Which is more fun, Shangchuan Island or Xiachuan Island in Taishan?

Shangxiachuan Island is two small islands. Shangchuan Island is located in the southwest of Taishan City, standing in the South China Sea. It is the largest island along the coast of Guangdong. The island has Shadi Fishing Port, one of the four major fishing ports in Guangdong, as well as pastoral scenery. Xiachuan Island is a close neighbor of Shangchuan Island. It has large beaches such as Sichuan East Bay and Nan'ao Bay with clear water and white sand and beautiful scenery. The island is covered with coconut trees and has the unique charm of a subtropical island.

The fascinating charm of Shangxiachuan Island lies not only in its beautiful island scenery of sunshine, waves and beaches, but more importantly, in its unique geographical features, rich Lingnan folk customs and mysterious folk customs. According to legend, there are also large areas of primitive ecological protection communities and authentic seafood delicacies, which make people endless sighs and reveries.

In the early morning, watching the sunrise over the sea, the rays of light are endless, and you feel relaxed and happy. At noon, sea bathing and surfing are endless fun. The water here is crystal clear, the sand is white, and the regular triple waves attract every tourist. Tourists can rent waterbeds, rubber boats, etc. in small groups to surf and play in the sea. They can also rent airships purchased from the UK to tow water parachutes, windsurfs, paddleboards, etc. to compete with the sea. At the same time, you can also sunbathe, fish on the seaside, and catch crabs on the beach, each with its own charm.

In the evening, walking on the beach, picking up shells in the shallow water, singing to the moon, and dancing in the wind are a lot of fun. As for watching the fishing fire at night, fishing under the moon, and having a barbecue picnic, it is even more interesting. If you stroll in the forest, enjoy the cool air and chat, or stay in a tent camping on the beach and listen to the sound of waves, the poetry will be even more intense.

Recommendation: The trip to Shangxiachuan Island is a journey across two islands. Let go of your worries and stay on each of the two islands for two or three days to enjoy the real travel life of mountains, seas and mountains. Integrate into the sea and mountains. The most special thing about Shangchuan Island is that there are more than 20,000 acres of virgin forest at its northern end.

Shangchuan Island: A dialogue between nature and history

Boarding from Shanzui Port Pier in Taishan, it takes about 30 minutes to reach Sanzhou Port on Shangchuan Island. The fast-moving speedboat split the thick sea water, splashing waves more than one meter high on both sides. Looking through the cabin window, the clear blue water and snow-white waves are right in front of you, within reach. After climbing over two mountains and looking forward, there is a completely different world in front of us. The dark blue water is like an endless carpet, extending infinitely into the distance. Looking far into the distance, where the water and the sky meet, there is a thread. There is a faint mist, but when you look closely, it looks like a mountain.

Shangchuan Island has three large beaches: Feishao Beach (4800 meters), Golden Beach (5200 meters), and Silver Beach (800 meters). The three are only one kilometer apart. The three beaches are lined up facing east and stretch for more than ten kilometers. Flying Beach is 4,800 meters long and faces the vast Pacific Ocean. The water is crystal clear and unpolluted. The bay is like a crescent moon, and the sea water is like flat thick satin. The beach is divided into three sections. The middle section is separated by hills to the north and south. The mountains and the sea are surrounded by reefs and mountains. On the beach, there are thousands of acres of casuarina-like belt and a forest of good birdsong; the beach bathing beach is located in the middle section, with a total length of about 5 kilometers. The beach is flat and extends gently into the sea for a hundred meters, but the water depth is still no more than your head. It is the most ideal natural beach. bathing place. In the morning, you can sing in the wind on Fei Beach, watch the sunrise over the sea, and see the rays of light gushing out; at night, you can lie quietly on the beach, listen to the waves, and enjoy the tranquility of all things in the world.

The Fangqi cemeteries are also worth a visit. The cemetery is located at the west foot of Xiangshan Mountain on Shangchuan Island. It is a tomb with an ancient Spanish architectural style. The milky-white Western-style church is hidden in the lush dense forest. Under the sunlight, it looks particularly solemn and solemn.

Xiachuan Island: The roar of the soul and the sea

Xiachuan Island is located 6 nautical miles due south of Shangchuan Island, facing Shangchuan Island from a distance, and is surrounded by vast mountains. There are 14 small island islands, including Shangchuan Island, Pingzhou, Shuikezhou, Shanzhuzhou and Wangfuzhou. Like Shangchuan Island, they have a subtropical climate, with constant temperatures all year round and spring-like weather all year round.

Different from Shangchuan Island, which is filled with a strong humanistic atmosphere, Xiachuan Island is like a charming girl, always showing her youthful vitality to people.

