Go to a Windy Place, Catch the Sea

Yangjiang Hailing Island Travel Guide: ✅I. Best Time to Visit - Recommended Season: April-November (Summer is best for swimming and water activities; Spring and Fall have pleasant weather, ideal for leisure). ✅II. Transportation Guide - How to Get There: - ✈️By Air: The nearest airport is Yangjiang Heshan Airport (mainly cargo), recommend flying to Guangzhou/Zhuhai, then transfer by high-speed rail/bus. - 🚄By High-Speed Rail: Guangzhou South→Yangjiang Station (about 2 hours), then taxi or bus (about 1 hour to the island). - 🚘By Car: About 3.5 hours from Guangzhou, via Shenhai Expressway→Luoyang Expressway→Hailing Island Bridge. - Island Transportation: 🚗Rent electric vehicles (about 50-80 yuan/day), take taxis or hire a car (attractions are scattered, self-driving is most convenient). ✅III. Must-Visit Attractions 1. Ten-Mile Silver Beach - World Guinness longest beach, fine sand, perfect for sunrise photography. 📷 - South China Sea No.1 Museum (70 yuan admission): Song Dynasty shipwreck "South China Sea I" and recovered artifacts, a must for history enthusiasts. 2. Dajiao Bay (5A Scenic Area) - Core swimming area, well-equipped water park (great for families), admission about 48 yuan. 🍀 3. Mawei Island - Free sunset viewing spot, gentle shallows, ideal for beachcombing (collecting shells, small crabs at low tide). 4. Beiluo Secret Realm - Popular cliff pool (requires hotel stay or ticket purchase), seaside boardwalk, private beach, great for photos. 📷 5. Mangrove Wetland Park - Cross-sea wooden walkway, bird and fiddler crab watching, can walk to the opposite small island at low tide (30 yuan admission). 6. Other Lesser-Known Spots: - Tianlu Mountain Windmill Hill: Panoramic island view, windmill cluster + sea view. - Wasai Bay: Local beachcombing hotspot (bring tools, check tide tables). 🌼 ✅IV. Food Recommendations - Must-Try Seafood: Salt and pepper mantis shrimp, steamed grouper, ginger and scallion crab, sandworm porridge. - Special Snacks: Pig intestine roll (Yangjiang version of rice noodle roll), Yetie (glutinous rice cake), seafood braised noodles. - Recommended Restaurants: - Xincheng Fishing Village (established restaurant, slightly expensive but good quality). - Zhapo Farmers' Market: Buy seafood and have it cooked at nearby food stalls (processing fee about 10-20 yuan/500g). - Night Snacks: Zhapo Renmin Road BBQ stalls, try grilled oysters. 😋 ✅V. Accommodation Suggestions - Luxury Resort: Beiluo Secret Realm Luoyue Hotel (includes cliff pool), Crowne Plaza Hotel. - Value Choice: Guesthouses near Dajiao Bay (200-400 yuan/night), walking distance to the beach. - Beachcombing Experience: Minjie Golden Coast or fishermen's homes near Mawei Island. ☀️ ✅VI. Itinerary - 2 Days 1 Night: - Day 1: Swimming at Dajiao Bay→South China Sea No.1 Museum→Evening sunset at Mawei Island→Zhapo Night Market. - Day 2: Beiluo Secret Realm boardwalk→Mangrove Wetland→Return. - 3 Days 2 Nights: Add Windmill Hill, beachcombing or fishing trip (boat rental about 500 yuan/boat). 🍀🌼 ✅VII. Important Notes 1. Sun and Mosquito Protection: Strong UV rays at the beach, bring high SPF sunscreen, sun hat; many mosquitoes in wetlands. 2. Avoiding Seafood Scams: Watch the scale when buying seafood, avoid substitutions; clarify processing fees. 3. Swimming Safety: Only swim in designated areas at Dajiao Bay, wild beaches may have undercurrents. 4. Tide Patterns: Check tide tables before beachcombing (available on WeChat mini-programs), safety first. ☀️ ✅VIII. Nearby Tours - Yangjiang City: Yuanyang Lake Park, Yangjiang Knife Museum (Yangjiang Eighteen). - Dongping Town: Feilong Temple (cliff temple), Pearl Bay (less crowded) 🌼📷