2025 Maoming Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

Romantic Coastline is located in Dianbai District, Maoming City, Guangdong Province, which is my hometown. It is a seaside resort featuring beaches, waves, and coconut groves. With its long coastline, fine sand, and clear water, it's an ideal destination for couples and families. Main Attractions 1. Romantic Coastline Beach: Stroll along the fine sand and clear water, perfect for barefoot walks and feeling the gentle sea breeze. Sunset Viewing: In the evening, as the sun sets, the sea and sky merge into one, creating a perfect moment for photos. 2. Coconut Grove Corridor: Cycling through the coconut groves, rent a bicycle and ride through the coconut trees, experiencing the tropical atmosphere. Rest under the trees: Relax in a hammock or deck chair under the coconut trees and enjoy a leisurely time. 3. Water Activities: Jet skiing, experience the speed and excitement, and feel the impact of the waves. Sailing: Take a sailboat out to sea and admire the magnificent scenery of the coastline. Snorkeling: Explore the underwater world and get up close and personal with marine life. 4. Wedding Plaza: A romantic spot with the sea as a backdrop, the wedding plaza is a romantic place for couples to take photos. Wedding Ceremonies: The resort offers wedding services, suitable for holding seaside weddings. 5. Hot Spring Resort Ocean View Hot Springs: Hot spring pools facing the sea, allowing you to enjoy the ocean view while soaking in the hot springs, relaxing both body and mind. SPA Treatments: Enjoy professional SPA services to relieve travel fatigue. Food Recommendations Seafood Feast: Fresh seafood is a specialty here. We recommend trying steamed grouper, garlic steamed scallops, and salt and pepper mantis shrimp. Coconut Chicken Hot Pot: Chicken hot pot cooked in coconut milk, with a sweet and refreshing soup base and tender chicken. Dianbai Rice Noodles: A local specialty snack, the noodles are smooth and slippery, paired with a special sauce for a unique flavor. Accommodation Recommendations 1. Ocean View Hotels Wyndham Romantic Coastline Resort: A high-end ocean view hotel with rooms directly facing the sea and complete facilities. Ocean View Homestays: There are many unique homestays around the resort, with affordable prices, suitable for budget travelers. 2. Camping Experience Beach Camping: The resort offers camping services, allowing you to fall asleep to the sound of the waves at night and greet the sunrise over the sea in the morning. Transportation Self-driving: From Guangzhou, take the Shenyang-Haikou Expressway (G15) for about 4 hours. Public Transportation: Take a bus or taxi from Maoming city center, about a 1-hour drive. Travel Tips: 1. Best time to visit: Spring and autumn, with mild weather suitable for seaside activities. 2. Sun Protection: The seaside has strong ultraviolet rays, so it is recommended to bring sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses. 3. Clothing Suggestions: Light clothing and slippers are recommended for beach activities, and swimwear is required for water sports. 4. Environmental Awareness: Protect the beach environment and do not litter. Romantic Coastline, with its beautiful natural scenery and rich entertainment options, has become a popular destination for couples and families. Whether it's strolling on the beach, enjoying water activities, or indulging in delicious food and hot springs, you can spend a romantic and unforgettable holiday here. We hope this travel guide can help you better plan your trip and enjoy a pleasant journey!

Check-in | Sheraton Maoming Hot Spring Resort A hot spring hotel about 30–40 minutes from downtown Maoming/Maoming Railway Station, connected to Yushui Valley and the hotels connected to Yushui Valley. The scenery and service are both great. I was upgraded to one of the only two courtyard suites that are not for sale. What a surprise! The back mountain is worth a climb, and the purple bell flowers are beautiful now. The outdoor infinity pool will be amazing in summer.

📷Nickname Heartbreaking Tags: Cantonese/Guangdong/Play Expert 💫Spring Season is hereBring your little lover this winter, and come to the hot spring pool full of heat~ /// This article will summarize the good places to go to hot springs in Guangdong based on my own valuable experience of eating, drinking, playing and staying, and there are a lot of high-quality real hot spring hotel recommendations! Come and play with me~ 🍖Feast 🔸Hot spring eggs are too healing Guangdong hot spring hotel meals must have hot spring eggs, you can choose to eat raw or cooked, it's so cool to eat a hot pot in Guangzhou in winter~ 🔸Pig stomach chicken soup warms the heart Guangdong girls love to stew pig stomach chicken, the ingredients are full and delicious, a bowl of stomach warms the whole body~ 🔸Seafood is delicious on the table Guangdong is near the sea, so the seafood is very rich. You can enjoy it in the hotel restaurant, or go to the local seafood market and ask the chef to process it. It's fresh and cost-effective~ 🍷Leisure time series ✅Homemade juice is full of nutrition Have a glass of freshly squeezed juice before soaking, full of energy to help digestion~ ✅Strong coffee relieves fatigue After soaking, drink a cup of coffee to refresh your mind and drive away dampness~ 🚘Fun way to play 🔸Soak in the soup comfortably There are many hot springs in Guangdong, each with its own characteristics. I love to soak in soda hot springs, weak alkaline hot springs, silicic acid fluoride hot springs/silicic acid hot springs, sulfur hot springs and radon hot springs! Fogang, Conghua, and Longmen are all worth a visit~ 🔸The surrounding scenery is picturesque After soaking in the hot spring, you can stroll around the new city and the ancient town, and enjoy the beautiful scenery~ /// I sincerely recommend the following real hot spring hotels that I have stayed in personally, they are so beautiful: 🔸Conghua Bishuiwan Hot Spring Resort 【Location】Inside Bishuiwan Scenic Area, Liangkou Town, Conghua, Guangzhou 【Features】Large outdoor elf bath 【Suitable for】Parents and children, couples 🔸Conghua Dusit Thani Hot Spring Resort Hotel 【Location】The same as above 【Features】Five-star luxury decoration 【Suitable for】Business, couples, parents and children across the ocean 🔸Fogang Country Garden Phoenix Hotel 【Location】Inside Country Garden Qingquan City, Fogang County, Qingyuan, Guangdong 【Features】Internet celebrity infinity pool 【Suitable for】Business, couples, parents and children have fun 🔸Maoming Yushui Ancient Hot Spring Resort Area 【Location】Reshui Village, Magang Town, Dianbai District, Maoming, Guangdong 【Features】Ancient private hot spring pool, ancient village style 【Suitable for】Couples, parents and children's main features 🔸Huizhou Fuli·Health Valley Manor 【Location】Meiwo Village, Taimei Town, Boluo, Huizhou, Guangdong 【Features】Rural farmhouse, private villa, health hot spring 【Suitable for】Couples, parents and children, family fun 🔸Huidong Jilong Hot Spring Resort Area 【Location】Aopu Village, Jilong Town, Huidong County, Huizhou, Guangdong 【Features】Private hot spring pool, special villa, excellent quality 【Suitable for】Couples, family fun service is a bit stuck, please try again later.

