Last weekend I escaped the suffocating summer heat of Shenzhen to the southern island of Da Jia. After a rather hairy boat ride (see video below) we were greeted by beautiful beaches and warm waters. For China it was pretty clean and not too crowded. I’m pretty sure the boat driver had a death wish but for 10 RMB we were hardly expecting a gentle cruise! Hiking to the top of the island presented beautiful views out over the Pacific Ocean and some mysterious military installations which hinted at the islands former use. Being on the coast the area is popular for its seafood… Not being much of a seafood lover myself I wasn’t too thrilled by the lunch options but it was nethertheless interesting…