If you want to eat seafood, you can go to a seafood stall or buy it yourself and process it. Nan'ao Island also has many attractions. You can choose to visit them.
The most classic two-day and one-night tour of Nan'ao Island is recommended:
Half a day around the East Peninsula, visit Songjing and Aoqian Village, Golden Chair Lighthouse and Windmill, Qing'ao Bay, and Treasure Island and the General Military Mansion. Have a seafood dinner at Qing'ao Bay for dinner. There are many food stalls. Asked about the price and weight, I recommended Alai stir-fried vegetables. When living in Qing'ao Bay, it is recommended to stay in the Gold Coast and Xunhai serviced apartments with first-line sea views. For B&Bs, you can choose high-end hotels or affordable inns. At midnight you can go to the beach for a barbecue. Tan Hao BBQ at Seaside Amusement Park Hotel recommends grilled oysters and fresh squid skewers. The next day you can go fishing in Qing'ao Bay. I recommend the fishermen on Dongyu Island. They are old fishermen and they are very enthusiastic. For lunch, you can choose a farmhouse on the island or go out to eat beef hot pot.
Eat: The freshest food is seafood
South Australia is dominated by seafood food stalls. Food stalls around the island can be seen everywhere in the county, Yunan, and Qing'ao Bay. The seafood pool is oxygenated to keep the seafood fresh. In addition, there are farmhouses, barbecues, and sea restaurants to choose from.
1. Specialties
Nanao Island is the only island county in Guangdong Province. Its island area ranks 11th in the country, and its sea area is also vast. Outside the inner bay is the open sea, including the Laimen Islands and the Nan Peng Islands, which are rich in seafood. There are also farmed seaweed, asparagus, oysters, scallops, abalone, etc. The products are very rich.
Specialty dishes are recommended as follows: seaweed fried rice, sea urchin (sashimi, steamed egg, fried rice), special shellfish such as cuttlefish, uni, barnacle, asparagus and fish ball soup, freshly grilled squid (summer). You can also order steamed scallops, steamed oysters, salt and pepper or steamed shrimps, which are all fan favorites. Fish, shrimp, crab, snails, etc. are also the main seafood dishes to choose from.
The farmhouses on the outer islands also mainly serve local chicken, and South Australians’ favorite fried ice on summer nights. You can try them all.
2. Seafood stalls
Recommended dishes for seafood stalls: seaweed fried rice, asparagus and fish ball soup, steamed oysters/black mud/mussels, fresh fried squid/squid (dipped in mustard soy sauce) , fried crab or steamed crab, steamed shrimp/salt and pepper or boiled shrimp. Many people can consider steaming a fish and then frying a green vegetable. oh!
Many tourists want to eat, but they often hear that the seafood stalls on the island are serious. Here are three tips: 1 for you: 1. Tell your boss that you know Dianping Meituan. Now bosses pay more attention to word of mouth; 2. Let local acquaintances recommend it, such as hotel housekeepers, hotel owners, etc. 3. Ask about the price.
Recommended Qingao seafood food stalls: Alai Stir-fried, Afang Stone Pot Chicken, Sister Xu’s dishes, Chaoshan flavor, etc.
3. Farmhouses, barbecues, and offshore restaurants
Farm accommodation; farmhouses
In addition to seafood, there are many farmhouses hidden in the mountains. Tourism in Nan'ao Island can be summed up in four words: "Mountains, Seas, Historical Temples", which shows that mountains are also indispensable in Nan'ao. Nowadays, with the development of tourism, some mountain villagers take advantage of their unique geographical advantages to open farmhouses. The environment is quiet and the ingredients are simple and green. They are not used to eating too much seafood in South Australia. When they get tired of eating, they can change their taste and eat farm food. Among them, the Tuyao chicken that is most recognized by tourists and locals is similar to beggar's chicken, with tender meat and rich flavor.
Recommended: Qingao Bay Green Island Zhang Zongwei Farm, Jinshawan Farmhouse, Huanghuashan Forest Park Zhiqing Farmhouse.
