The Mirror of the Sky. A fairy island on the Aegean Sea! Who understands it? In Xi

Couples traveling together Here is a delicate travel guide specially crafted for Xidao (Sanya Xidao Marine Cultural Tourism Area), balancing romantic check-ins, in-depth experiences, and practical information to help you unlock the secrets of this island: --- **Sanya Xidao Guide | Dive into the Glass Sea Secret Realm, Be an Islander for a Day🌊** --- ### 🌟 **Xidao at a Glance** - **Location**: A primitive fishing village island in Sanya Bay, about 30 minutes by boat from the city center - **Two Main Areas**: 🏝️ **Main Scenic Island**: Water activities + popular photo spots 🏡 **Fishing Village Area**: 400-year-old coral houses and local life - **Keywords**: Glass Sea / Instagrammable Pier / Sea Library / Night Squid Fishing --- ### 📸 **Top 5 Must-Do Experiences** 1. **Niuwang Island Sunset Cycling** - Rent an electric scooter to circle the island (30 RMB/hour), ride along the coastal road to Niuwangling, and shoot silhouette photos by the reef lighthouse - *Secret Spot*: The "Sea Swing" at Love Beach 2. **First Diving Experience** - Recommended **Offshore Diving** (starting at 480 RMB), visibility 8-12 meters, chance to encounter coral reef fish - For the timid, choose **Glass-Bottom Boat Tour** (98 RMB) to easily see the underwater world 3. **Slow Life in the Fishing Village** - Visit coral wall old houses → Women Militia Memorial Hall → Make shrimp cakes by hand (Amin Snack Shop) - Check in at the **Sea Library**: drift bottle postcards + lie on the boat reading 4. **Night Squid Fishing** (May to September only) - Go out on a night boat with fishermen, use blue light to lure squid, and eat them fresh boiled right after landing 5. **Beachcombing Adventure** - At low tide (check tide table), bring a small bucket to the east mudflat to collect starfish/crabs/shellfish --- ### 🗺️ **Itinerary Planning** - **One-Day Highlights Tour**: Morning: Arrive on island → Water activities (parasailing/jet skiing) → Lunch in fishing village Afternoon: Niuwang Island cycling → Coral reef diving → Drink Qingbuliang before leaving - **Two-Day Immersive Tour**: Day 2 adds beachcombing, night squid fishing, and stay overnight in island homestay to stargaze --- ### 🍤 **Xidao on the Palate** - **Freshly Caught Seafood**: Fishing boats return to the village dock at 3 PM, you can buy seafood to be cooked at restaurants (recommended **Sister Na’s BBQ**) - **Three Snack Treasures**: ❶ Cuttlefish cake (Xidao specialty!) ❷ Coconut chicken hotpot (at the fishing village entrance “Coconut Grove Granny”) ❸ Cactus juice (cooling and refreshing) --- ### 💡 **Practical Tips** - 🚢 Transportation: Take the boat from Xiaoqi Port (earliest 8 AM / latest 6 PM, 98 RMB round trip) - 🎫 Tickets: Book online 1 hour in advance to save 15 RMB, half price with student ID - ☀️ Sun Protection: Recommended to wear a jellyfish suit + sun hat, beach shoes are more practical than flip-flops - 🏠 Accommodation: For cost-effectiveness, choose fishing village homestays (200+ RMB), for luxury, choose Coral Hotel --- **The Right Way to Experience Xidao** This is not a place for rushed check-ins, but a healing place where you can run barefoot and share the afternoon with cats. When the last boat leaves the island, what remains is the true island time.