A Severely Underrated Island Gem in Eastern Zhejiang—The Ultimate Early Summer Seaside Escape!

🌟 Who says you need to go abroad for stunning seaside views? This small coastal town in eastern Zhejiang brings fairy tales to life! 📍 Itinerary 📅 Day 1: Chasing Waves & Panoramic Mountain-Sea Views ✅ Twin Rings Viewing Platform A 360° cliffside circular deck—just a 10-minute hike to the top! Overlook the Shitang Peninsula + azure harbor, and snap a romantic "matching rings" couple photo. 🚶 Coastal Greenway An 8km seaside trail—hike or take the sightseeing shuttle (¥30/person)! Pass through forests and reefs, ending at Pearl Beach, a "Little Kamakura"-style gem. 🌇 Sunset at Xiaoruo Village Head straight to Qilin Hill! Take the path beside Tianhou Temple (20-minute climb) for a breathtaking sunset casting golden light over the rainbow-colored houses. 📅 Day 2: Fairy-Tale Island & Coastal Charm 🏡 Sunrise from Your B&B Stay at "Haishan Life" or "Qiheng Shishe"—wake up to ocean views and watch the sunrise 🌅 from bed! 🏊 Cliffside Infinity Pool The "Luxury Wild" B&B's glass-edge pool (¥198/non-guests)—float in crystal-clear water for Insta-worthy shots 📸. 🏖️ Pearl Beach Free! Black sand + clear waves, a filming location for TV shows, and blissfully crowd-free. 🚗 Transport & Accommodation 🚄 Major Transit High-speed rail → Wenling Station → Take Shitang Bus 231 (¥10) to Shitang Town → Taxi to villages (all within 5km). ⚠️ Attractions are scattered! Strongly recommend driving—navigate to "Xiaoruo Village Parking" (¥20/day). 🏨 Stays 💰 Splurge: Luxury Wild (cliff pool), Starry Sea & Wild (featured in *Honeymoon*) 💰 Budget-friendly: Shitang Peninsula Hotel 🍤 Foodie Heaven! 🍤 Seafood Lover’s Paradise Must-orders at "Haixian Ji": boiled mantis shrimp, braised yellow croaker, scallion oil crab! 🍢 Don’t miss local snacks: *Niángāo* (rice cake stuffed with braised pork + crispy veggies) drenched in savory broth! Shitang fish cakes (pan-fried or deep-fried), ginger juice steamed egg (intense ginger-sugar aroma). 💡 Pro Tips 1️⃣ Weather is everything: Overcast = dull views! Visit on sunny days—the sea turns postcard-blue. 2️⃣ Crowd avoidance: ✔️ Xiaoruo Village is quiet before 8AM/after 6PM. ✔️ Arrive 1 hour early for Qilin Hill sunset spots. 3️⃣ Hidden gem: June-August, catch "blue tears" bioluminescence at Sansuan Island—glowing waves at night! 🎫 Admission ✅ Free: Xiaoruo Village, Pearl Beach, Twin Rings Viewing Platform ✅ Paid: Coastal Greenway shuttle (¥30)