Two-Hour High-Speed Rail Journey to Four Warm and Lesser-Known Cities

Hailing Island • Attractions: Shili Silver Beach offers various water activities with crystal-clear water and fine sand; Mazu Temple, built against mountains and seas, serves vegetarian food; Nanhai Release Platform features unique architecture; Dajiao Bay Beach is spacious with natural seaside bathing spots and nightly fireworks; Beiluo Secret Realm's cliff pool and coastal boardwalk are perfect for photos; Mawei Island is ideal for watching sunrise; Zhapo Fishing Port is one of China's first six major central fishing ports; Washai Bay is great for beach combing; Mangrove Wetland Park houses rare flora and fauna. • Accommodation: Crown Hotel Zhapo Hailing Island Yangjiang, Yangjiang Hailing Island Yuan Su Hotel, etc., offering sea views. • Dining: Qiu Jie Restaurant, Shanhai Fish Restaurant, Rui Ji Restaurant, etc., serve fresh seafood. You can also select seafood from Zhapo Town Farmers Market and have it cooked at restaurants. Bijie • Attractions: Zhijin Cave features magnificent natural karst landscapes; Baili Azalea Scenic Area has vast azalea fields and rich ethnic culture; Axilixi Prairie offers views of winding roads and grazing cattle and sheep; Caohai Lake is a natural freshwater lake with numerous rare bird species; Bijie National Forest Park-Gonglongping Scenic Area is a forest oxygen bar perfect for summer retreat. • Accommodation: Axilixi Grand Hotel Bijie, Hongshan International Hotel Bijie, etc., offering complete facilities and attentive service. • Dining: Authentic Old Kaili Miao Ridge Sour Fish Soup, Authentic Kaili Sour Fish Soup, etc., featuring rich and appetizing flavors. Wujiang Fortress • Attractions: Huilong Island features ancient architecture and natural scenery; Chen Ancestral Hall introduces the history and culture of Wujiang Fortress; terraced fields offer spectacular views and farming experiences. • Accommodation: Miao King Hotel is located in the core scenic area with observation deck overlooking the village and beautiful night views; Qian Academy Hotel features traditional style with free hanfu experience; Mushan Hotel offers good value but is slightly far from scenic spots. • Dining: The scenic area has a snack street and various restaurants serving Guizhou local specialties. • Activities: Take rowing boat tours along both banks; watch single bamboo drift performance and appreciate intangible cultural heritage skills; participate in fish lantern folk parade and bonfire party; enjoy musical fountain show and drone performance; release Kongming lanterns for wishes. Transportation • Hailing Island: First travel to Yangjiang, then transfer to Hailing Island. • Bijie: Fly to Bijie Feixiong Airport or take high-speed rail to Bijie Station. • Wujiang Fortress: From Guiyang, drive via Lanhai Expressway and Hangrui Expressway, or take high-speed rail to Zunyi Station or Zunyi South Station, then transfer by bus or taxi. Itinerary • Day 1: Arrive at Hailing Island, visit Shili Silver Beach, Mazu Temple, Nanhai Release Platform; watch fireworks and have BBQ at Dajiao Bay in the evening. • Day 2: Watch sunrise at Mawei Island, visit Zhapo Fishing Port, beach comb at Washai Bay, experience night views at Beiluo Secret Realm. • Day 3: Travel to Bijie, rest upon arrival or explore the city center. • Day 4: Visit Zhijin Cave and Baili Azalea Scenic Area. • Day 5: Travel to Wujiang Fortress, check in and enjoy night views, watch musical fountain show and performances. • Day 6: Take rowing boat tours, visit Huilong Island and Chen Ancestral Hall, experience intangible cultural heritage handicrafts. This guide is for reference only and can be adjusted according to personal interests and time availability.