Sheraton Maoming Romantic Coast Resort A newly opened hot spring hotel, great to stay Terrace hot spring pool Public area hot springs & water park Including breakfast and dinner, fell in love after staying once, the most important thing is high cost performance ⭐Very beautiful hot spring hotel The hotel design is unique, and the five courtyards embrace the mountains and rivers. It is a scenic spot in itself, and the courtyard slope scenery and performances at night created using the terrain are amazing! ! ⭐Terrace hot spring pool The room is relatively large, the equipment and bedding are very new, the hot spring is a real hot spring, the hot spring pool is very large, it is on the balcony, there are performances on the terrace at night, you can watch the performance while soaking in the hot spring pool. A very satisfying stay experience The Royal Water Ancient Hot Spring is next door, including a bathhouse, towels, etc., there is a children's pool (with slides and other facilities) in the hot spring, which is quite friendly to parents and children; it is about a 20-minute drive to the Romantic Coast. (Transportation: Take the high-speed rail to Maoming Station, and booked the hotel's pick-up service one day in advance (two trips a day, 13:00 and 16:00), and arrive at the hotel in about fifty minutes. ⭐Accommodation: There are not many hotel guests in the off-season, and they are directly checked in. The city view twin room can't see the sea, but the room is very large and there is a balcony, and the comfort level is OK. ⭐Facilities: The hotel has a sea-view hot spring, there are about ten kinds of hot spring pools to choose from, but because it is an outdoor hot spring, the maintenance is not enough, so there are a lot of fallen leaves in the pool e There is also a sea-view infinity pool, which has not been opened for use in March. ⭐Catering: I don't know if it's because of the off-season, the catering shops are basically not open, there are one or two small food or noodle shops by the sea. We chose to eat at the hotel's western restaurant for dinner. The infinity pool of Sheraton is by the window, and you can see the sea. The scenery is good. The chicken chop and salad are quite delicious, but the meat sauce pasta is a bit disappointing. In addition, the hotel restaurant charges a 10% service fee and a 6% tax. After calculation, the cost performance is really super low, but the environment and service are good. The breakfast included in the room rate is not bad, and it is open until one or three in the afternoon. Eat brunch and then take the hotel's shuttle (12:00 and 15:00) to the high-speed rail station. The plan is perfect ⭐Attractions: It takes three to five minutes to walk out of the hotel to the beach. Walking along the beach, blowing the sea breeze, looking at the vast blue sky and coastline, it's so beautiful! At the end is the Poetry Hall, but it is not open, you can only look outside and take pictures. The best place to watch the sunset is the beach in front of the hotel. You can see the sun slowly falling and sinking into the water~ In general, it is suitable for a weekend leisure trip for a small couple, two besties or a small family. It can be used as an alternative list for domestic travel!

🍂A thought of autumn wind rising, a thought of longing It is said that autumn is suitable for missing, but it is more suitable for meeting Make an appointment with the sisters for a health regimen . 🚄Depart from Guangzhou, 2 hours by high-speed rail Maoming Sheraton Hot Spring Resort Lie down and soak in the landscape poetry and painting . Garden design style🍃 ⛰Green mountains and green waters, white walls and black tiles Pavilions, pavilions, waterside corridors Every step and every scene is a poem🏞 . Walk along the corridor, enjoy carp by the pond Take a rest by the pond 🐟Feed fish, enjoy flowers, and drink tea As if you are in a poem and painting🪷 . ♨Stay in the terrace bathing room Enjoy the private bath on the 180° viewing balcony The beautiful scenery of the mountains is in sight, which makes people feel relaxed and happy . ♨Hot spring area A hot spring resort with a strong Chinese flavor, the environment is elegant, quiet and ancient. Natural thousand-year-old "ancient" hot springs, 🈶 various special hot springs, fish therapy, dry and wet steaming, etc. 🐘 Elephant Water Park 🈶 various slides, surfing pools, pirate ships, etc. . 💃 Exhibitions and performances Every night, a half-hour Yidao Legendary Landscape Theater Show will be performed. Soak in the hot spring pool to watch the show⁉ What kind of human enjoyment is this . 🍽 Buffet The ingredients are very fresh and rich in variety, with various seafood, sashimi, cocktails, Maoming specialty snacks, etc....

Maoming Romantic Coast Resort Hotel The hotel is located in the hinterland of the Romantic Coast Scenic Area, it is a domestic hotel with a 5.3 nautical mile original ecological coastal theme, backed by the Longtou Mountain Range, facing the South China Sea, hidden in the coconut wind, built in Southeast Asian style, integrating original ecological mountain views, lake forests, sea forests, coconut forests, and harbors. The hotel consists of a 'resort hotel', 'sea shopping 1' and 'sea rhyme swimming pool villa' detached villas. Being in the romantic coast is like being in a sea-view peach garden like Bali and Maldives, enjoying a 180° sea-view balcony, a cup of clear tea, a book of heartfelt publications, feeling the breeze coming slowly from the flowers and the moon, and the distant view of the blue South China Sea and the sky are connected, boundless; you can see the sea waves and layers of waves, small sea fishing boats, sunny beaches, green grass, coconut wind and sea rhyme, just feel refreshed and extremely refreshing. The most surprising thing about the hotel is the sky restaurant, the environment is also very good, you can see the hotel's popular infinity pool next to the window. In recent years, the infinity pool has become a standard feature of seaside resort hotels; and this pool is only open to Sheraton guests, relatively private. Enjoying sunbathing in the infinity pool, as if the sky and the sea are close at hand, while enjoying leisurely swimming, while watching the sea and sky. This is definitely a good place to take big pictures. There is also a sea-view hot spring in the Romantic Coast, with more than 10 different hot spring pools. The hot spring water is supplied by the Royal Water Ancient Hot Spring Area, with quality assurance. The hot spring is like being built in the Hengchun Tropical Rainforest. When you face the sea, listen to the waves, look at the stars, and take in the beautiful sea view, it gives you a whole new experience of soaking in hot springs from heaven to sea! At the same time, it has salt mine function rooms, marine oxygen bars, seabed volcanic rocks and other facilities; the characteristic marine decoration and tropical style are combined to give you visual enjoyment while relaxing. Being in the steaming original soup bath is a very healing thing for autumn and winter. The narrow coastline of the Romantic Coast, comparable to Southeast Asian islands; there are also many various sea projects to play, in winter, whether it is taking pictures or watching the sunrise and sunset by the sea, it is a suitable place for leisure vacations, not tossing, simple, comfortable, relaxed, and happy vacation.

