"Cheaper than Sanya, quieter than Xiamen! Fujian's hidden island gem is a must-visit"

🌊 More peaceful than Xiamen, more affordable than Sanya! The ultimate 2-day guide to Fujian's hidden island - Wuyu Island 🔥 Why Wuyu Island? ✔️ Serene & uncrowded: Less than 100 daily visitors, enjoy your own private glass sea ✔️ Dirt-cheap seafood: Freshly caught and cooked, feast for just ¥50/person (1/3 of Sanya prices) ✔️ Easy access: Just 1.5-hour boat ride from Xiamen, yet transports you to an 80s fishing village --- 🚢 How to get there 📍 From Xiamen: 1. Taxi to "Xiamen Tourist Ferry Terminal" (Not Gulangyu terminal!) 2. Take ferry to Zhangzhou Port (15min/¥14), then transfer to Wuyu Island ferry (1hr/¥25) ⏰ Ferry schedule: • Xiamen→Wuyu 08:30/14:00 (2 daily departures) • Wuyu→Xiamen 07:00/13:00 --- 🏝️ Must-do TOP5 ① Island hike: Complete the 3-hour loop to discover: - Houjiang Beach: 100m sandbar appears at low tide (perfect for drone shots) - Century-old lighthouse: Red-and-white maritime landmark, magical at sunset - Floating fish farms: Watch fishermen work among colorful buoys ② Seafood feast: 🐟 Must-try: - ¥10 "local noodle soup" + crispy five-spice rolls - ¥30 plate of stir-fried squid (plumpest Aug-Sep) - ¥5 wild oyster omelet (Granny's stall is the most authentic) ③ Bioluminescent magic: July-Sep: High chance to see blue tears! Local tips: 🔦 After 22:00 at "East Island reef area", stir water with flashlight to activate glow ④ Fishing village life: - Learn net-mending from grandpas (free experience) - Vintage photos at "Victory Barber Shop" (preserved 1980s style) ⑤ Island hopping: ¥200/boat (6 people) to: • Qingyu Island: Heart-shaped reef viewpoint • Wu'an Island: Snorkeling for starfish --- 🏠 Where to stay 🔸 Sea view lovers: Fisherman homestays (¥150/night, ocean-facing windows) → Recommended "Sea View Homestay": Hammock stargazing spot on rooftop 🔸 Nostalgia seekers: Converted supply co-op inn (¥80/night, retro film vibe) --- 💰 Cost breakdown (per person) • Transport: ¥78 roundtrip ferry • Accommodation: ¥100-150 • Food: ¥50-80/day • Activities: Free! --- 📸 Photo tips ⏰ Best times: ▫️ 05:30-07:00 Morning mist at fishing docks ▫️ 16:00-18:00 Golden backlight on beaches 👗 Outfits: ▫️ White dress + straw bag (fishing village scenes) ▫️ Denim shorts + neon life vest (fish farm shots) --- ⚠️ Pro tips ❌ Off-season closures (best visit May-Oct) ❌ Only 1 small store (bring snacks/sunscreen) ❌ Sunday return tickets sell out (book via homestay 1 day prior) --- 🌅 On Wuyu Island, time slows to half-speed— No influencer spots, just the scent of drying fish; No commercial bars, just waves crashing on rocks. 👇 Follow for "Southern Fujian Island Hopping Map"