Hai Shou Island in Jiujiang, Foshan, offers many attractions for friends to explore and lots of delicious food to sample. Here’s a travel guide to help you make the most of your trip to Hai Shou Island.
1. Ticket Prices
Admission Fee: Free
2. Opening Hours
Opening Hours: All Day
3. Activities
☑ Cycling Around the Island
Experience the slow pace of island life and immerse yourself in nature by cycling around the island. The 6.4-kilometer island greenway offers views of quaint houses, quiet paths, and flocks of birds flying overhead. The refreshing breeze will accompany you as you ride. While cycling, blow some bubbles for a touch of color. If you don’t want to cycle, you can also take a leisurely stroll around the island. At sunset, watch as the golden sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky with vibrant hues.
Bicycle Rental: Island shops and stations offer bicycle rentals with varying prices depending on the type of bicycle.
Friendly Reminder: It’s best to cycle around the island in the evening. Remember to stay hydrated and wear sunscreen.
☑ Yacht Experience
Indulge in a luxurious experience like a scene out of a movie. Take a yacht cruise around the island, enjoy the river breeze, and soak in the sunset at the Senwei Yacht Training Base on the southern side of Hai Shou Island. The island’s stunning river views, the majestic Jiujiang Bridge, and the dazzling reflection of the sunset on the water, all come together to create a breathtaking experience that will melt away your worries.
Location: Senwei Yacht Club, Hai Shou Island, Jiujiang, Nanhai
Address: Hai Shou Island, Jiujiang Town, Nanhai District (1500 meters to the left after entering the island)
Phone: 15800068856
Note: The club does not offer services to individual tourists. They only provide yacht driving training and experience for groups.
☑ Hui Dao Coffee Camp
This cafe called “Hui Dao” is adorned with fish flags fluttering in the wind, exuding a blend of “fishing village” and “sophistication”. The owner creates innovative traditional coffee with ingredients like red beans, sesame paste, and chocolate, alongside a range of refreshing non-coffee beverages.
Location: Hui Dao Coffee Camp
Directions: Navigate directly to “Hui Dao Coffee Camp”
Contact Number: 13414128015
Business Hours: Weekends Only (Closed on Weekdays)
4. Food Recommendations
When you’re close to the source, you’re sure to find the freshest seafood. Indulge in the delicious flavors of West River prawns, chicken and crab stew, steamed fish with black bean sauce, purple perilla stir-fried West River yellow sand clams, and West River mixed fish soup with papaya. There are countless fresh seafood dishes waiting to be discovered. We recommend checking out Tang Jiayuan Restaurant, a farm that has been around for 20 years. The farm’s pristine environment produces fresh, authentic flavors, and it’s a member of the Jiujiang Tourism Food Alliance. In addition to seafood, you can also visit Shengji BBQ for barbecue, picnics, and karaoke.
☑ Tang Jiayuan Restaurant:
Location: Tang Jiayuan Restaurant
Address: Next to Hai Shou Village Committee, Jiujiang Town, Nanhai District
Phone: 0757-86552466, 18923141008
☑ Shengji Rose Garden:
Address: Inside Shengji Rose Garden (Approximately 700 meters to the left of Hai Shou Wharf)
Venue Introduction: Can accommodate groups of 200-300 people. The venue offers barbecue, picnics, and karaoke services. Guests can bring their own food and drinks or order from the venue.
Booking Contact: 18923148781, 18316555367
5. Accommodation
Immerse yourself in the charm of Jiujiang’s dragon boat culture and fishing villages at Hai Shou Fangzhou Homestay. Enjoy picturesque views of the West River from your room and be enchanted by the dreamy courtyard with its Instagram-worthy aesthetic. Witness breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, and bask in the beauty of a starry night. This unique homestay offers a blend of traditional and modern features, with charming details like a sampan, a trendy arch bridge, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a spacious rooftop terrace offering panoramic views of the West River. In the evenings, set up a tent on the rooftop terrace, making it the perfect place for barbecue, parties, and intimate gatherings. It’s a truly magical setting to create unforgettable memories with loved ones.
Location: Hai Shou · Fangzhou Homestay
Address: No. 103, Hai Shou Xin Cun, Jiujiang Town, Nanhai District, Foshan
Phone: 13929147343
6. Transportation
Location: Hai Shou Island, Jiujiang, Nanhai District, Foshan
Coordinates: Hai Shou Island, Jiujiang, Nanhai
Driving: Search and navigate directly to “Hai Shou Island Wharf”. Once you arrive, take a ferry to reach the island.
Bus: Take routes Jiang 03, 05, or 06 and get off at the Hai Shou Wharf or Rulin Plaza station.
Ferry Fare: Pedestrians: 4 yuan/person; Cars: 40 yuan/vehicle; Residents of Hai Shou and children under 1.2 meters (including 1.2 meters) are exempt from the fare.
Ferry Operating Hours: 5:00-21:00
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