New Year and Spring Festival Q&A for Dongshan Island: Everything you want to know is here!
For those planning to visit Dongshan Island for the New Year, here's a guide for you to refer to.
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Q1: How to get there?
A1: You don't need to take a ferry to Dongshan Island. You can drive or take public transportation. Take a high-speed train to Yunxiao Station, then transfer to a bus or carpool.
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Q2: Where to stay?
A2: There are many accommodation options on Dongshan Island, including hotels, homestays, suites, and villas. Choose according to your needs. If you're planning a New Year's party with friends 🍾 or a family gathering, a villa is a good choice. Renting a whole villa is more cost-effective 🙌. If you're traveling with your family, a sea-view suite is a good choice.
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Q3: What is included in the accommodation?
A3: If you stay in a villa, you'll have access to a kitchen, indoor KTV, mahjong, a self-service barbecue grill, kitchenware, tableware, and a refrigerator 🈶. If you stay in a sea-view suite, some suites have a kitchen, and the nice ones have sea-view windows.
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Q4: Is December or New Year's a good time to visit Dongshan Island?
A4: Of course! The weather is warm and sunny. It's currently the off-season, so visiting in December is a good experience. There aren't many people at the popular stores, and accommodation is cheap. There will be more people on New Year's Eve, but accommodation prices haven't increased much.
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Q5: Nearby attractions
A5: Yunxiao is a hidden gem with lots of delicious food and hot springs. Zhangzhou Ancient City is also nearby, a place rich in history, culture, and food.
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Q6: Local food
A6: Dongshan Island is by the sea, so seafood is the main cuisine. Many local delicacies and snacks are seafood-related 🐙, such as catfish porridge, oyster omelet, mackerel, and Dongshan squid. It's a paradise for seafood lovers!
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Q7: Custom services
A7: Villas can be customized for group trips, theme parties, annual meetings, wedding planning, birthday parties, and more. You can customize seafood meals, scene decorations, and more.
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Q8: Special policies
A8: Pets are not allowed. Fireworks are not allowed in the villa area. Do not litter or damage the environment.
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Q9: Are there any New Year events?
There will be many people setting off fireworks on the beach, so it will be very lively. There is no news about the parade yet. Bonfires depend on the situation and may not be organized.