Outdoor BBQ
Beach BBQ has always been a late-night snack. There are many barbecues on Nan'ao Island, but only a handful of them are truly delicious. Seafood is indispensable. Grilled oysters, scallops, grilled squid, grilled shrimp and even crab are also available. For high-end ones, you can also grill abalone and lobster, with various meat skewers and vegetables, as well as cold and penetrating beer, it is a delicious summer night.
The grilled oysters and grilled squid skewers at Qing'ao Bay Aohao BBQ are better. Actually this barbecue has no name. One of the owners is named Qin Hao, and he is a very simple fisherman. Thorium
Recommended by merchants: Qingao Tanhao BBQ, Bashu BBQ; Once Liu BBQed in the county.
Seafood restaurants
The restaurants on the sea are not as good as the seafood food stalls on the main island in terms of the cost performance of the dishes, but the key is the good environment. It's only accessible by barge across a small stretch of sea. Several restaurants are offshore platforms built by fishermen or large fishing boats, mainly concentrated in Shen'ao Bay, where there is a natural haven.
Recommended: The First Sea Oasis and Hunting Island
Stay in: Seaview Apartments and Special B&Bs
Nanao Island is regarded as a tourist hotspot in the Chaoshan area. It has been connected to the Nan'ao Bridge since New Year's Day of 2015. In just a few years, it has developed rapidly from a few family hotels to today's unique high-end and comfortable accommodation. Accommodation is mainly concentrated in Qing'ao Bay and the county town, especially Qing'ao Bay.
1. Sea view apartments
The first-line sea view of Qing'ao Bay is either a sea-view apartment next to the beach, or a high-energy apartment overlooking the entire Qing'ao Bay.
Gold Coast: Qingao Bay Gold Coast, close to Qingao Bay Beach, can be described as a first-line sea view. Each room has a balcony and faces the sea. It is the best sea view room in Qing'ao Bay. Of course, housing prices in Qingao Bay are relatively high. There is the beach downstairs, only a minute or two walk.
Xunhai Hotel Apartment: It is located in Qingaowan Bihailantian Community. The rooms are quite satisfactory. What I like most is the sea view platform on the 30th floor of this store. Here, you can overlook the entire Qingao Bay and Tropic of Cancer Square, and enjoy the most beautiful sunrise on the sea; on a sunny day, you can overlook the Nanpeng Islands 15 nautical miles away, and have a panoramic view of Dongjiao Mountain and Songqing Mountain. . Here, different weather will be different experiences. There are monsters with dark clouds coming to destroy the city, and it feels like a Southeast Asian island with clear sea and blue sky! In summer, you can enjoy the stars in the sky. With the sea breeze blowing, a few side dishes, a few cans of beer, and close friends, it was another pleasant time on the sea view platform on the 30th floor.
2. Special B&Bs
In recent years, many special themed inns and B&Bs have been opened in Nan'ao, especially these ones: Lemon Villa, located in Zuomapu Village near the county seat, specializes in various types of hotels. Distinctive theme rooms; Jiima Inn, located in Yun'ao Town, has a deep affection for Yuzhen; Cut Again, located in Yuanshan Village near the county seat, living in pastoral hermit style; Tianju, located in Qing'aowan Shanggang Village, It is a high-end B&B; MiaRoyalFamily is located in Shanggang Village, Qingaowan. It is a relatively freshly decorated B&B.
In addition, if there are many economical B&Bs in Qing'ao Bay, they are not special, but they are clean and hygienic, and the B&B owners are also very hospitable. They can provide you with some South Australia guides and recommend some good businesses. This type of B&B, such as Lingtao Inn, etc.
In addition to these, there are many sea view apartments to choose from in Qingao Bay, such as Blue Sea and Blue Sky, Haiyun Huaxuan, Huxiang Bay, etc. There are also many sea-view apartments, but be sure to book in advance during the peak season and choose a good house.
Tour: around the island, windmills and lighthouses, villages and ancient temples
There are many places to visit in South Australia, each with its own characteristics. There are classic routes around the island to see several classic attractions. There are also many small attractions that are very attractive, including many huge wind turbines on the island, many characteristic lighthouses along the coast, and many characteristic villages and temples hidden in the mountains that are rich in incense.
