Want to see the sea? Come to Nan'ao Island! Here's a guide for you. You're welcome!
Preparation📝
Bring your ID card and student ID (discount available). Prepare for sun protection, bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a sun hat. Prepare beautiful clothes for photos, wear comfortable shoes for walking, and bring stomach medicine in case of stomach discomfort from eating seafood.
Transportation🚗
External transportation
Take a flight to Chaoshan Airport, take a taxi or airport bus to Shantou City, and then transfer to Nan'ao Island. Take a high-speed train to Chaoshan Station, and there are various ways to get there.
Island transportation
- Rent a car: It is recommended to rent a scooter🛵, it is very pleasant to ride around the island, but pay attention to the battery level.
- Charter a car: It is convenient to charter a car for a large group of people, and you can stop to take photos at any time.
- Bus: Few buses, long waiting time, not very free, but cheap.
Attractions🎈
- Nan'ao Bridge: The only way to the island, it is very beautiful to take photos on the bridge at sunset.
- Qing'ao Bay: The beach is soft, the sea is clear, you can play water sports such as jet skiing and banana boating, and there is a bonfire party at night.
- Jinyin Island: Small but unique scenery, you can see the waves hitting the rocks.
- Tropic of Cancer Plaza: The landmark building is a large sphere, and the "no shadow" spectacle will appear on the summer solstice.
- Huanghuashan National Forest Park: The air is fresh, and you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the whole island from the top of the mountain.
Food recommendations🍱
- Seafood feast: A must-eat by the sea! The seafood stalls in Houzhai Town are fresh and affordable, and steaming and boiling can best retain the original flavor.
- Chaoshan beef balls: Q-bomb and juicy, great in soup or with rice noodles.
- Chaoshan rice rolls: With shrimp, eggs, vegetables, etc., drizzled with special sauce, the taste is amazing.
- Licorice fruit: Fresh fruit wrapped in licorice juice, sweet and sour, refreshing and greasy.
Accommodation🏠
- Near Qing'ao Bay: The beach is right outside the door, convenient for watching the sunrise, there are many hotels and homestays, and you need to book in advance during peak season.
- Houzhai Town: Strong life atmosphere, convenient for eating and shopping, cost-effective, and not far from some attractions.
Precautions⚠️
Check the weather in advance, the sea view is more beautiful when it is sunny. The ultraviolet rays by the sea are strong, so be sure to protect yourself from the sun. Choose fresh seafood, and don't eat too much if you have a bad stomach. Follow traffic rules and wear a helmet when riding a scooter.
Are you ready to start a romantic seaside trip to Nan'ao Island? Just go!💕