The fun and beautiful place in Maoming is the ecological park, coming to the open-pit mine ecological park again, I feel it is even more beautiful this time. The most cost-effective strategy route: Have a rich free buffet breakfast at the Victoria International Hotel in Maoming in the morning~Take the 210 bus near the door~The east gate of the open-pit mine ecological park~Ride a shared bicycle around the ecological park.

Maoming's charming beaches With beautiful coastal scenery Not only can you watch the sunrise, but also the sunset You can also enjoy the Balinese style here! Address: Romantic Coast International Tourism Resort Enjoy water rides, the thrill of banana boats, the fun of beach buggies, play football, volleyball or various interesting beach expansion games on the beach to achieve a fun and healthy sports trip. ⭐Poetry Hall A museum on the coast, which houses many poets' manuscripts. Children can also come to read poems, facing the sea, and wandering in the ocean of literature. ⭐Blue sea and silver beach Soft white sand, coconut trees, 5.3 kilometers of dreamy coastline, stepping on the water and waves, strolling on the beach, the scenery is super beautiful. ⭐Crystal Cathedral The holy Crystal Church, many lovers choose to hold a sacred wedding here. What you see is the azure blue sea. If you take a walk there at dusk, the sky is full of sunset clouds, which is particularly romantic. ★Maoming Romantic Coast Wyndham Hotel: Full of Southeast Asian style, the rooms are spacious and comfortable, and there are also a series of sea view rooms with first-class sea views. Friends who like to watch the sea can choose Wyndham. ★Maoming Romantic Coast Sheraton Resort: International service standards, VIP attentive service, rooms with sea and garden views, and a sky pool on the 7th floor. You can swim while overlooking the sea. The view alone is worth the price of the ticket. Wyndham Romantic Coast Yong Ting Tao/Hao Ting Room 1 room 1 night Buffet breakfast for two Buffet lunch for two Romantic Coast Ticket for Two Double Family Park Tickets & Water_Unlimited Seaview Hot Spring Tickets for Double in Shang Park Free shuttle service at Maoming High-speed Railway Station Infinity pool Romantic Coast Sheraton 1 room, 1 night, Superior View Room ⭐ Buffet breakfast for two Buffet lunch for two Romantic Coast Ticket for Two Tickets for Family Park & ​​Water Park for Two Unlimited tickets to Wanghai Hot Spring for two persons Free shuttle service at Maoming High-speed Railway Station Sky Pool ⭐ Scenic spots: 5.3 km long coastline, milky white sand beach, infinity pool, crystal church, poetry hall, Tongxin Pool, Wanghai Hot Spring, coconut grove style, love landmark, sunset bay

The romantic coast patted your little head: A seaside vacation in winter is double the romance~ This seaside vacation guide will keep you from getting lost on your trip! Maoming Romantic Coast Sheraton Resort The hotel blends the simplicity of modern art and the style of gorgeous Athens, making it extremely comfortable. In the Sheraton Resort with an unbeatable sea view, you can enjoy the sea and sky, and take in the sunrise and sunset~ ⭐Ocean View Hot Springs: In winter, you can watch the sea and soak in the hot springs, which is incredibly warm~ Here, you can fully appreciate the beautiful sea view, the evening breeze in winter, the sunset, and life is so comfortable~ ⭐Food: If you want to eat seafood, you can go to the Seafood City, or you can go to the restaurant by the sea, cook it as soon as you order it, and the freshness is doubled! If you want to eat a variety of food, you can choose a buffet, which can satisfy your taste buds at once~ ⭐Scenery: Crystal Church The fairy tale hidden in the Crystal Church, The lake reflects the gentle village with sparkling waves, as if the breeze whispered countless romances. ⭐Infinity Pool While swimming in the infinity pool, you can also take in the beautiful view of the sea and sky, the blue sea and blue sky, and easily take pictures with a sense of infinity~ ⭐ LOVE landmark Stroll on the soft beach, Come to the full-atmosphere LOVE landmark, Feel the 'love rises in the east and sets in the west, romance is unchanging until death. Come and V-check for love~ Come to the romantic coast to start your romantic journey~

Guangxing National Tropical Agricultural Park is a place that completely immersed me in the passion and beauty of the tropics. As a person who loves nature and agriculture, this trip allowed me to deeply experience the charm of the greenhouses and lakes in the park! 🌿🌼🏞️ The greenhouses at the Agricultural Park house a variety of tropical plants and flowers. I walked in the garden, feeling the moist air and the fragrance of flowers. There are all kinds of exotic plants here. I saw towering palm trees, colorful orchids and elegant banana trees. The greenhouse has a wide variety of plants, and every corner is full of surprises and beauty. 🌴🌺🌿 Guangxing National Tropical Agricultural Park also has a charming lake with crystal clear water surrounded by green trees and flowers. I sat in the gazebo by the lake, admiring the ripples and reflections of the water. The lake is home to a variety of aquatic plants and fish, and I even saw some birds flying gracefully over the lake. This is a relaxing and pleasant place. I felt the tranquility and harmony of nature. ⛲️🌳🦜 In Guangxing National Tropical Agricultural Park, I experienced the warmth and beauty of the tropics. The plants and flowers in the greenhouses showed off the wonder and diversity of nature, while the lake gave me a sense of calm and tranquility. If you are interested in nature and agriculture, why not come to Guangxing National Tropical Agricultural Park and enjoy this vibrant and beautiful journey! 🌴🌺🏞️ #Greater Bay Area Attractions

💕China's No. 1 beach, stunning sea view, really comfortable! ! 🍃Tickets: Free 🚄Address: China's No. 1 Beach Scenic Area, Dianbai District, Maoming City, Guangdong Province If you live nearby, you can drive a small electric car to go there. It is very comfortable to blow the sea breeze. There are also small electric cars for rent nearby. It costs 7 yuan per hour. Self-driving tours can be directly navigated to China's No. 1 Beach, where there is a parking lot, which is very convenient It is a great place to relax and unwind, enjoying the sea breeze, riding a bicycle, swimming in the sea, or walking hand in hand on the beach with your partner. The price of hotels near China's First Beach is OK, some are around 100 yuan, and some are 200-300 yuan. There are sea view rooms on the beach, and you can face the sea as soon as you open the door. It is quite worth it. Basically, you can stay for one day. There are many seafood stalls nearby. You can come and have some seafood after swimming in the sea. Each stall is quite crowded and the food is delicious. You can eat some crabs, clams, oysters, and mantis shrimps. If you go with your partner, you can eat as much as you want for only two or three hundred yuan. I especially recommend the salt and pepper mantis shrimps, they are delicious! ! There is also a night market here at night, which is quite lively. There were already many people on the beach at five in the morning, all looking for a good spot to watch the sunrise. Unfortunately, it was cloudy when I went there this time and I couldn’t see it. I saw the photos taken by others, it was so beautiful. If I have the chance, I must watch the sunrise with my loved ones🌅 #Maoming #LocalTourism

