After suffering in Xiapu, I've returned—sisters planning to go, please be cautious!

🌊 Xiapu 3 days 2 nights nanny-level guide! Beat the heat in July, enjoy the sea and fresh seafood, this guide is all you need! Real experience! No filters! Enjoy with just over 1k per person! ☀️ Weather & Travel Preparation - July conditions: Around 32°C during the day, feels stuffy but sea breeze is cool, small temperature difference between morning and evening; occasional showers🌦️, bring a sun and rain umbrella! - Outfit: Quick-dry dress/straps + sun protection clothing + hole shoes (must-have for beachcombing)! Sunglasses with UV400 rating (strong light reflection harms eyes). - Must bring: ✅ SPF50+ sunscreen (mudflats reflect strongly! Reapply every 2 hours) ✅ Mosquito repellent (many mosquitoes in mangroves) ✅ Small fan (a lifesaver while queuing) 🚶 3 days 2 nights essential itinerary (tested and avoids pitfalls) Day 1: East Line · Banyan Tree Rafting + Stunning Sunset - Morning (cool time): Yangjiaxi Bamboo Rafting (arrive before 8:00!) 💡 Tip: Ticket 18 RMB, take the first bamboo raft to skip the queue! Ancient trees in Rongfeng Park provide shade, creek water is refreshingly cool, wearing a white long dress for photos instantly turns you into a fairy in the green wild. - Afternoon (avoid the sun): Drive 40 minutes to Sansha Town, try "Sansha classic snacks" 💰 Around 30 RMB per person: Minnan paste (sticky, fresh, and fragrant) + oyster omelet (dipped in fish sauce, amazing). - Evening (key moment!): Sunset at Dongbi Village (reserve spot before 18:30!) 📌 Spot: Terrace next to "Shijianhai TIME Restaurant" (free), sunset glow on fishing boats and colorful houses, full orange sea vibe! Wearing apricot or light blue long dresses makes photos even better. Day 2: South Line · White Sand Beach + Sea Erosion Cave Adventure - Morning (water fun): Dajing Beach (arrive before 9:00 to avoid crowds): free! Fine sand, gentle waves, camping and beachcombing allowed (check tide table in advance), no swimming (strong undercurrents). - Noon (stop by on the way): Haiweijiao Viewing Platform: blue and white castle + reefs, shoot "Monument Valley" style photos (free, 30 minutes is enough). - Afternoon (tide-dependent): Xiawei Island Sea Erosion Cave (enter after 15:00 when tide recedes): 💣 Warning: Wear non-slip shoes! Cave is slippery, standing at the entrance for silhouette shots is stunning (free but crowded, go early!). - Dinner (seafood lovers rejoice): Xinmei Garden Main Store (Xiapu County): steamed razor clams with vermicelli + red sturgeon sticky rice! Around 80 RMB per person, eat until you can barely walk. Day 3: Island Hopping · Real-life "Zelda" - Sili Lie Islands day tour (book boat 3 days in advance!): ⛵️ Speedboat version (recommended): Dongbi Pier → 40 minutes to islands, 500 RMB/person including island hopping (Dongli Island cliff lawn + Nanli Island pebble beach + Bird Island), return at 16:00 same day. 🚢 Ferry version (cheaper but tiring): Take boat from Jishi Pier (9:00 departure), 100 RMB one way, stay at Northli Island guesthouse (about 300 RMB/night). 💡 Real feedback: Speedboat is bumpy! Take seasickness medicine! No restaurants on islands, bring your own snacks and water! 🦞 Food Highlights and Pitfalls (locals certified) ✅ Must-eat list: - Feipo Feizai Seafood Stall: steamed shellfish platter + red crab roe, fresh and fair priced! Around 100 RMB per person. - Lao Xue Sweet Potato Cup: recommended by CCTV! Sweet and salty stretchy sweet potato skin wrapped with meat filling, 2 RMB each as snack. - A Gui Bun Shop: Xiapu locals' breakfast soul! Thick soup buns + fish sauce soup, 3 RMB fills you up. 🚫 Avoid: seafood stalls near scenic spots (expensive and not fresh), head straight to old shops in the county town! 📌 Hard-earned Tips 1. Transportation: ✖️ Don’t take taxis! Attractions are scattered, renting a car for self-driving (200 RMB/day) or chartering a car (500 RMB/day) is most convenient. 2. Accommodation: 💤 Highly recommend Dongbi Village guesthouses (“Shijianhai” is popular but expensive, budget alternative “Yunshang Fuyao”), sea view from your window. 3. Photography: Be aware that the sunrise at Beiqi mudflats in July is blocked by mountains (don’t go in vain)! Instead, go to Huazhu Village (sunrise at 5:10, China’s standard sunrise spot!). 4. Budget: Non-luxury version costs just over 1k per person (including food, accommodation, and transport), bargain for seafood! Speedboat tours can be shared!