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Explore Guangdong's Last Secret Paradise! This Mint-Colored Sea is Breathtaking

🩷 Xuwen County, Guangdong, is a hidden gem recommended by "National Geographic." It boasts a rich history spanning thousands of years and stunning sea views. The key is that it's less crowded, affordable, and offers great value! Spend two days and one night delving into the southernmost tip of the mainland, picking pineapples, clamming, stargazing, and chasing the mint-colored sea. Save this guide, and you can set off this weekend to capture blockbuster photos that will flood your social media! Recommended Itinerary: DAY1 08:00 Depart from Xuwen County → 08:30 Dahansandun Scenic Area → 12:00 Lunch at Xuwen Port → 14:30 Antarctic Village Ten-Thousand-Mu Salt Field → 16:30 Denglou Cape → 18:00 Windmill Corridor Sunset → Stay overnight in Antarctic Village DAY2 06:00 Antarctic Village Sunrise → 9:30 Pineapple Sea → 12:30 Lunch in Qujie Town → 14:00 Baimao Sea → 16:00 Jinhe Town → 17:00 Return trip Featured Highlights Mint-Colored Sea: The mint-colored sea of Sandun Island is in no way inferior to the Maldives. Ten-Thousand-Mu Salt Field: From an aerial perspective, the salt fields are like a palette of colors on the earth, with the best light in the evening. Pineapple Sea: The largest pineapple-producing area in China. When the pineapples ripen from April to June, the mountains and fields are covered in gold. They are super delicious and sweet to the core! Baimao Sea Basalt: The coastline is full of round holes. When the tide rises, the waves wash over the rocks, creating an alien landscape. Transportation Guide 1. Self-driving is the best option: Zhanjiang City → Xuwen County (2 hours) → various attractions. The distance between attractions is relatively long. 2. After arriving at Xuwen Station by train, it is recommended to charter a car or rent a car. 3. Public transportation: There are buses from Xuwen County to Antarctic Village and Pineapple Sea, but there are few buses, so you need to check in advance. Accommodation Recommendations Antarctic Village "Artist Tribe" (sea view from the window, fall asleep to the sound of the waves) Xuwen County "Xuwen Pineapple Hotel" (high cost performance) Baimao Sea "Seaside Family" Homestay (experience the life of a small fishing village) Food List Antarctic Village: Sipunculus nudus porridge, sweet and sour pickled noodles, rice cakes, mugwort glutinous rice cakes. Pineapple Sea: Freshly cut pineapple at the market (dipping pineapple in chili salt opens up a new world), pineapple fried rice, pineapple shortcakes are sweet and sour and appetizing. Xuwen County: Recommended "Shi De Xiang" mutton porridge restaurant, a time-honored brand, the mutton is fresh, tender, and has no muttony taste. Baimao Sea: Grilled oysters are fresh and plump. Photo Guide 06:00 Salt field mirror reflection at sunrise in Antarctic Village 16:00 Wear a white dress and take fairytale-like photos in the pineapple fields 18:30 Windmill corridor silhouette photos (remember to bring a tripod) Helpful Tips The ultraviolet rays are strong, so be sure to remember sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen! (Important things must be said three times) Check the tide chart before clamming (recommended "Tide Elf" mini program) Remember to bring mosquito repellent from April to October Remember to bargain when buying seafood, it's cheapest in the evening Cost Reference Two days and one night, 300-500 yuan per person, seafood can be eaten for 50 yuan per person, and pineapples are enough for 5 yuan! Xuwen's slow life is hidden in the salty aroma of sea salt, the sweet taste of pineapples, and the mint-colored sea breeze. In two days and one night, you can not only check in at popular attractions, but also experience the life of a fishing village. Save this guide and set off! 🌊
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