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The southernmost part of China’s inland, Maoming, Guangdong, has China’s No. 1 beach and a long coastline, which is really beautiful. Qianpai Town, also known as the Phoenix Ancient Town in Guangdong, has beautiful scenery day and night. It is recommended to come here after 5 o'clock, have dinner after shopping, and then see its night view. This time we specially brought our little car to enjoy a different kind of fun! #GreenTourism

Fangji Island, located in Dianbai District, Maoming City, is the largest island among the 23 islands in Dianbai. Fangji Island has beautiful scenery, various stone landscapes, beaches, rocks, trees, sunshine and sea water. It's also nice to come here for a day trip. Legend has it that whenever fishermen passed by the island while fishing, they would release a chicken onto the island to pray for a safe journey at sea and a full warehouse of fish and shrimp, hence the name Fangji Island.

Maoming Coastal Park, located in Maoming City, Guangdong Province, is also known as China's No. 1 Beach. The forest belt here is the first successfully built and longest coastal shelterbelt in the country (Mr. Guan Shanyue's famous painting "The Green Great Wall" was taken from here and is now hung in the Guangdong Hall of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing); there is also a 12-kilometer-long and 300-meter-wide high-quality sandy beach, which is adjacent to the sea and has a very good environment.

#Unbeatable Seaview Hotel#Maoming The hotel is located in the Romantic Coast International Tourism Resort in the Binhai New District of Maoming, Guangdong. It enjoys a 5.3-kilometer ecological coastline and is the country's leading Southeast Asian architectural style - Bali art and culture theme hotel. The hotel environment is good, the room size is moderate, and the facilities are complete, which is suitable for traveling and vacationing in the hot summer.

OMG!! I hereby declare that Maoming grows the most delicious lychees in all of China! Not that other lychees aren't amazing, but Maoming lychees take deliciousness to another level—one bite and you'll be head over heels! 🍇 The Undisputed King of Lychee Production Maoming proudly holds the title of the world's largest contiguous lychee production base! With a staggering 1.45 million mu (about 96,666 hectares) of lychee orchards and an annual output of approximately 500,000 tons, the numbers are mind-blowing! This means 2 out of every 5 lychees in Guangdong come from Maoming, 1 out of every 4 lychees in China is grown here, and even globally, 1 in every 5 lychees carries the sweet surprise of Maoming—truly the "top-tier" of the lychee world! 🍬 A Symphony of Flavors for Your Taste Buds Maoming's lychee varieties are like a battle of the gods! The ultra-sweet Baitangying lychee, pure sweetness with no sourness, delivers a love-at-first-bite experience; the Guiwei lychee, with its delicate osmanthus fragrance, offers crisp flesh and a refreshingly sweet taste that lingers; and the Nuomici lychee is simply divine—thick, juicy, and bursting with sweetness, with a pit so small it's almost negligible! Plus, nearly 80 other varieties like Feizixiao, Bingli, and Xianjinxing are ready to make your taste buds soar! 🌿 A 2,000-Year Legacy of Lychee Culture Maoming's lychee history spans over 2,000 years, making it the ancestral home of ancient lychee trees in China! The Gongyuan in Boqiao Village, Genzi Town, Gaozhou, has been thriving since the Sui and Tang dynasties, with ancient lychee trees twisting and turning their roots. The 1,380-year-old "grand elder" still bears abundant fruit today, silently telling the legendary tale of lychees through the ages—every snapshot is like a time-traveling masterpiece! 🚚 Freshness Delivered at Lightning Speed Maoming's farmers are the true "guardians" of lychees, committed to green cultivation and meticulous care from fertilization to picking! Every morning at dawn, fresh lychees are handpicked and immediately loaded onto refrigerated trucks, racing to your doorstep at top speed to lock in that just-picked sweetness. Every lychee you taste will feel as fresh as if it were plucked right from the tree! Folks! Missing out on Maoming lychees would be a year-long regret! This summer, seize the chance to indulge in lychee freedom and bring home this sweet delight from Maoming. Just go for it!! 🏨 Highly Recommended Stay: Victoria International Hotel 🌟 Highlights: Thoughtful and personalized service ✅ Must-Try: Complimentary station transfers, free foot soak service, free sweet soup, and butler laundry service

🌟 A Culinary Journey in Maoming: The Charm and Flavors of an Ancient Port City 🌟 【The Modern Transformation of a Millennia-Old Port】 Strolling along Dianbai Xinhu Second Road, the sea breeze carries a briny freshness. This city, named after Pan Maoming—a renowned Taoist alchemist from the Southern Liang Dynasty—has a history steeped in legend. Today, Maoming blends the timeless allure of its ancient fishing port with the vibrant energy of a modern coastal city. Staying at the Victoria International Hotel, the azure bay outside my window evokes memories of the bustling maritime Silk Road trade from centuries past. 【Tasting the Best of Lingnan】 1️⃣ **Dianbai Seafood Market** At 5 a.m., Dianbai Fishing Port comes alive! Fresh off the deep-sea boats, silvery catches spill onto the docks—jumbo mantis shrimp, thick lobster tails thrashing in plastic basins. Locals share their secret: pick flower crabs with yellowish undersides for the creamiest roe. Head to the second floor for on-the-spot cooking, where a seafood feast costs just 80 RMB per person. 2️⃣ **Shuidong Duck Porridge Legacy** This three-generation-old porridge shop holds culinary magic. A base of congee simmered with scallops and dried seafood is topped with secret ginger paste, sesame, and freshly sliced poached duck. The key? Free-range ducks aged 120 days—tender yet firm. Pair it with a side of Dianbai-style preserved radish omelet, and this bowl of porridge will awaken your Lingnan morning. 3️⃣ **Huazhou Dessert Shop** A must-try afternoon treat! Sweet potato soup, slow-cooked for 30 years over a wood-fired stove, carries a smoky aroma with a hint of ginger spice. The owner insists on Leizhou Peninsula brown sugar, its amber syrup stretching into silky threads. Sit under the arcade, savoring each spoonful as sunlight dapples the stone-paved streets through banyan leaves. 4️⃣ **Bohe Fishing Port Night Market** By night, Bohe Port transforms into a global food bazaar. Charcoal-grilled oysters sizzle under garlic-chili sauce, bursting with briny juice; crispy fried cuttlefish balls reveal tender sweetness; the showstopper? Swordfish jerky smoked with lychee wood, its savory depth laced with fruity notes. Don’t forget a glass of salted wampee juice—Maoming’s signature summer refresher. 【Coastal Living Guide】 The executive lounge atop Victoria International Hotel offers sunset views to remember. Sip a cocktail infused with Xinyi’s Sanhua plums as oil tankers glide across the twilight sea. A 10-minute walk leads to night markets where grannies sell *yè dā bǐng*—sticky rice treats wrapped in pineapple leaves, embodying Maoming’s sweetest traditions. Kissed by the South China Sea, this land weaves ancient tales through its freshest flavors. As dawn breaks over Fangji Island’s lighthouse, the fishermen’s chants echo—a never-ending symphony of life’s simple joys.

