How about Dong'ao Island in Zhuhai?

Zhuhai Dong'ao Island is located in the south-central part of Wanshan Islands, covering an area of ??4.62 square kilometers. It is 27.5 kilometers from Zhuhai City to the north, 55 kilometers from Hong Kong's Lantau Island to the northeast, and 23 kilometers from Macau to the northwest. Because it is located in Dong'ao Bay on the east side of the island and cuts into the middle for about 1,500 meters, forming a large depression, so it is called Dong'ao Island.

Among the many islands in the Wanshan Islands, Dong'ao Island in Zhuhai is the most charming. When you set foot on Dong'ao Island, you will be greeted by the azure waters, green mountains, smoke from fishing villages, and fishing boats moored on the shore. You will leave behind the hustle and bustle of the city where you have lived for a long time, and suddenly feel like you have entered a paradise.

Zhuhai Dong'ao Island has a warm climate, abundant rainfall, lush vegetation, and a forest coverage rate of 82%. The entire island completely retains the original natural ecological environment. White beaches, blue waters, bright sunshine and dense forests constitute an almost perfect eco-tourism environment on Dong'ao Island. Climbing up Fudan Mountain, overlooking the sea from Honeymoon Pavilion, listening to the waves at Dazhu Bay, and sunrise at Dong'ao Bay constitute the gorgeous natural scenery of Dong'ao Island.

Nanshawan Neolithic ruins, Qing Dynasty customs ruins, gun city ruins, beacon tower ruins, and the stone carvings of "Ten thousand seas are calm, Wudang scenic spots" stretch out the long historical picture of Dongao. When you go deep sea diving, you can see a variety of corals and have the opportunity to see the famous "Wanshan Fishing Ground" and the various fish living there today. Playing in the water on the beach, you can swim, row rubber boats, and engage in beach football, beach volleyball, tug-of-war and other activities.

The most attractive thing on Dongao Island in Zhuhai is the beach. There are three beaches on Dongao Island: Nansha Bay, Dazhu Bay and Xiaozhu Bay. Nansha Bay is the best and enjoys the reputation of "Diamond Beach". This is a rare beach in Zhuhai city or even nearby islands. The sand is white and fine, the water is crystal clear, the beach is gentle and wide, and the waves are many but not big. It is a good place for surfing and sea bathing. Surfing, diving, and windsurfing are the main tourism projects here. There are accommodation services on the island, and seafood is the best food here.

During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Dong'ao Island in Zhuhai was the most prosperous island among the Wanshan Islands. There were more than 3,000 residents on the island, engaged in farming, animal husbandry, fishing, and commerce. However, wars became frequent later. As the population moved inward, it gradually lost its former glory. There are still city walls and beacon towers built on the island by the soldiers and civilians who defended the island in the late Ming Dynasty to resist foreign aggression. In addition, there are also the former military airport sites built when the Japanese invaded China and some abandoned military tunnels.

The top ten scenic spots on Dongao Island in Zhuhai are: Diamond Beach, Honeymoon Bell (Honeymoon Pavilion), Gun City Beacon Smoke, Cliff Carvings, Customs Site, Jiangjun Stone Forest, Qiuzixian Spring, Sand Dune Site, Dong Ao Sunrise, Shili Gallery (Lover Road). In June 2001, Dong'ao Island as a whole was selected into the "Top Ten Attractions in Zhuhai" and ranked first among the natural scenery attractions.

Honeymoon Pavilion, there is a pavilion on the peak northwest of the beach. It is called Honeymoon Pavilion and can be reached by 1008 steps. A huge "love at first sight" bell hangs in the center of the top floor of Honeymoon Pavilion. If you hit it with a stone, the bell's long sound will echo in the blue sky and blue sea. The sound of love on the honeymoon pavilion, love at first sight on the passenger ship. How many years later, the sound of this bell may still be floating in the hearts of those who are destined to do so.

In Dong'ao Bay, the cruise ship sailed into "Dong'ao Bay" from the Mangmang Sea and landed in the harbor. According to reports, Dong'ao Island is called Dong'ao Bay because there is a large depression in the east of the island, which is 1,200 meters long. This is a quiet harbor. The entire harbor is most beautiful when the sun sets and the fishing boats return home. This is an excellent place to play in the water and enjoy the scenery.

Dong'ao Village, Dong'ao Village is the center of Dong'ao Island and the busiest place on the island. Most of the residents live here. The experimental zone office, village committee, Dong'ao Primary School, Dong'ao Credit Union, post and telecommunications agency, etc. are all gathered here, so Dong'ao Village is not only a commercial district but also the political and cultural center of the island.

Cage culture, Wanshan Islands has become one of the six major fishing grounds in Guangdong Province with its rich aquatic resources. In the 1990s, cage farming emerged in the local area, and now most of them adopt new caisson-type farming. Local fishermen breed all rare fish species.

Cliff carvings, "Wudang Scenic Spot" and "Wanhai Pingbo" on Dongao Island, were carved during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty.

