Xiqiao Pingsha Island Tickets, Climate, Transportation Guide and Food Recommendations

Pingsha Island is a famous scenic spot in Foshan, but it is quite troublesome to get to the island. You have to take a boat to get to the island. It is recommended that you walk or bike on the island. There are many delicacies to try on the island, and you can choose by yourself. Transportation Guide

There are two piers entering and exiting Pingsha Island

1. Pingsha Ferry towards Xiqiao

Self-driving: Taiping Ferry is the main way to the island way. Passenger cars with less than 35 seats can also take the ferry. However, considering that the roads on the island are narrow and it is inconvenient for vehicles to turn around, it is not recommended to drive a bus ferry to the island. Additionally, off-island travel is relatively expensive. There is a dedicated parking lot near the ferry.

Passenger bus: Take Guangzhou as an example: Search "Guangdong Online Ticketing" from the "Guangdong Online Ticketing" APP or WeChat official account to check the shuttle bus and purchase tickets in Xiqiao or Gaoming.

Bus: Take Qiao No. 06 bus at Taiping Pingsha Ferry Station to transfer to the ferry, or Qiao No. 12 bus and get off at Taiping Village Committee Station and walk to Pingsha Ferry to take a boat transfer.

2. Water Transport Terminal in the direction of Gaoming

Take a bus outside Xiqiao Bus Station to the Water Transport Terminal, then take a taxi for about 14 yuan, or you can take Yanjiang Road directly to Hecheng Park. It is called No. 533 outside Gaoming Station and get off at Hecheng Park Bus Stop

3. Transportation on the island

In addition to walking, the transportation options after arriving on the island are tandem bicycles. , quad bikes and electric tour buses. The price ranges from 40 yuan to 80 yuan/hour/day, and the deposit is 100 yuan.

While enjoying the fun of cycling around the island, pay attention to the safety of your children. Children sitting in the back seat must wear seat belts to prevent them from falling and getting stuck in the middle. Additionally, riders note that pocket wallets are lost due to shaking of the wallet when alternating foot lifts. Food Recommendations

Cooked Chicken: The color, aroma and taste of good claypot chicken should be perfect. This chicken casserole is sweet, and you will suck the sauce on the chicken bones when you eat it. Price: 85 yuan/piece.

Braised tilapia: Friends who like to eat fish must not miss it. One tilapia weighs about 2 pounds, and the current price is 68 yuan/case.

Quang Ninh Wonton: Apart from big fish and meat, there is nothing on Pingsha Island that a little girl can’t satisfy her hunger. If so, please order another! The size is 10~15 yuan/portion

In fact, there are many other delicacies on the island, such as large fish, Gaoming rice noodles, whole roast chicken, river fresh food, and milk-soaked chicken , copper plate steamed chicken, etc., you can try it yourself. Pingsha Island's climate

The climate of Pingsha Island can be summarized into two points: exposure and heavy rain, or combined with autumn wind, it is the climatic characteristics of Pingsha Island.

The weather forecast calls for light rain on the island, which usually means heavy rain, especially in a short period of time. It comes and goes, followed by exposure.

The reason for the sun exposure may be related to the simultaneous effect of solar reflection on the water surface of the Xijiang River and the fish ponds on Pingsha Island and the heat dissipation of the sand on the island after absorbing heat. The skin color of the residents who farm on the island will also be darker, but they still feel cooler in the village.

Pingsha Island flood season: The Pingsha Island flood season starts in June, flows through the upstream Guilin through the Xijiang River to Pingsha Island, and ends before the end of August. The flood season lasts for more than two months. There are 2-3 flood seasons. Some shoals are not playable. At the same time, there will be a lot of garbage upstream.

The rainy season on Pingsha Island: The rainy season on Pingsha Island is unstable. From the beginning of spring to September, it rains continuously. The rainfall in April gradually becomes heavier, often accompanied by thunderstorms. In October, the weather becomes dry and there is no consistent wind direction. In November, the temperature difference between morning and evening gradually becomes obvious, and the northerly wind increases.