[2025 Nan'ao Hotels] Travel Guide for Qian'aowan Tourism Resort (Updated Jul)

#Sign up for tripbest7月酒店试睡員 📍 **Qian'ao Bay Tourist Resort** —— A summer resort on the southwest side of Nan'ao Island, it has a **arc-shaped private beach** and an unbeatable sea view. When you open the door, you will see the blue sea and blue sky. It is suitable for relaxation, check-in, and parent-child travel! 🏖️ ✨ **Must-stay highlights**: ✅ **Exclusive beach**: The sand is clean and soft, surrounded by windbreaks. You can watch the sunrise in the morning and the sunset in the evening. There are few people, beautiful scenery and super private. ✅ **Villa-style guest rooms**: A group of independent small buildings, some room types are equipped with **180° full sea view balcony**, you can listen to the sound of waves while lying down🌊 (recommended "Deluxe Family Suite" and "Sea View Villa Room"). ✅ **Ecological Trail**: Stroll along the wooden plank road to reach the reef area and explore the sea erosion rocks and intertidal zone creatures. ✅ **Surrounding attractions**: 5 minutes walk to **Qian'ao Bay Lighthouse** (green-topped white tower, a holy place for wedding photography), and visit **Shitan Temple** to feel the tranquility of the century-old temple. 🏡 **Room type recommendation**: ▪️ **Sea view villa room**: The balcony overlooks the South China Sea, suitable for couples to have a romantic vacation. ▪️ **Family suite**: Two bedrooms, one living room + kitchen, the first choice for traveling with children. ▪️ **Deluxe parent-child room**: Super large space + terrace, children can run and jump without pressure. 🍽️ **Food experience**: ▫️ The resort has a **seafood restaurant**, which provides Chaoshan-style fish (recommended steamed sea fish and casserole porridge). ▫️ Breakfast is a **Chinese set meal** (steamed buns, fried dumplings, porridge), simple but heartwarming. 📌 **Tips**: ▪️ Self-driving is the most convenient! The resort has a **paid parking lot** (¥20/day), and is directly accessible by the ring road. ▪️ It is recommended to **avoid the peak season**, it is quieter and more affordable to stay on weekdays~ ▪️ Surrounding entertainment: Drive 10 minutes to **Houzhai Town** to eat authentic snacks, or visit **Changshanwei Lighthouse** to check in. **#Nan'ao Island Accommodation #Qian'ao Bay Resort #Private Beach #Sea View Villa #Shantou Tourism** > ℹ️ **Transportation**: Drive from Shantou City via Nan'ao Bridge for about 40 minutes, or take the ring island bus to "Qian'ao Bay Station" and get off.

Squeeze into the "Nan'ao Bridge", the bridge toll is ¥96 including round trip💰, Counterclockwise travel is more worry-free After crossing the Nan'ao Bridge, turn right and circle the island counterclockwise. The first attraction is the Changshanwei Lighthouse. You can check it out at Qihang Park [SunGlasses] Tianzi Geopark: Concave poses are great for photos on sunny days "Qian'ao Bay Lighthouse" and "Qian'ao Bay Tourist Resort" have very ordinary scenery 🏖️. If you don't have enough time budget, there is no need to go in. Parking is charged and the parking lot is small At Qianjiang Bay Beach, you can check in at the internet celebrity check-in wall "I ❤️ Nan'ao". "Yun'ao Fishing Village", "Filming location of "Four Seas", lighthouse, village, fishing boats, egrets, distant mountains, windmills...⛰️Many scenes come together to form a beautiful landscape painting. Worth a look, be a pig's foot and take some photos Keep going forward and locate the "Sancongya Lighthouse" on the navigation, and you can see the beautiful lighthouse! Illegal parking will result in a ticket 🚗, so make it quick and easy! "Qing'ao Bay·Nature's Gate", the scenic area is free, but there are "friends" who charge 15 yuan for roadside parking, and only cash is accepted. [Grin][Grin][Facepalm] "Back Garden Village" is a scenic spot on the top of the mountain. The ticket price is ¥10/person. There will also be friends to collect parking fees. 🍃This is a close-up view of the mountain full of windmills. If you are interested, you can check in [RedHeart] "The Lonely Tree" and "Zou Mapu Village Rainbow Sea" can be reached directly by navigation. The transformation is too drastic and the scenery is not as good as before, but 🌈The Rainbow Sea is still worth a look! When eating, don't expect too much, just take one bite and you'll be fine! [Grin] It’s just because I have a small budget!

