[2025 Wenling Attraction] Travel Guide for Donghai Songsha Bay - Shuitong'ao Beach (Updated May)

🚶‍♂️ I've discovered a hidden hiking trail even more beautiful than Shuitong'ao! It's in Wenling, Taizhou, known as Zhejiang's version of the "MacLehose Trail"! 👣 7 km with 4 hidden wonders: **Shuitong'ao Beach:** A breathtaking beach like an oil painting 🌊 **Razor Ridge:** A stairway to heaven in the clouds, thrilling yet exciting ⛰️ **White Bone Reef:** Wind-sculpted reef clusters, nature's artwork 🗿 **Wild Stone Steps:** Steps leading to the azure sea, like a gateway to another world 🌿 🥾 Hiking guide: **Navigation:** Xiaojiao Chen Village (plenty of parking) **Duration:** 4 hours (including photo time) **Route:** Clockwise loop, challenging first then rewarding, for the best experience! Village entrance → Fengmen Ridge → Tianmen → Dayanshan → White Bone Reef → Ziyu Point → Shuitong'ao Beach 🌟 Important notes: Bring enough water! Supplies only available at Shuitong'ao Beach. Wear non-slip hiking shoes and bring trekking poles as some sections are slippery. It's windy on the ridge, so wear a windproof hat. Watch your step, safety first! 📷 Photography Tips: Visit on a sunny day for better lighting. Use a telephoto lens to capture the compression effect of the ridge line. When passing the ridge, turn back and photograph Shuitong'ao Beach with a telephoto lens for a unique perspective. A telephoto lens can also make the "Mt. Fuji" on the sea appear larger!

#discoverchina Went hiking at Shuitong’ao (水桶岙) and it honestly felt like the best of both worlds green mountains on one side, and the ocean stretching out on the other. The trail winds along the coast with views that hit different when there’s sea breeze in your face and cliffs under your feet. Why It’s Worth It: • Mountain + beach combo? Yes please ⛰️🌊 • Peaceful, not touristy just nature and you • Great views the whole way, especially near the cliff edges Good to Know: • Bring water, not many shops around • Hiking shoes recommended, parts of the trail are rocky • Best on clear days for that sea view sparkle #Shuitongao #MountainMeetsSea #CoastalHike #NatureVibes #HiddenChina #TripMoments #BeachAndHikeCombo

Finally found the ideal resort island city in my mind - Wenling, Taizhou! The uncanny workmanship of the grottoes, the romantic charm of the sea island, the unique charm of colorful fishing villages, and the deep undertones of ancient streets and walls, this place simply satisfies all my fantasies about the beauty of Jiangnan! If you are planning to take a 2 - 4 day short leisure vacation trip from Hangzhou, then this guide must be collected! Convenient transportation Take the high-speed rail directly to Wenling Station. After exiting the station, you can choose to travel by public transportation and taxi. Calling in Wenling is fast to receive orders, the price is very affordable, and it is super convenient to travel. Wonderful itinerary D1 Hangzhou East Station—Wenling Station—Changyu Yutian—Shitang Town—Xiaoyu Village—Qilin Mountain When we first arrived in Wenling, we first rushed to Changyu to feel the shock of the fusion of nature and artificial carving, then went to Shitang Town to take pictures of the Chinese version of "Italian Five Fishing Village" Xiaoji Village, and then climbed Qilin Mountain to encounter the beautiful sunset. D2 Dui Ring Observation Platform—Hotel Rest/Wenling Waterfront Greenway—Dong Kee Beach/Pearl Beach Soak up the sun and sea breeze at the Dui Ring viewing platform known as the Cape of Good Hope in the East. In the afternoon, you can return to the hotel for a break, or you can stroll the Wenling Waterfront Greenway, and in the evening, go for a surf at Bucket Beach or Pearl Beach. D3 Mosquito Beach Pier—San Garlic Island Head to Mosquitohama Pier and take a boat trip to the isolated Sangaru Island to explore the ancient stone houses, blue sky, giant reefs and Icelandic-style black sand beaches and enjoy the tranquility of a small sea island. D4 Pepper River Garden Vegetable Market—Da Chen Island Stroll through the humane Pepper River Garden Vegetable Market, then proceed to Dachen Island to start a new sea island exploration journey. D5 Ziyang Street—Fucheng Wall—Return Stroll through Ziyang Street, taste special delicacies among the ancient buildings, and climb the wall of Taizhou Prefecture to end your trip. Must-visit attractions Changyu Tien: This severely underestimated attraction used to be a quarry, but now the interior landscape is diverse, "although it is made by man, it seems to be made in nature". Not only are there giant grotto Buddha statues, rich quarrying history displays, naive giant pandas, but you can also boat and play in the water. It is an excellent place to escape the summer heat. Xiaozhu Village: Once awarded the title of China's most beautiful fishing village, its ancient colorful stone houses, rainbow stairs, and a harbor full of ships are full of literary and artistic atmosphere. Standing on the top of Qilin Mountain opposite, you can have a panoramic view of the beautiful sunset. Dui Ring Viewing Platform: Best to go on a sunny day, the azure blue water complements the huge ring-shaped viewing platform, named for its resemblance to Dui Ring. At sunset, the platform glitters with golden light; Three Garlic Island: A small and special sheltered sea island, the island's ancient stone houses, sky, reefs, black beaches, do not have to go abroad to enjoy the scenery of Icelandic islands. Golden Beach/Dong'ao Beach (choose one): Closer to your accommodation, Golden Beach is known as "Mount Fuji" on the sea. Take advantage of the opportunity to visit Golden Beach. Ziyang Street: A very characteristic old street, lined with antique buildings. Here you can enjoy the food while strolling. The walls of Taizhou Prefecture are within easy reach. If you are tired of walking, find a small shop and enjoy the dim sum delicacies in a leisurely manner. Taizhou on the tip of the tongue - Embedded cake: highly recommended, the ones outside the scenic area are not only affordable, but also taste more authentic. - Qing cake: authentic taste, not to be missed. - Mountain flour ball: tastes like sweet dumplings, soft and sweet. - Bubble shrimp: a local specialty snack, taste varies from person to person. - Cheung Yuen Cooking Rice: Their eel soup tastes extremely delicious, the omelet omelet and gluten soup are quite good. Warm accommodation recommended The first choice is to live in Shitang Town, where the attractions are concentrated, the accommodation options are rich, there are all kinds of price points and design styles, many of them are still close to the mountains and rivers. The B&B I stayed in was quiet and comfortable, with an atmospheric lawn and floor-to-ceiling windows that opened the door, allowing you to have a great view of the Dui Ring viewing platform without leaving the house. Ready to come to Taizhou to kick off this fantastic trip?

