Spent three days in Fangchenggang, and my spending philosophy collapsed

​​Location Fangchenggang, the “land and sea combo” treasure on the border of Guangxi! 538 kilometers of coastline + the oxygen-rich forest of the Ten-Thousand-Mountain area. Come here in August, surf wildly by day, soak in hot springs and stargaze by night～🌊⛰️ ​​🌟 Must-Visit TOP List​​ 1️⃣ ​​Bailang Beach​​: A magical mix of black sand and white waves! Free entry, at low tide the mudflats stretch for kilometers. Renting a beach ATV to race around is super fun (about 50 RMB/hour). 2️⃣ ​​Monster Rock Beach​​: Volcanic rocks gnawed by waves into “monster teeth,” free! Wear non-slip shoes to climb the reefs, perfect for shooting apocalyptic sunset photos. 3️⃣ ​​Dongxing Port​​: Step across China-Vietnam border in one step! Explore the Vietnamese-style street, buy G7 coffee and rosewood crafts. Remember to bring your ID to get a pass. 4️⃣ ​​Butou Hot Springs​​: Tiffany blue hot spring pools! Tickets about 128 RMB, soak while admiring karst peaks, the infinity pool on the mountaintop is breathtaking. 5️⃣ ​​Leshan Ancient Fishing Village​​: A Ming and Qing dynasty fishing village. At low tide, dig for sand worms and rake snails. The seafood stall’s mud crab porridge is unbelievably fresh. ​​📅 Three-Day Exciting Itinerary​​ ​​🌞 DAY 1: Coastal Fun Day​​ ​​Morning​​: Head to ​​Bailang Beach​​ to get sun-kissed (apply three layers of physical sunscreen!), try windsurfing or black sand bathing. ​​Noon​​: Nearby food stalls for ​​salt and pepper mantis shrimp + flower crab winter melon soup​​, about 80 RMB per person, so filling you’ll need support to walk. ​​Afternoon​​: Rush to ​​Monster Rock Beach​​ to climb reefs, shoot “till the seas dry and rocks crumble” couple photos at dusk (singles can join too!). ​​Evening​​: Stay at ​​Savile Resort Hotel​​, 270° sea view balcony + seaside pool, seafood buffet dinner with unlimited freshly steamed shellfish. ​​🌿 DAY 2: Border & Forest Healing Day​​ ​​Morning​​: Drive 1 hour to ​​Dongxing Port​​, stroll Vietnamese street and try ​​chicken pho + qu dau egg​​ (for the brave!). ​​Noon​​: At the top floor of Ramada Hotel, overlook the China-Vietnam border river, sip a cup of Vietnamese drip coffee and daydream. ​​Afternoon​​: Drive 2 hours into ​​Ten-Thousand-Mountain Forest Park​​, breathe fresh air and hike to find the “Sleeping Buddha of Nanshan.” ​​Evening​​: Overnight at ​​Butou Hot Springs Resort​​, soak in hot springs while counting stars, don’t forget your waterproof phone pouch! ​​🎪 DAY 3: Fishing Village Slow Life Day​​ ​​Morning​​: ​​Leshan Ancient Fishing Village​​, catch sea creatures at low tide, the sand worms you dig will be cooked into porridge by the homestay owner. ​​Noon​​: Seafood stall in the village for ​​steamed grouper​​, the fish is so tender chopsticks can’t hold it! ​​Afternoon​​: Cycle along ​​Xiwang Greenway​​, watch the harbor cranes and sunset together from the top of Xianren Mountain Park. ​​Evening​​: Return to the city to stay at ​​Gangchen International Hotel​​, 28th floor sea view room + dim sum breakfast, shrimp dumplings with sea view are forever the best. ​​📸 Photo Spots Recommendations​​ ​​Bailang Beach​​: Mirror-like mudflats at low tide reflecting the cross-sea bridge. ​​Monster Rock Beach​​: Reddish-brown reefs + waves, wear bright dresses for better shots! ​​Dongxing Ramada Top Floor​​: Lights from both sides of China and Vietnam in one frame, turn on night mode. ​​🍜 Food Storm Inhaled​​ 1️⃣ ​​Charcoal-grilled sand worms​​: Crispy outside, tender inside, I know the taste of the sea! 2️⃣ ​​Jing ethnic stir-fried rice noodles​​: Fish sauce + dried shrimp aroma that makes you lick the plate. 3️⃣ ​​Vietnamese baguette​​: Crispy bread stuffed with sour and spicy meat sauce, one bite transports you to Mong Cai. 4️⃣ ​​Shangsi grilled fish​​: Magical combo of sour bamboo shoots + pineapple, spicy and addictive. 5️⃣ ​​Seafood porridge​​: Sand worms and crabs caught at dawn cooked into porridge, so fresh it’s alarming! ​​💰 Three-Day Expense List​​ ​​Accommodation for two nights​​: Savile sea view room 800 RMB/night + Gangchen International 600 RMB/night = 1400 RMB (worth it! Balcony sea view without squeezing into crowded spots). ​​Food​​: Three days of seafood + Vietnamese cuisine ≈ 600 RMB (burp~). ​​Tickets​​: Butou Hot Springs 128 RMB + Ten-Thousand-Mountain Park 60 RMB ≈ 188 RMB. ​​Total​​: 2188 RMB, feels like my wallet got thinner but my happiness got fatter! 1️⃣ ​​Not enough sunscreen​​: Got “panda arms” from half-day sun exposure at the beach, burning painfully for three days! 2️⃣ ​​Fell at Monster Rock Beach​​: The reefs were slippery like oiled, landed on my butt, social death moment... ​​💡 TIPS​​ August is typhoon season! Follow the “Guangxi Meteorology” WeChat account, don’t let heavy rain ruin your trip. Golden Beach has strong undercurrents, don’t swim, just take beautiful photos on the shore. Fangchenggang is really perfect for lazy and wild play! Be a wild child by day, soak in hot springs like a noble lady by night～ Who hasn’t tried Jing ethnic stilt fishing? Hurry to Golden Beach for a photo shoot! ​​Any pros have hidden tips? Drop them in the comments!​​ 🌈