If you plan to embark on a budget-friendly yet rich experience trip in 2025, these 12 cities will be your ideal choices. They not only have profound cultural heritage and unique natural scenery, but more importantly, eating, accommodation, transportation, and sightseeing are all highly cost-effective, especially suitable for "deep experience" budget travelers. I have categorized them according to city characteristics to help you choose based on your preferences: --- 🏯 **1. Cities of Slow Life Blending Historical Culture and Local Atmosphere** 1. **Chongqing** - **Highlights**: Magical 8D mountain city, stunning night views, many free check-in spots - **Budget Travel Experience**: Hongya Cave night view (free exterior), Liziba monorail passing through a building, 2 RMB Crown escalator; 6 RMB noodles, 15 RMB hotpot and skewers - **Accommodation**: Hostels near Jiefangbei, beds 30–50 RMB/night - **Estimated Budget**: About 510 RMB for 5 days 2. **Xi’an** - **Highlights**: Ancient capital of thirteen dynasties, carb-rich food paradise - **Budget Travel Experience**: Walking along the city wall base (outer area free), Shaanxi History Museum (free with reservation); 5 RMB roujiamo (meat sandwich), 10 RMB Hanfu photo shoot - **Accommodation**: Hostels near Bell Tower, 40–60 RMB/night - **Estimated Budget**: About 605 RMB for 5 days 3. **Chengdu** - **Highlights**: Leisure of the "Land of Abundance" and panda charm - **Budget Travel Experience**: Free visits to Jinli and Kuanzhai Alley; tea at People’s Park, 20 RMB per person at JianShe Road snack street to eat until full - **Accommodation**: Hostels near Chunxi Road, 40–70 RMB/night - **Estimated Budget**: About 800 RMB for 3 days 4. **Nanjing** - **Highlights**: Land of Six Dynasties, dense free cultural sites - **Budget Travel Experience**: Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing Museum (free); 10 RMB duck blood vermicelli soup per bowl, affordable salted duck - **Transportation**: Bus and metro cover main attractions --- 🏞️ **2. Healing Small Cities with Mountain and Water Scenery and Low Prices** 5. **Guiyang** - **Highlights**: Karst landscapes and sour-spicy cuisine - **Budget Travel Experience**: Free hiking at Qianling Park, Huangguoshu Waterfall (free viewing spots nearby); 6 RMB luosifen (snail noodles), zhe’er gen snacks - **Accommodation**: Hostels 40 RMB/night - **Estimated Budget**: About 645 RMB for 5 days 6. **Pu’er (Yunnan)** - **Highlights**: Land of tea and coffee, quieter than Dali - **Budget Travel Experience**: 30 RMB tea garden tour with tea-making lessons and coffee exchange; stilt house homestay with window views of sea of clouds - **Tip**: Suitable for travelers who love ecological and cultural depth 7. **Jingxi (Guangxi)** - **Highlights**: Alternative to Guilin, wild waterfalls and countryside - **Budget Travel Experience**: Free water play at Sandieling Waterfall, boat house homestay at Quyang Lake to watch morning mist; 10 RMB glutinous rice wine 8. **Jingdezhen** - **Highlights**: Millennium porcelain capital, a haven for artsy youth - **Budget Travel Experience**: Free China Ceramics Museum, find small porcelain items for 5 RMB at ceramic markets; watch craftsmen making porcelain --- 🌊 **3. Coastal Charm and High Cost-Performance Vacation Spots** 9. **Xiapu (Fujian)** - **Highlights**: Mudflat light and shadow photography paradise - **Budget Travel Experience**: Free mudflat sunrise and sunset, 200 RMB for fishing boat tour to islands; Dongbi Village fishing village sunset 10. **Rizhao (Shandong)** - **Highlights**: "China’s cleanest small city," beaches better than Qingdao - **Budget Travel Experience**: Free bathing beach at Wanpingkou, coastal forest park; seafood buffet about 50 RMB per person 11. **Maoming (Guangdong)** - **Highlights**: Off-the-beaten-path islands and original fishing villages - **Budget Travel Experience**: China’s First Beach free, hiking at Yanjingling; night market oysters 10 RMB per dozen - **Transportation**: Direct hard seat train from Changsha 135.5 RMB 12. **Beihai (Guangxi)** - **Highlights**: Alternative to Weizhou Island, Silver Beach white waves - **Budget Travel Experience**: Free Qiaogang Beach, Wucaitan Beach on Weizhou Island (free at low tide); seafood processing fee 10 RMB per serving - **Transportation**: High-speed train Changsha-Beihai 409.5 RMB --- 💰 4. Budget Planning Reference (5 days 4 nights) | **City** | **Accommodation** | **Meals** | **Tickets/Experiences** | **Total** | |----------------|----------------|----------|-----------------------|-----------| | Chongqing | 160 RMB | 150 RMB | 50 RMB | 360 RMB | | Xi’an | 200 RMB | 125 RMB | 80 RMB | 405 RMB | | Guiyang | 160 RMB | 125 RMB | 60 RMB | 345 RMB | | Small cities like Jingxi/Xiapu | 120–200 RMB | 100–150 RMB | 50–100 RMB | 300–450 RMB | --- ✨ **Budget Travel Tips** - **Save on transportation**: Choose overnight hard seat trains (e.g., Chongqing–Xi’an hard seat 112 RMB, saves one night accommodation); use shared e-bikes or buses in cities (Guiyang bus 1 RMB per ride). - **Accommodation tips**: Choose hostels rated 4.8+ (safe and easy to find companions); stay at temples (e.g., Emei Mountain 50 RMB/night including vegetarian meals). - **Food strategy**: Eat breakfast at local markets (Guiyang silk rolls 10 RMB fills you up); night markets near universities (Xi’an Jiaotong University East New Street about 20 RMB per person). In 2025, instead of squeezing into expensive popular attractions, step into these small cities and feel the true meaning of "slow travel"—less money ≠ less experience, but turning every penny into a story worth cherishing 🌟.

