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5 Hidden Coastal Gems for Budget Summer Getaways

5 Hidden Coastal Gems 🌊 Budget Summer Escape Guide Dreaming of ocean vibes but worried about your wallet? These 5 underrated seaside towns offer stunning views with low costs – students can enjoy an amazing trip with just ¥500! Tested and approved~ 🌊 Donggang, Liaoning | Where Wetlands Meet Azure Seas Donggang's coastline radiates serenity! Take a taxi from Donggang Station to Zhang Island (20-min ferry ride) to find sugar-soft beaches 👣. Hunt for crabs and shells during morning tide – free and therapeutic! Don't miss Yalu River Estuary Wetland at low tide when birds skim golden-glowing waters ✨ Must-try: Huangxianzi clams boiled with garlic sauce (¥10/jin = steal!) and corn porridge with salted fish cakes (¥5). Island homestays cost ¥50/night – fall asleep to waves and starlight. 🏖️ Yuhuan, Zhejiang | Fishing Village Charm & Ocean Freshness From Yuhuan Station, bus to Jishan Island where stone stairways lead to fishing boats returning at dusk 🎣. Visit Yangyu Island to meditate on wave-sculpted rocks. Breakfast: Fish noodles (ground fish paste noodles in shrimp broth, ¥10). Dinner: Spicy mantis shrimp at Kanmen Seafood Market (¥20/plate) with ice-cold beer 🍻 – summer bliss! 🌅 Meizhou Island, Fujian | Mazu's Hometown Slow Living This spiritual island's Golden Beach has powder-soft sand 🏖️. Sunset at Mazu Temple paints golden roofs in warm hues. Eat: Mazu noodles with oysters/mushrooms (¥15) and steamed crabs at Beidai Village (¥30/person). ¥60 homestays include local fishing tips! 🌊 Qinzhou, Guangxi | Pink Dolphins & Squishy Tidal Flats Dawn at Sanniang Bay might reward you with leaping pink dolphins 🐬! Walk cloud-like mudflats hunting for clams. Feast: Garlic grilled oysters (5 for ¥5) and pork knuckle noodles (¥10). ¥40 homestays wake you with birdsong and waves. 🌴 Dianbai, Guangdong | South China Sea Seafood Feast Free coconut-fringed beaches at Romantic Coast turn into oil-painting sunsets 🎨. Forage for crabs at Bohe Port. Breakfast: Duck congee (¥12). Night market offers grilled squid skewers (¥5) and peppery mantis shrimp (¥30). ¥50 = seafood heaven 🦑 ✨ Budget Tips: Pack sun protection, non-slip sandals, and a bucket for clamming. Trains + buses save money. Book local homestays early for insider tips. Buy fresh seafood at markets (¥10 cooking fee) – avoid tourist spots! These hidden gems deliver poetic summers without crowds or big spending 🌊. Share the ocean joy – budget travelers, dive in!
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