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Zhuhai Dong'ao Island Family Trip: A Hidden Gem Island, 2 Days 1 Night Super Healing!

Looking for a less crowded island getaway with kids this summer? Zhuhai Dong'ao Island is definitely the ideal choice! No mainland noise, just picturesque scenery. Take your kids on a spontaneous family island trip to enjoy the sunshine, beach, and sea~ 📍Zhuhai Dong'ao Island: A perfect hidden gem island for spontaneous family trips Transportation: Direct ferries from Shenzhen Shekou Port, Zhuhai Xiangzhou Port, Hengqin Passenger Terminal, Zhuhai Jiuzhou Port, etc. No entrance fee on the island. Taking the ferry with kids to enjoy the sea view will excite them. ✅2 Days 1 Night Family Itinerary Route: Dong'ao Pier - Alila Hotel - Nanwanjiao - Shanhaijing Book House - Honeymoon Park - Alila Hotel - Dong'ao Bay Beach - Dong'ao Island Stone Scenic Corridor Day 1 Shenzhen Shekou Port ➡️ Dong'ao Island Pier After arriving at the pier, take the hotel shuttle to Alila Dong'ao Island Hotel for check-in. The hotel itself is a fantastic family resort, perched on a 120-meter cliff at the southern tip of Dong'ao Island, surrounded by sea on three sides with a 270-degree sea view. You can watch the sunrise and sunset right at the hotel, super convenient. The hotel offers rich facilities: cantilevered infinity pool (take photos with kids by the pool and feel the thrill of the cliff pool), giant stone array (let kids explore and play), cliff garden (enjoy beautiful flowers), gym (for parents to work out), mountain and sea healing spa (for parents to relax), Chinese restaurant and all-day sea view restaurant (taste delicious food). Playing inside the hotel makes the vacation feel very special, and kids will have a blast. Day 2 08:00: Breakfast at Alila Sea Salt Restaurant, a rich breakfast to satisfy the whole family’s tastes, with food kids love. 09:00: Join the hotel’s island shuttle tour to enjoy panoramic views of the island and experience its beauty from different angles with your kids. 12:00: Lunch and check-out at Haitang Chinese Restaurant, savor authentic Cantonese cuisine with many dishes kids enjoy. 14:00: Take the shuttle to the pier, then transfer to Dong'ao Bay Beach. 14:30: Play at Dong'ao Bay Beach, build sandcastles, splash in the waves, and collect shells with your kids. The beach is fine, clean, and very safe. 15:30: Visit Dong'ao Island Stone Scenic Corridor, admire the unique reef rock formations, and explain to your kids how the rocks were formed to increase their knowledge. 16:00: Return trip, ending a joyful family island adventure. ⚠️Family Tips ✅Buy ferry tickets in advance, preferably morning departures to avoid delays. Choose stable ferry types for kids. ✅Island sightseeing bus: 10 RMB/person, three routes, 20 minutes per trip, very convenient for traveling with kids and saves energy. ✅Food: It’s recommended to dine at the hotel where dishes are rich and hygienic. You can also bring some snacks and fruits your kids like. ✅Sun protection: The island has strong UV rays. Prepare sun hats, sunscreen, and sunglasses for your kids to avoid sunburn. ✅Pack light: Dress kids in comfortable clothes and beach shoes. Bring swimsuits, swim caps, slippers, hats, and beach toys.
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