August 19-21, the Last Summer Vacation Edition of 'China's Most Beautiful Island', a Summer Leisure Trip to Hailing Island with Sunshine, Beach, and Seafood

Destination Introduction

Hailing Island: Located in the northern waters of the South China Sea, southwest of Yangjiang City, Guangdong Province, it is 20 kilometers from Yangjiang city center and covers an area of 105 square kilometers, making it the fourth largest island in Guangdong Province. Known as the “Southern Beidaihe” and “Oriental Hawaii,” it is praised as an uncarved jade. From 2005 to 2007, Hailing Island was named one of “China’s Ten Most Beautiful Islands” by Chinese National Geography magazine for three consecutive years. Surrounded by the sea, it has a subtropical oceanic climate with an average annual temperature of 22.3°C, an annual rainfall of 1816 millimeters, 310 sunny days per year, no harsh winters, no scorching summers, and spring-like weather all year round.

【Event Name】Leisure Trip to Hailing Island for Seafood Feast, August 19-21

【Event Time】From 11:00 AM, August 19 to 11:00 PM, August 21

【Meeting Point】Guangzhou South Railway Station

【Activity Intensity】★ Low (highest is seven stars)

【Scenery Index】★★★★★★ High (highest is seven stars)

【Mode of Transport】Train + Coach

【Event Highlights】

1: Watch the sunset and sunrise by the sea, listen to the sound of waves, and count the stars in the night sky.

2: Dive into the sea, let your body merge with the ocean, and open your heart without guard.

3: At the bluest beach, under the clear air, bright sunshine, and beautiful sands, just zone out!

4: Dig a hole in the sand, bury yourself, leaving only your eyes and mouth exposed, shamelessly watch the beauties, and then sing happily!

5: Under the beautiful night scenery by the seaside, gorge on seafood until your nose bleeds from happiness!

6: Head to Mawei Island to search for shrimp and crabs, and enjoy the fun of beachcombing.

7: Seafood meals, Cantonese morning tea.

【Event Fee】Including high-speed rail tickets: 1490 yuan (round-trip tickets from Changsha South to Guangzhou South; if you buy your own high-speed rail tickets, the fee will be based on the detailed quote below). This includes two seafood dinners, two Cantonese self-service morning teas, two nights at a quasi-four-star hotel by the sea, luxury coach transfer from Guangzhou South to Hailing Island, the first scenic spot ticket to Dajia Bay, and guide fees.

【Key Attractions】

1. Ten-Mile Silver Beach

Ten-Mile Silver Beach is surrounded by mountains on three sides, with a total length of 9.5 kilometers and a coastline of 16.5 kilometers, listed in the Guinness World Records. The beach boasts fresh air, clean and even sand, and crystal-clear water. It offers water activities like sailing, yachting, and fishing, as well as sports such as beach volleyball and football.

2. Dajia Bay Water Park

Dajiao Bay is one of the most famous attractions on Hailing Island, renowned worldwide for its sunshine, sandy beaches, waves, and seafood. It is named “Dajiao Bay” because its spiral-shaped curve resembles a giant horn. Here, both the sky and the sea exude a southern charm. The air is as clear and fresh as melted crystal, and the blue, satin-like seawater shimmers under the sunlight. The sea’s expression is full of joy and vitality, irresistibly inviting you to plunge into its embrace, frolic with the waves, and chase after the tides.

3. Mawei Island

Mawei Island is located at the southwestern tip of Hailing Island, connected to the mountains of Zhapo Town. Its coastline is winding with many bays, the longest sandy stretch being one kilometer. Surrounded by the sea on three sides, it is actually a peninsula. The island is shaded by trees, and along the winding paths, large boulders scatter on the beach—some round and smooth, others steep and rugged, resembling crouching tigers or standing lions in bizarre shapes. As the westernmost point of the island, it is the best spot to watch the sunset. When the evening glow fills the sky, many visitors stop here to wait for the “Mawei Sunset.”

