Zhuhai丨The most complete travel guide to Wailingding Island "Eating, drinking and having fun"

In Shenzhen, you can spend a weekend to check out the island of "Bali". "Crossing the Lingding Ocean" written by Wen Tianxiang more than 800 years ago refers to this place. It is located at the mouth of the Pearl River and has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times.

This is the famous Wailingding Island, floating on the shore of Lingding Ocean. It is only 6 nautical miles away from Cheung Chau, Hong Kong and covers an area of 4.23 square kilometers. It is the only place where you can directly overlook it. Go to the island in the center of Hong Kong .

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The island is not big but beautiful, the mountains are not high but handsome, and it is especially famous for its clear water and strange rocks...The beaches of Lingding Bay, Tawan and Dadong Bay on the island, the sand is fine and the sea water is blue, Crystal clear .

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This is the seat of the town government of Dangan Town. There were residents as early as 250 years ago. Now there are more than 2,000 residents on the island. The people are simple, fishing is their industry, and they also fish in cages. It is very suitable for friends in the fast pace of first-tier cities. They relax.

The main peak in the center of the island, Lingding Peak, is 311.8 meters high. On a clear day, you can even see the center of Hong Kong. , you can see the blue sea and ships coming and going everywhere.

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This is the maritime transportation gateway of the Pearl River Estuary.

The sight of hundreds of boats passing by in the morning is spectacular. At dusk, the small fishing boats feel as lonely as " a lonely boat dropped on the beach, whether there is high water or difficulty ".

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It is suitable for a short day trip or a stay of two or three days.

Departing from Shenzhen, the boat ride only takes 60 minutes. Feel the sea breeze and watch a beautiful sunset...

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Shijing Park, Jade Belt Ring, Quarry Lake

There are dreamy scenes of mountains and seas everywhere

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A day on Wailingding Island starts with the early morning sunshine in the South China Sea. You can ride a bicycle around the island, or stroll along the seaside plank road. You can spend some leisure time relaxingly between the mountains and the sea.

/Jade belt around waist/

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The coastal trail on Wailingding Island winds between green trees and blue sea. From a distance, it looks like a jade belt around the waist of a beautiful woman, hence the name "jade belt around the waist".

/Shijing Park/

Shijing Park has the reputation of "the first natural stone park in Wanshan Islands". 1,200 stone steps along the scenic road with winding twists and turns, and artistic conception.

/Ore Field Lake/

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A new holy place for taking photos - it is very niche. The colors of the lake and the sea are slightly different. It is so beautiful that you can even choose not to use a filter.

The beautiful scenery worth cherishing

Crossing the water with arch bridge - Shek Chung Bay beach

—Twin Pavilions—Wharf Lighthouse—Jade belt around waist

arch bridge crossing water

The "Arch Bridge Crossing the Water" located on the Lingding Bay Plaza on Wailingding Island is one of the eight scenic spots in Lingding. The pink bridge body, colorful steps, and curved bridge body are like a Neon across the sea. Of course, it is not new that arch bridges can be seen everywhere, but the arch bridge on the sea is the only among the Wanshan Islands.

Under the arch bridge is the seafood market on the island. On the road, you can see many dried fish bathing in the warm sunshine. The arch bridge complements the blue sea and sky, making it a beautiful scenery that cannot be missed on the island.

Shek Chung Bay Beach

Most of the B&Bs and hotels on Wailingding Island are relatively close to the beach. Parents who want to take their children for a stroll do not have to worry about the walking distance. On the beach, the oncoming sea breeze, gentle and dry, instantly smoothed away the anxiety brought by the crowded city.

In fact, the excitement at Shih Chung Bay Beach is not just swimming. Friends who like freshness and excitement can also experience beach diving here. The water quality near Lingdingyang is clear. If you are lucky, you can also see School of colorful fish~

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Twin Pavilions

Twin Pavilion is located near Shiyong Bay Beach on Wailingding Island. The sea water is crystal clear when viewed from the top of Jiaoyan.

Rent a small tricycle, ride slowly on this seaside plank road, and enjoy a comfortable and leisurely time.

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Pier lighthouse

The lighthouse is an essential check-in attraction on the island, and on Wailingding Island, as soon as you get off the boat, you can see the red and white lighthouse under the blue sky and white clouds, which looks very much like a "little Kamakura".

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Wait for the afterglow of the setting sun to smear the evening on Wailingding Island, watch the sunshine shining into the deep blue sea one by one, then collide with the orange sunset, and embrace the sea breeze!

Jade belt around waist

On both sides of the Wailingding Island Lighthouse, there is a finely carved stone path that winds between the green forest and the blue sea. From a distance, it looks like a jade belt around the waist of a beautiful woman, hence the name "Jade Belt Around the Waist" .

You can watch this wonderful sunset in the evening, gently carried by the gentle sea breeze.

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Shijing Park—Beidi Morning Bell—Yuechao Bookstore

Shijing Park

Shijing Park is located on Wailingding Island Lingding Peak . It takes about an hour to walk to get there. Here you can see the most stunning sunrise on the sea on Wailingding Island.

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Climbing high and looking into the distance, you can see ships dotted all over the place, racing against the waves. Before you know it, a sunrise on the sea is also quietly brewing. Just wait patiently and watch the full sun pass through the layers of fog. The golden light that cannot be hidden is enough to make people marvel.

Beidi Morning Bell

On the way to Shijing Park, you will not only be accompanied by lush flowers and trees, but you will also encounter Beidi Temple on Wailingding Island.

Beidi is the legendary god of water management. The locals on the island are accustomed to worship Beidi for good weather every year.

