Just brought the baby back from Yanzhou Island this weekend, then simply say Yanzhou Island

First of all, important reminders:

This summer Yanzhou Island is not a minority, it is best not to rush in holidays, weekends, plus summer vacation, the experience of many people will be affected. For example, we went as a group on the weekend, and it took us 4 hours to get there and 5 hours to get back. From Shenzhen, Guangzhou and other places, you can choose to drive or take the high-speed train to Huidong Station, and then transfer to the bus or taxi to Yanzhou Island. The distance from Huidong Station to Yanzhou Island is about 30 km and the drive takes about 40 minutes. In addition, you can also choose to take a ferry from Shuangyue Bay to Yanzhou Island, the ferry frequency is more, the voyage is about 20 minutes.

Before going to be sure to look at the weather, avoid rainy days, cloudy days, typhoon days eve. Or you'll be like me, wondering why the fabled clear sea is so cloudy.It is recommended that three or two families drive by themselves if there are conditions. The road to the beach is really clogged, the car can not move, it is recommended to drive with the rental of electric vehicles, travel is also convenient.
If none of this dissuades you, read on.

Where to stay: Yanzhou Island has a wide selection of hotels and homestays, ranging from budget to high-end. It is recommended to choose a hotel or bed and breakfast located near the sea, so that visitors can enjoy the beautiful sea view in the early morning or late afternoon. In addition, you can also choose to camp, set up tents on the beach, and experience the feeling of intimate contact with nature.

Attractions recommended:

1.[Yanzhou Island Lighthouse] : Yanzhou Island lighthouse is a landmark building on the island, built during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, and still stands after hundreds of years of wind and rain. The lighthouse is about 30 meters high, the tower is white, the top is red, shining in the sun. Here, you can overlook the beauty of the entire Yanzhou Island, and you can also learn about the history and role of the lighthouse.
2.【 Gold Coast 】 : Gold Coast is one of the most famous beaches of Yanzhou Island, with fine sand and clear water, which is a good place for swimming and sunbathing. Here, you can enjoy the sea breeze and the sun, you can also try a variety of water activities, such as surfing, motor boating and so on.
3.【 Mangrove Nature Reserve 】 : Yanzhou Island Mangrove Nature Reserve is one of the largest mangrove forest reserves in China, with a rich mangrove ecosystem. Here, you can walk through the mangroves along the wooden walkway, observe various rare birds and plants, and understand the ecological value and protection significance of the mangroves.
4.[Yanzhou Island Fishing Village] : Yanzhou Island fishing village retains the traditional fishing culture and architectural style, and the residents here live a simple and quiet life by fishing. Here, you can taste fresh seafood meals and learn about the local fishing culture and way of life.
5.[Windmill Sightseeing park] : Yanzhou Island Windmill Sightseeing Park is a windmill as the theme of leisure resort, where there are a number of different shapes of windmills, forming a unique landscape. Here, you can enjoy the rotation of the windmill, or you can rest under the windmill and enjoy the cool sea breeze.


What can you play on Yanzhou Island?

In the morning, you can go to Wan Chai, Dutou, Yeung UK Village to see the sun rising slowly from the sea level, shining on the reef, covering it with brilliant red shirts.

Go to Wan Chai Beach to climb rocks, play water dredging sand
The beach is crowded and there are boats out at sea to take snorkeling. Take the child to wear a swimsuit and swimming circle seaside play water, you can climb the reef rock experience (pay attention to non-slip shoes, avoid scratches), catch the sea words in the big reef there to see, the beach may not catch what.
Personal subjective experience: This may be really pure beach play water.

Speedboat tour of continental ports
View the scenery of the sea, under the guidance of egrets traveling in the blue ocean, leaving a string of white waves, the egrets in front of us to navigate, the rear waves hitting the reef, here you can enjoy the charm of the sea, a beautiful picture.
The wetland park catches fish in the sea
Direct location: Yanzhou Marine Wetland Park. After arriving is a small pier, there are many small fishing boats, you can talk to the boss about the price. Catching the sea is still quite fun, cast a net down, we caught a lot of small fish (at noon to the restaurant to cook fish soup to drink), but also very lucky to catch the devil fish!

Guanyin Mountain wind to see the windmill
Guanyin Mountain has an altitude of more than 600 meters, and 25 "big windmills". Come in the morning for fresh air, or you can come in the afternoon or evening. On a clear afternoon, you can take beautiful pictures of the scenery from the top of the mountain.

Can not directly drive up the mountain, big cars and cars can only go to the mountain parking lot, you can go there to rent electric cars with local people up the mountain, you can also sit in the scenic area of the shuttle bus up the mountain (round trip ticket is 40 yuan/person, people talk about price). Walking is not recommended, it takes four hours, and the scenery is nothing but winding mountains.

There is a viewing platform at the top of the island overlooking Yanzhou Island. It's pretty spectacular to see the windmill up close. It's windy on cloudy days in the mountains. Here is mainly to see the scenery and take photos.
There are two projects (Yantian, Black Pai Angle, Caishi Reef to watch the sunrise) because of the typhoon day, they did not let the sea, so they did not go.

White Sandon Bird watching platform
Baisha Village Mangrove Wetland Park bird watching platform, you can see the mangroves and beaches of Kao Chau Ocean from a commanding position. Numerous egrets live in the mangroves of the sea, making it a paradise for photographers.

Enjoy the sunset by boat
In the evening, when the sky is full of red clouds, the fishermen return from the sea and dock a boat with only OARS on the shore; The calm lake is influenced by the sunset and reflects the mottled light and shadow of mangroves...
Where does Yanzhou Island live?
Although there are many homestays on the island, they are still being built continuously, but the facilities are relatively general. You can stay in these two locations:
B&bs near the beach, such as the Yu Lu Sea View B&B.
There is a distance from the hostel, but it is more convenient to eat, we live in the one that does not say, the air conditioning refrigeration can not come for a long time. Passing by there is a called "island letter" homestay, looks good to see.

What do you eat on Yanzhou Island?

Tasting the local specialty food is of course essential, although the appearance is not beautiful, but it is definitely real material, and the price is absolutely affordable (10 yuan can eat you), which is delicious. Miso son, pork sausage powder, pancake, bowl son cake, nine-layer cake, pancake, tofu flower, meat Zongzi and so on.

Seafood is so fresh, delicious and cheap. The main food is concentrated in the new South Chau Street.
Delicious restaurant recommendation: Haudu Restaurant, Yongji restaurant, Continental restaurant, no menu, casual order, per capita to eat only 60 or 70. In addition, Haibao restaurant is not recommended for small portions.