It is worth mentioning that there is a naturally growing coconut grove in Nan'ao Bay of Xiachuan Island. Generally, coconut trees in Lingnan area only grow trees but do not bear fruit, but the coconut trees here are different. Not only do they bear fruit every year, but the fruit is huge. , juicy and delicious; in Wangfuzhou Resort, there is an artificially planted coconut grove avenue called "Lover's Road". The road is full of shadows and greenery. Most couples who come here will walk on this road. Once there, they can feel the green hospitality brought to them by the "Green Island on the Sea".

The best angle to view Xiachuan Island is probably from the top of Guanyin Mountain. Standing on the top of Guanyin Mountain and looking around, you can have a panoramic view of the scenery of Xiachuan Island. At this moment, the "Green Island on the Sea" is boundless blue in the distance and verdant green nearby, with birds singing all the way and the fragrance of flowers all the way. People can't help but think of Haizi's poem: "I have a house facing the sea, with flowers blooming in spring..."

Food information

Shangxiachuan Island is very rich in seafood. Fish lobster, grouper, crown snail, emerald mussel and other hundreds of species. There are seafood streets near the beaches on both sides of the strait. Visitors can choose live seafood by themselves, or buy fish fillets themselves and have them processed by others. Generally, the prices are very affordable. When eating at food stalls, be sure to negotiate the price in advance.

Recommended route

Two-day tour of Shangchuan Island:

D1: Arrive at Shangchuan Island from Shenzhen at noon, check into Feishaandang Tourism Center, and rest after lunch. At 4:30 p.m., go to Feishaandang Beach to participate in water recreation activities (surfing, horse riding, parachuting, motorboating and other exciting entertainment activities). Have dinner at 6 p.m. and gather at the beach at 8 p.m. to watch the moon and have a barbecue or take part in night swimming.

D2: Have breakfast at 7:30 in the morning (if the weather is fine, tourists are allowed to go to the beach to watch the sunrise at 4:00 in the morning). At 8:00, take a bus to visit the Folk Culture Area and Franciscan Memorial Park. Have lunch at 11 o'clock and leave the island by boat at 12:30. (Meal: Sanzheng one morning, accommodation: one night)

Three-day tour of Shangchuan Island:

D1: Arrive at Shangchuan Island from Shenzhen at noon, check into Feishaandang Tourism Center, and rest after lunch. At 4:30 p.m., go to Feishaandang Beach to participate in water recreation activities (surfing, horse riding, parachuting, motorboating and other exciting entertainment activities). Have dinner at 6 p.m. and gather at the beach at 8 p.m. to watch the moon and have a barbecue or take part in night swimming.

D2: Breakfast at 7:30 am (if the weather is fine, tourists are allowed to go to the beach to watch the sunrise at 4 am). After breakfast at 8:00, take the bus to the Shadi Fishermen Life Experience Center (view the Wang Fu Stone, Ying Guest Stone and other landscapes along the way). After appreciating the style of the fishing port and fishing rafts, go boating in the harbor, and then drive to Qilin Island to find fun and take a bus. After visiting Guanchong Bay, return to Fei Beach for lunch. Free activities in the afternoon and dinner at 6pm.

D3: After breakfast at 8:00, take a bus to visit the Folk Culture Area and Franciscan Memorial Park. Have lunch at 11 o'clock and leave the island by boat at 12:30. (Meals: Wuzheng and 2 breakfasts, accommodation: 2 nights)

Transportation information

Starting from Shenzhen, self-driving tours can take the Guangfo, Fokai Expressway, Xintai Expressway, and Coastal Expressway to reach the mountain. Tsui Harbor, the whole journey takes about one and a half hours. If you are backpacking, you can take the shuttle bus to Taishan from the Provincial Passenger Terminal. The bus runs every half hour, the fare is 35 yuan, and it takes about two hours. Then transfer to the bus to Shanzui Pier, which only costs 40 yuan. You can reach the ferry location in minutes, and then take the ferry from Shanzui Pier to Shangchuan Island Sanzhou Pier to Shangchuan Island.

Other information

Accommodation: Sichuan Island Tourism Management Department implements price limit management on all hotels, which are divided into four grades ABCD. The maximum price limit is 380 yuan for grade A and 280 yuan for grade B. RMB 230 for C grade and 200 RMB for D grade. Usually, the average standard room price on the island is 100~180 yuan/room. There are also simple beach cabins and beach tents for rent, and the price is less than 100 yuan.

Shopping: When traveling to Sichuan Island, you can bring souvenirs to your family and friends. Bamboo and cypress potted plants, salted shrimp paste, crown snails, three-toothed fish, Shangchuan seaweed, and snail specimens are all good choices.