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Located in the southwest of Guangdong Province, China, Zhanjiang is a coastal city boasting beautiful shorelines, volcanic geological wonders, and abundant seafood. It offers both natural scenery and historical culture, perfect for short getaways or in-depth travel. 🌴 Must-Visit Attractions 1️⃣ Huguangyan (Global Geopark) - China's only maar lake, a natural crater lake ideal for hiking and cycling. - 🎫 Ticket: ¥50 (half price for students) 2️⃣ Donghai Island & Longhaitian Beach - China's longest beach (28km) with fine sand and clear water, great for swimming and beach sports. - 👍 Recommended: Sunrise/sunset views, seafood stalls 3️⃣ Naozhou Island (China's largest volcanic island) - 🌈 Highlights: - Naozhou Lighthouse (one of the world's three major lighthouses) - Volcanic rock coastline (black reefs, photogenic) - Nayan Bay (natural seawater bath) - Transport: 1-hour ferry from Southeast Pier 4️⃣ Xiashan Seaview Promenade - Best city spot for ocean views, perfect for walks/cycling, beautiful nightscape. 5️⃣ Chikan Old Street - Century-old arcade buildings with Nanyang charm, great for photos. - 🥯 Food recs: - Shujingtou fried dough (breakfast must) - Sidie steamed rice cake (traditional snack) - Arcade deep-fried snacks (local delicacy) 6️⃣ Techeng Island - Mangrove ecological zone with cycling and hot springs, ideal for relaxation. 7️⃣ Leizhou Ancient City (historical) - 🌈 Main sites: Sanyuan Pagoda, Leizu Temple, Leizhou West Lake - Features: Lingnan culture, ancient architecture 8️⃣ Xuwen "Pineapple Sea" - China's largest pineapple plantation, best March-May, great for photos and fresh pineapples. 🍜 Must-Try Foods Zhanjiang is "China's Seafood Capital", famous for: 1. Zhanjiang oysters (charcoal-grilled/steamed with garlic) - Try: Shaohao Bang 2. White-cut chicken (free-range) - Try: Heji Anpu Chicken 3. Sandworm porridge (unique seafood congee) 4. Steamed rice cakes with sauce 5. Seafood rice noodles (with shrimp/baby oysters) 📌 Travel Tips ✅ Best season: October-April (avoid typhoon season) ✅ Essentials: Sunscreen, hat, flip-flops (beach-ready) ✅ Stay: Xiashan (near sea), Chikan (near old street) ✅ Seafood markets: Dongfeng Market, Xiashan Wholesale Market (fresh seafood processing available) 🎯 Summary* Perfect for island lovers, volcano enthusiasts, and foodies. 2-4 days cover the highlights.
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Posted: Jul 8, 2025
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