04 Girls' Budget Trip to Fangchenggang: 3-Day 2-Night Essential Guide

🌊 Sisters! Fangchenggang is seriously underrated! This border town in Guangxi boasts Southeast Asia-style crystal-clear waters at unbelievably low prices! Just returned from my trip with hard-earned lessons, sharing this tearful ultimate guide. ✅ Transportation Guide 🚄 High-speed rail: Nanning East → Fangchenggang North (¥51.5/one-way, 1h ride) ✔️ Local transport: 🛵 E-bike rental (¥60-80/day, highly recommended! Scattered attractions, flexible riding) 🚗 Taxi (¥40-70/ride between attractions, book in advance to avoid no-shows) 🏨 Accommodation: Jintan Beach: Choose "Jingzu Fishing Homestay" - ocean view but basic facilities, confirm hot water/WiFi before booking Dongxing City: Recommend "Ramada Plaza Dongxing" with panoramic Vietnam Street night views, 5-min walk to border port. 💃🏼 3-Day Itinerary Day1⃣: Jiulong Village ➡ Qisha Lighthouse ➡ Paradise Beach Day2⃣: Bailang Beach ➡ Baisha Bay ➡ Strange Stone Beach Day3⃣: Wanwei Golden Beach ➡ Dongxing Border Gate ➡ Vietnam Mangjie Day Trip 🌈 Must-Visit Spots 📍 Qisha Lighthouse 🎫 Free Stunning coastal views with lighthouse. The entire causeway is exposed before high tide (walk to the end), submerged during high tide. Beautiful sea-sky-lighthouse harmony on sunny days. 📍 Paradise Corner Beach 🎫 Free Less-developed beach with few visitors. Lacks facilities (poor management). Locals may charge ¥20 parking fee. 📍 Bailang Beach 🎫 Free Fangchenggang's most popular beach. Unique "white waves on black sand" due to titanium-rich sand. Gently sloping shore perfect for kids. 📍 Strange Stone Beach 🎫 Free Living up to its name - bizarre rock formations. Adventurous visitors climb rocks for photos. Scenic but unsuitable for beachcombing (difficult to find seafood among rocks). 📍 Wanwei Golden Beach 🎫 Free Drive directly to coastal road (parking fee applies). Border area - may spot Vietnam across the water. 📍 Dongxing Border Gate 🎫 Free Vietnam visible across the river. Vietnamese vendors everywhere - experience foreign culture without leaving China. 🦐 Food Guide (¥20-50/person) 🔸 Breakfast: Yuedemei Chicken Rice Noodles (¥12, light savory broth) 🔸 Meals: Huaxinsi Bakery: Seafood congee/noodles (¥18, generous portions) Viet-Thai Restaurant: Tom Yum/curry seafood Night markets: Beigang Guli, Xiwan (grilled oysters, sweet soups) ✔️ Seafood Tip: Buy fresh at Qisha Market Free cooking at homestay or pay processing fee at food stalls 💡 Pro Tips 🔹 Sun protection: Extreme UV - combine physical & chemical sunscreen! 🔹 Tides: Check tide tables! Causeways/rocks submerge during high tide 🔹 Transport: E-bikes have limited range - recharge between Baisha Bay & Strange Stone Beach Book return taxi to Strange Stone Beach in advance! 🔹 Expenses: Most beach chairs/tents charge fees - confirm prices. Decline photographer services to avoid harassment.