1. Classic Island Tour
Generally visit Qing'ao Bay, Treasure Island, General Military Mansion, Xiongzhenguan, and Songjing. Generally, it takes three or four hours, and the price of a seven-seater car is almost 200.
Qing'ao Bay is the core scenic spot of Nan'ao, with clear water and fine sand. It is surrounded by Tropic of Cancer Tower Square and Lu Xiufu's Tomb. Treasure Island, it is said that the pirate Wu Ping left gold and silver when he escaped, and the surrounding breeding waters are very beautiful; Zongbing Mansion, located in Shen'ao Town, is the historical exhibition hall of the island's coastal defense in the Ming and Qing Dynasties; Xiongguan is where Qi Jiguang defeated the pirate Wu Ping in the Ming Dynasty A key point. Songjing is located in Yun'ao Town, which is the site where the last emperor of the Southern Song Dynasty fled.
2. Windmills
There are many windmills on the southern line of Nan'ao Island. There is also a wind power farm site
There are Qing'ao Bay Songqing Mountain, wind power scenic spot, Jinyi and Yuanshan Village nearby.
3. Lighthouse
A lighthouse is a building located on the coast, port or river for navigation of ships.
Most lighthouses are like towers, shining light toward the sea through the top of the tower. It is a beacon for sailors and a harbor for sailors. Seeing a lighthouse means land and hope.
The main ones include Cheung Shan Wai Dukou Sailing Square Lighthouse, Qian Ao Bay Lighthouse, Golden Chair Lighthouse, Shangtianan Lighthouse, etc.
4. Characteristic villages
Qiancun: the richest fishing village in Aoyun Town. There are also clean main roads, fitness equipment used by villagers, and catches caught by fishermen. In addition to the large fishing boats moored in the harbor, there are also small boats walking in the offshore waters; there is also the Mazu Temple, which like many seaside towns hopes to bless good weather and the safety of sailors. I love this street along the coast. Small Western-style houses and Chaoshan classic houses are dotted here and there. Modern and traditional fishermen's life is mixed, and there are few tourists. It is peaceful. There is a house facing the sea, and the flowers are blooming in spring.
Jiuao Village: It is a small fishing village. In front of the village is Xiaojiu Bay. Across the road is the protective forest and abalone farm. Inside are several rows of small Western-style houses, next to the mountain. There are several ancient houses and acres of fields at the foot of the mountain. In addition, there is a small river flowing from the top of the mountain into Xiaojiu Bay. Compared with the high-rise and small buildings in Qing'ao Bay, Jiuxi'ao Village is more like a clear stream, making people look forward to the village even more.
Sea fishing village: not an administrative natural village, but a farm. There are dozens of fish steaks, each with a bunkhouse, and most come with a bit of black or yellow. It is adjacent to Hunting Island, the nearby sea is relatively calm, and the villagers are engaged in large-scale farming, so it is also called a sea fishing village.
Houlan Village: a mountain village near Qing'ao Bay. There is a solar observatory on the top of the mountain, which is very high. The sunrise view is wider than Qing'ao Bay Beach, Dongjiao Mountain and Guanhai Coastal Avenue. From there, you can actually see the entire Seonoku Bay and even Takekito Bay.
Back Garden Village: This is probably the farthest village on the island from the town center. What impressed me most was the huge pillar behind the village. The villagers built a large platform on the back hill, overlooking the entire Shen'ao Town and Shen'ao Bay, with a panoramic view of Hunting Island and Pagoda Island.
Yuanshan Village: It is located deep in the mountains, so be careful when driving because the mountain roads are winding and rugged. Most of the villages are ancient houses built nearly 30 years ago, scattered in an orderly manner on the mountainside. Almost every family has a small yard, which is spacious, clean and tidy. There are various flowers and plants in the yard. The houses here are distributed in terraces, giving a strong sense of three-dimensionality. Walking through it, stepping on the stone steps and colorful dead leaves, the quiet environment suddenly bursts out with crisp sounds, making people feel as if they have traveled through time and space.
