How to Spend 3 Days in Shanwei - A Complete Itinerary for Shanwei

Day 1 | Morning

Mt. Fengshan Temple Tourist Area

Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00

Ticket Price: 15 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Fengshan Road, Shanwei City

Mt. Fengshan Temple Tourist Area is located on the bank of Pinqing Lake in the east of Shanwei City. It is surrounded by the seaside avenue leading to the city center and is located on the east island of Yuci. The Mt. Fengshan Temple built in the Nine Years of Ming Chongzhen (before 1636 AD), and later expanded during the Qing Emperor Qianlong period. The incense has continued for centuries. The Mt. Fengshan Temple is not only a famous scenic spot in Shanwei City, but also a place where the people of eastern Guangdong and coastal fishermen worship the Mazu. There are many folk customs in the tourist area, including Tianhou Pavilion, Bell and Drum Tower, Mazu Stone Statue, and Mazu Shengtang Museum in Fengshan Park.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Mt. Fengshan Temple Tourist Area, Red Bay Tourist Area next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Red Bay Tourist Area

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-7:00pm

Ticket Price: 16 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Days

Location: Red Bay Tourist Area, Jianlang Town, Shanwei City

The Red Bay Tourist Area is intertwined with lakes, islands and harbors. The beaches are lingering, the coastal reefs are diverse, the coastal scenery is beautiful, the humanities and historical sites are numerous, and the unique subtropical coastal scenery has become a hot spot for leisure travel on the beach every year. Red Bay, as its name suggests, of course has red soil and blue water. Walking on the beach, the sand is soft and soft, and it seems to be carefully screened by the hands of nature. Going closer, the pure and transparent sea water flows on the beach in a roll, and the white and white waves follow the tide, and rushing into the droplets.

Day 1 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Vienna Hotel (Shanwei Honghaiwan) is the best places.

Vienna Hotel (Shanwei Honghaiwan)

The Vienna Hotel (Shanwei Honghaiwan) is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The Vienna Hotel (Shanwei Honghaiwan) is an ideal choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Shanwei.

Shanwei Railway Station is the closest major transportation option, approximately 24km away. Shanwei Railway Station is the closest option for those who prefer to travel by train, approximately 24km away. Keeping busy is easy, with Red Bay Gulf, Nanhai Temple and 田寮村後澳沙灘 all nearby.

At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. This Shanwei hotel provides parking on site.

Germaphobes can rest easy - the level of cleanliness is highly rated at this hotel. For guests traveling with groups of friends, this hotel is consistently one of the most popular choices.

Day 2 | Morning

Red Bay Gulf

Opening Hours: Open from 5:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: No.241 Provincial Road,Cheng District,Shanwei city

Located east of Shanwei City, Cape Red Bay is a long-formed peninsula extending southwards from the junction of Honghai Bay and Jieshi Bay, which is known as the "Kirin Point of Eastern Guangdong". The waves and the sea breeze are affected by this terrain, forming a very different scene on both sides of the peninsula. The east sea area is full of rough waves and rapids, while the west sea area is calm. The beach stretches on both sides of the peninsula, white water of which make it an ideal place for sea bathing.

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Red Bay Gulf, don’t forget pay a visit to Fengshan Park.

Fengshan Park

Ticket Price: 15 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: Southeast of Shanwei City, Guangdong

The Fengshan Mazu Stone Statue in Fengshan Park was built in 1994 and is one of the larger Mazu artistic stone statues in China.

Day 2 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Hotel Paris Pan-Island is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Hotel Paris Pan-Island

Shanwei's Hotel Paris Pan-Island (Shanwei Balibandao Jiudian) has gained considerable praise for its high standards of service. Hotel staff can communicate in Chinese, English, French, Japanese or even South Korean and stand ready to respond to any request.

The décor of this Shanwei hotel blends a European style with characteristics of traditional Guangdong culture. Among the recreational facilities available are a heated indoor swimming pool, mini-golf and a fitness center. 

The grill house, bar and South Korean restaurant, all on the top floor, offer guests great menus as well as great views of the sea. Additional dining outlets in the form of a Chinese restaurant, a Western restaurant and a café, present guests with an abundance of alternative options.

Day 3 | Morning

Shanwei Harbor

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Shanwei Harbor, Shanwei, China

Shanwei Port is located in the Red Bay in eastern Guangdong, southwest of Shanwei City. Shanwei Port covers an area of 25 square kilometers, with a coastline of 16 kilometers. The water depth of the main channel is nearly ten meters. Ships with a load of 1,000 tons can freely enter and exit the port. Shanwei Port is a port open to the outside world and a shining pearl on the shore of the Red Bay. It is 81 nautical miles away from Hong Kong and is uniquely endowed by nature, with vast fishing grounds and abundant marine resources; the maritime industry is booming, with beautiful seaside scenery and shallow water beaches suitable for swimming; it is also a rare natural haven. When typhoons come, many ships gather in This shelter from the wind forms a trend of "thousand sails ready to go", which is not spectacular! Shanwei Port is one of the six major fishing ports in the country. It is quite interesting to visit the coastal scenery of Shanwei, eat seafood and seafood, and see the production process.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Shanwei Harbor, Kwan-yin Ridge next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Kwan-yin Ridge

Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 5 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: Lufeng, Shanwei, Guangdong, China

Located in Jieshi Town, Lufeng City, Guanyin Ridge is named after the Guanyin Temple (Shuiyue Palace) on the ridge. There is a beach under the ridge, with an open area and pleasant scenery, which is an ideal natural swimming beach. There are Shuiyue Palace, Zhenhai Stone, Dragon Stone and other scenic spots on Guanyin Ridge.

Day 3 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Kwan-yin Ridge? Lufeng Wanxing Apartment is one of your top choices.

Lufeng Wanxing Apartment

This hotel provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day.

The hotel is located approximately 22km from Lufeng Railway Station. The nearest railway station is Lufeng Railway Station, approximately 22km away. There is no shortage of things to see in the area, with the Former Residence of Zhou Enlai, Kwan-yin Ridge and Jinxiang Beach all nearby.

This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. This Lufeng hotel offers parking on site.

According to our trusted guests, the facilities at this hotel are first-rate.

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.