Shanwei, Guangdong Travel Guide

3-Day 2-Night Lazy Itinerary for Shanwei ✨ This underrated coastal town is perfect for a relaxing getaway! Few crowds, stunning scenery, and affordable prices—it's the ideal choice for a trip around Guangdong. 🌊 Trip Highlights: · Clean and uncrowded 7km crescent-shaped beach at Jinding Bay · Dreamy coastline at Windmill Island for Instagram-worthy shots · Erma Road Night Market packed with authentic local eateries · Budget-friendly seaside stays from just 200+ RMB per person 📍Day 1: Private Glass Sea Experience 09:00 Drive from Guangzhou (~3h) 12:00 Feast on fresh seafood at Fengfu Seafood Restaurant 14:00 Check into Poly Jinding Bay Seaview Apartment 15:30 Visit Windmill Island—white trestle bridge + windmill coastline 18:30 Try local delights at Erma Road Night Market: rice noodle soup, vegetable tea, thin pancakes 📍Day 2: Ultimate Beach Relaxation 08:00 Morning jog along Jinding Bay Coastal Boardwalk 10:00 Boat to Guiling Island for snorkeling & sea urchin hunting 15:00 Coffee break at the viral "Seaside Castle" café 19:00 Cocktails at a beach bar with ocean waves as background music 📍Day 3: Savor the Last Coastal Flavors 09:00 Morning fish market at Honghai Bay 11:00 Buy mackerel fish balls/shrimp balls as souvenirs 13:00 Must-order brisket at Deji Beef Hotpot 15:00 One last bowl of beef ball noodle soup before heading back 🚗 Transport Tips: ✔ Most convenient to drive from Guangzhou/Shenzhen ✔ Take high-speed rail to Shanwei Station, then 30min taxi to coast ✔ Recommended to charter a car on islands (~300 RMB/day) 🍜 Food Radar: ▫ "Yidao Raw Marinated Crab"—creamy crab like ice cream ▫ "Yuanji Vegetable Rice Cakes"—steamed taro cakes are a must ▫ "Mingshu Dry Noodles"—wonton noodles with BBQ pork ▫ "Jingji Desserts"—cooling herbal jelly for summer 🧳 Essentials: Sunscreen! Hats! Flip-flops! Swimwear (snorkel gear rentable onsite) Mosquito repellent (for mangrove areas)