The thrill escalated at the Heli-eastern base, where journalists and bloggers boarded "air taxis" for a bird's-eye view of Yantian Port, Dameisha Beach, Shatoujiao's coastal charm, and the southern slopes of Wutong Mountain. "It was an incredible experience, and my mouth was hanging open," gushed South African blogger Lizzy. "The low-altitude helicopter really makes life so much easier."