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Non-driving tour guide for Nan'ao Island is here, come check in at Nan'ao Island Lighthouse

Non-driving Nan'ao Island loop tour guide is here🌊 This off-the-beaten-path island is perfect for a vacation, and the best part is you can explore the whole island by bus! 🚲 Transportation Tips ▪️ Buses 105/161A/161K/203K/162 go on and off the island ▪️ Island buses 601/602 are loop lines, running every 10-15 minutes ▪️ Transfer between on-island and off-island buses at the Houzhai Visitor Center or Nan'ao Hotel ▪️ After arriving on the island, you can also rent an electric scooter for more flexible timing; remember to bargain and check the battery level 🚌 Island Loop Bus Guide First-time experience on the island Take bus 105/161 directly to Changshanwei Lighthouse (Qihang Square stop) to check in at the red popular lighthouse ➡️ continue on 105/161 to Qian'ao Bay Lighthouse to see the artistic white and green lighthouse ➡️ continue on 105/161 to Houzhai to recharge In-depth tour Take bus 601/602 to Sancongya Lighthouse (requires some walking) to shoot cliff lighthouse photos ➡️ continue on 601/602 to Qing'ao Bay to walk on the soft sandy beach and check in at the Tropic of Cancer Square’s "Gate of Nature" ➡️ stay overnight at Qing'ao Bay and watch the sunrise early next morning 🔔 Other Tips: 1️⃣ If your time is tight, you can visit these spots in one day, but it might feel a bit rushed, so it’s best to plan two days and one night to fully enjoy island life 2️⃣ Houzhai and Qing'ao Bay are the busiest areas with more accommodation options; Houzhai has a more local vibe, and Qian'ao Bay also has a resort 3️⃣ For sunrise viewing, Qing'ao Bay is the best choice; for sunset, head to Changshanwei Lighthouse—the red lighthouse is very photogenic 4️⃣ There is a hidden photo spot at Changshanwei Lighthouse, right across the road on the hill at the Mazu Temple, offering a perfect overhead angle; Qian'ao Bay has reefs where you can use long exposure to capture flowing water 4️⃣ Pay attention to the last bus time when leaving the island
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