Back from Xiapu, really don't recommend going in July-August because it's just~~~

🌊 Complete Xiapu Travel Guide in Fujian｜Tidal Lightscapes, Hidden Islands, Seafood Feast - All in One! ✨ Why Visit Xiapu? ✅ China's Most Beautiful Tidal Flats: A Photographer's Paradise ✅ Less Crowded & More Scenic: Low Commercialization with Authentic Fishing Village Charm ✅ Seafood Freedom: Freshly Caught, Only 50 RMB per Person to Get Stuffed 📍 Must-Visit Spots in Xiapu 1️⃣ Beqi Tidal Flats (Stunning Sunrise) 📸 Best Photo Spots: - Sunrise (5:00-6:30 AM), light transforms like oil painting - Low tide (check tide chart), breathtaking fishing scenes 🎫 Free entry 2️⃣ Dongbi Village (Sunset Town) 📸 Best Photo Spots: - Sunset Viewing Deck (near "Shijianhai" homestay) - Cliffside Café: Sip coffee with ocean view 🍜 Must-try: Seafood noodles, seaweed cakes 3️⃣ Yushan Island (Grassland on Sea) 🏝️ Activities: - Tianhu Scenic Area: Vast hilltop meadows meet blue sea - Moon Bay Beach: Pristine waters for swimming 🚢 Transport: Ferry from Sansha Pier (100 RMB roundtrip) 4️⃣ Yangjiaxi (Enchanted Forest) 🌳 Activities: - Ancient Banyan Trees: Misty morning fairy-tale shots - Bamboo Rafting: 30 RMB/person, refreshing stream ⚠️ Note: Famous "Farmer with Ox" is staged (50 RMB fee) 🍜 Xiapu Food Guide 🔥 Must-Eat List: - Minnan Paste (10 RMB/bowl, local specialty) - Oyster Omelette (15 RMB, crispy & savory) - Razor Clams (30 RMB/jin, plump & juicy) - Seafood Fried Rice Noodles (20 RMB, night market staple) 📍 Recommended Restaurants: - Tip of the Tongue Seafood (Transparent pricing, authentic) - Sansha Classic Snacks (Locals' favorite) 🏡 Accommodation Picks ✔️ Dongbi Village Homestays: - Shijianhai (Viral sea-view rooms, 500+/night) - Caomuren Tea Lodge (Great value, 200+/night) ✔️ Xiapu Town Hotels: - Chenxi International Hotel (Convenient location, 300+/night) 🚗 Transportation Guide ✈️ Major Transit: - Fly to Fuzhou/Wenzhou, then 1.5h high-speed rail to Xiapu 🚄 Direct Trains: - From Shanghai/Hangzhou/Xiamen etc. 🚌 Local Transport: - Private car 400-500 RMB/day (split among 4) - Limited buses, rent e-bike instead (80 RMB/day) 📅 Best Travel Seasons 📸 Photography: Apr-Jun (Seaweed season), Sep-Oct (Autumn tidal flats) 🌞 Summer Escape: Jul-Aug (Clear waters, island hopping) 💡 Pro Tips ✔️ Check Tide Charts: Tidal photography requires planning ✔️ Sunscreen & Bug Spray: Strong UV and mosquitoes ✔️ Bargaining: Halve seafood market prices, 10 RMB cooking fee 🌅 Photographers' Secret Spots "When dawn light paints Beqi's tidal flats, And fishing boats glide on golden waves, You'll understand— Xiapu is heaven's gift to photographers." 👇 Interactive Giveaway "Which Xiapu spot would you visit first? Comment to win [Tidal Photography Guide]!"