What are the modes of transportation in Xisha Islands-Shidao?

Xisha Islands-Shidao Traffic Guide: Taxi

There are many taxis in Sanya, which are also very convenient. You can go anywhere in the central city for 5 yuan without calling, but the price of scenic spots should be discussed with the driver. 25 yuan 10 from the general urban area and 50 yuan 10 from Dadonghai to Yalong Bay. The price needs to be negotiated with the driver in advance.

bus

There are three main bus lines in Sanya, namely No.2 and No.4 bus lines and bus lines bound for Yalong Bay, among which the fares of No.2 and No.4 bus lines are 2 yuan and Yalong Bay is 5 yuan. There are also many privately illegally operated three-wheeled and two-wheeled motorcycles in Sanya. If they are inspected by the transportation bureau or traffic police, they will run around regardless of the safety of passengers, and even leave passengers behind. It is not recommended to take it. Moreover, three-wheeled motorcycles are not allowed to drive in downtown Sanya, so tourists should not ask three-wheeled motorcycles to bring guests into the city.

Rent a car

If you want to have a more comfortable stay in Sanya, you can rent a car. Hotels in Sanya generally provide car rental service, and there is a car rental price list in the lobby for your reference. In addition, there are many companies that provide car rental services. You can compare the prices and know the qualifications of these companies before making a decision. Rent a car requires a deposit of 5000 yuan, and at the same time provide ID card, return ticket and driver's license. All roads, including expressway, are free, and there is no road maintenance fee for cars, which is reflected in the gasoline fee.

Self-driving recommendation: Sanya is probably the most suitable city to drive a convertible in China. Rent a car and go for a ride in the famous Coconut Dream Corridor on Sanya Binhai Avenue. Driving along the avenue from south to north, listening to the sound of waves lapping on the shore, breathing the fresh sea breeze and enjoying the seascape for a change, is very comfortable. The avenue goes all the way to Sanya Bay, which takes about 30 minutes from beginning to end. There are also some seafood stalls and resorts along the way. When you are tired, you can eat something and enjoy yourself.

Shidao is the oldest of the Xisha Islands. It has a history of at least ten thousand years. Shidao is also the highest island in the Xisha Islands. Some people say that Shidao is the goldfish tower in Xisha, not only because it looks like a pyramid, but also because it has some mysterious secrets like a pyramid. Most of the islands in Xisha Islands are formed by the accumulation of biological gravel such as corals and shells, and the rocks are relatively loose. Only Shidao is composed of some layered biological sandstones, and the rocks are very hard. But also different from other layered biostones in structure. Generally, the bottom of layered biostones is older than the top, but the rock island is the opposite. This phenomenon of rock island has not been reasonably explained in science. Shidao is only a few kilometers away from Yongxing Island, and the two islands are connected by an artificial dam. There is a large coral reef beach between the two islands. At low tide, you can clearly see the rocks under the water. From a distance, it is a large blue-green flat, but in fact, the rocks at the bottom of the water are rugged.

The entrance to Shidao is guarded, so you can go in just by saying hello. There is nothing on the island. The only plants are weeds and the dead plants of one or two artificially planted plants. There is a small monument on the island, which reads: China Xisha Stone Island, with a map of China. The reefs of Shidao are unique, and each pile is composed of layers of black and gray reefs, which are very beautiful in a circle. Under these stones, there are several green pools, which are estimated to be two or three meters deep at low tide. There are circles of black rocks, just like Tianchi in the Heavenly Palace. The waves on Shidao are bigger than those in other places, because they are against the wind. There are many small holes on the rocks near the sea on the stone island, which are as dense as honeycombs, all because of the waves; Marine erosion caused by moderate impact.

Looking from Shidao, except for narrow beaches, almost all beaches are coral reefs soaked in shallow water. Every short period, there is a clear line separating the coral reef, which looks very strange like a naturally formed field. Standing on the stone island, you can see from the side that the seawater rushing to the coral reef beach is obviously layer by layer, which is completely different from the sea you usually see.