After two days in Qinzhou, my spending perspective was shattered

Ultimate Qinzhou Travel Guide 🏖️🍜🏨 1. Must-Visit Attractions 1. **Sanniang Bay Scenic Area** 🌊🐬 Home to Chinese white dolphins – take a boat tour to spot pink dolphins (best viewing 9-11 AM). Fine sandy beaches perfect for family fun; collect seashells at Malan Island. Ticket: ¥40 (includes White Dolphin Science Museum). 2. **Qinzhou Old Street** 🏛️📸 Retro Hong Kong-style photo ops at Zhongshan Road Arcade; visit the glass-walled Qinzhou Bookstore. Explore Liu Yongfu’s Former Residence (Sanxuan Hall) with Qing-era architecture and a century-old longan tree. Watch the sunset at Pingnan Ancient Ferry and visit the Song Dynasty City Wall Ruins Park. 3. **Millennium Ancient Pottery City** 🏺 Try making Nixing pottery (wheel-throwing/carving), a national intangible heritage (can be fired and mailed). Tour the Ancient Dragon Kiln Ruins Park to experience 1,000 years of pottery history. 4. **Xili Bay** 🌅 Free crescent-shaped beach – dig for sand crabs and clams at low tide. Capture the "tangerine sea" sunset; enjoy beach camping and picnics. 5. **Longmen Bridge** 🌉 Guangxi’s longest cross-sea bridge, with striking "China red" against blue skies. Nearby Longmen Port offers fresh seafood. 2. Must-Try Local Delicacies 🍽️ 1. **Qinzhou Pork Knuckle Noodles** 🍜 Tender pork knuckle in fragrant broth – try at Erma Road’s old shops or late-night street stalls. Best paired with pickled bamboo shoots/cucumber skin. 2. **Charcoal-Grilled Oysters** 🦪 Freshly grilled plump oysters with garlic sauce at Sanniang Bay seafood stalls. Or try steamed oysters from Shajing Port for natural sweetness. 3. **Local Snacks** 🍡 Huaihua Fen (sweet jelly dessert, ¥3/bowl). Suan Ye (pickled papaya/mango, spicy and tangy). Char Siu Noodles (sliced BBQ pork with broth). 3. Accommodation Recommendations 🏨 1. **Sanniang Bay Area** 🏡 Budget-friendly fishing village homestays (great for sunrise and beachcombing). Top picks: Caiyun Anda RV Camp, Dolphin Hotel. 2. **Downtown Qinzhou** 🏙️ Near Baisihu Park/Niannianfeng Plaza (convenient transport). Top picks: Floral Hotel·Zhongma Mangrove, Lakeview B&B (270° lake views). 3. **Unique Stays** 🌟 Xili Bay Bubble Houses (Instagrammable). Longyi Post Inn (books + private dining). 4. Practical Tips 📌 **Transport** 🚗 High-speed rail to Qinzhou East Station; taxi to Sanniang Bay (~1hr/¥80). Downtown attractions are walkable; use taxis/e-bikes. **Best Season** 🌸 April-October (dolphin season; July-August for beachcombing). Avoid typhoons (June-September). **Experiences** ✨ Nixing Pottery DIY (book in advance). Cycling along Maowei Sea’s oyster farms. Yuanboyuan Light Show (Fri/Sat 7:30 PM). **Notes** ⚠️ Strong UV at beaches – pack sunscreen/hats. Museums/Yuanboyuan closed Mondays. Shellfish allergy? Skip raw oysters.