Shantou Travel | Fairy Tale Treasure Niche Island · Ma Yu Island

| Fairy Tale Treasure Niche Island · Ma Yu Island. Ma Yu Island is a niche island in the inner bay, featuring a Mazu Temple built during the Qing Dynasty. The island's scenery, architecture, and graffiti walls are very Japanese in style, earning it the nickname 'Shantou's Little Kamakura.' Walking on Ma Yu Island feels like stepping into a comic world, with the gentle breeze and beautiful coastal scenery. 🕹 Address: Ma Yu Island Tourist Area, under the Haibay Bridge, Longhu District, Shantou City 🚌 Bus: Shantou Railway Station Ma Yu Island Special Line Bus, Departure Time: 07:25-19:40 🚗 Self-drive: Navigate to Ma Yu Island and remember to take the 'Ma Yu Island Special Line,' there are signs, highway toll is 15r 🅿️ Parking: Many parking spots on the island, 2r/hour 🎫 Tickets: Free 🕰️ Open: All day 🌈 Recommended Check-in Points 1️⃣ Beach Bathing Area Turn right after entering the island to reach the beach. Walk along the coastline to feel the soft sand and clear water. There are also many rocks. 2️⃣ Ma Yu Blue + Boardwalk This is a popular bookstore. You need to make a reservation and spend money to visit inside. If not, you can enjoy the sea view from the outer boardwalk and see the full view of the Haibay Bridge. 3️⃣ Tao Zhu Pavilion You can enjoy a more comprehensive view with a wider perspective. 4️⃣ Seaside Road + Fishing Boats This is a residential area where you can see fishing boats docked on the shore, the best place to watch the sunset. Residents also dry and sell fish here. 5️⃣ Graffiti Wall Also on Seaside Road, several walls are painted with cartoon patterns, attracting many people to take photos. This road is very photogenic. 6️⃣ Fang Ji Mountain + Tianhou Temple There are two roads to go up. There is a Tianhou Temple on top. In the past, fishermen here relied on fishing for a living and prayed to Mazu for safety at sea. ⚠️ Small Tips 1. After passing the Haibay Bridge toll station, immediately take the rightmost lane for Ma Yu Island. If you miss the exit, you will have to pay another 15r, so remember this. 2. Avoid holidays, as the island is small and crowded, which seriously affects the experience. 3. Choose good weather; bad weather will halve the fun. 4. It's hot in summer, so pay attention to sun protection.