Yuechao Bookstore

Yuechao Bookstore is located in the Food Street on the island. It is not only the only bookstore on the island, but also a space for experiencing life aesthetics. The store integrates books, specialty coffee, and cultural activities. Books and cultural and creative products related to the island can be clearly seen when entering.

It is also a wonderful and interesting experience to pick up a beloved book in your spare time, drink a cup of coffee on a romantic sunny afternoon, and write down your feelings about a journey, waiting for the next guest to encounter and read it.

The seafood at Wailingding is also so "fresh" that it will make your jaw drop.

Eight "fresh things" crossed the sea, looking for a taste of loneliness

Ingredients: The seafood selected are all wild seafood from the deep sea. They are carefully selected and cooked in time. Let you taste the original seafood from the deep sea.

Freshness: The hotel cooperates with island fishing boats to catch fish, and all seafood is supplied directly without going through any intermediate links. Zero-distance delivery from fishing boat to dining table, ensuring the word "fresh"!

Varieties : The main course selects the eight most unique and precious ingredients of Lingding, including Lingding three treasures, grouper, crab, shellfish, and deep-sea fish. If you don’t try something new when you go back to Lingding, you will definitely come back if you try something new. Lingding Island!

〓 Deep sea fish and sea urchin sashimi 〓

# Deep sea fish and sea urchinSashimi

Wailingding Island is blessed with high-quality seawater, which allows the sea urchin here to retain the taste of seawater and seaweed. The sea urchin base basically has no fishy smell and melts in your mouth.

Sea fish caught from the deep sea are paired with sea urchin to make sashimi. Fresh, sweet, creamy and fragrant, you will definitely be amazed.

〓 Steamed Crab with Original Sauce 〓

# Steamed Crab with Original Sauce

In the words of Wanshan fishermen: "The crab meat here is stronger, more delicate and more delicious than the crab meat from other places."

The original steamed crab retains the most delicious taste of the crab. The moment you enter the mouth, it is fresh, tender and sweet!

〓 Salt and Pepper Shrimp 〓

# Salt and pepper shrimp

Pipi shrimps caught from the deep sea are extremely fresh and sweet. The recipe of salt and pepper makes the shrimps charred on the outside, tender on the inside, and fragrant!

In addition to the big meals in the hotel/restaurant! You can also find delicious food at food stalls. You can buy the freshest seafood at Wailingding Seafood Street and pay a processing fee ranging from 20 yuan per catty to eat delicious seafood.

Fried dough sticks priced at 5 yuan each are the norm, and seafood processing fees vary depending on the ingredients.

"Featured " B&B, you can see the sea when you look up

In addition to the scenic spots, don’t forget to take a walk on the mountainside.

You can climb high and look far, and you can also feel the local customs. There are many hotels here. Although it is a bit far from the beach, the sea view is still quite good...

The popular inns on the Internet are usually very close to the beach. They are often renovated farmers' houses, usually with rooms on one or two floors, for renovation. This kind of housing is in short supply and needs to be booked in advance.

Looking up at the sea, you can smell the aroma of coffee all the time while reading a book here, and you can also feel the strong literary and artistic atmosphere of the seaside.

In addition to Internet celebrity inns and professional hotels, there are also capsule rooms in space capsules that are worth choosing. They are high-quality and low-priced, and are a different kind of experience.

The ultimate meaning of travel is to gain a sense of happiness, body and soul, one needs to be on the road. —Robin

⏰ Practical Information

◆Transportation:

# Wailingding Island flight schedule #

You can take a boat to Wailingding Island from Shekou Port in Shenzhen

🎫 Ticket price: One way 160 yuan/person

🚢Time taken:1 hour

🕐Flight reference time:

Departure: 10:20, 13:50

Return: 11:50, 15:30

💳How to purchase tickets:

①Purchase tickets at the on-site window

②Pengxinghui article to buy ferry tickets

Note: Be sure to pick up the round trip ticket at the pier.

How to get to Shekou Port?

Backend reply "Shekou Port"

You can take a boat to Wailingding Island from Xiangzhou Port

🎫 Ticket price: One way 120 yuan/person

🚢Time taken:1 hour 10 minutes, 1 hour 30 minutes, 1 hour 50 minutes

🕐Flight reference time:

Departure: 08:40, 09:40, 11:20,

11:50, 12:20, 12:40, 14:20, 15:25, 15:50

Return: 10:30, 11:10, 12:50,

13:20, 14:00, 14:30, 16:15, 16:50, 17:15

💳How to purchase tickets:

①Purchase tickets at the on-site window

②Purchase ferry tickets in Xiangzhou Port article

How to get to Xiangzhou Port?

The background reply is "Xiangzhou Hong Kong"

Transportation within the island: The island provides bicycle rental and other services; Bicycle rental ranges from 15-60 yuan per hour depending on the size of the car.

◆Accommodation:

Currently, there are mostly B&Bs on Wailingding Island, and you can basically see the sea. The price is around 200-800. The ones with more listings are hotels, while the ones with internet celebrities are mostly inns. There are not many rooms in inns, and there are also space capsule rooms.

Recommended B&Bs: Haixin Hotel, Yoho Resort Hotel, Xiangsi Ridge Resort Hotel, Lingdingyang No. 1 Villa, Lingding Meng Villa, Wanghai Pavilion, Azure Beauty Inn, Linghaiju Inn.

◆Recommended routes:

The island is not big, and most of the attractions are concentrated.

D1:Arch bridge crossing the water—Shiyong Bay beach—Twin Pavilions—Wharf lighthouse—Jade belt around waist

D2:Shijing Park—Beidi Morning Bell—Yuechao Bookstore