Maoming 3-Day Travel Guide: First Bay of South China Sea, Lychee Capital
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Maoming 3-Day Travel Guide: First Bay of South China Sea, Lychee Capital
Maoming, on the southern coast of Guangdong — "First Bay of the South China Sea." China's largest lychee production base, romantic seaside at China First Top, and the stunning Fangji Island with crystal waters. Three days of tropical coast, fresh seafood, and lychee culture.
🚶 Day 1: China First Top Romantic Coast (¥68)
Full Day: The most beautiful coastal area near Maoming — sandy beaches, rocky coastline, and romantic sunset views. Water sports available. The "China First Top" sculpture is a landmark.
Food: Maoming rice noodles (¥8-12), seafood porridge (¥15-25), salt-baked chicken (¥25-35)
🚶 Day 2: Fangji Island (¥150 including boat)
Full Day: Take a 40-minute boat from Bohe Port to Fangji Island — clear turquoise waters, coral reefs, and white sand beaches. Often called "Little Maldives" of Guangdong. Snorkeling and diving available.
Food: Fresh seafood feast on the island (¥40-80/person), oysters (¥10-20), sea urchin (¥5-10)
🚶 Day 3: Lychee Cultural Park (Free) or Gaozhou Ancient City
Morning: Maoming produces 25% of China's lychees. Visit a lychee orchard (May-July for harvest season). Gaozhou is the lychee capital — try fresh-picked lychees and lychee wine.
Afternoon: Gaozhou Ancient City — Baoguang Pagoda, ancient wells, and Ming Dynasty architecture.
Evening: Return via high-speed rail — Guangzhou 2.5 hours, Shenzhen 3 hours.