👍Top Recommendation: This summer, you must come to Maoming to see the lotus flowers! This underestimated small city in western Guangdong hides stunning lotus ponds. Follow my guide for super photogenic spots📸 Plus, let me recommend a highly cost-effective hotel~ 🌿Best Lotus Viewing Spots 1️⃣【Lutiankang Ecological Park】 A huge lotus pond in the city, with egrets dancing—so healing! Best lighting for photos at dawn and dusk. Wear a light-colored dress👗 Address: Lutiankang 1st Road, Maonan District (Free entry) 2️⃣【Luokeng Reservoir, Dianbai】 A vast expanse of lotus ponds, breathtaking! You can also take a small boat through the flower sea (¥30/person). Don’t forget a straw hat for sun protection⛱️ Address: Luokeng Town, Dianbai District (30-minute drive from Victoria Hotel) 3️⃣【Liucun Lotus Base, Gaozhou】 A rustic combo of ancient village + lotus pond. The Lotus Festival in July is super lively! Must-try: lotus leaf rice at the village entrance🍚 Address: Liucun Village, Nantang Town, Gaozhou (Recommended to drive) 🏨Hotel Recommendation 【Victoria International Hotel】A must-stay! √ Right in the heart of Dianbai, convenient for all attractions √ Spacious rooms with bathtubs, only ¥100+ per person👛 Address: No. 1, Xinhu 2nd Road, Shuidong Street, Dianbai District (Food street right downstairs) 🍜Food Itinerary DAY1: After check-in, head straight to ▶️"Fei Yi Duck Porridge" opposite the hotel: Tender duck blood, super fresh porridge (¥25/person) ▶️Late-night snack at "Shuidong Night Market": Try fried oysters and sweet potato flour cakes DAY2: ▶️Breakfast at the hotel’s dim sum—red rice rolls and lava buns are a must ▶️After lotus viewing, dine at "Dianbai Fishing Port" for seafood. Steamed grouper and salt-and-pepper mantis shrimp are highly recommended 💡Practical Tips - Best viewing period: June-August at dawn (lotus with morning dew is magical) - Transportation: Attractions are spread out, so renting a car is recommended - Essentials: Sunscreen + mosquito repellent + Hanfu/cheongsam (photo props)

Who would've thought? Affordable, tasty, and fresh with huge portions! Netizens didn't lie—this little shop is legit amazing 😭 ～ 🌶️ Spicy Beef with Dried Chilies I chose noodles—I seriously love mixed noodles 😭 Stir-fried fresh beef with Xinjiang dried chilies on high heat 🔥 Savory, spicy, and addictive 🌶️ The more you eat, the better it gets! You can also pair it with rice—either way, it's delicious 🧀 Cheesy Fatty Beef Noodles 💰22 Generous portion! Slightly sweet flavor— Served with a gooey cheese pull 🧀 Absolutely heavenly 🤩 Each slice of fatty beef is huge! The beef with sweet onions 🧅 is a perfect combo Every strand of noodle is coated in sauce—pure joy 🎉 Fatty beef + cheese + onions + mixed noodles = ultimate satisfaction 🐔 Big Plate Chicken A massive serving! Fragrant with Sichuan peppercorns and star anise The chicken is flavorful and tender, mostly using 🍗 thigh meat! The potatoes are soft and melt-in-your-mouth 🥔—perfect mashed into rice! One bite of bliss, then another piece of 🐔 Carb lovers' happiness visualized 🍍 Tomato Pineapple Chicken A happy dish for summer Sweet-sour pineapple + tomatoes 🍅—always a winning combo 😋 Perfect for hot weather when you have no appetite The tangy flavor really whets your appetite 🤤 My friend chose it with rice 🍚 Mixed together, it's seriously delicious 🤤 ～ 🍜 Xinxin Beef Brisket Noodles 📍 Next to Yingbin Auto Beauty, Yingbin 4th Road 🈺 11:30-14:00, 16:30-21:30

OMG, you won't believe this!!! Stepping into a real-life version of the "Rice Fragrance" MV The entire golden rice field looks like an overturned palette A gentle breeze blows, making waves of rice sway The air is filled with the sweet aroma of grains Each heavy rice ear bends low As if saying: "Praise me! It's harvest time!" 📸 Photo Tips ✅ Run along the ridges in a light-colored long dress for candid shots—full cinematic vibe ✅ Hold rice ears above your head for backlit shots—the glowing hair effect is magical ✅ Use bamboo baskets filled with rice ears as props—instant atmosphere perfection 💡 Little Surprise Witnessing farmers harvesting rice firsthand The swish of sickles cutting through stalks Golden grains rustling as they fall Truly understanding "every grain comes from hard work" in this moment 👉 Go now, friends! Miss it and wait another year!! 🏨 Highly recommended stay: Victoria International Hotel 🌟 Highlights: Thoughtful service-oriented hotel ✅ Must-try: Door-to-door laundry & drying service, free shuttle service, complimentary foot soak #RiceFieldPhotography #HarvestSeason #HealingScenery #CountrysideLife #WeekendGetaway #EscapeTheCityPlan

Walking through the streets of Guangdong, the air was filled with the scent of warm sunshine and sea breeze. Dragging my suitcase, I joyfully made my way to Victoria International Hotel (Maoming High-Speed Rail Station Jiayan Branch). This trip was not just a culinary adventure but also a journey to find the perfect comfortable stay.🌟 👣From Bustle to Serenity in an Instant✨ Just after stepping out of the high-speed rail station, a less than 10-minute ride brought me to this tranquil haven hidden in the bustling city. Upon entering, the lobby's simple yet warm design and the enthusiastic welcome from the front desk staff instantly eased my travel fatigue. During check-in, they thoughtfully provided complimentary bottled water and snacks—a small gesture that felt incredibly heartwarming. 🌿A Picture-Perfect View Outside the Window🍃 Opening the room's window, the view took my breath away. Distant mountains loomed faintly, while the lively streets below buzzed with energy. The occasional chime of bicycle bells made time seem to slow down. Inside, the room was equipped with all modern amenities, especially the spacious shower that washed away the day's exhaustion, leaving me refreshed. 🎉The Perfect Choice for Family Trips👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 What stood out was the hotel's family-themed rooms, complete with adorable cartoon bedding, toys, and books specially prepared for kids. Imagine the whole family gathered on a cozy sofa in the evening, sharing fun travel stories—what a heartwarming scene! 🍽️Breakfast Delights🍽️ Waking up the next morning, I eagerly headed to the restaurant for breakfast. The lavish buffet spread offered everything from Western-style bread and milk to Eastern favorites like congee and side dishes. The steaming bowl of plain congee paired with homemade pickles was a dream come true for this Hunan girl! The breakfast was not only nutritious but also catered to diverse tastes. My stay at Victoria International Hotel left me deeply moved by its homely warmth and comfort. Whether traveling solo or with family, this is a rare gem of a place. I hope my sharing sparks some inspiration for your travels—let’s savor these leisurely moments together!🌈

