Charm of Taishan · Feelings of Mountains and Sea

Taishan City, Jiangmen — a famous hometown of overseas Chinese and a coastal tourist resort, boasts the blue sea and clear sky of Shangchuan and Xiachuan Islands, the arcade style of Meijia Courtyard, and the lush forest of Beifeng Mountain. This 3-day 2-night itinerary allows you to explore islands, visit overseas Chinese villages, climb green mountains, and appreciate the diverse charm and unique customs of Taishan.

Shangchuan & Xiachuan Islands
Coastal Vacation
Meijia Courtyard
Overseas Chinese Architecture
Beifeng Mountain
Ecological Oxygen Bar
Guanghai Ancient City
Historical Relics
Seaview of Shangchuan Island, Taishan City, Jiangmen
Scenery of Shangchuan Island, Taishan City
Beautiful scenery of clear seawater and beaches on Shangchuan Island, Taishan City, Jiangmen

3-Day 2-Night Mountain and Sea Custom Tour of Taishan City

Island vacation + overseas Chinese culture + ecological leisure, experience Taishan in an all-round way

Trip Duration
3 Days 2 Nights
Main Destinations
Shangchuan Island, Xiachuan Island, Meijia Courtyard, Beifeng Mountain, Guanghai Ancient City, Kangqiao Hot Spring
Suitable For
Island lovers, photography enthusiasts, family parent-child travelers, hot spring recuperators
Per Capita Budget
¥800-¥1500
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Shangchuan Island Customs
Beaches, Waves and Fishing Village Culture
Itinerary Highlights

All-day island leisure and natural landscape experience

Attraction Arrangement
Feisha Beach
The most famous beach on Shangchuan Island, featuring white and delicate sand, clear seawater, suitable for swimming, beach sports and water sports. The surrounding facilities are complete, making it an ideal choice for island vacation.
Franciscus Xavier Cemetery
A cemetery in memory of the Western missionary Franciscus Xavier, an important relic of cultural exchanges between China and the West. It has a unique architectural style and high historical and cultural value.
Shaluowan Primitive Secondary Forest
A well-preserved primitive secondary forest on Shangchuan Island, with rich vegetation and fresh air. There are walking trails in the forest, allowing you to experience tropical rainforest customs and watch rare plants and birds.
Practical Information
Travel Tips
  • To get to Shangchuan Island, you need to take a boat from Shanzui Port, it is recommended to check the boat schedule in advance
  • The sun is strong on the island, please take sun protection measures
  • You can participate in bonfire parties on the beach at night to experience fishing village customs
Accommodation Recommendations
  • Hotels around Feisha Beach
  • Island characteristic homestays
  • Coastal resorts
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Xiachuan Island Leisure Vacation
Romantic Islands and Fishing Village Life
Itinerary Highlights

All-day island vacation and fishing village experience

Attraction Arrangement
Wangfuzhou Tourist Area
The core tourist area of Xiachuan Island, with a crescent-shaped bay and clear seawater, flat and open beaches, and complete supporting facilities. It is an excellent place for leisure vacation and water activities.
Niutang Bay
A hidden bay on Xiachuan Island, famous for clear seawater and exotic reefs. It is quiet with few people, suitable for snorkeling, sea fishing and photography, allowing you to experience the original island scenery.
Guabang Bay
A bay in the southern part of Xiachuan Island, named after the legend that a top scholar once hung his list here. The bay has beautiful scenery, and there are fishing villages around, where you can experience fishing village life and seafood cuisine.
Practical Information
Characteristic Experiences
  • Participate in water sports such as jet skis and banana boats in Wangfuzhou
  • Rent a bicycle to travel around the island and enjoy the island scenery
  • Taste freshly caught seafood and experience fishing village cuisine
Transportation Tips
  • There are ferry boats between Xiachuan Island and Shangchuan Island
  • There are sightseeing buses connecting various attractions on the island
  • The last ferry back to the mainland is at 18:30, please arrange your itinerary accordingly
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Overseas Chinese Culture and Ecological Tour
Combination of Historical Architecture and Natural Landscape
Itinerary Highlights

