The Underrated Coastal Gem of Guangdong! A 3-Day Zhanjiang Foodie Guide That'll Leave You Stuffed

Who would've thought? Devouring seafood for 3 days in Zhanjiang with just 50 RMB per person until we could barely walk 😭 This guide tested at 20+ restaurants covers everything from morning tea to late-night snacks, even locals praise it as expert-level eating! Bookmark this now 👇 🌈3D2N Itinerary (With Secret Photo Spots) Day1: Xiashan District·French Charm + Seafood Feast🦞 ▫️8:30 First stop after landing: [Yuebaihai Seafood Dim Sum Buffet]! 58 RMB/person for unlimited shrimp dumplings - crystal skins bursting with juicy fillings, red rice rolls crispy outside yet tender inside, perfectly paired with garlic sauce~ ▫️10:30 Visit [Former French Consulate of Guangzhouwan], the pastel yellow colonial building is super photogenic. Stone-paved paths with coconut trees at the entrance will make you feel like you're in Paris 🇫🇷 Nearby, the spire of Vito Cathedral creates dreamy backlight shots ✨ ▫️12:00 [Xiashan Seafood Market] pick-and-cook! Flower crabs at 35 RMB/jin packed with roe, oysters 10 RMB for 6 - try them steamed AND garlic grilled until you lick the shells clean 🦪 Processing fee just 10 RMB/dish - half restaurant prices! ▫️15:00 Chill at [Seaside Promenade] all afternoon! Find a bench under coconut shade, watch fishing boats glide across turquoise waters, and spot egret flocks in mangrove wetlands (peak around 4pm) - every phone snap looks like wallpaper 🌊 ▫️18:00 Chase sunset at [Fisherman's Wharf]! The wooden deck near the lighthouse is prime location - golden-red sea hues create perfect silhouette shots ▫️20:00 Late-night must: [Shaohao Bang]! Pressure-cooked oysters plump as can be, squeeze lemon for umami explosion; honey-glazed grilled squid tentacles with crispy edges, paired with local "Blue Ribbon" beer - pure bliss~ Day2: Chikan District·Old Street Vibes + Golden Sand Bay Romance🌅 ▫️7:30 Beat your friends' sunrise posts! Queue early at [Shuijingtou Breakfast Street] - [Huiji Dessert]'s seaweed mung bean soup meets grandma-style beef brisket noodles next door, fall-off-the-bone tender with local cilantro that'll transport you to Zhanjiang ▫️9:00 Explore [Chikan Old Street] from "The Bad Kids" drama! Democratic Road's weathered arcades tell stories, snap at "Benli Grocery" sign (mornings=empty), then sip tea at [Xiyinmen] teahouse listening to elders' tales - straight outta the 90s ▫️12:00 Must-try [Daziran Seafood Restaurant]! Zhanjiang white-cut chicken with ginger soy sauce, mixed fish hotpot so fresh the tofu outshines the fish - 60 RMB/person for food coma ▫️15:00 Lounge at [Golden Sand Bay]! Rent beach chairs (20 RMB/day), watch surfers, daredevils try jet skis (150 RMB/30min) ▫️19:00 Night market frenzy at [Rongsheng Tian'guang Street]! [Auntie Egg Waffles] crispy outside/fluffy inside with condensed milk+peanuts; [Huazhou Sesame Chicken] 10 RMB/serving; cap it off with [Coconut Milk Qingbuliang] dessert mountain - 10 toppings piled high~ Day3: Naozhou Island·Volcanic Adventure🌋 ▫️8:00 Ferry from Southeast Pier (42 RMB/person, every 30min), rent e-bikes on island (50 RMB/day) ▫️9:30 [Naozhou Lighthouse] landmark! Century-old crystal lens tower, climb for panoramic views (10 RMB entry, least crowded at 9am) ▫️12:00 [Cunliang Village] seafood! Hunt for island-exclusive "dog paw snails" & "general caps" straight from fishing boats, boiled with garlic vinegar dip - finger-licking good (80 RMB/person) ▫️14:00 Tidepool at [Nayan Volcanic Rock Beach]! Hunt crabs in lava rock crevices (wear grippy shoes), check "Naozhou Tide Table" for best timing ▫️17:00 Sunset at [Weijiao Village]! Colorful fishing boats against tangerine-hued sea, sitting on rocks for viral backdrop shots ▫️19:00 Return via [Changdachang Supermarket] for dried scallops/shrimp (30% cheaper than tourist spots) - perfect for home cooking! 🏨Accommodation Picks ▪️[Xiashan Fisherman's Wharf]: "Zhanjiang Huahe International Hotel" for sunset sea views, 5min walk to Shaohao Bang ▪️[Chikan Old Street]: "Old Arcade B&B" retro rooms from 100+ RMB, wake to soybean milk aromas ▪️[Naozhou Island]: "Island Diary Homestay" beachfront with seafood congee breakfast + free tidepooling gear 💡Local Pro Tips 1. Seafood market haggling: After asking price, say "10 RMB less and I'll take all" - best deals at 5pm when boats return 2. Authentic white-cut chicken has thin elastic skin with stringy leg meat 3. Stay overnight on Naozhou Island! Hit morning fish market for freshest catch 4. SUNSCREEN x3! Coastal UV will peel skin - Anessa sunscreen + straw hat mandatory Zhanjiang etched "romance" into its DNA - from nostalgic arcades to seafood euphoria under sapphire skies... Don't hesitate, ride these summer waves now 🌊