After visiting Shuitong'ao for the second time, I realized: 1. Be sure to go on a sunny day! On a sunny day, Shuitong'ao has blue sea and blue sky. There are beautiful scenery from every angle and you can take great photos with just any shot. 2. Make sure you have a good strategy! Navigation location: Xiaojiaochen Village. After parking the car, walk along the road for about 15 minutes and you will see the pavilion. Walking to the left of the pavilion is the classic "MacLehose Trail" Shuitong'ao route (on the road, we also met many people going the other way, going to the beach first and then starting to climb the mountain). I still recommend climbing the mountain first. It feels so good to walk slowly towards the sea. The whole journey is about 8 kilometers, and it takes 3-4 hours to walk and take photos. The route is not difficult, but it will be a bit sunny on sunny days, so just wear sunscreen and bring some water. 3. Be sure to take your trash with you! When I went to Shuitong'ao last year, there were not many people there, and the beach was really as clean as a treasure left by the sea. This year I went there and saw a lot more garbage along the road, which really made me sad. Therefore, it is recommended to carry garbage bags with you and take them down the mountain to throw away. Learn the photo-taking poses in advance, as the network is not good on the mountain. 2. If you have enough time, you can drive to Xiaoruo Village to watch the sunset. It’s a perfect trip. 3. Although it is not difficult, it is still a mountain road, so you must wear good walking shoes.

