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

Marion Barrows

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.

Israel Koss

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

Miss Angela Cormier

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

Jeremiah Bednar

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.

Lucille Borer

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

Iris Marquardt

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

Karen Zulauf

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 – 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 – 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.

Jose Beahan

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

Leticia Ritchie

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?

Mr. Ryan Hermann

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

Samuel Kihn

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.

Ms. Cecilia Lowe

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

Hazel Brown-Stracke

This place is called Jellyfish Inn. Highly recommend!

Lucille Borer

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

Miss Alison Collier

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

Helen Gleason

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

Jermaine Satterfield

Agreed! I never want to go there again.

Samuel Kihn

Not fun at all.