Huizhou Travel Guide

[Huizhou Travel Guide: A Journey of Transformation Between Mountains and Seas] Who says Huizhou only has Shuangyuewan and Xunliaowan? This "little transparent Guangdong," overshadowed by Shenzhen, actually hides a surprising amount of laid-back happiness! Your first stop must be Shuangyuewan. This bay, shaped like a half-eaten mooncake, more than lives up to its name. I recommend camping out at the viewing platform at 5am to watch the sun rise between the two "moons." You're guaranteed to get the best photo of the year for your social media. But beware of the sea breeze—it can instantly turn your hairstyle into a "wild" look. The sand at Xunliaowan is as fine as flour. The joy of walking on it barefoot is second only to getting paid. I recommend trying the "sea swing." Swinging back and forth in the waves is guaranteed to bring back childhood memories—if you don't get knocked over by a wave. Foodies, take note! Huizhou has three treasures: preserved vegetables, salt-baked chicken, and sea urchin fried rice. I recommend going to the old town to find a dilapidated little shop and ordering a salt-baked chicken with preserved vegetable pork. The chicken is salty and fragrant, and the preserved vegetables are so good with rice that you can eat three bowls. Remember to eat the sea urchin fried rice while it's hot. Cold sea urchin will teach you what "human reality" is all about. The West Lake is small but exquisite, and much more low-key than its Hangzhou relative. Rent a small boat and row to the center of the lake, and you'll suddenly understand why Su Dongpo was able to write "I would eat 300 lychees every day" when he was demoted here—this place is simply perfect for a vacation! Tips: Typhoon season is from July to September, so remember to check the weather before you come; bargain down to half price at the seafood market; Huizhou bus drivers drive very "passionately," so hold on tight; and finally, remember to bring enough mobile phone memory (256G), because every photo you take here is wallpaper-worthy. Huizhou is like a low-key treasure uncle. On the surface, he seems ordinary, but after getting to know him, you'll discover an interesting soul. Spend two or three days slowly strolling around, and you're guaranteed to exclaim like you've discovered a new continent: So Guangdong hides such a wonderful place!