Guangdong island tour has become a hot tourist spot.

island tourism, as a strategic emerging marine industry, plays a special and important role in building the industrial chain of marine economy. Islands are gradually becoming the new fulcrum of coastal economic and social transformation and development; On the premise of giving priority to ecology and protection, we must make scientific, rational and orderly use of islands. On March 7th, at the forum on island management and tourism held in Zhuhai, the participants expressed their opinions and suggestions on how to accelerate the development of island tourism in Guangdong Province.

The data shows that more than 5 countries and regions around the world carry out island tourism, forming five of the world's most famous island tourist destinations: Mediterranean Sea, Caribbean Sea, Indian Ocean Island, South Pacific Island and Southeast Asia Island. In China, island tourism is an important part of marine tourism and a hot spot of national tourism consumption. What is the current situation of island tourism in our province? What are the bottlenecks in the development process? How will this industry develop in the future? In response to these questions, the author sought answers from the forum.

Guangdong's island tourism has unique conditions.

"Islands are important marine resources." According to the relevant person in charge of the Provincial Department of Oceans and Fisheries, there are 1963 islands in Guangdong Province, ranking third in the country in terms of the number of islands.

there are 797 uninhabited islands with a total area of 1,513 square kilometers, a total length of 2,378 kilometers and an area of more than 5 square meters. Islands with an area of more than 5 square kilometers include Dongdao, Shangchuan, Nansan, Nan 'ao, Hailing, Xiachuan, Dahao, Sanzao and Qinheng.

In particular, there are more than 17 high-quality beaches in the whole province, with a total length of about 57 kilometers, which have tourism development value. Good beach conditions include Dajiaowan in Hailing Island, Yangjiang, Qingao Bay in South Australia, Shantou, xunliao bay and Huizhou in Huidong. All reach the standard of A-class bathing beach; There are more than 2 excellent deep-water ports.

these unique preconditions provide a solid foundation for the accelerated development of island tourism in our province. Because of this, island tourism in our province developed earlier.

The author learned from the meeting that island tourism in our province was formed in 198s, with Hailing Island, Shangxiachuan Island and Nan 'ao Island as the representatives to develop bathing beaches. From the 199s to the early 21st century, the island tourism boom appeared in the whole province, forming a number of famous island resorts, and island tourism began to change from sightseeing to vacation.

Island tourism has become an important engine of local economic development.

Some experts said at the forum that there are many island tourism resources in our province, with rich types. The types of tourism resources in inhabited islands are mainly buildings and facilities, while those in uninhabited islands are mainly waterscape and biological landscape. Among the island tourism resources in our province, the island scenery resources represented by beaches, sea areas and forests, the historical and cultural resources represented by the Maritime Silk Road and coastal defense military sites, the island ecological resources represented by mangroves, corals, macaques and birds, and the cultural activities resources represented by fishing villages and fishing ports and modern marine entertainment facilities are particularly prominent.

"At present, island tourism has become a hot spot of national tourism." The relevant person in charge of the Provincial Department of Oceans and Fisheries said that Wanshan Islands in Zhuhai, Hailing Island in Yangjiang, Shangxiachuan Island in Jiangmen, etc. It has become an important island tourist destination in our province and an important engine to promote local economic development.

The relevant person in charge of the Provincial Tourism Bureau also revealed that during the Spring Festival holiday in previous years, the coastal tourism market in the province was hot and island tourism was hot.

The ten most popular islands for Guangdong Spring Festival tourism are Qinheng Island in Zhuhai, Nan 'ao Island in Shantou, Dapeng Peninsula in Shenzhen, East Island in Zhanjiang, Renping Peninsula in Huizhou, Techeng Island in Zhanjiang, Hailing Island in Yangjiang, Shangxiachuan Island in Jiangmen, Wailingding Island in Zhuhai and Jifang Island in Maoming.

The most popular island tourist destinations are concentrated in the Pearl River Estuary and other areas.

Market

The market demand mining analysis based on big data shows that the 3S elements of traditional coastal tourism (sunshine, coast and beach) and the extended elements of 3S (rocks, sea breeze and waves, etc.). ) is still the core attraction of island tourism. Seafood is the second major attraction of island tourism, and tourists are very concerned about seafood quality, cooking methods and dining environment/time. The romantic atmosphere on the island is the third attraction of the island. The activities that tourists pay attention to can create a romantic atmosphere mainly include watching the astronomical landscapes of islands such as sunrise, sunset, moon, stars, blue sky and white clouds, as well as beach activities such as walking, setting off fireworks and lanterns, and sea sports such as swimming and sea fishing.

In addition, the tourism demand for diving, island cycling, ocean amusement parks and island hot springs is being formed and strengthened. At present, most of the island tourism products in our province are based on traditional coastal elements, while the market demand for seafood, romantic atmosphere and island holiday activities is insufficient, and the market demand does not match the product supply.

it will vigorously promote the high-quality development of marine economy.

The above-mentioned person in charge of the Provincial Department of Oceans and Fisheries also introduced that island tourism, as a strategic emerging marine industry, will strongly promote the high-quality development of Guangdong's marine economy, become the bridgehead of marine development, and play a key role in the construction of Guangdong's coastal economic belt.

Li Jian, School of Geography and Planning, Sun Yat-sen University, suggested that the market objectives of Guangdong coastal tourism, including island tourism, should be: the coastal areas of Guangdong should become "frequented places" and "paradise on the sea" for residents; Become the first choice for weekend vacation and leisure travel of urban and rural residents in Greater Bay Area; Become the leader of China Binhai in the field of high-end business vacation and high-end family vacation, with international fame and influence; The tourism market is based on Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, radiating the whole country and attracting East Asia, Southeast Asia and even Europe and America.

The relevant person in charge of the Provincial Department of Oceans and Fisheries also said that in order to expand island tourism, the marine department should strengthen close cooperation with the tourism department and produce tangible results.

Top Ten Popular Islands for Spring Festival Tourism in Guangdong

Zhuhai, Shantou Nan 'ao Island, Shenzhen Dapeng Peninsula, Zhanjiang East Island, Huizhou Renping Peninsula, Zhanjiang Techeng Island, Yangjiang Hailing Island, Jiangmen Shangxiachuan Island, Zhuhai Wailingding Island and Maoming Jifang Island.