Here is a travel guide for watching the sunset at Qian'ao Bay Resort: Best Sunset Viewing Spots • Qian'ao Bay Lighthouse: Qian'ao Bay Lighthouse is a famous maritime landmark on Nan'ao Island, built in 1952 and standing 28.5 meters tall. The beige tower and turquoise top of the lighthouse contrast beautifully with the sea, making it an excellent spot for watching the sunset. Arrive one hour to half an hour before sunset to capture the perfect picture of the lighthouse and the setting sun. • Qianjiang Bay Beach: Qianjiang Bay Beach is the central area of Nan'ao Island, where you can enjoy a beautiful sunset. There is a "I❤Nan'ao Island" wall on the beach, where you can take photos while enjoying the sunset. Transportation Guide • Self-driving: After crossing the Nan'ao Bridge, turn right and drive along the ring road. The first bay you will reach is Qian'ao Bay. If you choose to drive, you can navigate directly to "Qian'ao Bay Lighthouse," but be aware of parking issues. As parking spaces near the lighthouse are limited, you can park your car in Qian'ao Bay Resort for about CNY 20 and walk to the lighthouse. • Public transportation: You can take bus 105 or 162 and get off at Qian'ao Resort Bus Stop. • Car rental: Renting a car is a more convenient and comfortable option. You can customize your itinerary freely, and the driver is familiar with the local area, saving you travel time. Photography Tips • Shooting angle: At the junction of the beach and grassland, you can take a panoramic view of the lighthouse with the waves and beach as the foreground. Climb the nearby hill and take a bird's-eye view of the coastline, rocks, and lighthouse for a stunning visual effect. • Shooting time: It is recommended to arrive one hour to half an hour before sunset, when the light is soft and the colors are rich, making it suitable for photography. Precautions • Safety tips: Pay attention to safety when playing by the sea, especially when exploring the rocky area, and be aware of tidal changes. • Environmental awareness: The natural environment of Nan'ao Island is very beautiful. Visitors should pay attention to environmental protection and not litter during their visit. Surrounding Facilities • Food recommendations: There are seafood stalls and snack stands around the lighthouse, where you can taste fresh seafood and local snacks. • Accommodation recommendations: If you want to continue enjoying the tranquility of the island after sunset, you can choose to stay at Qian'ao Bay Resort or hotels and homestays in Houzhai Town.

Because of the movie 'The Four Seas', I personally came to this small island. Surrounded by the vast sea on all sides, this island boasts endless ocean views and rolling mountains. You can experience the vastness of the sea, the tranquility of the town, the simplicity of the local customs, and the unique fishing village culture. Nan'ao Island is a relatively mature tourist area, but it also has a life that belongs to the locals themselves, where you can still feel the local customs and culture. 🕰️ Best Time to Travel: I traveled in early January 2024, which is the off-season for Nan'ao Island, so there were fewer people. As the weather warms up, the number of tourists will increase. 👔 Dressing Suggestions: As the climate warms up in March, you can wear a long-sleeved shirt and add a coat in the morning and evening. ☁️ Weather Advice: Always choose a sunny day for island trips, otherwise the scenery will be very different from what you see online. Check the weather forecast in advance. 🚄 Transportation: Train + Bus + Electric Scooter (suitable for students) 1️⃣ Bus🚌: Take bus 161A/B to the island (costs 15 yuan). If you're heading straight to Nan'ao Island, taking the bus from Shantou Station is also very convenient. 2️⃣ Electric Scooter🛵: Renting an electric scooter for a round-island tour is also a great choice (cost varies by hour or day, cheaper in the off-season. Make sure to ask about battery replacement times, have the shop's phone number in case you run out of power and don't know who to contact). For college students, the recommended travel mode is still: Bus🚌 + Electric Scooter🛵 (If you can drive, have mountain road experience, and have sufficient budget and time, you can also rent a car or hire a private tour.) 🗺️ Itinerary Strategy: I personally recommend the pure electric scooter tour route, with a planned trip of two days and one night❗️❗️❗️ (which is actually just a full day trip) Day1⃣️: Arrive at Shantou Station in the morning, have lunch in Shantou city (I will provide a separate guide if needed), and then reach Nan'ao Island in the afternoon. After checking into your accommodation, head to Tianyu Mountain Villa in the evening to see the road leading to the sea, and watch the sunset nearby. The recommended sunset spot is on the beach of Houzhai Town (locate Xingfa Seafood Restaurant). Spend the evening strolling around Houzhai Town and tasting the local seafood. Day2⃣️: If you want to watch the sunrise, get up early and head to Sanchuangya Lighthouse, about half an hour's ride away. This marks the first attraction, followed by the Nan'ao Marine Meteorological Comprehensive Detection Base, and then ride to the third attraction, Qing'ao Bay (go early to see fishermen going out to sea). Then return to Houzhai Town to visit Changshanwei Lighthouse, Qian'ao Bay Lighthouse, and Qian'ao Bay Resort (this area is very similar to one of the attractions in Dalian's Sea Rhyme Park).

