The summer breeze has reached Qiangjiao Town

Summer, how can you not go to the seaside? Come to Ninghai, an overlooked city. Although it's not very famous, there are still plenty of places to enjoy, especially Qiangjiao Town, known as the 'Little Jeju Island'. 📖 Itinerary: It takes about half an hour to drive from downtown Ninghai to Qiangjiao Town. Not only tourists from other places come here, but also locals. Parking spaces are naturally scarce. Coming after 3 pm is a good idea to avoid peak parking times and to watch the sunset. ✅ Must-visit spots: The seaside town is not big, and the commercial street is just a short one, but it's nice to stroll around with various snacks, games, and seafood for sale. There are two coffee shops, one at each end of the street, which are the perfect spots to rest. Both have different styles, but both require queuing. ☕️ How to choose a coffee shop: The one at the beginning of the street is called 'Again', where you order on the first floor, and the second floor is an open terrace with lots of popular sofas and rocking chairs. Seats are on a first-come, first-served basis, and you can sit down as long as you consume something. There's a small sandbox at the entrance, suitable for babies to play in the sand. ☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️ The one at the end of the street is the popular 'Folk Uncle', a container-style coffee shop that also sells beer🍻. This shop has an excellent location, right by the coastline, with a beach area, beach chairs, and small tables set up for great photo opportunities. Further up is the popular S-curve road with nice scenery. ☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️ In fact, there's also a mobile coffee stand near the middle of the street, close to the pier. Spending there allows you to go down to the pier, where there's said to be an exclusive photo spot, but the owner sets up the stand in a laid-back manner, so it's a matter of luck if you'll encounter it🍀 🍜 Must-eat delicacies: Eating seafood by the sea is a must here, and although it's the off-season for fishing, some small seafood is still very fresh. Razor clams are a local specialty, as well as mantis shrimp, which you definitely shouldn't miss. ✏️ Practical Tips: The beaches in Qiangjiao Town are not sandy but rocky, so be careful to avoid scratches. There are regular boats from the pier to the islands, and if you have enough time, you can go there for a visit. If you don't get seasick, you can also charter a boat for fishing. The seafood you catch is yours to keep, but it's not recommended to go out to sea during the fishing ban period.