When it is hot, people are eager to escape from cities. They are thinking about going out of their offices to play with sand on beaches and swim in blue waves.
The endless blue sea, the refreshing salty sea breezes, and the laid-back life of the fishing villages...In summer, no one can say no to a beach vacation.
Wenling, Taizhou, hidden in a corner in eastern Zhejiang, is the perfect embodiment of “romance.” The colorful dreamy town built with thousand-year-old stones has attracted many artists. Even the famous painter Wu Guanzhong was amazed by its beauty.
It was also the first place in mainland China to receive the first sunlight of the new millennium. Camp on the beach and capture the beautiful moment of sunrise. If you are lucky, you can also gaze at the stars at night.
This is also a hidden gem for many foodies. Unlike other seaside cities that only have seafood, it also offers a lot of street food, which is super tasty.
Come to Wenling, which is very suitable for a short trip and will meet all your expectations for a seaside city.
Waves and Sand
Wenling has many different styles of beaches, such as the fairytale-like Golden Beach, Dongxia Beach featuring a pure and vast coastline, the Pearl Beach piled with pebbles and the secluded Dakeng Beach…
Each is beautiful in their own way. But they also have some things in common, which are the fine sand, clear water, and the mesmerizing healing slow life.
Chase the waves, or run under the sunset. Pick up a shell, dig out a crab or catch a small fish. You couldn’t be happier!
Although there is not much seafood at the time of the year, it is fun enough for inland people who do not see the sea often.
Camping by the Sea
Summer night by the sea is not too hot. Breezes gently blow and are often mixed with the sea salt taste. The waves in the far distance crash on the reefs and such white noise as a natural lullaby is very healing and can cure all unhappiness.
And most importantly, when you wake up, you will see a extremely beautiful sunrise scene over the horizon.
A bright orange color gradually rises over the gray and dull seawater. Such a beautiful and gentle color of this moment seems to be made of all the beautiful things and hopes of the world. No matter how many times you have seen it, it will still amaze you!
Encounter the Blue Tears
Trust me. You can see “blue tears” in Wenling. It is like an aurora borealis reflected in the dark sea. It is breathtakingly beautiful. To say it is like a dream is not enough to describe this romantic phenomenon.
The local fishermen said that the chances of seeing it were not high but we could go to Sansuan Island, which is about 30 minutes by boat from Xiaoruo Village, not far away, to try our luck. Compared to islands that take 5 or 6 hours to get to, this is quite close.
And this island has not been fully developed, with fewer people and beautiful scenery. It is not commercialized. You will have the whole sea to yourself. Even if you do not see the “blue tears”, it is also good to just lie on the island and look at the beautiful starry sky.