Choosing Nan'ao Island for a weekend trip in Guangdong is very convenient! And if you choose a good weather to come, it will be really great☀️ A one-day island tour is enough! There are also many delicious foods on the island~ 🚌Travel methods: 1️⃣Self-driving round-trip bridge toll 96💰 2️⃣Chartered car 400-500💰 any scenic spot can stop 3️⃣Bus fare varies depending on where you get off 🔸You can take a bus to the island and then rent an electric car, about 100 a day 🔹You can also take a bus to play, but you need to check the stop time 🏨Accommodation: If you are in Nan'ao Island, it is more convenient to live in Houzhai Town. There are many foods. I live in Xiayun Homestay. The atmosphere of this homestay is quite good👍The service attitude is also quite good~ It's the degree that will come again next time! 🏝️Attractions 1️⃣Qian'ao Bay Tourist Resort: A plank road leading to the sea, very beautiful! 2️⃣Ecotourism Area Visitor Center: You can check in at the yellow love wall of Nan'ao Island! But you may need to queue up (peak season💛 3️⃣Changshanwei Lighthouse: If you are lucky! Seeing the sunset of the orange sea🌄 is really beautiful~ 4️⃣Qian'ao Bay Lighthouse: This is a white lighthouse! It extends to the sea surface, and you can go down under the lighthouse! Very photogenic📸 5️⃣There is also Qiyunge, which is a great attraction! Blue sky, white clouds and grassland, suitable for picnic👒 🍧Food 1️⃣Jialu Beef Shop: How can you not eat beef hot pot when you come to Shantou🍲! The beef balls in this shop are very tender~ I am Gaga Xuan haha! 2️⃣Cheng Bo Fan Sha Shop: Sweet-mouthed treasures can rush🍮 Fan Sha taro and Fan Sha sweet potato can rush with closed eyes🍠 3️⃣Nan'ao Island Check-in Juice Ice Company: Nan'ao Island's iconic check-in drink✅ It's very characteristic to take pictures~ The taste is also not bad! 4️⃣Jiexin Milk Dessert Family: A good place for afternoon tea🙋 The signature double skin milk is so delicious🤤 It really has a double layer of skin! Yang Zhi Gan Lu is also nice🥭 5️⃣Aunt Feng's Almond Tea: The gathering place for health girls🍵 Their almond grinding is very delicate, and it is very dense when you enter your mouth! The sweetness is just right😄 6️⃣Yang Pengji Seafood Satay Noodles: Those who love seafood and satay noodles are blessed🍜 The seaweed fried rice is so delicious! Fried rice party love❤️ 7️⃣Yuxi Ji Seafood Steam Hot Pot: A hot pot with a very sweet soup base! The seafood and chicken are quite fresh, and they taste very textured🥢

Choosing Nan'ao Island for a weekend trip in Guangdong is very convenient! And if you choose a good weather to come, it will be really great☀️ A day trip around the island is enough! There are also many delicious foods on the island~ Travel methods: Self-driving round-trip bridge fee 96 yuan Chartered car 400-500 yuan per car, stop at any scenic spot Bus fare varies depending on where you get off You can take the bus to the island and then rent an electric car for about 100 a day Or you can take the bus to play, but pay attention to the stop time 🏨Accommodation: It is recommended to find a big hotel 🏝️Scenic spots Qian'ao Bay Tourist Resort: A plank road leading to the sea is very beautiful! Ecotourism Zone Visitor Center: You can check in at the yellow love wall of Nan'ao Island! Changshanwei Lighthouse: If you are lucky! Seeing the sunset of the orange sea is really beautiful~ Qian'ao Bay Lighthouse: This is a white lighthouse! It extends all the way to the sea, and you can go down under the lighthouse! It's good for taking pictures There is also Qiyun Pavilion is a great scenic spot! Blue sky, white clouds and grassland, very suitable for picnic Check in at Nan'ao Island Juice Ice Company: The iconic check-in drink of Nan'ao Island, it's very special to take pictures~ The taste is also not bad! I bought several cups, the strawberry ice sand is super good Nan'ao niche photo location Take a picture from the top down on the plank road The beautiful scenery in front of you is like a painting Sunshine Diamond Sea, it's really too healing The romance of the island In addition to the plank road in the resort There are also beaches! It's a good place to watch the sunset! Super easy to film