Dragon Boat Festival must-go! A 5-year-old went wild playing on a cliff island! Every day waking up to the glass sea

When my son shouted, "Mom, I found pirate treasure!" holding a shell he just dug up, I knew we made the right choice coming to Dong'ao Island! This hidden secret island in Zhuhai has glowing beaches, an ancient castle to explore, and even the hotel is a magical world floating on a cliff. Here’s a 3-day, 2-night guide for you👇 📍Itinerary DAY1️⃣ Glass Sea Treasure Hunt 🕘9:00 Dash to Nansha Bay Diamond Beach! Play the "Underwater Treasure Hunt" game with kids, dig for clams and pick up starfish at low tide 🕧12:30 DIY lunch at the pier seafood market! Let the kids pick the dancing mantis shrimp themselves 🕒15:00 Coastal boardwalk turns into a mini explorer’s trail! Use a magnifying glass to find 5 types of marine fossils 🕡18:30 Check in at Gree Dong'ao Grand Hotel! Watch the sunset turn the sky into orange juice from the infinity pool 🍊 DAY2️⃣ Time-Travel Adventure Challenge ⏰7:00 Cosplay as a little general at Chongcheng Ruins! Use a twig "sword" to unlock the Qing Dynasty fort’s code ⏰11:00 Climb to the top of Honeymoon Pavilion! Count all 1008 steps to earn a warrior’s medal 🏅 ⏰15:00 Make an island travel journal at Wanmi Bookstore! Use shells to create your exclusive travel map ⏰19:00 Beach bonfire storytelling! Listen to a 90-year-old fisherman tell anti-pirate legends 🔥Must-try top experiences (new ways to enjoy original spots): ✅ Gree Dong'ao pool water gun battle: starts daily at 4 PM, winners can summon a rainbow water mist ✅ Coastal boardwalk night glow adventure: use glow sticks to find glowing seaweed at night, like walking in the Milky Way ✅ Honeymoon Park plant detective: collect 30 island plants with specimen clips provided by the hotel ✅ Chongcheng beacon flag signaling class: learn ancient communication to send signals to fishing boats across the water 📶 📸Top spots for family photos: 1️⃣ Diamond Beach rainbow wall: backlit shots of kids throwing sand, naturally glowing with golden light 2️⃣ Honeymoon Pavilion stargazing platform: use a telescope as a prop for magical “touching the galaxy” photos 3️⃣ Gree Dong'ao infinity pool: have kids lean on the pool edge for thrilling cliff-floating shots 4️⃣ Wanmi Bookstore floor-to-ceiling windows: silhouette shots at sunset with book pages and waves in the frame, stunningly beautiful 🎒Mommy bag essentials: ✔️ Beachcombing trio (small shovel + salt shaker + net bag) ✔️ Waterproof phone pouch (a must for underwater world photos) ✔️ Glow stickers (stick on kids’ backs for night tours to prevent getting lost) ✔️ Specimen collection book (free from the hotel) ⚠️Hard-earned tips: ❌ Don’t wear holey shoes! The reef area is super slippery ✅ Bring a huge water bottle! Few supply points on the island hike ✅ Arrive on Wednesday! Catch live net weaving lessons from old fishermen ❌ No naps! The hotel’s midday shade is perfect for telling “Zheng He’s voyages to the West” This island that brings history and nature lessons to life, promise me you’ll bring your kids here for Dragon Boat Festival! When your child holds up a handmade shell map and says, "This is my best summer homework," you’ll suddenly realize the true meaning of education is hidden in this glass sea~