Weekend getaway in Shenzhen at this oxygen bar homestay, chasing sunsets and exploring hidden beaches is super refreshing!
Location info📍
Hidden in Xichong Community, Nanao Street, Dapeng New District, Shenzhen🌴, right next to Xichong Beach, just a 5-minute drive to Xichong No.4 Beach🚗! About 1.5 hours from downtown, driving through mountain roads with green trees along the way feels like entering a natural oxygen bar~
Nearby attractions🎈
- Xichong No.4 Beach: 5 minutes by car⏰, known as Shenzhen’s "Little Maldives"! Fine white sand, perfect for wading and watching the sunset🌅, entrance fee 30 RMB/person, stargazing at night!
- Observatory Boardwalk: 15 minutes by car✨, the popular "Cliff Boardwalk"! Blue railings with blue sea, walking on it feels like floating on the ocean, free entrance, great for photos!
- Luzui Mountain Villa: 20 minutes by car🚙, filming location of "The Mermaid"🧜♀️! Cliffside restaurant and seaside rocks, perfect for photos that look like you’re abroad, free entrance!
- Egong Bay: 25 minutes away💦, a hidden wild beach! Very few people, crystal-clear water, great for beachcombing and shell collecting, free entrance, perfect for daydreaming~
- Qiniangshan National Geopark: 30 minutes by car⛰️, a less crowded hiking trail! Streams and unique rocks along the way, panoramic view of the entire bay from the summit, free entrance, moderate difficulty!
Room facilities🛏
The homestay features a forest-inspired wabi-sabi style with wooden furniture and cotton-linen soft furnishings🌿, very upscale! Bedding is all cotton, soft and comfortable🛌; bathrooms use Kohler fixtures with fast hot water; all rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, some with small balconies furnished with rattan lounge chairs🪑 and tea tables, perfect for morning tea and tree views! Rooms include Xiaomi smart speakers🎵, vintage desk lamps, and a minibar offering free local mineral water and floral tea, very thoughtful details~
Photo tips📸
- Homestay courtyard: Small pond and wooden arch bridge🪵 at the entrance, surrounded by greenery, wear light-colored dresses for forest-style photos, sunlight filtering through leaves creates beautiful light spots, stunning!
- Second-floor terrace: White sheer curtains and wooden platform🌿, shoot the sunset in the evening, backlit silhouette shots with flowing skirts, full of atmosphere!
- Room floor-to-ceiling window: Sit on the carpet by the window hugging a pillow, looking at the green trees outside, shoot side profiles, capturing a gentle vibe perfectly~
- Observatory boardwalk: Go at 3 PM, stand by the blue railing, look sideways at the sea, take half-body shots with blue sky and sea as the background, very Instagrammable✨!
- Xichong Beach: Go at sunrise🌅, barefoot on the sand, take running photos, the reflection on the water is beautiful, wearing a white dress makes the photos pop!
Important tips⚠
- Book in advance: Peak season (May to October) and weekends are highly sought after📅, book at least 2 weeks ahead, sea view rooms with balconies are the most popular!
- Outfit suggestions: Wear white, beige, or light blue clothes👗, bring a straw hat and canvas bag, matches perfectly with the forest-style homestay and beach, makes your skin look fairer!
- Must-bring items: Sunscreen with SPF50+🧴, strong UV rays at the beach and mountains; bring a light jacket, it can get chilly with the wind at night; for beachcombing, bring a small shovel and bucket, check the tide schedule~
- Local perks: The host provides a handwritten travel guide📝 and can help book discounted tickets for Xichong Beach; dining recommendation: nearby seafood stalls with super fresh steamed fish and stir-fried clams🦞, about 60 RMB per person to eat until full!