Escape the City: Miaowan Island, Zhuhai

📝 Pre-Departure Guide ✅ Best time to visit: October–April of the following year (avoid typhoons; the water temperature is suitable for diving) ✅ What to wear: Long dress + sun protection clothing + straw hat; choose sneakers for mountain climbing (the island has many rocky mountain roads) ✅ Must-bring items: Sunscreen, mosquito repellent, seasickness medicine, ID card, cash (no signal on the island!), power bank, flashlight ✅ Ferry ticket booking: Purchase tickets 3 days in advance on the "Xiangzhou Port" official account. It is recommended to grab early morning ferries during peak season! 📸 Must-See Attractions 1️⃣ Zhuwan Coral Beach 🏖️ Guangdong's only coral sand beach! The sand is as fine as powdered sugar, the sea water is breathtakingly blue, and you can see red coral reefs and tropical fish storms while snorkeling. 2️⃣ Stone Scenic Area Sunrise 🌅 Climb to the top at 4am to watch the red sun pierce through the sea of clouds, overlooking the scattered Wanshan Islands. The awe factor is off the charts! 3️⃣ Beidi Temple Ruins 🏯 Only the "Beidi Palace" stone plaque remains. Feel the faith of a century-old fishing village. The surrounding wind-eroded reef formations are great for taking apocalyptic-style photos. 4️⃣ Round-the-Island Hiking Adventure 🚶♂️ Traverse wind-eroded landform reef mountains, encounter wild sea turtle bays, and check out the "Fairy Chessboard" spectacle. 5️⃣ Stargazing at Night 🌌 The island's night sky has no light pollution, and the Milky Way is clearly visible. Lucky visitors may even encounter shooting stars. 🍽️ Food Recommendations 🔥 Seafood Combo: 📍Freshly caught at the pier: Mitre Shells (small abalone), Goose Barnacles (ugly but sweet), Sebastiscus marmoratus (amazing when steamed). We recommend having them prepared at "Han Ji Restaurant." Preparation fee is CNY 10–15/0.5 kg. 🍢 Fisherman's Flavors: ✔️Braised Grouper ✔️Seaweed Salad 🌙 Late-Night Surprise: Charcoal-grilled oysters and fisherman-made dried shrimp from the beach barbecue stalls, paired with ice-cold beer and a sea breeze. Enjoy all the seafood you can eat for an average of CNY 30! 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations 💰 Value for Money: ▪️Pier Homestay: Average of CNY 150+. We recommend "Miaowan Fishing Village," a 5-minute walk to the beach (no hot water for showers; experience the original fishing village life) ⛺️ Romantic Experience: ▪️Beach Camping: CNY 50/double tent. Fall asleep to the sound of the waves under the Milky Way (bring your own sleeping bag for hygiene) 🚢 Transportation Guide ⛴️ How to Get to the Island: ▫️Zhuhai Xiangzhou Port → Dongao Island/Wailingding Island (1 hr/CNY 120) → Transfer by speedboat to Miaowan Island (1 hr/CNY 100) ▫️Shenzhen Shekou Port → Miaowan Island direct (2.5 hrs/CNY 680 including tent + insurance; group required) 🚌 Island Transportation: ▫️Electric bike around the island: CNY 50/day ▫️Explore on foot for a more original experience (wear non-slip shoes!) 💡 Tips ⚠️ Protect yourself from the sun! The sea water reflects UV rays! ⚠️ Protect the coral reefs! ⚠️ Freshwater resources are precious. ⚠️ Take your trash with you!