2 Days 1 Night In-Depth Tour of Xiangshan｜Complete Guide to the Maritime Wonder at 30°N Latitude

🗺️ Optimized Itinerary (Personally Tested & Pitfall-Free) Day1: Immersive Fishing Port Culture Day 🏛️ 10:00 China Marine Fishing Culture Museum ▪️ Must-try for families: Ancient boat-building DIY + Nautical knot challenge ▪️ Fun fact: Visitors can enter the belly of the giant sperm whale model 🌃 18:00 Night Tour of Shipu Fishing Port Ancient Town ▪️ Fish lantern parade: Starts at 19:30 from Wengcheng, follow the "Qi Family Army" NPCs ▪️ Hidden gem: Exchange "food coupons" for limited-edition fish lantern souvenirs Day2: Island Adventure Day ⛵ 08:30 Tantou Mountain Island ▪️ Ferry tip: Departs hourly from Shipu Wharf (bring motion sickness meds) ▪️ Secret spots: ✅ Twin-colored beaches at Sister Sands ✅ Tidepooling at volcanic rock reef area 🍺 19:00 Beer Festival (July-August only) ▪️ Must-try: Xiangshan specialty bayberry wine + grilled yellow croaker 📸 Four Legendary Photo Spots 1️⃣ Fish Lantern Canopy ▫️ Location: Above Wengcheng in ancient town ▫️ Best time: Blue hour (19:15-19:45) 2️⃣ Windmill Road on Tantou Mountain Island ▫️ Outfit: White maxi dress + straw hat ▫️ Prop: Borrow fisherman's rain hat as accessory 3️⃣ Sunset at Fishing Wharf ▫️ Composition: Use fishing boat masts as foreground 4️⃣ Beer Festival Fireworks ▫️ Gear: Tripod for long exposure 🏨 Accommodation Guide 📍 Near Ancient Town ▪️ Facing Mountains Overlooking Sea B&B: Harbor views (¥500+/night in summer) ▪️ Shatang Jingwan: Renovated Ming-Qing mansion (includes Hanfu experience) 📍 Tantou Mountain Island Camping ▪️ Equipment rental: Tent + sleeping bag ¥200/set (reservation required) 🚢 Transportation Tips ✔️ From Ningbo Railway Station: ▪️ Direct bus to Shipu (every 1.5 hours) ▪️ Self-drive recommended (Xiangshan Cross-sea Bridge has stunning views) ✔️ Island transfers: ▪️ Last ferry to Tantou Mountain at 16:00 ▪️ "Fishing Light Melody" yacht requires 2-day advance booking 🦞 Food Red/Black List 👍 Must-eat ▪️ No.1 Fishing Boat: Salted crab with red roe + tofu skin wrapped yellow croaker (¥150/person) ▪️ Yuzhi Noodles: Hand-pulled noodles with Spanish mackerel (ancient town institution) 👎 Avoid ▪️ "Seafood Platter" near tourist spots (often short-weighted) 💡 Local-Only Tips 1️⃣ Night Tour Specials: ▪️ Weekly Saturday "Dragon Palace" themed light show ▪️ Free ancient town admission if wearing Hanfu 2️⃣ Tidepooling Gear: ▪️ Crocs + small bucket (¥10/set at wharf) ▪️ Check "Xiangshan Port Spring Tide" schedule 3️⃣ Hidden Perks: ▪️ Fluorescent jellyfish exhibit at night museum ▪️ Free tidepooling tools with ¥200+ Beer Festival spending "When thousands of fish lanterns swim above the 600-year-old town, it feels like stepping into the dreamscape of 'Big Fish & Begonia'—this is what summer by the sea should be." 📅 Best Time: July-August (Night Tour + Beer Fest) / September (Fishing Season Opening) 🎒 Essentials: ▪️ Mosquito repellent bracelets (island bugs) ▪️ Waterproof phone case (for wave photos)