Strolling with Kids: Guishan Island Family Adventure, Unlocking the Code of Childhood Fun Between Mountains and Sea

Guishan Island Family Adventure, Unlocking the Code of Childhood Fun Between Mountains and Sea🌊 Head to Guishan Island with your kids! This treasure island, nestled by the Lingdingyang, boasts clear beaches, artistic lighthouses, revolutionary history, and delicious seafood. A 2-day, 1-night trip will let your kids play freely in nature and grow through exploration, with the fun never stopping🥳! Pre-trip Preparations: Sorting out Transportation and the "Island Gear Pack" Transportation Guide Book ferry tickets 3 days in advance on the "Xiangzhou Port" official account. Prioritize the 8:40 AM early ferry; you'll be on the island in just 50 minutes, and children under 1.2 meters ride for free, which is super convenient. Drive and navigate to the Xiangzhou Port parking lot (30 RMB/day), park your car, and board the ferry directly. Before boarding, put a seasickness patch on your child and choose window seats to enjoy the sea view and reduce discomfort. On the island, you must buy the hop-on hop-off island sightseeing bus pass, which provides direct access to all attractions. Your kids can sit on the bus, feel the sea breeze, and watch the offshore wind turbines, saving their legs. The driver will also share island stories along the way, helping everyone gain knowledge. Must-have Checklist The sun protection "trio" (children's sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, ice sleeves) is essential, as the island's UV rays can "turn little faces red." Choose a strong mosquito repellent, as mosquitoes are "fierce" in rocky areas and near bushes. Sand digging tools, aqua shoes (essential for anti-slip in rocky areas), and a waterproof phone pouch are must-haves. Also, pack a change of clothes and a portable water bottle so you can change and rehydrate anytime after beachcombing and playing in the water. Day One: Beach Fun + Sunset Adventure Morning: Arrive on the Island, Discover the "Healing Beach" After arriving on the island at 10 AM, head straight to your accommodation. For convenience, choose the Holiday Inn Express near the pier; it's super easy to get around. If you're looking for beautiful scenery, opt for a hillside guesthouse with an unbeatable sea view right outside the window. Drop off your luggage and immediately head to a beach. The sand here is fine and soft, and the water is crystal clear. Hand your child the sand digging tools, and they'll immediately squat down to build castles and dig sandpits. At low tide, you can also find "General's Hats" (limpets) and "Spicy Snails" (whelks) in the rocky areas. Even with muddy hands, they'll be smiling happily. There are also swings and slides on the beach, letting your child swing while looking at the sea, creating photos reminiscent of "Kikujiro's Summer"📸. Noon: Seafood Feast, Bursting with Freshness For lunch, choose "Xianye Restaurant" near Shouxin Street. You can first pick fresh shrimp and crabs at the seafood market and bring them to the restaurant for preparation (processing fees are transparent). Order a plate of shrimp baked in soy sauce and salt-and-pepper mantis shrimp; the shrimp meat is tender, springy, and sweet. Your child will be grabbing shrimp legs with one hand and scooping rice with the other, eating until their mouth is greasy. Also, try the steamed egg with sea urchin; the tender egg custard infused with the fresh taste of sea urchin will even make picky eaters clean their plates. Afternoon: Fun Check-ins + Historical Exploration Take your kids to Aimin Road for a "wind-chasing journey." This downhill road leading to the sea is incredibly therapeutic. Along the way, you can count 7 different colored lighthouses and race your kids up the slope to see who can touch the wind turbine tower first. Don't forget to look for the "Guixiaobai" dolls hidden on the stone steps; collect 5 to exchange for ice cream, and your child will instantly transform into a "treasure hunt expert." Next, visit Guishan Ship Memorial Park, which offers both magnificent sea views and revolutionary stories. Hold your child's hand as you walk along the seaside boardwalk, observing the unique shapes of the rocks carved by the waves, and use binoculars to gaze at the Macau Tower across the water. Your child will clap with excitement. Point to the war memorial and tell your child the heroic story of the Guishan Ship, making history vivid and easy to understand. Evening: Sunset and Starlight, Utterly Romantic Around 5 PM, head to the seaside boardwalk to watch the sunset. The setting sun paints the sky orange, and the sea shimmers. Let your child use collected seashells to piece together a map of China, playing while experiencing the beauty of "sea and sky merging into one." As night falls, stroll along the pier. Look up, and you'll see a brilliant starry sky rarely seen in the city. If you're lucky, you might even encounter bioluminescent plankton, with the beach glowing with a faint blue light, making your child exclaim, "It's like walking on stars!" For dinner, go to the Evening Breeze Market for seafood barbecue. Grilled oysters paired with sea jelly dessert are sweet, refreshing, and utterly delightful. Day Two: Island Roaming + Full of Memories Morning: Panoramic Challenge + Beachcombing Fun At 9 AM, take the sightseeing bus to Beishan Observation Deck. Reaching the summit unlocks a 360° sea view. Race your child to draw offshore fishing boats, admiring the beautiful scene formed by distant fish farms and wind turbines. Afterward, go beachcombing at Dolphin Bay Beach. Check the tide times in advance and take your child to dig for sand crabs and look for mudskippers. The "little treasures" they collect will be carefully placed in their small buckets. Occasionally, you might even spot dolphins playing here; encountering them would be an unforgettable surprise. Noon: Specialty Snacks, Satisfying Cravings For lunch, enjoy some local delicacies. Try the fresh shrimp wonton noodles at a Hong Kong-style tea restaurant; the wontons are filled with large shrimp, and the broth is delicious. Then, buy a lighthouse-shaped ice cream from Guixiaobai Coffee; it's both visually appealing and delicious, bringing a sweet end to your child's island trip. Afternoon: Return Journey, Cherishing Memories Around 2 PM, take the ferry back. Your child will sit on the boat, flipping through photos, clutching their "Guixiaobai" doll and collected seashells, murmuring, "I want to come back next time to hunt for treasures and see the lighthouse." Your suitcase will be filled with dried seafood, and your heart will be full of happy memories from between the mountains and the sea. Helpful Tips - Book ferry tickets and accommodation a week in advance during peak season; weekends are super popular, to avoid the awkwardness of no tickets or rooms. - Make your child wear aqua shoes! Rocky areas are super slippery and can effectively prevent falls and scratches. - There are few shaded areas on the beach and boardwalk. Bring a foldable picnic mat so you can sit down and rest when tired; it's convenient and offers sun protection. The time on Guishan Island is gentle and fun. Here, your child not only has a blast but also learns heroic stories and discovers marine life. Such a family trip is more meaningful than visiting an amusement park. We'll definitely come back next time to unlock more fun between the mountains and the sea😎!