Heads Up! Shenzhen No. 4 Beach – Dodging the Tourist Traps.
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Alright, let me fill you in on this place, so those of you who are planning to visit can listen up!
This place, to be honest, is actually quite small. A day here is more than enough for you to have a full tour.
- The scenery is quite photogenic, decent enough for a few great shots.
- Heads Up: After 6:30 PM, access to the beach is prohibited due to either safety measures or management rules, so don’t get disheartened when it’s closed.
Now let’s talk about accommodations:
- If accommodation isn't a priority, local "homestays" (small hotels run by locals, similar to a bed and breakfast) are inexpensive. Just make sure you mentally prepare yourself as the quality can be mediocre at best.
Not much variety when it comes to dining:
- Besides familiar chains like McDonald’s and KFC, there are streetside "Shawarmas” (outdoor food stalls with distinct local flavors).
️Special Warning: Never order seafood at these street stalls!
- I was once overcharged by RMB 600 for a single dish, and this isn’t uncommon. These places prey on tourists by hiking up prices.
- Opt for a reputable restaurant for seafood or avoid seafood entirely if you don't want unnecessary annoyance.
Now to wrap things up:
- This destination is decent for snapping photos if you're already in Shenzhen, a bustling metropolis full of modernity; a casual visit could certainly brighten your day.
- However, if you aren’t from Shenzhen and plan to drive (self-driving tour), bear in mind the distance can be quite far.
- If you take public transportation, the hassle might not justify the trip.
- Unless you plan on staying for multiple days and have numerous nearby attractions or interests to visit, this place might not warrant such a special journey specifically for it.
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Honestly, I think it's way better than Judiaosha. You've got seashells here, plenty of spots for photos, and it's not as crowded. Really perfect for pictures.
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But it's fantastic for photos in the summer! I visited the observatory, then went swimming at Beach No. 3. Over at Beach No. 4, I watched some surfing, grabbed a drink, and just chilled. Overall, a pretty good experience. When it came to food, I stuck to group deals – too scared of getting ripped off ordering individual dishes.
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It's decent for photos, but that's pretty much it.
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I was just there last Friday. If you can, book a hotel. Steer clear of the guesthouses – they're generally dirty, messy, poorly maintained, and swarming with mosquitoes. You'll get eaten alive staying in one.
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Absolutely. The environment in those guesthouses is really... let's just say it's less than ideal.
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You get better photos here than at Judiaosha; I've been to both. This place is also much larger than Judiaosha.
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But it's still not very big.
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Recommendations might be fake, but warnings to steer clear are definitely genuine. After all, who complains for no reason?
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600 for a single dish? Post a pic, let's see it!
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Is the transportation convenient?
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That's a rip-off! 600 for a single dish.
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Yep, got completely ripped off.
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Which restaurant charges 600 for a single stir-fried crab dish?
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The second restaurant from the left, on the very outer edge.
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Which beach is the most photogenic?
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Why can't we be near the beach at 6:30?