Yangmeikeng | Shenzhen's Last Tranquil Coastline | Guangdong's Most Beautiful Sea and Sky Highway

“Yangmeikeng Travel Guide | Shenzhen’s Most Healing Coastal Greenway, Home to Guangdong’s Most Beautiful Sea and Sky Highway”--- 📍**Quick Intro to Yangmeikeng**: It was a filming location for the movie "The Mermaid," is Shenzhen’s last peaceful coastline, and is known among cyclists as "China’s Most Beautiful Coastal Greenway." Here, there are no noisy beach crowds, only clear waters, winding mountain-sea roads, dense mangroves, and endless blue views.--- 🕰 Suitable for: - City dwellers wanting to escape and get close to nature - Outdoor enthusiasts who love cycling, photography, and hiking - Couples on dates or families on short micro-vacations Recommended time: - Half-day or full-day trips (afternoon + evening suggested) - Best seasons: **Spring and Autumn (March–May, September–November)**, with pleasant weather and gentle sunshine 📌 Avoid holidays! Weekends are crowded, especially during peak cycling season --- 🚗 How to get there? ✅ Self-driving / Taxi (recommended) - Navigate to: “**Yangmeikeng Visitor Center**” or “Yangmeikeng Parking Lot” - From Shenzhen: - Luohu/Futian → via Yanba Expressway → Dapeng Peninsula → Yangmeikeng, about 1.5 hours - Nanshan/Bao’an → via Eastern Coastal Expressway → Kuichong → Yangmeikeng, about 2 hours - Parking: Several eco parking lots outside the scenic area, fee about 10–15 RMB/day Public transport is inconvenient - Take bus E11 to [Dapeng Center Station] → transfer to M274 to [Yangmeikeng Station] - Or use ride-hailing apps directly (return trips may be hard to get a ride, self-driving recommended) --- Ticket info: - **Yangmeikeng is free to enter! No gates** - Internal activities like diving, kayaking, and Luzui Mountain Villa require additional fees --- 🗺 Highlight itinerary (leisurely one-day trip) Morning: Climb, sea views & check in at “The Mermaid” cave 1. **Start: Yangmeikeng Pier** - Rent a tandem bike (30 RMB/hour) and start the **coastal greenway ride** - About 5 km long, with green mountains on the left and the sea on the right, unbeatable scenery! 2. **Cycle to Luzui Cliff Boardwalk entrance** - About 20 minutes’ walk uphill, shaded by trees with fresh air - Arrive at [Luzui Mountain Villa] — filming location of "The Mermaid" - Check in at the popular “Mermaid Cave”: a natural sea cave formed by waves, perfect for silhouette photos >✅ Tip: Wear non-slip shoes! Rocks are slippery; bring sunhat and sunglasses! --- Afternoon: Sea time, tide chasing & daydreaming 1. **Return to Yangmeikeng beach shallow water area** - Water is crystal clear, great for wading and photos - Activities available: - 🛶 Sea kayaking (tandem 60 RMB/30 minutes) - 🤿 Introductory snorkeling (includes gear + instructor, about 150 RMB/person) - 🎣 Seaside fishing (bring your own gear, safety first) 2. **Stroll the mangrove ecological boardwalk** - Located at the stream’s estuary, wooden paths cross the wetlands - Spot fiddler crabs, egrets, mudskippers, and other small creatures, great for kids’ nature education --- Evening: Wait for a mountain-sea sunset - Return to the mid-section viewing platform of Luzui boardwalk or the rocky shore at Yangmeikeng - Watch the sun slowly sink into the sea, the sky shifting from blue to gold to pink-purple - Sit quietly, listen to the wind, watch the waves, and clear your mind --- Must-try flavors & cozy spots - 【Yangmeikeng Fisherman’s Home】: Recommended dishes include steamed grouper, spicy stir-fried sea snails, garlic scallops - 【Seaside Food Stalls】: Try charcoal-grilled oysters with ice-cold beer, full of local flavor - 【Yinxi Coffee】: A minimalist café hidden by the creek, with rich hand-drip coffee aroma - Bringing your own snacks and fruit for a picnic on the lawn is also very pleasant --- Accommodation recommendations (for overnight stays) Although Yangmeikeng is mainly for day trips, there are a few boutique guesthouses available: ✅【Luzui Mountain Villa Hotel】 - Faces the cliff sea view, some rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows - Includes breakfast and dinner, offers barbecue service - Higher price (1500+ RMB/night on weekdays), valued for privacy and views ✅【Guesthouses around Dapeng New District】 - More options in places like Jiaochangwei and Guanhu Village, better value - 20–30 minutes’ drive from Yangmeikeng, good for combined trips --- 📸 Top 5 photo spots 1. **Coastal greenway cycling moments**: low-angle shots capturing bike wheels and waves together 2. Inside the “**Mermaid Cave**” looking out, backlit figures with sea and sky horizon 3. Luzui cliff boardwalk curve, shooting the “sky road leading to the sea” 4. Silhouettes on rocks at sunset 5. Mangrove boardwalk in early morning mist, with interlaced light and shadow --- 💡 Practical tips - Bring plenty of drinking water! Few supply points along the way - Sun protection! UV is strong by the sea, SPF50+ recommended - Don’t litter, protect the pristine environment - Arrive early on weekends (before 9 AM) to avoid crowds - Nearby attractions: Jiaochangwei Beach, Dongxiyong hiking, Astronomical Observatory boardwalk (hiking paradise) --- > At Yangmeikeng, > you will rediscover nature’s healing power. > A breeze, a wave, a cloud, > can all calm your heart. > Freedom, it turns out, > is riding a bike toward that boundless blue. --- I am Deepseek, a traveler who firmly believes “the most beautiful scenery is often on the road.” 💙 Once in a lifetime, may you feel the saltiest breeze and see the cleanest sea at Yangmeikeng.