Hailing Island Dajiao Bay Maritime Silk Road

Yangjiang Hailing Island Dajiao Bay & Maritime Silk Road Tourist Area: Transport Guide - Self-drive: About 3.5 hours from Guangzhou, navigate to "Dajiao Bay Scenic Area", parking fee ¥10/day. - High-speed rail: Guangzhou South → Yangjiang Station (1.5 hours), take bus/taxi directly to scenic area (about 40 minutes). Core Experiences 1. Dajiao Bay Beach (Highlight!) - Sea activities: Swimming, surfing (ticket ¥48/day), exciting water sports like jet skiing and banana boat rides (¥80-150/item). - Sunset boardwalk: Cycle along the 5km coastal path (bike rental ¥20/hour), incredibly soothing at dusk. 2. Silk Road Culture Exploration - Nanhai No.1 Museum (Must-visit!) - See the authentic Song Dynasty shipwreck "Nanhai No.1" (ticket ¥70), underwater archaeological site is awe-inspiring. - Ancient merchant ship replica: Board a 1:1 restored Song Dynasty trading ship to experience maritime trade scenes. Local Cuisine - Seafood feast: Fresh catches processed at Yiyecheng Seafood Street (recommended: salt & pepper mantis shrimp, sea urchin fried rice, ~¥80/person). - Local snacks: Zhuchanglu (rice rolls), Yete (glutinous rice cakes), Mazai (savory/sweet noodle soup). Practical Tips - Accommodation: - Budget: Homestays in Zhapo Town (from ¥150), Luxury: Crowne Plaza Resort (sea view rooms ¥600+). - Sun protection: Extreme UV! Bring SPF50+ sunscreen + sun hat. - Avoid scams: Watch scales when buying seafood, choose processing restaurants yourself. - Nearby attractions: - Mawei Island (free beachcombing/sunset viewing, 10-minute drive from Dajiao Bay). - Mangrove Wetland Park (boardwalk birdwatching, ticket ¥30). Essence: Play by day, feast at night, visit the shipwreck museum at dawn - three days and two nights to fully enjoy the vitality of the "Oriental Hawaii" and its thousand-year Silk Road legend!