Dongshan Island

1.📍🅳🅾🅽🅶 🆂🅷🅰🅽 🅳🅰🅾 2.📍𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝑫𝒂𝒐 | Dongshan Island Setting off to the island 🚆 3.📍𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝑫𝒂𝒐 | Dongshan Island 🐋 Scattered islands will eventually find the sea, slowly yet surely 💙 4.📍𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝑫𝒂𝒐 | Dongshan Island There's a movie 🎦 where the story begins on this little island 📸 5.📍𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝑫𝒂𝒐 | Dongshan Island Putt-putt 💨 Electric scooters are a must for getting around 🛵🛵 6.📍𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝑫𝒂𝒐 | Dongshan Island Wind moves, rocks move, hearts flutter 💓 7.📍𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝑫𝒂𝒐 | Dongshan Island Falling into the gentle sea breeze 𓆞゛🌬 8.📍𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝑫𝒂𝒐 | Dongshan Island An interesting life is half mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas 💙🎏 9.📍𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝑫𝒂𝒐 | Dongshan Island The most romantic little island on China's eastern coast 🌊 𓈒𓐍𓂂 𓇼 ﾟ🫧 ˚ 10.📍𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝑫𝒂𝒐 | Dongshan Island The lighthouse of Dongshan Island shines, waiting for the wind and for you 🌊 Here’s a travel guide to Dongshan Island to help you fully experience its charm. **Transportation Guide** - **External Transport**: Fly to Xiamen Gaoqi Airport or Fuzhou Changle Airport, then take a high-speed train to Yunxiao Station. From there, take Bus Dongshan 15 or a shared taxi directly to Tongling Town on Dongshan Island. Alternatively, take direct high-speed trains to Yunxiao Station from Xiamen, Shenzhen, or Guangzhou. Self-driving from Xiamen takes about 2 hours. - **Island Transport**: Rent an e-bike or bicycle (around ¥60/day) to explore freely. For families or groups, charter a car or shared taxi (around ¥200–300/day). **Attractions** - **Nanmen Bay**: Filming location for the movie *The Left Ear*. Watch the sunrise from the Left Ear Terrace in the morning, stroll along the colorful fishing village embankment at dusk, and walk through the alleys to Wengong Temple for a panoramic view. - **Sufeng Mountain Ring Road**: The island’s highest point, where the blue bridge meets the sea and sky. Along the way, windmills, reefs, and fishing boats dot the landscape, with the second viewing platform offering the best vistas. - **Jinluan Bay**: At low tide, the beach mirrors the sky like a "sky mirror," perfect for silhouette photography at sunrise. - **Fishbone Sandbar**: At low tide, the sandbar resembles a fishbone—a stunning aerial view. Check tide tables in advance and arrive 2 hours before high tide. - **Tongling Ancient Town**: Explore Ming Dynasty streets, Guandi Temple, and ancient forts, immersing in southern Fujian fishing culture. - **Wind-Rocking Stone**: A landmark known as the "World’s Most Marvelous Rock"—just 15 minutes for a photo stop. **Food Recommendations** - **Seafood**: Steamed horse mackerel, boiled squid, crab congee, etc., best enjoyed at Tongling Night Market or seaside stalls. - **Snacks**: Don’t miss *xiaomi* (shrimp dumplings), *shaojianling* (grilled skewers), oyster omelets, and *maozai* porridge. - **Desserts**: *Siguo* soup and *shihua* jelly are perfect for beating the heat. **Accommodation** - **Nanmen Bay B&Bs**: Like Island B&B, a celebrity-filmed spot, or Indigo Stone House, a designer B&B just 5 minutes from the Wind-Rocking Stone. - **Luxury Sea-View Hotels**: Dongshan Huafu Hotel is family-friendly with full amenities, while Tingxi Sea-View Hotel offers ocean views ideal for couples. **3-Day Itinerary (Highlights)** - **Day 1**: Sunrise at Nanmen Bay, then stroll Top Street. Explore the Wind-Rocking Stone and Tongling Ancient Town in the afternoon. Sunset at Nanmen Bay embankment, followed by seafood at the night market. - **Day 2**: Morning bike ride along Sufeng Mountain Ring Road. Afternoon photos at Jinluan Bay and water activities at Maluan Bay. Evening bonfire party or drinks at a seaside bar. - **Day 3**: Morning aerial shots at Fishbone Sandbar. Afternoon visit to Nanding Island’s volcanic rock columns or Aotou Ancient Town’s art market before heading back.