A travel guide to Shanwei worth checking out

🌟 Complete Shanwei Travel Guide 🌟 Day 1: Red Bay Scenic Tour Theme: Coastal Wonders and Fishing Port Culture Accommodation suggestion: Guesthouses or hotels near Zhelang Peninsula, Red Bay Morning: 08:00-09:00 Depart from Shanwei city center, drive to Red Bay (about 40 minutes) 09:00-11:00 Zhelang Peninsula, Red Bay Explore the wonder of "one side with strong waves, the other side calm" at the South Sea Guanyin Scenic Area, visit the ancient cannon platform and Guanyin Temple Walk to Lighthouse Island (can wade across at low tide), photograph the red lighthouse and rocky coast Noon: 11:30-13:00 Red Bay seafood street stalls Must-try: Salt and pepper mantis shrimp, steamed grouper, sea urchin fried rice Afternoon: 13:30-15:00 Windmill Island Check in along the sea road, photograph the white windmill group, play in the shallow water and collect shells 15:30-17:30 Hou'ao Beach (Glass Sea) Few people and clear water, ideal for snorkeling or daydreaming, enjoy the reef under transparent water Evening: 18:00-19:30 Sunset Surf Shop (popular check-in spot) Order a coffee and wait for the sunset, photograph colorful surfboards and the evening glow Day 2: Urban Culture and Food Exploration Theme: Old Town Memories and Culinary Feast Accommodation suggestion: Near Ermalu, Shanwei city center Morning: 08:30-10:00 Fengshan Ancestral Temple Pay respects to Mazu, climb to the top for a panoramic view of Shanwei Harbor 10:30-12:00 Shanwei Museum Learn about Shanwei fishing culture and the revolutionary history of Hailufeng Noon: 12:30-14:00 Ermalu Food Street Recommended: Yuanji rice cake (millet + meat cake), a dish of raw marinated crab and blood clams, Cup Cup fresh fruit juice (mango passion fruit) Afternoon: 14:30-16:30 Jinding Bay Resort Area Stroll along the 7-km beach, check in at the sail chapel, experience sea activities 17:00-18:00 Magong Fishing Port Watch fishing boats return, photograph the lively fish market scene (best light at dusk) Night: 19:00-21:00 Ermalu Night Market Late-night snacks recommended: Uncle Ming’s tossed noodles (dry tossed wonton noodles), Jingji desserts (jiu mao gao), roadside stir-fried oysters Day 3: Mountain Temples and Hot Spring Relaxation Theme: Natural Healing Journey Return or stay at Lotus Mountain Hot Spring Hotel Morning: 08:30-10:00 Head to Lotus Mountain Forest Park (1 hour drive from city center) Hike to Jiming Temple, climb to the “Tathagata Palm” giant rock, overlook the layered mountains 10:30-12:00 Lotus Mountain Hot Spring Resort Soak in natural hot springs, recommended herbal pool and petal pool Noon: 12:30-14:00 Lotus Mountain farmhouse Taste kiln chicken, mountain water tofu, and bitter bamboo shoot stew Afternoon: 14:30-16:00 Tongding Mountain Country Park (optional) Enjoy the glass plank road and petting zoo (suitable for families with children)