Three days and three nights trip to Nan'ao Island

Who understands, family! Traveling with kids can actually be this enjoyable😍 No motion sickness, no surprise accommodation fees, no disappointing attractions, no seafood scams—none of that happened! For just 750 RMB per person, you can stay in a sea view room and feast on fresh seafood. This kid-friendly travel guide is locked in🔒 🚩4 days 3 nights storm-saving mode: Total cost 2980 RMB✔️ Transportation 1200 RMB (High-speed train + bus from Guangzhou, 300 RMB per person) Accommodation 598 RMB (3 nights in a sea view room!) Food and drinks 1200+ RMB (seafood feast to the max) ✨【Transportation Guide · Tested motion sickness-free route】 📍Guangzhou South Station → Shantou Station (High-speed train 2h 170 RMB/person) 📍Two options after arrival: ① Taxi to Laiwu Ferry Terminal (30 RMB) → Ferry to the island (30min 20 RMB/person) ② Directly take bus 161 (12 RMB 1h direct) ⚠️Key point: Island buses 601/602 are the best! Drivers are super nice and will show shortcuts, 2-10 RMB to tour the whole island, kids had zero motion sickness🚌 🏡【Houzhai Town Homestay is amazing】 598 RMB for 3 nights in a sea view room! • Cross the street to the seaside promenade🌊 • Auntie owner provides sand digging tools + mosquito repellent • Can also help process seafood! Location: Haibin Road, Houzhai Town, Nan'ao County, Shantou City Compared to Qing'ao Bay at 400+ RMB/night, Houzhai Town is the king of cost performance👑 🏖️【Must-visit kid-friendly spots】 1️⃣ Qing'ao Bay: Guangdong's Little Maldives! • Super fine white sandy beach🏖️ • Safe swimming area with lifeguards • Can pick up little crabs 🦀 at low tide Opening hours: Free all day 2️⃣ Tropic of Cancer Tower • Inside Nan'ao Bay Forest Park • On the summer solstice, the shadow falls at your feet🌞 Ticket: 20 RMB/person ⚠️Avoid: Qian'ao Bay / Sancongya Lighthouse Not worth it with kids! Too hot and tiring, better to spend more time playing in the sand👶 🍽️【Food Hits and Misses】 ✅Must-try list: • Mussels 25 RMB/jin (so fresh you'll stomp your feet!) • Seaweed fried rice 20 RMB/serving • Seafood porridge 15 RMB/bowl 🚫Avoid: Sea urchin fried rice 68 RMB/serving (fishy and expensive!) 📌Lessons learned: 1️⃣ Bring bottled water to wash feet on the beach (save 5 RMB/time) 2️⃣ Bring your own sand digging tools (sold for 20 RMB on the island!) 3️⃣ Buy souvenirs in Houzhai Town for better prices Honestly! This was my most enjoyable trip with kids, no rushing, no crowds, 750 RMB per person for a 3000 RMB experience! Ladies, let's go🏃‍♀️