What are the islands in China that are suitable for summer vacation?

In the hot summer, in addition to blowing on the air conditioner at home, you can also choose to travel to escape the heat. The eight major islands in the country that are suitable for summer escape are also very popular with tourists. So which islands in China are suitable for summer vacation?

1. Dong'ao Island

Zhuhai is not only known as a romantic city, but also a city with a hundred islands. There are many beautiful islands here, and Dongao Island is one of them.

Dongao Island has a 15-kilometer-long golden coastline. The ecological environment here is primitive, with towering ancient trees, luxuriant flowers and trees, fresh air, and a pleasant climate on the island. It is a classic island for maritime tourism in Zhuhai.

There are three beaches on the island: Nansha Bay, Dazhu Bay and Xiaozhu Bay, of which Nansha Bay is the most famous. The beaches here are gentle, with white sand, clean water and soft waves. Known locally as "Diamond Beach", it is a good place for leisure and vacation.

Landmark: Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province

Transportation: Departing from Zhuhai Hengqin Pier, the ferry takes 90 minutes to arrive.

2. Weizhou Island

Weizhou Island was once rated as one of the top ten most beautiful islands in China by National Geographic magazine. It is the youngest volcanic island in China and is known as the "Shangri-La on the Sea".

Weizhou Island has a strong holiday atmosphere, a pristine ecological environment, many types of beaches, clear sea water, and charming scenery. It is a good place to watch the sunrise and sunset. It can be called the Maldives of China.

There are many unique B&Bs on the island. That once very popular island is now very quiet. Regardless of food and accommodation, the prices are very affordable. You can also cook your own seafood, which is the best choice for a summer island vacation.

Landmark: Beihai City, Guangxi

Transportation: To go to Weizhou Island, you must first arrive at Beihai City, and then take a boat to Weizhou Island.

3. Gouqi Island

There are hundreds of islands in the Shengsi Islands. The most beautiful places with beautiful scenery and cultural customs are Gouqi Island and Shengshan Island next door. The two islands are connected by the Sanjiang River Bridge and can be reached by car or on foot.

Summer is the most fun season in Gouqi Island, and you can enjoy it comfortably for about 2 days. On the first day, you can go fishing. When you come back, you can visit Dawangtan, the fishing village built on the mountain, and the fishing port on the seaside. You can climb "Xiaoxi" in the evening to watch the sunset. The beautiful sunsets here are very unforgettable.

Landmark: Caiyuan Town, Shengsi County, Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province

Transportation: Take a boat to Zhoushan Shenjiamen Port. Departure: Shenjiamen 7:00 - Shengshan Island 10:30 - Gouqi Island 11:30, return: Shengshan Island 11:30 - Gouqi Island 12:00 - Shenjiamen 15:30. Passengers who want to go to Wolfberry can get off at Shengshan Island, and it takes 10 minutes by car to reach Wolfberry.

4. Dayushan Island

Dayushan Island is composed of 11 islands including Big Mountain and Yuanyang Island. The scenery here is absolutely beautiful. Although it is located in the southeast, it has the scenery of alpine meadows in the northwest. Being on an island, the lake is as clear as a mirror. It was named one of the ten most beautiful islands in China by National Geographic magazine.

This is not only an island, but also a good pasture with mountains, lakes, grass and sea. On a 200-meter-high mountain on Yushan Island, there are two large and small lakes, known as the "Sea Lake". The slopes surrounding the lake are gentle, forming thousands of acres of grassland. In the vast East China Sea, there is a grassland scenery of "cattle and sheep are seen in the wind and grass", which is amazing.

Landmark: Yushan Town, Fuding City, Ningde City, Fujian Province

Transportation: Get off the expressway at Baiyang Toll Station and navigate to the Fishery Terminal. There is a free parking space at the pier. It takes half an hour to take a boat from the pier to Yushan Island. There are two boats entering and leaving the island every day, and round-trip tickets can be booked online.

5. Pingtan Island

Pingtan Island is the largest island in Fujian and the closest place on the mainland to Taiwan. It is called "Thousand Island Reef". Now, with the opening of high-speed rail, this beautiful island has also entered the high-speed rail era. It only takes 35 minutes from Fuzhou South Railway Station to Pingtan Station, and it is very convenient to get in and out. It has become a popular destination during the summer.

The scenery in Pingtan is beautiful, rich and layered. Not only does it have azure sea, bright sunshine, golden beaches, but also unique sea erosion landforms

6. Changdao

Changdao is located in Yantai, where the environment is well protected and there are Unique coastal rocks and rich bird resources, blue sky, clear water, sunshine, sandy beaches and the purest air. You can see the most beautiful sunrise in China. July and August every year are the most frequent seasons for mirages. If you are lucky, you will also see this kind of maritime wonderland.

There are many attractions worth seeing on Long Island. At Jiuzhang Cliff, you can see the towering cliffs on the seaside; at the intersection of the Yellow Sea and the Bohai Sea, you can see the blending of the two seas. No matter where you look, you can see huge windmills. When the red sun sets over the mountain, there will be a moving picture of the setting sun spilling like blood on the sea.

Landmark: Penglai District, Yantai City, Shandong Province

Transportation: Departing from Pengchang Passenger Port in Penglai District, it takes 45 minutes to reach Changdao Port, with one departure every hour. Ticket price is 45 yuan. There are many buses running throughout Changdao, making transportation convenient.

7. Neptune Nine Islands

Neptune Nine Islands is a national marine landscape nature reserve, consisting of 9 islands including the Big and Small Neptune Islands. After hundreds of millions of years of evolution, many unique reefs and stone landscapes have been formed, such as sea stacks and sea caves.

Along the scenic coastline that stretches for more than 30 kilometers, these natural beauties can be seen everywhere, with different shapes and expressions, and are very distinctive.

Here is the longest soft rock coastline in the Northeast, and the water is crystal clear. You can also rent a fishing boat on the island and enjoy the fun of sea fishing. There are abundant sea cucumbers, flying crabs, abalone, shrimps and other seafood here, which are cheap and fresh, especially sea cucumbers. You come here to enjoy the quiet and slow-paced island life, suitable for family vacations.

Address: Zhuanghe City, Dalian, Liaoning Province

Tickets: Free.

Transportation: There are 4-5 boats at Zhuanghe Ferry Terminal every day, and private cars can also go to the island. The boat ride takes 50 minutes.

8. Big and small Changshan Islands

Changhai County is the only island county in Liaoning. There are 28 large and small islands, including Changshan Island, Haxian Island, Zhangzi Island and Haidao. Dachangshan Island is the seat of Changhai County Government. The island has complete infrastructure, including sea gardens, various commercial facilities and public transportation systems. Its architecture has European and Northeast Asian styles. It is a charming maritime city and a paradise for summer leisure and summer escape.

The coast of Changshan Island is winding and winding, making it a relatively quiet resort. The water here is clear and suitable for swimming and bathing in the sea. You can stay here for a few days in summer, watch the sea and sunset, fish and eat seafood, rent a yacht and go for a ride on the sea, and stroll on the beautiful Changshan Sea-Crossing Bridge in the evening, enjoying the sea breeze, which is even more pleasant.

Address: Changhai County, Dalian, Liaoning Province

Transportation: Pikou Port and Jinshitan Port in Pulandian can be reached by boat, and Pikou Station of Dalian North Railway Station can be reached by car , private cars can take a roll-on/roll-off passenger ship to the island.