👍👍Come to Maoming for unlimited wampee, lychee, and longan! This picking + travel guide is a must-save🍑 🆘🆘Head straight to Maoming for wampee, lychee, and longan picking! Stayed at the Victoria International Hotel this time—super convenient location, close to orchards and attractions, plus blissful AC and warm service. You know what I mean🌞 🗓Itinerary: ✨【Picking Guide】✨ Lots of orchards near Xinhu 2nd Road in Dianbai, perfect in July-August: - Huangpi Orchard (go early to avoid the sun) - Longan Base (wear long sleeves to prevent scratches) Best to pick after 3 PM—enjoy chilled lychees right after! 🏞【Nearby Attractions】🏞 1️⃣ Yanmen Story Scenic Area (50-min drive) Charming ancient village with photogenic grey-brick houses📸 Try their traditional lychee dried fruit 2️⃣ Maoming Forest Park (40-min drive) Perfect for families! Rare plants and cute pet interaction zones 3️⃣ Dianbai Mangrove Forest (5 mins) Stunning at sunset—bring mosquito repellent~ 4️⃣ Romantic Coast Scenic Area (0.5 hours) Feels like the Maldives—white sand + crystal-clear water for ultimate relaxation 🍽【Must-Try Food】🍽 📍Yanmen Story Farmhouse Cuisine: Lychee wood-roasted chicken—crispy skin, tender meat with a smoky aroma 📍Downtown Maoming: - Ah Shui Chicken Soup (Xinhu Road branch) - Dianbai White-Cut Duck (look for the old-school brands) ⚠️Tip: Don’t overeat lychees—carry herbal tea to cool down 🚗Transport Tips: Rent a car for flexibility—orchards and attractions are spread out Taxi from Maoming High-Speed Rail Station costs ~¥40

[Clap][Clap] Summer vacation is about to start! Everyone, quickly save this super romantic Maoming seaside travel guide! 🌊 It’s really a loss not to come to Maoming to see the sea once in summer! The beaches in Dianbai are truly beautiful to my heart. Hurry up and bookmark this comprehensive travel guide～ 🗓 Itinerary: 1️⃣ The joy of staying in a sea view room 🏨 Hotel environment: Highly recommend staying at Victoria International Hotel located on Xinhu 2nd Road, Dianbai District. Victoria International Hotel (Maoming Dianbai Xinhu 2nd Road Branch) is only a 10-minute walk from the beach 🚶 The 270-degree sea view room is perfect for watching the sunset, and the cost performance is excellent～ After checking in, you can first go to the nearby seafood stalls for a feast. Recommended dishes are steamed grouper and garlic vermicelli steamed lobster 🦞 2️⃣ Explore China’s No.1 Beach 🔸 Dianbai Seaside Park: A stunning coastline open to the public for free. You can watch the sunrise and take photos of the orange sea in the morning. 🔸 China’s No.1 Beach: An 8-kilometer-long fine soft sandy beach 🏖️ Remember to bring a beach mat to sunbathe, and don’t forget to bargain for water sports! 🔸 Romantic Coast Tourist Area: Entrance fee is 68 RMB/person, with many popular photo spots. It’s recommended to visit at sunset. 3️⃣ Discover hidden islands 🔹 Fangji Island: Requires a boat ride (ticket 120 RMB). The island has a primeval forest and rocky coast, suitable for hiking enthusiasts. 🔹 Tongzi Bay: A wild bay with few people and beautiful scenery. You can find lots of shells 🐚 at low tide. 🍽 Dining recommendations: 🔥 Must-try food list: ✔️ Diancheng fried oysters: Crispy outside and tender inside, must be paired with sweet and sour sauce. ✔️ Shalang rice noodles: Locals’ favorite breakfast, only 3 RMB to eat until full. ✔️ Bohe Fishing Port Seafood: Recommended dishes are salt and pepper mantis shrimp and ginger scallion stir-fried crab. (Navigate to: Bohe Town Pier Seafood Market, Dianbai District for details) 💡 Useful tips: 1. It’s recommended to rent an electric scooter to tour around the coast (50 RMB/day), as parking is inconvenient at many spots. 2. The UV rays by the sea are very strong! Sunscreen + sun hat + sunglasses are a must-have trio. 3. If you want to take atmospheric photos, bring fairy sticks. Fireworks are allowed on the beach at night. 4. Avoid weekends in July and August, as there are many local students on vacation.

I just love going to down-to-earth tea stalls～ They only open in the afternoon, perfect for someone like me who doesn't like getting up early Tea seat no charge 💰, tableware 1r 😂 This alone gets a big plus from me～ ～ Frying, steaming, stir-frying, boiling, all available 🈶 And big cups of 🍉 watermelon ice 🧊 No need to say much about the fried 🐔 chicken wings, no one can say no! Full of flavor, juicy when bitten Friends who have eaten here told me to definitely order the "Pandan Pancake" Light pandan fragrance, texture is "soft and tender" Chicken feet and ribs, I drink tea with them, okay! Soft and falling off the bone, just satisfying to eat Regret ordering too many dim sum items 😭 couldn't finish, packed to go Saw the next table order seafood porridge, I really want to try it too～ Will come back next time to try! Also the fried rice noodles! The shop also offers a stamp on postcards, quite interesting and pretty 🤩 ⚠️ A certain 🫘 app has vouchers "50 off 100" ～ 📍 Cha Shi Xi

