In Shanwei, I found the seaside town straight out of a Studio Ghibli animation!

Day 1: Explore the "Two-Faced Sea" wonder** 📍 **Honghai Bay Zhelang Peninsula** → Check out the magical waves that are "half wild, half gentle," and shoot stunning cliff lighthouse photos (navigate to "Nanhai Guanyin Scenic Area") → Head straight to **Windmill Island** in the afternoon! Drive along the comic-style sea road, shoot the white windmill group + glass sea shallow beach (location "Shigongliao Village") 🍤 **Late-night feast**: Rush to Ermalu Night Market! ▸ Yuanji Vegetable Cake (crystal skin with meat filling! 10 yuan fills you up) ▸ Uncle Ming’s Noodles (dry wonton noodles with salted egg yolk) ▸ Cup Cup Fresh Juice (bitter melon and cucumber juice, dark but addictive) **Day 2: Pretend you're in Jeju Island + Santorini** 🌅 **Jin Ting Bay** (Shanwei’s most beautiful spot!) → 7:00 AM watch the sunrise! Lie on a private beach and shoot pure white silhouettes of the "Sail Chapel" → 10:00 AM climb the popular reef wall, instantly get Korean-style shots with blue sea and sky 🚤 **Afternoon high-energy activities**: → Magong Beach: Explore the abandoned sea suspension bridge + shoot the blue cave like Sanya (navigate to "Sky City Photography Base") → Castle Cafe: Drink hand-brewed coffee by the cliff, wait for the sunset to dye the sea red (minimum spend 30 yuan for a scenic seat) **Day 3: Ultimate mountain and sea experience** ⛰️ **Lotus Mountain Hot Spring Resort** → Hike to Jiming Temple, stand on the giant "Buddha’s palm" rock to shoot the sea of clouds from above → Soak in the Dragon Beard Water Hot Spring! Herbal pool to dispel dampness + flower petal pool for fairy photos♨️ 🍜 **Must-eat before leaving**: ▸ Mountain delicacy fresh beef hotpot (satay sauce dipped freshly sliced beef, insanely fragrant!) ▸ Lin Shunjie Thin Pancakes (savory and sweet combo! Cabbage filling VS sesame crisp filling) **⚠️ Hard-earned tips** → Transportation: 50 minutes direct high-speed train from Shenzhen! Rent an electric scooter at the station (30 yuan/day), cheaper than taxi → Avoid traps: Choose seafood restaurants with clear pricing in Honghai Bay! Enjoy a meal for about 80 yuan per person → Hidden spot: Floating Sun Bay Cafe glass window! Sea view + coffee cup = Instagram hit **"Shanwei’s aftertaste is stronger than wine, the sea breeze makes you want to come back!"** 👉 Follow me to unlock more off-the-beaten-path island guides! #ShanweiGuide #GuangdongGetaway #SeasidePhotography #BudgetTravelFun