Reference for the two-day tour itinerary:

Day 1: Play in the water/watch the sunset in Nansha Bay

Dong’ao Island is famous for Nansha Bay, known as the Diamond Walking on the beach, I really enjoy the soft feeling on the soles of my feet, and the waves come one after another. That kind of feeling is difficult to experience at the ordinary beach. The sea water is very clean, and from time to time aquatic plants will be pushed to the shore.

Travel guide from Zhuhai to Dong'ao Island (transportation and accommodation)

You can take a small train to go to various attractions.

There is a row of restaurants beside the pier. You can buy seafood and have it processed at the restaurant. The processing fee is 15 yuan/jin. If you don’t want to eat seafood, you can also stir-fry it.

The next day: Take a walk around the island

In the morning, you can consider getting up early to breathe fresh air and watch the sunrise. Walk around the island to see the 360-degree view of the island.

There are two routes around the island, one is on the mountain, with a wide view, and the other is along the seaside, where you can see the sea up close.

Walking route reference:

Option 1:

Start from the lighthouse → Cliff Carvings → Customs Site → Beacon Tower → Gun City → General Stone Forest → Sea View Corridor → Dazhu Bay → Honey Moon Pavilion → Nanshawan → Qiuzi Spring

Plan 2:

D1: Start the tour from the lighthouse → Cliff carvings → Customs ruins → Beacon fire Taiwan→Guangcheng→Jiangjun Stone Forest→Sea Viewing Corridor→Sunset Glow→Go down the mountain along the main road to Nanshawan Station→Take a taxi back to the pier→Pick seafood at the pier to prepare dinner→Blow the sea breeze at the fishing port in the evening

D2: Start climbing the mountain from the other side → Qiuziquan → Nanshawan → Honeymoon Pavilion → Dazhuwan → Follow the main road back to Nanshawan Station and ask for a taxi to go down the mountain → Walk along the stone road back to the pier

Dong'ao Island Food Recommended:

Dog claw snails

Dog claw snails are marine shellfish and are named because their shape resembles a dog's paw. The dog's claw snail is a kind of shellfish that grows in the cracks of rocks on the seashore. Generally, many dog's claw snails grow in clusters and are crowded in the cracks of the rocks. They do not move for many years and rely on the microorganisms in the water to grow. The dog's claw snails are the fattest in winter. A single dog's claw snail is not much thicker than a thumb and is about two or three inches long. Because the dog's claw snails are so delicious, people used to just pick them without paying attention to protecting them. Now the dog's claws on the island are There are fewer and fewer snails. In order to protect rare shellfish, collecting dog claw snails is now prohibited in Wanshan District.

General's hat

A marine shellfish, it is named because its hard shell is shaped like the hat of a court general during the Qing Dynasty. Like most other shellfish, the general's cap grows on the edge of a stone. Its body is tightly sucked and moved on the stone. The bottom is not protected by a hard cover. The flesh inside the shell of the general's cap is exposed when there is no external interference. The shell of the hat will be higher than the flesh and swing freely, probably to show the dynamics of life. Once something comes into contact with its shell, it will immediately shrink and be tightly sucked to the stone. It is generally difficult to pull it off, and you have to use sharp tools such as thin steel sheets to forcefully remove it. Its inner substance is yellow-green in color, and the meat is crispy and elastic. It tastes as tough as abalone, so it is also known as "fake abalone". It is a delicious drink and is very nutritious.

Sea urchin

Sea urchin is an economic marine organism with high edible and medicinal value. Its gonads are extremely delicious, unique in taste, rich in nutrients, and the protein contains methionine. It is very popular in many coastal countries or regions such as Japan, China, the Malay Peninsula, the Mediterranean coast of Europe and South America. Especially in Japan, sea urchin gonads and processed products are regarded as one of the most valuable and delicious high-end seafood! The market price is very high and the consumption is quite large.

Mantis shrimp

This is a kind of shrimp that mainly lives in shallow and medium sea areas.

They usually grow on the surface of the sand in the sea. They are born in October. They are shaped like crayfish. The big ones weigh about three to four taels each and are translucent in color. The surface of the shrimp shell is more jointed than other shrimps and the head is smaller. The tail is spread out like a thin fan, and the two rows of soft tissue on its abdomen are quite distinctive. They are like centipede legs, dense and hairy, and their main function is for paddling and swimming. Because the soft leaf tissue on the abdomen stores a lot of water, water will flow when it is lifted up, so it is also commonly known as mantis shrimp.

Accommodation recommendation:

The facilities on Dong'ao Island are relatively complete. The hotels include Xianquan Villa and Qiuziquan Villa located in Qiuziquan Scenic Area, Gree Dong'ao Island Hotel, The price of Dongao Bay Green Home and Yacht Club is 208-438 yuan/day, and this price includes round-trip boat tickets.

Tent: I rented a tent in a shop at the port for 80 yuan (reference price). For more information about Zhuhai Dong'ao Island?, enter: /ask/444e921615731333.html?zd View more