4. “Nanhai No. 1” Museum

The “Guangdong Maritime Silk Road Museum” primarily functions to collect, display, and exhibit artifacts and sites unearthed from the Maritime Silk Road, showcasing the long and splendid history of maritime civilization. It is located on Shili Silver Beach on Hailing Island, Yangjiang. The museum’s main structure includes the “Crystal Palace,” a giant glass tank where the water quality, temperature, and environment are exactly the same as the seabed where the “Nanhai No. 1” shipwreck rests.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Changsha South Railway Station → Take the 7:30 AM Changsha South–Guangzhou High-Speed Train → Guangzhou South Railway Station → Hailing Island Poly Bund → Quasi-four-star hotel

Arrive at Guangzhou South Station at 10:50 AM, gather at 11:00 AM, and take a bus to Hailing Island. The drive takes about four hours. Upon arrival at Hailing Island Poly Bund, watch the sunset over the sea, enjoy seafood dinner with the sea breeze, and check into a seaside quasi-four-star hotel.

Day 2: Breakfast buffet with Cantonese morning tea → Mawei Island → Buy fresh seafood at the market and have it cooked → Dajiawan Seaside Park (you can stay until 9 PM, bring your own food to enjoy on the beach, or find a seaside BBQ spot in the park for some seafood)

Gather at 8:30 AM to head to Mawei Island, the westernmost point of Hailing Island. Bring a small shovel to dig for shells, turn over rocks to find little shrimp and crabs, and collect various small shells. After exploring, we depart at 10:30 AM for the seafood market. Form groups of five or ten to buy live seafood and have it cooked at a seafood restaurant. Avoid the intense midday sun; at 3:30 PM, meet in the hotel lobby and walk ten minutes to Dajiao Bay for a swim at the beach.

Day 3: Morning tea → Ten-mile Silver Beach → Nanhai No. 1 → Silver Beach coastline → Return

After breakfast, gather at 8:30 AM in the hotel lobby and take a bus to visit the [Twelve Zodiac Animal Release Platform], known as the “Cape of Good Hope,” for stunning sea views and a panoramic view of Dajiao Bay. Stroll along the Guinness World Record-holding Ten-mile Silver Beach, home to Hailing Island’s iconic [Nanhai No. 1 Replica Ship] (boarding not included; if you’d like to board, it costs 80 RMB/person), and the [Crystal Palace], also known as the “Guangdong Maritime Silk Road Museum,” where you can appreciate the exquisite craftsmanship and history of the 800-year-old replica ship. This is the perfect spot for taking photos, enjoying the sea breeze, and gazing at the endless coastline. You can also opt for water activities like jet skis, banana boats, and beach buggies. For lunch, enjoy some spicy seafood. Around 2:00 PM, we head back to Guangzhou South Station and take the 8:00 PM high-speed train back to our warm home in Changsha.

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Activity Fee: 1,490 RMB/person (includes high-speed train ticket)

850 RMB/person (excludes high-speed train ticket)

Children’s Fee: 1.2m–1.5m: 850 RMB (includes high-speed train ticket, no bed)

1.2m–1.5m: 520 RMB (excludes high-speed train ticket, no bed)

Under 1.2m: 450 RMB (excludes high-speed train ticket, no bed)

Fee Includes:

1. Transportation: High-speed train tickets vary based on the above pricing. Includes luxury tour bus from Guangzhou South Station to Hailing Island. (You can purchase your own train tickets; our bus meeting point is Guangzhou South Station, time: board at 10:50, depart at 11:00 sharp for Hailing Island.)

2. Meals: Two dinners (seafood) and two breakfasts (buffet-style Cantonese morning tea).

3. Accommodation: Two nights in a seaside quasi-four-star hotel.

4. Tickets: Entrance ticket to Dajiawan Seaside Park.

5. Shared medical supplies, guide fee, activity organization fee.

Complimentary accident insurance (10,000 RMB medical, 100,000 RMB accident).

