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Guangzhou's Xiachuan Island: That's a 'Never Again' From Me.

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    Madeline Hermann III
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    Phew, I just can't help but share my disappointment with some travel experiences on Xiacalang Island.

    Critiques:

    • The "coconut forest" is simply a narrow, sandy road with some coconut trees planted on the side; don't expect it to be some lush forest.
    • Moving onto "Rice Rock," all I saw were tall grasses๐ŸŒฟ that surpassed human height! I sincerely hope that they'll take the time to tidy up this place soon, otherwise, I keep expecting to see snakes๐Ÿ or some creature roaming around.
    • The "Cow's Mouth Park" is just a solitary statue of a cow standing there. There, that's it.

    Positive aspects:

    • Of course, the beach๐Ÿ–๏ธ itself still has a certain charm! Walking through the sands is extremely relaxing, and picking driftwood and various small shells๐Ÿš would surely satisfy a kid who'll gleefully dig up crabs๐Ÿฆ€.

    Inlet Mountain Adventure๏ผˆA Cautionary Tale):

    • Inlet Mountainโ›ฐ๏ธ is slightly disappointing since we couldn't head up.
      • Important Notes for Your Reference, Friends:
        • Only a motorbike๐Ÿ๏ธ fueled by fuel can make it to the top; both small electric cars๐Ÿ›ต and cars๐Ÿš— canโ€™t go up due to the steep road.
        • It's quite a treacherous elevation, so proceed with caution!
        • Especially noted: In theory, the authorities don't allow visitors to climb up.
        • Safety First! Reportedly it could encounter animals like cows๐Ÿฎ, snakes๐Ÿ, and goats๐Ÿ up there. Thus, it would be wise to travel together with friends, rather than alone, and ensure safety is prioritized.

    Circumnavigation & Sun Protection:

    • This "Circumnavigation" is merely about riding motorcyclesๆ‘ฉๆ‰˜่ฝฆ around the island, the view? Just okay ๐Ÿ๏ธ.
    • Crucial Tips: The sun๐ŸŒž here burns very fiercely! It's essential everyone takes proper sun protection measures! Consider wearing long-sleeved UV protective clothing, otherwise, skin burns are no joke as they truly hurt!

    Nightlife Spots:

    • Near the "Dragon Lady"้›•ๅƒ, there is a restaurant/pub๏ผˆI forget its specific name, but it features a captain figurine at the entrance๏ผ‰, which serves pizza๐Ÿ• and drinks๐Ÿฅคor beer๐Ÿบ, and even provides Karaoke๐ŸŽคsinging. Enjoy a pleasant night out in the evening breeze, eating and chatting, sometimes witnessing a fireworks๐ŸŽ†display makes it a delightful experience overall.

    Transportation & Parking:

    • ๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Self-driving car parking: Navigate directly to "Mountain Entrance Port" (the pier to Xiacalang Island), parking will cost 50 RMB per day.
    • ๐ŸŽซ Tickets: A package ticket priced at 210 RMB includes round-trip ferry tickets, bus tickets within the island, and admission to the main scenic spot, "Wang Family Island."
      • However, we bought the tickets separately. After arrival, our accommodations provided us with transportation, thus saving us the additional expense of island transit fees๐Ÿ’ฐ (40 RMB).

    Eating & Experience:

    • ๐Ÿš Cuisine: Although this time, I didn't sample the local seafood shrimp๐Ÿฆ on the island, we did visit a restaurant named 'Yan Sister Hunan Cuisine,' which was fairly delicious, if not a little pricey. Note that Huxiang cuisine originates from Central China's Hunan Province, known for its spiciness and richness in flavor.
      • Next door to the restaurant, thereโ€™s a shop named 'Long-lasting Coconut' selling refreshing coconut jelly ๐Ÿฅฅ which I highly recommend you try!

    Accommodation Services:

    • ๐Ÿ  Lodging: We stayed at a guesthouse called "Goldenๅท Tranquility Home," whose rooms remain clean and affordable, recently remodeled in 2024.
      • The cons, however, exist: it's located slightly far from the main beachๆตทๅฒธ๏ผˆabout 3-5 minutes away via motorbike rentals๏ผ‰
      • And due to the mountain roads filled with sharp turns, riding motorbikes or electric bikes must be done with extreme caution. During our trip, two girls riding a motorbike fell off.
      • Numerous rental places await visitors near the beach, offering various vehicles ranging from sedans๐Ÿš—, pick-up vans๐Ÿ›ป, motorcycles ๐Ÿ›‘, and motorbikes ๐Ÿ๏ธ, allowing people to choose according to their needs. Prices remain relatively transparent among different establishments.
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      Miss Alison Collier
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      Is it really not that fun?

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        Florence Stark
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        Honey, it's honestly not that fun. If you're just going there to play in the water, it's really not worth the trip.

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          Marion Barrows
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          Hey sis, if we take the 2:30 PM boat, can we explore everything and leave the island on the same day? We'd prefer not to stay overnight.

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            Israel Koss
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            That might be a bit tight. I think the last boat back is around 6 PM.

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              Miss Angela Cormier
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              I feel the same way. I went last week, and it's pretty much just a beach.

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                Jeremiah Bednar
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                Exactly! I was looking forward to it for ages, but it really wasn't fun. We just watched endless buses carting people off to Wangfuzhou.

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                  Lucille Borer
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                  I'm planning to go next week, but based on your feedback, it sounds like it's not much fun.

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                    Iris Marquardt
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                    The beach itself is okay, and you could try activities like jet skiing. I couldn't participate due to health reasons, though.

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                      Karen Zulauf
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                      I just got back from Xiachuan Island and personally, I think it's quite nice. Couples can rent an e-scooter or an ATV for an island tour, watch the sunrise and sunset together, and go beachcombing โ€“ it's very romantic! It's even more suitable for family trips with kids; there's sand and water, and you could easily spend a week just at the beach in the Wangfuzhou Scenic Area. The seawater is clean, and the sand is fine. Food and accommodation on the island aren't too expensive; a really good meal can be had for 200-300 RMB. Over towards Niutou Park, there's a shop (called 'Pig Head Sister's' locally) where things are reasonably priced โ€“ tofu pudding is 8 RMB a bowl, and large steamed pudding cakes (Put Chai Ko) are 10 RMB for three. The sun is very strong, though, so just make sure you've got good sun protection.

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                        Jose Beahan
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                        If we're staying at a guesthouse, will the sightseeing shuttle take us there?

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                          Leticia Ritchie
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                          Has anyone tried beachcombing (ganhai)? I'm not sure if there's a fee. My understanding was that you could just find a beach at the right time and do it for free, right?

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                            Mr. Ryan Hermann
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                            Beachcombing (Ganhai) seems to be 198 RMB per person.

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                              Samuel Kihn
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                              If it were that great, people from Guangdong wouldn't even need to go to Hainan. Though, to be fair, in Hainan, only a few islands like Wuzhizhou are actually decent.

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                                Ms. Cecilia Lowe
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                                I don't know... I feel like it's not even as fun as Weizhou Island.

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                                  Hazel Brown-Stracke
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                                  This place is called Jellyfish Inn. Highly recommend!

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                                    Lucille Borer
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                                    Yeah, that place is actually pretty decent and quite comfortable.

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                                      Miss Alison Collier
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                                      Is that the one in Jiangmen? I went too, and it wasn't fun at all.

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                                        Helen Gleason
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                                        Yeah, I suppose so. Bottom line, it's just really not fun.

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                                          Jermaine Satterfield
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                                          Agreed! โœ… I never want to go there again.

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