Perfect Guide to Huizhou Shuangyue Bay

Below is a travel guide for Huizhou Shuangyue Bay, for reference only Preparation - Documents: Bring your ID card and any other necessary documents (such as student ID, senior citizen card, etc.). - Clothing: Pack light and breathable clothes, swimsuits, swim caps, sun-protective clothing according to the season. In summer, remember to bring sun-protective clothing; in winter, prepare thick coats. - Daily necessities: Toiletries, skincare products, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, umbrellas or raincoats, etc. - Medicine: Prepare common medicines such as cold medicine, stomach medicine, motion sickness pills, and insect bite remedies. Transportation Guide - Self-driving: From Guangzhou/Shenzhen, take Guanghui Expressway and Yongguan Expressway, about 2.5-3 hours by car; from Huizhou, go via Huidong County on County Road X210, about 1.5 hours by car. - High-speed rail + transfer: You can first arrive at Huidong Station, then take a taxi to Shuangyue Bay for about 40 minutes, or take the Huidong-Port direct bus; if arriving at Huizhou South Station, transfer to a bus to Huidong Bus Station, then change to the Port Town shuttle bus. - Local travel: You can rent an electric scooter for 80-120 RMB/day, or choose motorcycle taxis or regular taxis, short trips cost 10-20 RMB. Attractions - Shuangyue Bay Viewing Platform: Located at the top of Daxing Mountain, it offers a panoramic view of the double-moon wonder formed by Daya Bay and Honghai Bay. It is recommended to visit early morning or at dusk. - Turtle Bay: China’s only natural sea turtle reserve, featuring a 1.8 km seaside boardwalk and the popular Huixian Bridge. You can also book a DIY seaweed specimen experience. - Reef Bar: Boasts cliffside sea views similar to Bali, with an infinity pool. The lighting is best for photos after 4 PM. - Heipaijiao: Features rare volcanic reef landforms. Hiking here offers unique views of the reefs colliding with the waves. Accommodation Recommendations - Luxury Resort: Tanyue Howard Johnson Resort Hotel, with a sky infinity pool and private beach, offers six-star service, priced at 1200-2500 RMB/night. - Popular Seaview: Sunrise Silver Sand Salt Crystal Hotel, salt crystal-themed design, includes Reef Bar tickets, priced at 800-1500 RMB/night. - Cost-effective Choice: West Coast Homestay (Vanke Shuangyue Bay), 5 minutes walk to the beach, family suites accommodate 4 people, priced at 300-600 RMB/night. Food Recommendations - Must-try Three Delicacies: Pinghai meat pie, a mix of mackerel paste and pork, crispy outside and tender inside; Port Town dark-patterned oriental pufferfish, cooked in certified restaurants, with fresh meat; Gaotan steamed cake, fermented with century-old yeast, slightly sweet and soft. - Seafood Feast: Buy fresh seafood on Port Town Seafood Street and have it cooked on the spot. Recommended dishes include sea urchin fried rice and ginger scallion crab. Cooking fee is about 10 RMB per jin.