5. Ancient temples
The temples in Nan'ao are a major feature. In addition to the Mazu temples in every village along the coast, there are many temples hidden in the mountains of South Australia. They are quiet and have a wide view. I have to admire the founding monks of these temples, they were all chosen to live in the world. Yanping Temple, Dieshiyan Temple and Shitan Temple can be said to be the representatives of Nan'ao Island temples.
In addition, there is Dongjiao Mountain in Qing'ao Bay, which is an excellent sunrise viewing spot on the sea in summer; there is also Huanghuashan Forest Park on the island, which is the highest peak in Shantou. Climbing to the top and overlooking the Nan'ao Bridge is also a refreshing thing.
Entertainment: Snorkeling, fishing at sea
As an island, there are many sea activities to do, the most distinctive of which are snorkeling in Dingpeng and fishing with fishermen.
1. Snorkeling
The Nanpeng Islands are about 15 nautical miles away from Nan'ao Island. Among them, Dingpeng Island and Qinpeng Island were once the breeding grounds of sea urchins. In recent years, tourists have gradually gone for snorkeling due to the clear water and rich marine life.
These small islands far away from overseas feel like a paradise. There are crumbling stone houses on the island, rocky coasts, and 360-degree sea views. There is nothing better than blue sea and blue sky. There is a lighthouse in the center of the island, surrounded by green grass.
There are many ways to go fishing, including large fishing boats trawling, yacht sightseeing and net fishing, night squid fishing, crab pot fishing, etc. But I only love the small bamboo rafts with diesel engines, which feel closest to the original ecology, especially in the morning when everything is quiet and there is only the sound of the diesel engine churning on the sea. It feels great! It would be better if you can paddle a bamboo raft.
Recommended: Fishermen at the East Point of Qing'ao Bay
Qing'ao Bay also has motor boats and speedboats, where you can experience going out to sea and blowing the sea breeze.
It is recommended not to drive a motorboat if you don’t want to. be safe. In addition, there are KTV-like places where you can sing karaoke in Qing'ao Bay, the music bar at Store No. 6 in Bihailantian Community, and the music bar at North Latitude 23 in Xianghu Bay Community. 18 years ago, you had to go to the county town to get karaoke.
Shopping
South Australia’s three treasures, seaweed, squid and sweet potatoes are all real South Australia specialties. Moreover, South Australia is rich in seafood, and after the fishing moratorium is the high-yield period. You can buy some samples, and SF express is very convenient now. In addition, there are some specialties such as Song Dynasty tea and isin maw on the island.
Specialty product recommendations: Specialty product shops are mainly located in Qing’ao Bay and Huandao Road in Houzhai Town. You can buy ordinary dried fish, dried shrimps, and scallops mostly, but there are only three currencies. If you want to buy something with a higher unit price, it is recommended to find a trustworthy friend in South Australia or a merchant with a good reputation.
Traffic: Transportation to the island, transportation within the island
Transportation to the island:
Basically, you go to Shantou first and then to the island. Planes, high-speed rails, trains, cars, and self-driving all refer to transportation in Shantou. There are now almost no ferries in South Australia. There is a ferry at 9:00 and 15:00, and a ferry at 10:00 and 16:00. Motorcycles, bicycles, etc. You have to go through the crossing to get to the island, and the bridge is not allowed on two wheels. There are buses 105 and 161 from Shantou to Nan'ao Island, basically covering the entire main road section of Shantou. You can also consider renting a car to the island. From the high-speed rail station/airport to Nan'ao Island, the cost is 450 yuan for a seven-seater car, and 120 yuan per person for carpooling; the 350 yuan for a seven-seat car from the city to Nan'ao Island, and 60 yuan per person for carpooling. Prices are for reference only.
Island transportation:
Route 61, from Nan'ao County to Yunan Town (Songjing) and then to Qing'ao Bay; Route 62, from Nan'ao County to Shenn'ao Town (Zongbingfu) ), Treasure Island, and then to Qingao Bay. 601 and 602 together surround the eastern peninsula. Basically, the trip takes 15 minutes, the journey takes about 40 minutes, and the price is 7 yuan/person.