Fee Does Not Include:

Personal expenses, costs not listed above, and additional costs caused by force majeure such as extreme weather.

Activity Dates: August 19, 2016, 7:00 AM to August 21, 2016, evening.

[Food Plan]: Bring a packed meal for the road and your favorite snacks.

Complimentary Insurance: 100,000 RMB accident, 10,000 RMB accident medical. Max 100,000 RMB travel accident insurance; shared equipment expenses.

[Children Registration]: Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

[Registration Method]: Registration is open now, deadline is August 10. Confirmation of registration is based on receipt of payment! Due to the need to book high-speed train tickets during the busy summer holiday, please confirm registration as early as possible. If you need to withdraw after booking, you must cover the ticket costs yourself.

[Registration Method]: Registration is open now, deadline is August 10 at 7:00 PM, or earlier if full.

Confirmation of registration is based on receipt of payment! If you withdraw after the deadline (after August 10 at 7:00 PM), you must find your own replacement; if no replacement is found, you’ll need to share 480 RMB in costs and the high-speed train ticket fees.

Payment Methods: Pay in person at the Giant Xianjiahu store, or via transfer, Alipay transfer, or transfer to Sugar Lump’s account (account provided via private message).

Please provide the following personal info for registration: Real name + ID number + phone number + name (ID number is for insurance).

[Activity Size]: Requires at least 30 people, max 53.

[Shared Equipment]: Walkie-talkies, shared medical supplies. If you need specific personal medication, please bring it yourself.

[Ticket Note]: Due to the tight availability of high-speed train tickets during the summer holiday, the itinerary may be adjusted based on actual ticket availability from the club, but this won’t affect visits to major scenic spots.

[Notes]

1. This is a group trip; no individual heroism or adventurous behavior. Avoid entering the sea in unprotected areas after dark.
2. When at the beach, stay in small groups of 3-5 people; don’t go alone. Report to the leader if needed.
3. Keep valuables with you and store them safely.
4. Team spirit means prioritizing the team’s interests. Don’t let personal issues hinder the trip, spoil the mood, or disrupt the leader’s work. Show consideration for the elderly, weak, and women in the group.
5. The routes we operate are mostly outdoor and photography-focused with complex procedures, and external factors often affect plans. In emergencies, the leader has the right to modify the itinerary; final decisions are made by majority vote.
6. Without reducing major attractions, the leader can adjust the order of stops based on weather, peak season crowds, etc.
7. Bring a valid ID for hotel check-in. Keep your valuables secure; don’t bring them to the beach for swimming. The club is not responsible for losses. When swimming, don’t overestimate your abilities, stay within the designated swimming area, and follow lifeguard instructions and announcements. Take good care of your children. Safety first! Don’t swim at public beaches without lifeguards or insurance, and don’t swim at night—the consequences are your own! If delays occur due to force majeure, all extra costs are the participant’s responsibility.
8. Outdoor activities involve certain risks and unpredictability. Participants are fully responsible for their own actions and consequences. We’ll do our best to ensure safety with regular boats, chartered buses in good condition, high insurance coverage, and experienced guides. However, travel risks exist objectively; participants must be responsible for their own safety, assess their physical condition, and unconditionally accept the organizer’s arrangements. If an accident occurs without negligence on the organizer’s part, their responsibility is limited to organizing rescue efforts. [Liability Statement]: This activity is a grassroots self-organized event on a voluntary basis. The organizer is only responsible for arranging the itinerary and activities, with appropriate safety measures and assistance. Participants should fully understand the dangers and risks of outdoor activities; the organizer is not civilly liable for any personal injury or property loss. Given uncontrollable factors like falling rocks, slips, snakes, insects, wild animals, lightning, traffic accidents, etc., participants should carefully evaluate the risks before joining. If delays or changes occur due to personal reasons, government actions, or force majeure (weather, natural disasters, vehicle/boat delays, traffic jams, etc.), participants bear all resulting costs, with the organizer only assisting in minimizing losses. By registering, you fully agree to and comply with all content in this statement.