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A treasure island quieter than Xiamen and cheaper than Sanya

Hey guys👋! Tired of crowded popular islands and high expenses?! Today, I’m sharing my private list! These 6 amazing islands are quieter than Xiamen, more affordable than Sanya, and can instantly fulfill your “paradise getaway” dream🌴! Save this quickly and head straight there for your next trip!! 1️⃣ Nan'ao Island — Guangdong’s version of “Little Kenting,” have fun for just 500 RMB per person Who knew!! Nan'ao Island truly has “healing” in its DNA!! 🚗 Rent an electric scooter to circle the island, with the blue sea🌊 on your left and fresh windmill hills on your right. Every snap looks like a scene from a Japanese movie!! The sand at Qing'ao Bay is as fine as flour, and the best part is, there are very few people!! No need to fight for photo spots📸~ In the evening, visit Houzhai Town Night Market, where grilled oysters are 3 skewers for 10 RMB🦪 and a bowl of stone flower jelly costs 5 RMB. You can eat your fill for just a few dozen RMB!! Stay at a fishermen’s guesthouse, and for just 80 RMB per person, you can get a sea view room with incredible value!! 2️⃣ Weizhou Island — Guangxi’s hidden gem, prices so low you’ll scream Guys! Weizhou Island is seriously an underrated treasure!! 🏝️ The black reefs at Crocodile Mountain Volcano Park are stunning, and the sunset at Dishui Danping is breathtaking🌅! The best part is the entrance fees are half the price of Sanya’s attractions!! Renting an electric scooter on the island is only 30 RMB a day, so you can go wherever you want~🍤 Buy fresh seafood at the market and have it cooked on the spot—mantis shrimp and crabs sold by weight, with 60 RMB per person you’ll be stuffed!! The average homestay price is just over 100 RMB, and opening your window reveals coconut groves and sandy beaches—this is what a vacation should feel like!! 3️⃣ Dongshan Island — The romantic setting from "The Left Ear," uncrowded and budget-friendly Want to experience the same island vibe as the movie? Dongshan Island will satisfy you!! 🎬 The colorful fishing village at Nanmen Bay and the tidal wonders of Fishbone Sandbar… every photo looks like a cinematic masterpiece📸! The best part is it’s ridiculously uncrowded!! No queues to capture pristine coastlines~🥘 The food is cheap and authentic!! Oyster omelets for 20 RMB a big bowl, four-fruit soup for 15 RMB, with 30 RMB per person you can try all the traditional snacks!! Stay at a homestay in Tongling Town for 60 RMB per person, just downstairs is the seaside—amazing!! 4️⃣ Huaniao Island — Shanghai’s nearby “Little Santorini,” the ultimate healing spot Friends from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, check this out!! Huaniao Island is the ultimate weekend getaway!! 💙 Blue and white houses are arranged beautifully, and the bioluminescent sea glows at night✨, like stepping into a fairy tale!! The island is undeveloped, with so few tourists you can have the entire beach to yourself~🌊 Seafood prices are transparent and affordable, no need to haggle!! Stay in a sea view homestay for 120 RMB per person, waking up to the sound of waves is pure bliss!! 5️⃣ Xieyang Island — The “hidden island” next to Weizhou, a secret within a secret This is definitely the “hidden boss” of islands!! ⛰️ Just a 20-minute speedboat ride from Weizhou Island, the island has only a few hundred residents and is so quiet you can hear the waves and birdsong~🏖️ The coral beach is full of shells you can’t stop collecting, and the volcanic rock landscape is perfect for adventure!! For meals, go straight to fishermen’s homes, where 30 RMB gets you freshly caught sea fish🐟!! Stay in an original wooden cabin for 50 RMB per person, the experience is off the charts!! 6️⃣ Pingtan Island — Fujian’s “Blue Tears” miracle, niche and romantic Guys! The Blue Tears on Pingtan Island are breathtaking!! 💧 From April to August every year, if you’re lucky, you can see the entire sea glowing blue, like a galaxy falling into the ocean~🌌 The windmill fields at Changjiang’ao and the colorful stone houses in Beigang Village… you won’t stop taking photos!! The island’s prices are super low, seafood claypot porridge is 25 RMB a big pot, oyster pancakes 5 RMB each!! Homestays average 80 RMB per person, and you can watch the sunrise right from your window—unbeatable value!! 💥 Guys! These 6 islands perfectly combine “few people, beautiful scenery, and affordability”!! Whether you want to relax or take photos, they’ve got you covered!! Save this guide and grab your friends to set off~🚀✨
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