May Day Reverse Travel/Meizhou Island 3 Days and 2 Nights Travel Guide

Meizhou Island May Day Reverse Travel 3 Days and 2 Nights Guide Day 1: Avoid the crowds, leisurely board the island Morning: Take an early boat (8:00) from Wenjia Wharf to avoid the peak crowds after 9:00. After arriving on the island, head straight to Ewei Shishi Park (ticket: CNY 30) and take photos of the marvelous sea erosion landscape while there are fewer people. Lunch: Have an authentic meat soup and oyster omelet at "Fisherman's Kitchen" near the west side agricultural trade market. The average cost is CNY 40 per person. Afternoon: Rent an electric scooter (CNY 80/day) and tour the north line of the island. We recommend the Mangrove Ecological Zone (free) to see egrets. In the evening, go to Golden Beach to watch the sunset (fewer people than at Mazu Temple). Accommodation: Choose a homestay in Lianchi Village (such as "Meiyunanxiang"). The off-season price is about CNY 200/night, and it's a 5-minute walk to the beach. Day 2: In-depth cultural experience Early morning: Go to Mazu Temple (free) at 6:30 to worship and avoid tour groups. Take photos of the temple complex in the morning light from the viewing platform on the top of the mountain. Morning: Go to Mazu Cultural Film and Television Park (ticket: CNY 60) at 9:00. There are intangible cultural heritage performances during May Day (check the schedule in advance). Lunch: Try Mazu noodles at the "Tianfei Guli" restaurant next to the film and television park. The version with abalone slices is CNY 68/bowl. Afternoon: Ride to Ewei Beach at the southern end of the island to collect shells, or pay for oyster digging (CNY 30/person including tools). Day 3: Niche surprises After breakfast, go to Puxi Ancient City (free). The Ming Dynasty anti-Japanese city wall is well-preserved. The seaweed dumplings at "Apang Snacks" under the city wall are a must-try. Before returning, buy souvenirs at Mazu Ping An Li. We recommend the "Meizhou Girl" headdress refrigerator magnet (CNY 15), which is more unique than the common sachets. Tips for avoiding crowds: 1. Choose a boat between 7:00-8:30 or after 15:00 to enter the island. 2. For taking photos of the Mazu statue, choose the viewing platform behind the ancestral temple instead of the main square. 3. Arrive at restaurants 1 hour early (11:00/17:00). Cost reference (for 2 people): Transportation: Fuzhou round-trip carpool CNY 200 + boat ticket CNY 90 + scooter rental CNY 160 Accommodation and meals: CNY 600 (2 nights) + meals CNY 400 Tickets: CNY 150 per person Total: about CNY 1600