Xiamen too crowded? Sanya too expensive? This hidden island is the king of cost performance!

Dongshan Island, a Minnan island forgotten by time, hides a purer coastline than Xiamen and a more rustic fishing village charm than Sanya. This small island is waiting for you with the gentlest attitude. 🧰 Preparation before travel: • Documents: ID card (waterproof document pouch recommended), student ID (discounts available for scenic spot tickets) Bring your own gear: mosquito repellent spray, sun-protective clothing + wide-brimmed sun hat, sunglasses 🕶 for UV protection. Bring an autumn jacket, as nighttime temperatures by the sea often drop below 20°C! 🛣 Suggested itinerary: 【Day 1】Sunset at Nanmen Bay → Tongling Night Market 【Day 2】Sunrise at Jinluan Bay → Cycling at Sufeng Mountain → Lunch at fishing raft in Aojiao Village 【Day 3】Adventure at Nanyu → Yugu Sandbar (boat charter required) Transportation: 🚅 High-speed rail: Yunxiao Station → Dongshan Island shuttle bus (6:30-21:00, one bus per hour, fare 15 RMB). It is recommended to choose a window seat on the right side to enjoy the scenery of Bachimen Sea Dyke along the way. ✅【Must-visit spots】 🌊 Nanmen Bay (recommended 3 hours) A secret fishing port featured in the movie "The Left Ear," this 300-meter-long crescent-shaped bay is framed by colorful stone houses and blue sea, creating a Morandi-toned painting. Recommended to shoot between 4-6 pm when the sunlight slants on the granite embankment and the fishing boats’ reflections gently sway with the waves. The coffee shop terrace (minimum spend 38 RMB) is an excellent viewing spot. 🌅 Jinluan Bay (sunrise time) This 4-kilometer-long mirror-like beach forms a unique "sky mirror" effect when the tide is below 1.5 meters. It is recommended to arrive 40 minutes before sunrise. When the morning light pierces through the clouds, the entire beach turns into a golden palette. The viewing platform on the east side of the beach has professional photography tripod spots. 🏝️ Nanyu Double-sided Sea (tide-dependent) A sandbar accessible only within 3 hours before and after low tide daily (tide height must be below 2 meters), connecting to the green lighthouse featured in the movie. It is recommended to download the "Global Tide" app and choose to visit during spring tide. In the reef area, you can find intertidal creatures like sea anemones and barnacles. 🛵 Sufeng Mountain Island Road (2-hour cycling) An 8.6-kilometer coastal road, with the Blue Bridge section offering the most stunning 270° sea view. Electric bike rental costs 60 RMB/day (recommended "Hailan" rental shop, vehicles equipped with phone navigation holders). There are three viewing platforms along the way, all equipped with free telescopes. On clear days, cargo ships can be seen 30 nautical miles away. 【Food Guide】: 🦞 Wanglai Food Stall (120 RMB per person) Filming location of "A Bite of China," the signature sea urchin steamed egg uses freshly caught purple sea urchins steamed with local chicken eggs for 15 minutes. Recommended to arrive before 5:30 pm to pick freshly landed spiny lobsters (78 RMB per jin) and crab with roe (market price). 🍗 Tongshan Chicken Leg (10 RMB each) A 30-year-old shop using a secret marinade for 24 hours. The chicken leg is freshly fried and takes 8 minutes to prepare. The golden crispy skin hides garlicky juice. Limited to 500 pieces daily, recommended to buy before 2 pm. 🍲 Tongshan Porridge Shop (breakfast favorite) Traditional clay pot porridge simmered over firewood for 2 hours. Recommended squid porridge (38 RMB) with freshly caught squid and dried scallops. The accompanying preserved radish omelet (15 RMB) is fried with local black pork lard, salty and crispy. 【Accommodation Recommendations】 🏡 Tong Inn in Tongshanli (off-season 480 RMB/night) A design guesthouse converted from a century-old fishing business, with a housekeeper providing a customized tide table. Free Minnan tea and snacks sharing session daily at 6 pm. 🌅 Jinluan Bay Sunrise Apartment (sea view rooms from 320 RMB) "Mirror Sea" series rooms above the 18th floor with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the sunrise. The apartment is equipped with kitchen utensils for cooking seafood yourself (fishermen’s morning market 200 meters downstairs). This island, loved by the East China Sea, weaves your island memories with its salty sea breeze, weathered fishing boats, and time that always moves a bit slower. Come here, don’t be a tourist, just be a temporary islander, how about that?