Five Seaside Towns Perfect for Family Trips with Direct High-Speed Rail Access 1. Rizhao, Shandong 🐷🐷🐷 (1) Transportation Direct high-speed rail from Beijing/Shanghai takes 3-5 hours. City buses cost just 1 RMB to get around. (2) Must-Visit Attractions **Wanpingkou Scenic Area**: Free! Features a 4 km golden sandy beach with fine sand perfect for barefoot walks. Rent a parasol (20 RMB) and relax all afternoon. **Renjiatai Tidal Flat**: Free! At low tide, rent a bucket (5 RMB) to collect clams, crabs, and seashells—great for kids. **Dongyi Ancient Town**: Free! A charming lantern-lit snack street at night. Try the "Sea Sand Noodles" (15 RMB/bowl) and mackerel dumplings. (3) Local Delicacies **Peppery Salt Mantis Shrimp**: 38 RMB/jin (freshly bought and cooked at the market), bursting with juicy meat. **Oyster Tofu Soup**: 10 RMB/bowl, best paired with baked flatbread. (4) Accommodation Stay at a B&B near Dongyi Ancient Town (100-150 RMB/night), just a 5-minute walk to the beach with sunrise views from the balcony. --- 2. Lianyungang, Jiangsu 🐶🐶🐶 (1) Transportation Direct high-speed rail from Nanjing/Jinan takes 2 hours. Metro Line 1 reaches the seaside. (2) Must-Visit Attractions **Liandao Beach**: 30 RMB entry, crescent-shaped beach with blue waters. Try speedboat rides (50 RMB/person). **Sea Cloud Terrace Mountain**: 45 RMB entry, hike for panoramic "mountain-sea-city-port" views. The glass walkway at the summit is thrilling. **Xishu Seafood Market**: Free! Fishermen set up stalls after 3 PM—clams for 5 RMB/jin, with nearby restaurants offering cooking services (10 RMB/dish). (3) Local Delicacies **Cold Jelly Noodles**: 5 RMB/bowl, topped with sesame sauce and vinegar—refreshing in summer. **Stir-Fried Crab with Rice Cakes**: 40 RMB/plate, featuring firm crab meat and sauce-soaked rice cakes. (4) Accommodation Hotels near Xugou Pedestrian Street (150 RMB/night), with night markets and easy seafood shopping downstairs. --- 3. Shanwei, Guangdong 🐕🐕🐕 (1) Transportation Direct high-speed rail from Guangzhou takes 1.5 hours. Taxis to attractions cost 5-10 RMB. (2) Must-Visit Attractions **Jinting Bay Beach**: Collect seashells or visit the nearby Windmill Island’s coastal road (navigate to "Shigongliao") for a Japanese-style seascape. **Red Bay**: Features a "Sea Castle" ruin café (cyberpunk vibes) and a cannon fort for fishing boat photos. **Magong Beach**: Go tide-pooling for crabs and seashells at low tide. (3) Local Delicacies **Xiaomi Guo**: 5 RMB/portion, glutinous rice wraps stuffed with radish, served with chili sauce. **Seafood Congee**: 20 RMB/pot, packed with shrimp, crab, and shellfish in a silky broth. (4) Accommodation Shanwei Poly Jinting Bay Apartments (150 RMB/night), steps from the beach with balcony BBQ options. --- 4. Maoming, Guangdong 👹👹👹 (1) Transportation Direct high-speed rail from Guangzhou South Station takes ~2.5 hours. (2) Must-Visit Attractions **China First Beach**: 12 km of sugar-fine sand, coconut groves, and crystal waters—ranked among China’s top four longest beaches. **Tongzi Bay**: Sunset views over returning fishing boats; locals gather seafood at low tide. The lighthouse-lit bay is dubbed "Guangdong’s Little Kenting." **Fangji Island**: A 20-minute ferry ride to golden beaches and vibrant underwater life, ideal for snorkeling. (3) Local Delicacies **Shuidong Duck Congee**: 40 RMB for half a duck + congee, enriched with bone marrow broth, ginger, and cilantro. **Huazhou Beef Offal**: Tripe and intestines simmered in star anise broth, drizzled with spicy sauce. (4) Accommodation **Yunyan Hotel** (200+ RMB) offers sea views; families may prefer Sheraton Hot Spring Hotel. --- 5. Cangnan, Zhejiang (1) Transportation Direct high-speed rail from Hangzhou takes ~2.5 hours. (2) Must-Visit Attractions **168 Coastal Highway**: Connects Cangnan’s most scenic spots—mountains, blue skies, fishing villages, and windmills—ending at Peilei Beach’s pristine shores. **Yuliao Scenic Area**: Home to the widest (800+ meters) and flattest beach in southeastern China, perfect for leisurely strolls. **Xiaguan Town**: A colorful, flower-filled coastal village with cafés and fresh seafood at the harbor market. (3) Local Delicacies Sandwiched between Fujian and Zhejiang (both culinary havens), Cangnan offers endless street snacks. August brings abundant seafood post-fishing ban. (4) Accommodation Choose between seaside B&Bs or city hotels for varied experiences.

🔥🔥The sea of Maoming boasts both the grandeur of azure waves and silver sands, and the poetic charm of fishing boats returning at dusk. — Discover the fishing village culture of Western Guangdong and encounter mangroves and sunset beaches🌊 📍 **Key Attractions Explained** 1. **Xige Mangrove Wetland** - **Highlights**: Maoming's largest contiguous mangrove forest, where you can observe egrets, mudskippers, and other wildlife. During low tide, explore the tidal flats (bring rain boots and a small bucket). - **Admission**: Free (wooden boardwalk under maintenance until June 2025; wear anti-slip shoes). 2. **Xige Fishing Port** - **Activities**: Visit the fish market at 5:00 AM for lively trading, or buy fresh seafood at the pier around 4:00 PM (recommendations: flower crabs and mantis shrimp, 30% cheaper than in the city). 📅 **Suggested Itinerary (1-2 Days)** **Day 1: Nature & Fishing Village Culture** - **Morning**: Stroll through **Xige Mangrove Wetland** (best birdwatching time: 6:00-8:00 AM), and take a boat to explore the "sea forest." - **Noon**: Feast at **Xige Fishing Port seafood stalls** (must-tries: charcoal-grilled oysters, sandworm congee, steamed yellowfin bream). - **Afternoon**: Visit **Xige Ancient Salt Fields** (1,000-year-old salt-making techniques) and try handcrafted salt drying. - **Evening**: Watch the sunset at **Xige Beach** and capture silhouettes of the windmill array. **Day 2: In-Depth Experience (Optional)** - **Early Morning**: Join local fishermen for a fishing trip (advance booking required, ~¥150/person). - **Noon**: Cook your own seafood lunch (fishing homestays offer processing services). - **Afternoon**: Cycle along **Xige Greenway** (passing coconut groves and shrimp ponds) or hike up **Yanjing Ridge** for a panoramic view of the South China Sea. 🚗 **Transport Guide** - **Self-drive**: From downtown Maoming → National Highway 228 → Xige Village (~1 hour, free parking). - **Public Transit**: Take bus K9 from Maoming Bus Station to "Xige Intersection," then transfer by motorbike taxi (¥10) to the attractions. 🏨 **Hotel Recommendation**: Victoria International Hotel on Xinhu 2nd Road 🏨