or the county seat. Dongbi Village offers homestays with sunset views, priced at CNY 200–500/night. The county seat has more options and more affordable prices, ranging from CNY 100–300/night. - Other areas: Fuding, Sansha, and other areas offer various accommodation options. Book according to your itinerary. Food Recommendations - Fuding Meat Slices: Tender and juicy, served with a sweet and sour sauce. CNY 10–15/bowl. - Ningde Fish Balls: Chewy, fresh, and delicious, with a rich broth. CNY 15–20/bowl. - Fu'an Mixed Noodles: Unique sauce, refreshing, and appetizing. CNY 5–10/bowl. - Seafood: Xiapu offers a wide variety of affordable seafood. Enjoy a hearty seafood feast for CNY 50–100 per person. Itinerary - Day 1: Xiapu County Seat - Dongbi Village - Xiaohao Beach - Morning: Arrive at Xiapu Station, check in to your hotel, and store your luggage. - Afternoon: Head to Dongbi Village, stroll along the popular road, and admire the stunning coastline and sunset🌅. - Evening: Enjoy dinner at a seafood stall near Dongbi Village, followed by a relaxing walk along the beach. - Day 2: Beiqi Mudflats - East Sea No. 1 Coastal Road - Dajing Beach - Morning: Visit the Beiqi Mudflats for sunrise and witness the changing light and shadow on the mudflats, as well as the fishermen at work. - Late morning: Drive or hire a car along the East Sea No. 1 Coastal Road🚗, enjoying the scenery of green mountains and blue sea. - Afternoon: Arrive at Dajing Beach, play on the beach, splash in the waves, and visit the Dajing Ancient Fortress. - Day 3: Xiawei Island - Lüxia Lighthouse - Sijiao Archipelago - Morning: Explore the sea caves on Xiawei Island and take photos. Be mindful of the tide times. - Afternoon: Visit the Lüxia Lighthouse, take a walk nearby, and enjoy the sunset and evening glow. - Evening: Depending on your energy level and itinerary, you can visit the Sijiao Archipelago, stay overnight on the island, and experience the tranquility of the islands. - Day 4: Sijiao Archipelago - Sansha Guanying Plank Road - Huazhu Village - Morning: Watch the sunrise on the Sijiao Archipelago, enjoy the island scenery, and then return to Xiapu. - Afternoon: Visit the Sansha Guanying Plank Road, stroll along the plank road, and admire the coastline and fishing raft scenery. - Evening: Head to Huazhu Village, a perfect spot for sunset viewing. Return to your hotel after sunset. - Day 5: Yangjia Creek - Departure - Morning: Visit Yangjia Creek, experience bamboo rafting, and admire the scenery of the mountains, rivers, and ancient banyan trees along the banks. - Afternoon: End of trip, return to your place of departure. Cost Breakdown - Transportation: External transportation costs vary depending on your departure point. Local transportation by rental car or hired car is approximately CNY 1,000–1,500. Public transportation in Xiapu is around CNY 50–100. - Accommodation: Focusing on budget-friendly homestays and hotels, four nights' accommodation will cost approximately CNY 800–2,000. - Food and beverage: Mainly local snacks and seafood, five days of dining will cost approximately CNY 800–1,500. - Entrance fees: Total entrance fees for various attractions are approximately CNY 200–300. The total cost is estimated to be around CNY 3,000–5,500. The actual cost may vary depending on individual spending habits and travel time.