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Penghu Slow Travel Escape Guide to Avoid Crowds! Unlock the Local-Only Coastal Living Experience

【Key Pre-Trip Decisions】Money-Saving Tips to Avoid Crowds💸 1️⃣ Choose the Right Time for a More Comfortable Trip! 👉Best off-season: April or October is the most pleasant~🌤️ - Temperature around 24℃, super comfortable - Sea water glows bright blue✨ - Homestay prices are 30% lower than peak season - No need to wait for people to clear when shooting sea views📸 👉Peak season warnings: Avoid July-August! ❌ The Fireworks Festival is beautiful but very crowded ❌ Magong city traffic jams are unbearable ❌ Popular homestays double in price💸 🌟Tip: Staying on the outlying islands lets you see the fireworks reflected on the sea~ 👉Absolute no-go: Don’t come after November! 💨 The northeast monsoon is terrifying ⛔ All island-hopping routes are suspended 🚴 Even electric scooters can be blown away! 2️⃣ Transportation Practical Tips🚌 🛩️ Major transport: - Book Taipei to Magong special tickets 15 days in advance - Early flights at 1500 TWD are the best deal - Window seats recommended! The archipelago looks like a pearl necklace 🛵 Island travel: - Rent electric scooters right at Magong Airport exit - 400 TWD/day to tour around the island - Take the bus to Xiyu! Only 15 TWD for an easy ride~ 🌴【Value-Packed Recommendations】Secret local-only experiences! 1️⃣ Hidden routes on the main island 🏍️ Cultural stroll line: - Duxing Ten Villages: Check in at Zhang Yusheng’s former residence - Seaside cultural shops: Customize your own postcard - Century-old noodle shop: Authentic breakfast for 30 TWD 🌿 Natural secret spots: - Tongliang Ancient Banyan: 300-year-old giant banyan tree - Daguoye Basalt: Best photos at 5 PM - Lintou Park: Stunning beach sunsets 2️⃣ Off-the-beaten-path island hopping picks 🏝️ Deep tour of Wang’an Island: - Zhongshe Ancient House: Century-old stone house with great vibes - Green sea turtle snorkeling: Get up close to sea turtles🐢 🐯 Tiger Well Islet exploration: - Underwater tunnel: Walkable at low tide - Freshly fried squid balls: 3 for 50 TWD, great value! 3️⃣ Popular local experiences 🐟 Tidepool fun: - Learn clam digging with fishermen - 100 TWD processing fee for a seafood feast 🏄 SUP paddleboarding: - Shanshui Beach is beginner-friendly - 300 TWD includes coach + photos 🦞【Food Map】A must for foodies! 1️⃣ Must-try seafood 🐟 Yuguan Tender Grass Jelly: Must order the mackerel soup! 🔥 Chenggong Seafood: Volcanic stone oyster omelet is amazing 2️⃣ Specialty snacks and desserts 🍤 Grandma’s fried cake: Whole shrimp inside 🌵 Cactus ice: Sweet and sour, perfect for cooling down 🍯 Fengru tea: Locals’ secret for sun protection 🏡【Accommodation Recommendations】Affordable sea view rooms! 📍Magong City: - "Seabreeze Homestay" sea view rooms for just 180 TWD per person - 5-minute walk to the old street, super convenient 🏝️ Outlying island stays: - Wang’an Island Green Sea Turtle Homestay - See sea turtles laying eggs at dawn🐢 ⚠️【Ultimate Pitfall Avoidance List】Hard-earned experience! 1. Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen! 2. Bring at least 2000 TWD in cash 3. Don’t buy souvenirs at the airport 4. Environmental protection is key! Love Penghu~
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Cheung Chau, Hong Kong, has always been the king of choice for locals to relax on weekends! From Central, take the ferry and jump away from the rhythm of the city to a small island with unbeatable sea views, village houses, and human touch. This time I share a half-day trip to Cheung Chau, suitable for sunny days out - hiking and seeing the sea + leisurely eating snacks, is definitely the perfect combination to Chill and enjoy the leisure time! 🌊List of Trip Highlights: - Enjoy the view of Victoria Harbor by ferry and enter the slow pace of Cheung Chau Island - Explore the cuisine around the pier, the super-sized fishballs must try - Walk along the coastal hiking trail to enjoy the sea breeze and watch the sunset - Take a random picture of the blue sky sea view, the city worries are all thrown away! 📍Attraction Recommendation: 1. Cheung Chau Ferry Terminal Location: Cheung Chau, Hong Kong From Central Pier, the boat ride is about 1 hour, the boat has a strong sea breeze, you can feel the sea view of Victoria Harbor + South China Sea. After getting off the boat, there are many souvenir shops next to the pier. Big fish balls, coconut milk cool and sweet drinks, shark fin soup, mango glutinous rice dumplings, etc. are popular choices for tourists. Recommendation: The big fishball shop across the pier, a portion of 2 super giant size, Q bomb enough flavor, must eat! 2. Humanity + natural scenery around Cheung Chau Island From the pier, you can see old-style fishing village huts and colorful murals everywhere along the loop around the island. You can explore the most popular "Northern Emperor Temple" or "Cheung Po Tsai Cave", and then walk along the seaside hiking trail. It is recommended to start from East Bay Beach to the observation deck, walk slowly, take pictures while, 1–2 hours easily done. Several times on the way you can see clear water intertwined with distant buildings, perfect for taking pictures! ⛰️ Personal test tips: - Choose a sunny day out, the sky in Cheung Chau is beautifully blue, and the sea view is particularly healing - The hiking trail is mainly by the sea, some roads are more sunny, it is best to bring a hat and sunscreen - Breathable sneakers are recommended for easy uphill and downhill journeys - Some snack bars serve different hours in the morning and afternoon 🍴Food Recommendations: - Big Fish Balls opposite Cheung Chau Ferry Terminal (neighbors strongly recommend!) - Island handmade mango glutinous rice dumplings, coconut milk drinks 🚢Transportation Guide: - To Cheung Chau, you can take a ferry (ordinary/express ferry) at Central Pier, the journey is about 1 hour, and the frequency is more frequent on holidays - You can also choose a fast boat to and from the city, which saves time and is comfortable ✅ Island Ecosystem Tips: - Although Cheung Chau is small, it is crowded on weekends/holidays, so it is recommended to avoid the daytime peak - Some seats near the pier overlook the sea, suitable for slow chill eating - Some sections of the hike are uncovered, remember to refill! When you go to Cheung Chau, you have to take your time. When you are tired from walking, sit down and eat fishballs, blow the sea breeze and look at the distant view. It is definitely the best healing trip for urbanites! If you are planning to relax on the weekend, you might as well choose a good weather to go and experience a day of "slow life" Cheung Chau! #CheungChauDayTrip #HongKongIslandTrip #WharfFood #Hiking andSeaSea #LocalChillLife #CheungChau

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