Adventure in Xiao Liuqiu (Part 2)

Early the next morning, we headed straight to Xuri Pavilion to watch the sunrise 🌅! Remember to check the sunrise time the day before. There's also a black cat at Xuri Pavilion that always comes to play with people, which is super fun! After watching the magnificent sunrise, we continued our journey on the scooter, heading straight to Hong Mama's breakfast shop. There, I tasted the local specialty of Xiao Liuqiu - Liuqiu Cake, paired with a cup of not-too-sweet but super delicious soy milk, which was the perfect energy boost for the morning! A small reminder: there are no seats in the shop, so you can only take it back to the B&B to enjoy slowly. After breakfast, we took advantage of the quiet morning and quickly set off to Vase Rock ⛰️! There were very few people here, so we could take photos without any interruptions. The sea water was so clean that it was amazing, and after playing in the water, you wouldn't feel sticky at all. The sea breeze gently blowing felt super comfortable! The next stop was my favorite - Lobster Cave! It's completely free, and noon is the best time to see sea turtles 🐢. You can usually see at least ten turtles at a glance! But note: they appear most frequently at noon, so remember not to wear slippery shoes because you need to be careful when climbing the rocks to enter the cave. The cave entrance is simply the perfect background for photos 😍! In the afternoon, a must-visit spot is the signature Beauty Cave of Xiao Liuqiu. However, there is an entrance fee, and it tends to be more crowded than Lobster Cave. So if you just want to quietly admire the sea turtles, Lobster Cave is more suitable. But besides sea turtles, Beauty Cave also has unique terrain and scenery, making it a highlight not to be missed in Xiao Liuqiu! Next up is the main event of the island: kayaking or diving experience! If you don't want to get wet, kayaking is the first choice; but if you want to observe sea turtles up close from another angle, diving is perfect! It's recommended to book tickets online in advance for better prices. Finally, if you have enough time, you can head to the nearest port along the left side of Xuri Pavilion. There's a breakwater and a section of stairs there. Climb up and sit down to enjoy the solitude with only the sound of waves and a peaceful environment. It's truly calming.