Maoming 3-Day Guide: Guangdong's Most Pristine Coastline

Maoming has Guangdong's most untouched coastline — Romantic Coast's 5km private beach, Fangji Island is Guangdong's best diving spot, China's First Beach stretches 20km. Maoming is Guangdong locals' own seaside secret.

🚶 Day 1: Romantic Coast (5km Private Beach)

• Romantic Coast (¥68): 5km golden beach, fine sand, stunning sunrise. Swim, beach volleyball, photos
• Seaside sunset restaurant: eat seafood while watching the sunset
• Seafood ¥60-100/person — boiled shrimp ¥25/jin, roe crab ¥50/jin, oysters ¥5/each

🚶 Day 2: Fangji Island (Guangdong's Best Diving)

• Fangji Island (ferry ¥150 + ticket ¥80): Volcanic island with 8-12m visibility — Guangdong's best diving
• Diving (¥300-500 with gear): Coral reefs, tropical fish, sea urchins
• Island hiking (free): Pristine tropical vegetation, ~2hr loop
• Island accommodation: sea-view guesthouses ¥300-500/night

🚶 Day 3: Gaozhou Ancient City + China's First Beach

• Gaozhou Ancient City (free): Millennial county, birthplace of Madame Xian culture. Xian Temple (free)
• China's First Beach (free): 20km coastline, whiter sand, quieter than Romantic Coast
• Return: HSR Maoming → Guangzhou South (2.5h, ¥160)

🍜 Seafood ¥60-100/person | Huazhou Sweet Soup ¥10 | Budget: ¥600-1200/day | Best: May-Oct