Xiapu is now behind us; I truly do not recommend going in July and August because it’s just...

🏖️ Xiapu is a coastal town in Ningde, Fujian, famous for its stunning coastline. Here you can visit excellent viewing spots like Dongbi and Huazhu to enjoy sunrises and sunsets; Gaoluo Beach and Dajing Beach have fine sand, perfect for strolling and playing in the water. You can also experience the fun of sea foraging, taste fresh seafood, and feel the fishing village atmosphere, making it an ideal seaside vacation destination. 🚄 Transportation: Take the high-speed train to "Xiapu Station" or drive (Fuzhou → Xiapu about 2 hours) 🌊 Best season: April to June (rice transplanting season with beautiful light and shadow), September to October (seaweed season) 📷 Featured experiences: mudflat photography, sea foraging, island tours, seafood feasts ------ 📅【4 Days 3 Nights Itinerary】 Day 1: Arrive in Xiapu | East Line Mudflat Photography 🚗 Morning: • Beiqi Mudflat (best spot for sunrise) ◦ Arrive before 5:30 to photograph fishermen at work and the light on the mudflats ◦ 📍 Navigation: Beiqi Village, 20-minute walk to the viewing platform 🍜 Lunch: "Xin Meiwei Yuan Seafood Restaurant" in Xiapu County Town • Must order: razor clams, mussel soup, fried rice noodles 🚗 Afternoon: • Xiaohao Beach (golden sand + colorful mudflats) ◦ Shoot the textured mudflats at low tide from 15:00 to 17:00 ◦ 📍 Tips: wear non-slip shoes, tides change quickly 🌅 Evening: • Dongbi Village (popular sunset spot) ◦ Photograph fishing boats returning + sunset boardwalk (check in at the popular guesthouse "Shijianhai") ◦ 🏠 Accommodation suggestion: guesthouses in Dongbi Village (e.g., "Yiqi Yisu") ------ Day 2: South Line Photography | Yushan Island Day Trip 🌅 Early morning: • Huazhu Village (CCTV recommended sunrise viewing platform) ◦ Depart at 4:30 to shoot the sea sunrise and fishing raft light and shadow 🚢 Morning: • Sansha Pier → Yushan Island (30-minute boat ride, ticket 50 RMB/person) ◦ Tianhu Scenic Area: mountaintop grassland + large and small Tianhu lakes (ticket 40 RMB) ◦ Moon Bay: less crowded beach, suitable for swimming 🍜 Lunch: "Fisherman’s Home" on Yushan Island • Must try: wild yellow croaker, kelp shoot soup 🚢 Afternoon: • Return at 15:00, head to "Shajiang S Bay" ◦ Photograph bamboo pole reflections (need to climb church rooftop, fee 20 RMB) 🏠 Accommodation: Xiapu County Town (convenient for next day’s travel) ------ Day 3: Xiyang Island | Sea Foraging Experience 🚢 All day: • Xiapu Pier → Xiyang Island (1.5-hour boat ride, one trip daily) ◦ Beiao Beach: collect shells, catch small crabs ◦ Guiao Secret Spot: volcanic rock formations + cliff sea views ◦ Lighthouse Sunset: photo at the island’s highest point 🍜 Lunch: "Azhong Seafood Restaurant" on the island • Recommended: steamed grouper, stir-fried clams 🚢 Evening: Return at 17:00 to Xiapu County Town 🌃 Dinner: Seafood street stalls on Taikang Road • Recommended "Seafood on the Tip of the Tongue": salt-baked razor clams, yellow croaker in wine lees ------ Day 4: Yangjiaxi | Return Trip 🌳 Morning: • Ancient Banyan Tree Group in Yangjiaxi (arrive before 8:00 to avoid crowds) ◦ Shoot Tyndall effect (hire villagers to set off smoke for 20 RMB) ◦ 📍 Tips: wear light-colored clothes for better photos 🚗 Noon: • Banyueli She Ethnic Ancient Village (free) ◦ Experience She culture, try black rice 🍜 Lunch: "Agu Beef Restaurant" in Xiapu • Must order: beef balls, beef offal soup 🚄 Afternoon: Return trip (recommend high-speed train or drive after 15:00) ------ 📌【Xiapu Travel Essential Tips】 1. Transportation: ◦ High-speed train to "Xiapu Station," use Didi taxi in the county town (for attractions, car rental recommended, about 300 RMB/day) ◦ Island boat tickets should be purchased one day in advance at "Xiapu Passenger Terminal" 2. Photography gear: ◦ Telephoto lens (70-200mm essential), tripod, ND filter ◦ Check tide tables (WeChat mini program "Tide Spirit") 3. Accommodation recommendations: ◦ Dongbi Village: Shijianhai, Yiqi Yisu (sea view rooms 500-800 RMB) ◦ Xiapu County Town: Chenxi Hotel (cost-effective, 200 RMB/night) 4. Food list: ◦ Must-eat seafood: razor clams, pen shell, kelp shoots ◦ Snacks: sweet potato cups, rice dumplings, thick soup 5. Pitfall guide: ◦ Be cautious choosing "photography guides," some charge excessively ◦ On cloudy days, switch itinerary to "Dajing Beach" or "Xiawei Island" ------ 🗺️【Alternative Itinerary】(in case of bad weather) • Xiawei Island: sea cave photography (enter at low tide) • Dajing Beach: Fujian’s longest white sand beach (camping allowed) • Mantou Mountain: sunset mudflat photography (drone required) Xiapu is perfect for photography lovers and travelers who enjoy a slow pace; 4 days is enough to deeply experience the beauty of mudflats and islands! 📸🌊