The Ultimate Xiapu Guide Everyone's Asking About! Islands + Mudflats + Seafood
🌟 Must-Visit Spots
💙 Four Shuang Islands: Real-life "Zelda"! Bei Shuang Island: discover the blue-and-white fishing village. Dong Shuang Island: chase the stunning sunrise. Nan Shuang Island: step on the smooth pebble beach. Xi Shuang Island: explore unique volcanic rock formations. A paradise for island lovers! 🌴
💛 Gaoluo / Dajing Beach: 3,000 meters of golden sand. From June to September, the sea is wonderfully comfortable 🌊 Surf, go tide-pooling, or explore a Ming dynasty castle. It’s like a mini Hawaii in Fujian! 🏖️
💚 Xiaohao Mudflat: The changing light during the tides is breathtaking! Fishing boats drift through like a pastoral sea painting 🎨 Bring the kids for an awesome tide-pooling session, and catch the golden mudflat at dusk—simply mesmerizing 🌅
🍤 Don’t Miss the Food
Seafood lovers, head to Feipo Feizi Seafood Stall or Xinmei Weiyuan. Try spicy conch, rice dumplings, black rice… Hit up Snack Street 1 to eat your way through—your stomach and eyes will be fully satisfied!
🚗 Getting Around & Where to Stay
🚄 Take the high-speed rail directly to Xiapu Station—it’s the easiest. Since sights are scattered, renting a car or hiring a driver is recommended—stop whenever you want for freedom!
🏠 Stay in the county town for good value and easy food access, or choose a Dongbi B&B for sunset and sunrise views from bed 🌄 Book in advance for peace of mind!
⚠️ Tips to Avoid Pitfalls
Island accommodations need early booking—Four Shuang Islands are extremely popular 🔥 Don’t miss sunrise at Huazhu Village and sunset at Dongbi Village. For the sea caves, go during low tide to take photos~
Head deeper into Gaoluo Beach for more quiet. To catch those goose-with-banyan-tree shots, you don’t need to pay a model—find your own angle and you’ll still get great pictures!
Xiapu breaks the romance of the sea into countless forms—sandy beaches, islands, fishing villages… Every glance is worthy of being your wallpaper! Come to Xiapu and be a "light-chasing fisherman" now! 🌊
