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I thought Wanning was already beautiful, until I visited Wenchang...

------ 🌴 Coconut Shadows, Starry Skies, and Space Dreams: A 3-Day In-Depth Guide to Wenchang ——Exclusive itinerary + foodie hotspots + rocket viewing guide ------ 📅 Itinerary: 3 Days & 2 Nights Highlights Day 1: Space Exploration · Chasing Stars • Morning: ◦ Tonggu Ridge: Summit "Qiongdong's First Peak" for panoramic views of Moon Bay and rocket launch towers framed together. Hike through tropical rainforest trails (¥50 entry, ¥45 shuttle). ◦ Stone Park: Free admission! Explore millennia-old sea-eroded boulder formations, photo ops at "Roc Spreads Wings" and "Stone Turtle Waves" landmarks. High tide brings thunderous wave impacts. • Afternoon: ◦ Space Science Center: Touch real rocket models, immersive launch command experience (¥100, booking required). ◦ Yaoguan Viewing Platform: Reserved rocket launch seating! Check official schedule - prime viewing location during launch periods. • Dinner: "Longlou Four Treasures" feast—steamed sea urchin egg, pepper salt lobster, garlic abalone, blanched clams. Recommended: "Brother Li Authentic Seafood" stall. Day 2: Coconut Breeze & Heritage Walk • Morning: ◦ Dongjiao Coconut Plantation: Cycle through 10,000-acre coconut forest, drink fresh coconut water (¥5 each), recreate "Personal Tailor" movie hammock shots (free entry). ◦ Changuang Coconut Kingdom: DIY coconut candy, sample fresh-baked coconut cookies (¥50, family-friendly). • Afternoon: ◦ Soong Family Ancestral Home: Visit century-old residence of Soong Ching-ling's family (¥13). ◦ Wenchang Confucius Temple: Make wishes among red walls, try "Top Scholar" ice cream (¥15). • Night snack: Wenchang Old Street's Baoluo noodles (¥10 soup/¥12 mixed), paired with fermented vinegar hotpot (spicy-sour broth with seafood, ¥60/person). Day 3: Coastal Adventures & Food Frenzy • Morning: ◦ Gaolong Bay: Glass-clear tidepooling, beach ATV rides (free entry, water activities extra). ◦ Global Wharf: 7am seafood market! ¥50/lb tiger prawns, ¥80/blue crab, ¥10/lb cooking fee at adjacent restaurants. • Afternoon: ◦ Puqian Old Street: Century-old arcades with "Sister's Fermented Vinegar" (¥15/bowl), buy vinegar base for home hotpot. ◦ Mulan Bay: Drive along windmill coastline, watch pink-purple sunset by Asia's largest lighthouse. ------ 🍜 Foodie Special: Must-Eat List Dish | Recommended Spot | Highlights Wenchang Chicken | Tanniu Tianci Village Chicken | Crispy skin with secret kumquat sauce! Chishao Pork | Chongxing Fuji BBQ | Honey-glazed char siu style Triangle Glutinous Cake | Huiwen Old Street Teahouse | Coconut filling with molten brown sugar Pan-fried Mackerel | Puqian Linhua Vinegar Shop | Crispy outside, tender inside 💡 Tip: Try Qingbuliang dessert at Huiwen Night Market (¥10/bowl overflowing with toppings)! ------ 🛏️ Accommodation Picks: Beds with Rocket Views • Luxury: ◦ Hilton Wenchang: Prime Qishui Bay location, balcony rocket views (prices double during launches, book 6+ months ahead). • Value: ◦ Yun Juan Yun Shu Homestay: Private cabins in coconut plantation (¥500/night). ◦ Wyndham Garden: European-style castle with pool-beach access (¥600 with breakfast). ------ 🚀 Ultimate Bonus: Rocket Viewing Guide 1. Timing: Check Wenchang Space Launch Site website. High-frequency periods: June-August & December. 2. Free spots: ◦ Qishui Bay Beach (crowded, arrive early) ◦ Longlou Town rooftop BBQ stalls (dine while watching). 3. Traffic control: Core area closed 3hrs pre-launch. Stay in Longlou for walking access! 🌟 Wenchang's charm lies in lazy coconut groves, roaring rocket launches, and vibrant old-street life. Three days is brief, but enough to fall for this "cosmic-level" town! 📌 Practical Tips • Transport: Haikou Meilan Airport→17min bullet train to Wenchang Station→Take Tourist Bus 1 to Longlou. • Essentials: Sunscreen + mosquito repellent! Non-slip shoes for rocky parks.
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