Dongshan Island - A niche romantic island, a paradise for photography enthusiasts
🌞Marine Life·Encounter the Charm of Dongshan Island
From the sunny beaches to the cascading waves🌊, from the white lighthouse🗼 to the simple fishing village🏠, Dongshan Island harbors all the dreams and expectations about the ocean. Riding a compact electric scooter🛵, stroll leisurely on the island, feeling the leisurely time of watching the sunrise in the morning🌄, listening to the sea breeze at dusk, and tasting fresh seafood🍤.
📸Top Five Popular Check-in Spots on Dongshan Island
1️⃣【Nanmen Bay】- A symphony of azure and simplicity
Nanmen Bay, backed by the azure sea on one side and adjacent to the fishing village with traces of time on the other, climb to the rooftop from the movie 'The Left Ear', overlooking the colorful houses and the boundless blue sea🌊, as if stepping into a fairy tale world.
2️⃣【Jinluan Bay】- Dreamy sunrise on the mirror-like beach
Jinluan Bay is complemented by its mirror-like beach and the beautiful sunrise🌅, such a dreamy scene is definitely worth getting up early for, to experience the miraculous moments of changing light and shadow firsthand.
3️⃣【Nanyu】- Film and TV location·Adventure in the dual-faced sea
The filming location of 'Your Wedding' - Nanyu, with its iconic green lighthouse guiding this mysterious dual-faced sea area. When the tide recedes, step onto the other end of the island and unveil the unknown beauty.
4️⃣【Sufeng Mountain Island Ring Road】- A blockbuster road between mountains and sea
The Sufeng Mountain Island Ring Road winds and twists, with half of the road bordered by the sea and the other half by cliffs, each turn is a natural photography backdrop📷. Whether driving fast or cruising slowly, every snapshot is impressive and majestic.
5️⃣【Ao Jiao Village】- A fishing village secret untouched by the hustle and bustle
Ao Jiao Village still retains the original and tranquil fishing village scenery, with a fleet of boats🚢 stationed in the harbor, as well as the desirable Sunken Ship Bay, dykes, and mini lighthouse attractions, making it a great place to find peace and tranquility.
💁♀️Photo Outfit Guide
To make the photos more fashionable, it is recommended to wear bright or light-colored dresses, Japanese or Thai school uniform styles, or try camisoles with wide-leg pants or skirts to create a summer island style.
🚗Transportation Strategy
- **Self-driving Preferred** ✅ Self-driving is recommended, as the attractions on Dongshan Island are relatively concentrated, and self-driving can undoubtedly explore the hidden corners of the south more freely.
- **High-speed Rail Connection** ✅ You can take the high-speed rail to Yunxiao Station first, then transfer to a chartered car or carpool directly to Dongshan Island. Upon arrival, you can rent an electric car for only 80 yuan to tour the island at will.
🏨Accommodation Recommendations
- **Nanmen Bay** ✔️ This area is rich in attractions, shopping and dining are extremely convenient, suitable for watching sunsets and setting off fireworks🎆, but it may be a bit noisy at night.
- **Jinluan Bay** ✔️ Offers magnificent sunrise views, the beach is stunning, an ideal choice for travelers seeking tranquility, although it may be slightly inconvenient to access other attractions.
🍤Food Strategy
- 【Chen Ji Meatballs】 Well-known, a must-try culinary experience when visiting Dongshan Island, not tasting Chen Ji Meatballs is like never truly stepping on this land‼️
- 【Little Wife Sweet Soup】 A warm and sweet dessert after meals, with a delicate taste and affordable price💰, an essential sweet comfort during the journey.
- 【Authentic Duck Noodles】 A generous serving of old duck noodles paired with a deliciously praised braised platter, one bite is soulful, and the taste is excellent👍!
Coming to Dongshan Island is a journey of unexpected encounters with beauty. It is not only a place that can satisfy all your fantasies about the sea but also a unique existence that carries poetic life and romantic sentiments. With a breeze from the sea, bring your camera, and let us leave an unforgettable travel story on this niche and romantic island. ⛵️🌴
Very good and beautiful. A place worth a visit. The wind stone is very magical, the wooden plank road is easy to walk, and the sea breeze is very comfortable. The scenic spot is very large, there is a big banyan tree inside, a very characteristic big banyan tree! it is good!
Going in and turning around, it is quite big, you need to be prepared for a long time, walk along the boardwalk, the scenery of the beach is beautiful, there will be signs every time you walk, rest assured, there is a seaside can also go down to play Overall pretty good
Dongshan Island is located in Dongshan County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province, with an area of 220 square kilometers, and is the second largest island in Fujian Province. The major historical events on the island in recent times have been the fight against the invaders of Portugal, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the Japanese invaders. In 1953, the defense of the Kuomintang army made great contributions to the island's military and civilian. The main scenic spots on the island are wind-moving stone, eagle-billed rock, widow village, Jiuxian Mountain, Ma'ao Bay, Wujiao Bay and so on.
Dongshan Island is very comfortable, the sea is very blue [scenery] The wind-moving stone scenic spot is very large, you can stroll around [price-performance ratio] There are a lot of snacks, very cheap [interesting] There are several scenic spots like lighthouses, rooftops, and the photos are very good. It is very popular. You can also watch the sunrise and sunset.
A good place to travel on the island in summer, rich and frugal, you must pay attention to sun protection and heat prevention. The sea beach is very good. It is best to live in a homestay or hotel near the bay beach. It is close and convenient to enter and exit the beach. For example, there are several resort communities in Jinluang Bay that can stay in the morning and afternoon. You can go to the beach in the evening. Other times it's too sunburning.
Small city by the sea... really beautiful, overlooking the depths of the sea ~ very comfortable ~~ There is a pedestrian street by the sea, super lively at night, a lot of food, Wanjia lights