DoubleTree by Hilton Shanwei - A Perfect Vacation on a Beautiful Coastline
“The peach blossom shadows fall, the divine sword flies; the blue sea tide rises, the jade flute plays.” When I read this poem as a teenager, I longed for such a scene. Finally, during my two-day stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton Shanwei, I experienced the waves of the blue sea tide. Although there were no peach blossom shadows falling, there were golden rays of the setting sun shining on the sea, exuding a poetic charm.
The January waves were as passionate as Maksim's music, playing layer upon layer in my ears. I sat on the balcony of my room, letting the wind from the 7 km long beautiful coastline of Jinding Bay blow on my face. Whether it was the blue sea and silver beach during the day or the gorgeous fireworks at night, there was a beauty that made people fall in love.
Looking out from the balcony of the guest room, the central lawn of the hotel connects with the blue swimming pool and extends to the seaside, giving me the illusion of being in Sanya. This is very much like Yalong Bay. But what is more charming here is the unique cultural attributes of Shanwei. Shanwei is a place where Minnan culture, Cantonese culture, and Hakka culture converge. The culture is diverse and inclusive, and it is also the largest hometown of overseas Chinese in China. The cultural integration is particularly charming. Shanwei was also one of the major fishing grounds in China. Unique elements such as boat frames, fishing nets, and fish storage cabinets are integrated into the design of the hotel, creating a unique travel experience in a fishing village, which is also an innovative inheritance of history. The texture of the wood has the weight of time and unique architectural aesthetics.
If you don't have a long vacation, staying at the DoubleTree by Hilton Shanwei for two days is like going on a vacation in Southeast Asia. The sea-view corridor, spiral staircase, infinity pool, sunken unit oasis terrace, lawn off-road vehicle, waves, beach, sunrise, and sunset - all the beautiful elements you can imagine are presented here one by one. The elegant afternoon tea in the lobby bar, the authentic flavors in the Qingya Chinese Restaurant, and the rich taste buds of the buffet breakfast - there is such a perfect hidden luxury seaside resort hotel by the sea in Jinding Bay.
The treasure city of Shanwei is also worth exploring slowly. The hotel itself is located in Jinding Bay, one of the most beautiful coastlines in China, and there are many places to take photos. The morning oyster village of China is only a ten-minute drive away, and the oysters here are the best in the world. It is only a ten-minute drive from the hotel to Erma Road, which is full of food. The must-visit landmarks in Shanwei, such as Xiaodao, Honghai Bay, Haibian Road, and Fengshan Mazu, are also easily accessible. If you like the sea, please remember that there is a beautiful sea in China waiting for you in Shanwei.