|The guide says at the beginning:. Taizhou Wenling Shitang Shuitong'ao | The guide says at the beginning: You must go there on a sunny day! The sea is blue only on sunny days. On cloudy and rainy days, the sea is very yellow, which greatly reduces the visual experience. 1 Transportation: Shanghai to Wenling Station (about 3 hours by high-speed rail) Wenling Station - Nanping Subway Station (Rail Transit Line S1, 4 yuan) Nanping Subway Station - Xiaojiao Chencun (Taxi about 55 yuan) It is easy to get a taxi. Many guides say that you should not take a taxi to the Xiaojiaochen Village Committee, but should book a taxi to the Xiaojiaochen Village Parking Lot. However, Gaode does not have a "Xiaojiaochen Village Parking Lot", so you can just book a taxi to "Xiaojiaochen Village". If you drive yourself, you can park in the parking lot, and the maximum parking fee is 20 yuan. 2. Hiking difficulty: Beginner-friendly! There are only a few steep slopes and narrow roads. It is recommended to bring trekking poles, which will save a lot of effort. Route 3: Walk up the spiral cement road from the parking lot. When you see a pavilion, you will reach the intersection. Going up from the left means climbing the mountain first and then going to the beach (bitter first, sweet later mode). You can't go back, so don't miss any photo spots along the way. If you are physically able, I recommend hiking! The scenery on the mountain is even better! It takes about 3 hours to walk the entire small loop. If you walk from the right, you will go to the beach first and then hike. It takes about 15-20 minutes to walk to the beach. After playing on the beach, if you don’t want to climb the mountain, you can return the same way. 4. Return transportation: Taxi-friendly! Because when we finished climbing, there were no more buses (the last bus seemed to be at 17:00), and we had to walk quite a long way to take the bus. We just took a taxi. Although the location was quite remote, it was still easy to get a taxi (Didi seemed to be easier to get a taxi). Inexpensive 5. Supply points along the way: Only the parking lot and the beach sell water and food. There are toilets in the parking lot. Accommodation: You can camp on the beach. I heard that if you are lucky you can see blue tears. We chose to stay in the Harbor Village. There are many homestays here, and the prices and conditions are average. You can watch the sunrise over the sea in the morning. It is not far from Xiaoruo Village (less than 10 yuan by taxi).

| Hiking Kilometers to See the Sea and Mountain Strategy. Years ago, I made a promise with my friends to hike in Wenling Shuitong'ao It wasn't until the Spring Festival that everyone was free The weather was good during the Spring Festival, and Shuitong'ao was crowded with people Although it was crowded, I still recommend everyone to come It's a great Zhejiang Maclehose Trail - 🚗Transportation: Self-driving, navigate to Xiao Jiaochen Village 💰Cost: Free admission, parking lot 20 yuan ⏰Time: Arrive at Shuitong'ao around noon, climbing takes about 3-4 hours - 🌈🌈🌈 Shuitong'ao is the most famous hiking route in Taizhou, with an ascent height of about 300m. The whole journey is relatively gentle, but some parts of the route are steep The coastal area of Taizhou is very blue on a good day, walking along the coastal ridge all the way to the beach, the sea that you see after hiking 7 kilometers is really cherished! There are many stalls at the entrance and exit, and there are also snacks and food next to the beach. The only supply station is here, there is no bathroom or hand washing station during the hiking process, and there is no supply station. - 【tips】 1⃣You can wear a stormtrooper, you will sweat during the climbing process, but the seaside wind is strong, you should wear and take off your clothes appropriately 2⃣Bring mineral water, there is no supply station on the road 3⃣Do a good job of sun protection, it's sunny all the way 4⃣You can bring a climbing stick, if you don't have one, you can pick up a thick branch on the road 5⃣Don't go on rainy days, the muddy path on the mountain is not easy to walk 6⃣This is a loop line, if you want to take pictures, it is recommended to take the left route at the intersection

| The real beginner's ceiling mountain and sea line. P Taizhou Wenling • Shuitong Ao Highly recommended! Few people and beautiful scenery, came last Saturday, the haze was heavy that day, it looked gray, but it already made me and my friends wow all the way, I dare not think how beautiful it would be on a sunny day? This route can be said to be 0 difficulty, very beginner-friendly, all the way is the scenery, suitable for spring, autumn and winter seasons (basically no poisonous shade section, summer is probably too hot not recommended); the point! It's really suitable for sisters who don't know where to go in winter! Some routes in Jiangsu and Zhejiang are now just bare mountains, purely for training Some attention information: ◎Route: The whole journey is 7km, with a total ascent of 400m, normally 2-3h (i can reserve 1h more, it's also very comfortable to sit on a rock and watch the sea) After entering the parking lot, follow the cement road for a short distance, you will see the "Turtle Looking at the Moon" three-way intersection, recommend to go? The left ridge line, so the order of viewing the scenery is progressive～ ◎Transportation: Shanghai Hongqiao to Wenling, one way about 3h; taxi from Wenling high-speed rail station to ° Xiao Jiaochen Village parking lot, ⑥110/70min ◎Dress: We went on a sunny day Q, the daytime temperature is 10-15°C, wearing a storm jacket + thin fleece + quick-drying clothes is very suitable, but it will be cold at night, it is recommended to bring an extra woolen sweater or rib down jacket for backup ◎Equipment: There are sandy and stony sections that are slippery, try to wear non-slip hiking shoes; the seaside wind is relatively cold, need a hat; 1-2 bottles of water per person is completely enough; other equipment doesn't matter Above, I really strongly recommend this line! You can rush directly for Friday after work or a day trip! If you have other non-abusive routes, please recommend