Visit overseas Chinese culture in the morning and enjoy ecological leisure in the afternoon

Attraction Arrangement
Meijia Courtyard
A square architectural complex composed of 108 arcades, a representative of Taishan's overseas Chinese culture, integrating Chinese and Western architectural styles. It has been a filming location for many movies, showing the history and prosperity of the overseas Chinese hometown.
Beifeng Mountain National Forest Park
A famous eco-tourism area in Taishan, with a high forest coverage rate, featuring waterfalls, streams, exotic peaks and other natural landscapes. It is an ideal place for mountaineering, summer vacation and forest bathing, and also has recreational projects such as rafting.
Guanghai Ancient City
An ancient city with a history of more than 600 years, an important node of the ancient Maritime Silk Road. Remnants such as city walls and gates still exist, witnessing Taishan's coastal defense history and commercial prosperity.
Practical Information
Cultural Experiences
  • Take photos of arcade buildings in Meijia Courtyard and experience overseas Chinese customs
  • Taste authentic salted fish in Guanghai Ancient City and learn about fishing culture
  • Experience forest rafting in Beifeng Mountain and feel the vitality of nature
Return Suggestions
  • Buy local specialties such as Taishan eel rice and Guanghai salted fish
  • It takes about 1 hour by car from Beifeng Mountain to Taishan urban area
  • Taishan Bus Terminal has buses to Guangzhou, Shenzhen and other places

Must-Try Foods in Taishan City

Taishan Eel Rice

Taishan's signature food, made with local eels and silk seed rice, cooked in traditional clay pots. The fragrance of rice and eel blend together, with a smooth taste, which is a model of the combination of Guangdong Hakka cuisine and Cantonese cuisine.

Wencun Five-Flavor Goose

A special dish of Wencun Town, Taishan, made with local geese marinated and cooked with five kinds of sauces. The meat is tender, with rich layers of flavor, combining five flavors of salty, sweet, sour, spicy and fresh, with a unique taste.

Guanghai Salted Fish

A specialty of Guanghai Town, Taishan, made by marinating and drying fresh sea fish with traditional craftsmanship. The meat is firm, salty and fragrant, a classic ingredient on Taishan people's dining tables, and also an ideal gift.

Taishan Shrimp Paste

A traditional condiment made from fresh sea shrimps, with a delicious taste and rich aroma. It is an excellent condiment for cooking seafood and vegetables, reflecting Taishan's marine food culture.

Taishan City Travel Tips
Best Season
  • May-October: Suitable for island trips, the seawater temperature is comfortable
  • November-April of the next year: Suitable for mountaineering and cultural visits, with cool climate
  • Around Spring Festival: You can experience the New Year customs of Taishan's overseas Chinese hometown
  • September-October: Seafood is plump, suitable for tasting seafood cuisine
Travel Suggestions
  • It is recommended to reserve sufficient time for island tours to avoid rushing for ferries
  • Meijia Courtyard is suitable for shooting in the early morning or evening with soft light
  • It is recommended to bring a change of clothes and take waterproof measures for rafting in Beifeng Mountain
  • You can communicate with local fishermen in Guanghai Ancient City to learn about fishing history
Practical Information
  • The weather on the island is changeable, check the weather forecast before departure
  • Mobile phone signals are weak in some areas of Shangchuan and Xiachuan Islands, inform your itinerary in advance
  • It is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes and casual clothes for mountaineering and island tours
  • Respect the customs of local fishermen and protect the marine ecological environment
Transportation Guide
  • It takes about 2 hours by car from Guangzhou to Taishan urban area, with direct high-speed trains and buses
  • To get to Shangchuan and Xiachuan Islands, you need to take a boat from Shanzui Port, about 1 hour by car
  • Attractions in Taishan City are scattered, it is recommended to travel by self-driving or chartered car
  • Transportation on the island is mainly sightseeing cars and motorcycles, which can be chosen as needed

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