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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)