Once you have walked the MacLehose Trail in HK, along the blue coastline and looking at the boundless sea, the sense of freedom blown by the sea breeze will always make you linger. Taking advantage of the brief warmer weather last year, I planned to go to Taizhou around Ningbo to experience the Zhejiang version of the MacLehose Trail-Wenling Shuitong'ao Small Loop. 📍Location: Wenling, Taizhou - Shuitong'ao 1 Self-driving🚗: Navigate to Wenling Xiaojiao Chencun and drive along the path to the end. It is recommended to park in the parking lot set up in the village, 20 days. 2 High-speed rail🚄 + car rental🚗: Wenling Station – Xiaojiao Chencun, about 45 minutes’ drive 1.⛰️Hiking route: The ridge small loop is 7.5km clockwise. Along the way, you can overlook the blue coastline and Wenling Little Fuji Mountain-Guji Mountain. After walking the whole way including taking photos and taking breaks, it is estimated that it will take 4 hours to reach the beach. Follow the cement road to the fork in the road (Fengmen Ridge) and turn left to take the step trail. There is a step trail in the first half and the route is simple. The coastline in the second half is narrow, so be careful not to slip. There are many rocky sections on the ridge, and there are cliffs on the sides. You need to pay special attention to safety on the descending section. 2.🏖️Beach route: If you are in a hurry to go to the beach to have a look, camp on the beach, or play on the beach with your children, you can go downhill directly at the Fengmenling fork, which takes about 20 minutes. Just return the way you came. The sand on the beach is very fine, and the overall feeling of the sea water is still very blue and yellow. Camping on the beach for New Year's Eve is really pleasant. 🌟tips: In addition to supplies before going up the mountain, there is also a blue shed store for supplies on the beach. The entire route is relatively exposed, so take sun protection. 🌟tips: In winter, it is really great to walk along this coastline on a sunny day to avoid windy weather. The experience is not inferior to the MacLehose Trail in Hong Kong. Wear it with a jacket + fleece. The temperature is low in the morning and evening, so you need to wear an extra layer of fleece to keep warm. It is recommended to wear a T-shirt as a base layer. It is very easy to sweat when hiking in the sun.

This journey will take you on a fascinating coastal trip. Along the way, you will traverse dense forests, climb ridges, pass through large exposed rocks, and encounter a golden reed field. Among them, a popular large rock cave is a paradise for photography enthusiasts. When you set foot on this coastline, what comes into view is an awe-inspiring scenery. The winding coastline shines under the sun, sparkling and breathtaking. Here, you will feel the magic and magnificence of nature, as if you are in a natural art scroll. The end of the journey will reach a delicate beach, with soft sand and blue sea water. Here, you can enjoy the embrace of the sun, beach, and sea breeze, and feel the beauty and tranquility of nature. The whole route is not only a visual feast, but also a spiritual baptism. When you personally encounter these beautiful scenes, beauty and shock are indescribable. Only by embarking on this journey can you truly appreciate her beauty and charm. - 📍Navigation guide: The final stop is Xiaojiaochen Village, Wenling, Taizhou. 🚗Traffic advice: Given the long distance, it is recommended to drive or rent a car. If you choose to take the high-speed rail, you can get off at Wenling Station in Taizhou and then rent a car to the destination (about 1.5 hours in total). The parking lot is located on the road outside the aquaculture factory on the edge of the village (before crossing the bridge), and the charging standard is free within half an hour, with a daily limit of 20 yuan. 🚶‍♂Hiking route: Starting from the parking lot, after a climb, you will reach a fork in about 20 minutes. Going left will pass through the ridge line and finally reach the beach. The whole journey is about 8 kilometers, with a total climb of about 400 meters, and it is expected to take 4 hours (including photo time). If you choose to go right, you can reach the beach in about 0.5 hours on foot. 🌟Route highlights: Xiaojiaochen Village-Ridge Line-Turtle Back Mountain-White Bone Reef-Shuitong'ao Beach-Xiaojiaochen Village. It is recommended to set off at noon on a clear day, so when you reach the ridge line, you can overlook the distant blue sea, which is as dazzling as a gem. ☀Sun protection tips: Since the coastline is almost unobstructed, the sun is strong, please be sure to bring sun protection products such as sunscreen and hats. 🥤Hydration advice: Due to the large amount of water consumption in activities, it is recommended to bring at least two bottles of water for emergencies. Rating: Scenery Index🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (The final beach is highly recommended, it's breathtaking!)