Comprehensive list of Nan'ao Island tourist attractions Nan'ao Island tourist attractions

1. Nan'ao Island

Nan'ao Island is located in the ocean at the junction of Guangdong Province and Fujian Province. It consists of 23 islands of different sizes. It is known as the "Chaoshan Barrier, the Throat of Fujian and Guangdong". There are more than 1,400 species of tropical and subtropical plants growing on the island, and a variety of wild animals inhabit it. There is a Bird Island 3.9 nautical miles away from the main island, which is a migratory bird nature reserve. In addition to the Changshanwei Fort, General Military Mansion, Xiongzhenguan and other historic sites on the island, there are also Huanghuashan National Forest Park and Qingao Bay Tourist Area. Nan'ao is the only island county in Guangdong and the only national 4A tourist attraction among the 14 island counties (districts) in the country. The total area is 113.8 square kilometers, consisting of Nan'ao Island and 33 surrounding islands, of which the main island is 111.44 square kilometers and the sea area is 4,600 square kilometers. The county has three towns, Houzhai, Yunan, and Shenan, and two management committees of Qing'ao Tourist Resort and Island National Forest Park. The island has beautiful ecology and rich tourism resources. It is a national ecological demonstration area, one of the first batch of national-level marine ecological civilization construction demonstration areas, and a strong tourism county in Guangdong Province. It has a long history of humanities and has left traces of human civilization eight thousand years ago. It has a unique geographical location. It is located at the junction of the three provinces of Fujian, Guangdong and Taiwan, 7 nautical miles away from the main international route in the Western Pacific. It is known as the "Throat of Fujian and Guangdong in the Eastern Guangdong Barrier". It has always been an important node for trade on the southeast coast and is also the gateway to Taiwan and the sea. The main channel for trade, the ancient Ming Dynasty shipwreck "Nanao No. 1" proves that Nan'ao was once an important gateway of the "Maritime Silk Road". In 2014, the "Cross-Strait Exchange Base" was approved by the Taiwan Affairs Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council.

2. Qing'ao Bay

Qing'ao Bay is the leading scenic spot of Nan'ao Island. It is located at the easternmost end of Nan'ao. The crescent-shaped bay is 2.4 kilometers long. Its geological structure is very unique. The headlands on both sides of the bay are semi-enclosed and surround the sea, making the bay like a crescent and the sea like a flat tide. The beach has a gentle slope and the water depth within 150 meters does not exceed 1.2 meters. It has become a rare place on the eastern coast of my country. The natural beach is one of the two A-level natural beach in Guangdong Province and is known as the "Oriental Hawaii". National leaders, foreign businessmen, and literati were full of praise for the beautiful Qing'ao Bay, calling it "Swimmer's Heavenly Lake". Qing'ao Resort not only has beautiful natural scenery, but also has rich historical sites. The prefect of Chaozhou in the Qing Dynasty commemorated the history of Lu Xiufu escorting the royal family of the last Southern Song Dynasty to take refuge on the island. Lu Xiufu's tomb was repaired, leaving cliff stone carvings Prime Minister Shi and others. The pleasant scenery of Qing'ao Bay makes people linger and forget to leave, and the reception facilities are becoming increasingly perfect. It has successfully held large-scale special events such as the "National Motorboat Super Star Competition", "Provincial Windsurfing Competition", and "Welcoming the First Sunshine of the New Century". Qing'ao Bay is known as the Oriental Hawaii by tourists at home and abroad. It is located at the east end of Nan'ao Island, 11 kilometers west of the county seat. It is accessible by the ring-island highway. It has lush forests, cool sea air, and pleasant climate. It is suitable for tourism, leisure, entertainment, dining, shopping, and meetings. It is a famous tourist resort in eastern Guangdong, with complete passenger and telecommunications facilities, especially the natural bathing beach there, which is uniquely endowed with flat and wide beaches, fine white sand, clear blue water, no silt, no pollution, and no waves. Even worse than Hawaii.

3. Nan'ao Tropic of Cancer Marker (Nature's Gate)

Nature's Gate is located in Qing'ao Bay at the eastern end of Nan'ao Island. It is the 11th Tropic of Cancer marker tower built in my country so far. This is my country's unique scenery on the Tropic of Cancer, and it will surely play an important role in the research of the world's astronomy and geography circles. When the sun shines directly on the Tropic of Cancer, the sun's shadow will pass through the central tube of the upper sphere and be projected into the center of the platform. It is one of the new attractions in South Australia. The construction of the Tropic of Cancer mark in Qing'ao Bay adds a new member to the Tropic of Cancer mark family, and is also another measure for mankind to have a deeper understanding of the Tropic of Cancer and the earth. The Gate of Nature is the 11th Tropic of Cancer landmark tower built in my country. You can see the effect of the pole disappearing during the summer solstice. Address: Qing'ao Bay Plaza, Nan'ao Island, Nan'ao County, Shantou City Type: Modern Building Grade: AAAA. Play time: 1-2 hours recommended.