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1. Yema Island among the Five Islands in Fujian

Muyu Island, also known as Yema Island, is a coastal area in Shapu Town, Fuqing City, Fujian Province (Fujian News, Fujian Talk) The island looks toward Haitan in the east and Meizhou in the south, with a land area of ??3.09 square kilometers. Because the island is shaped like a horse on the plane, and the eastern peak is 106 meters above sea level, forming a horse with its head held high as it swims toward the mainland, it is called Yema Island. Because the island was once a sea surveillance post in ancient times, it is also called Muyu. Take a bus from Fuzhou Tutu to Gaoshan Town, Fuqing to Niutouwei, Shapu Town, and then take a ferry to the island, which is about 2 hours away. The Niutoumen waterway between the island and the mainland is 1.5 kilometers wide and the water depth is more than 22 meters.

The scenery of Yema Island is wonderful in nature. The "three mountains" in the east, middle and west of the island are very beautiful, with strange rocks and strange rocks stacked one on top of another. There are more than 100 scenes including wind-moving rocks, sea lions bathing in the sun, stone cats peeking out, and turtles welcoming guests. There is a cliff at the foot of Dongshan Nantuku. Under the cliff is the vast sea, with roaring waves and splashing waves. You can see as far as the eye can see and it is boundless. The scenery on the island's mountains is comprehensive. You can not only look at the nearby rocks, but also look at the sea, whether it is cloudy, sunny, cloudy or rainy. The "Three Mountains" are covered with velvet vegetation and tall pines.

The remaining veins extend and the coastline twists and turns. There are 36 large and small Macau ports, including 12 beaches. With golden sand and snow waves, you can bathe in the sea in summer and stroll on the seaside in winter. The sound of waves and the gentle sea breeze make you... People are intoxicated. Small islands and reefs are dotted around Yema Island, including more than 30 islands such as Snake Island and Niu'er Island. The sea area is rich in grouper and other fish and dozens of crabs. It is a leisure place for fishing in the sea. Yema Island is currently not open to the public!

2. Dongmen Island, the "Fairy Mountain on the Sea" among the Five Islands in Fujian

Going east from Tongling Town, on the sea 800 meters away from the Fengdong Stone Scenic Area, the east gate of the "Fairy Mountain on the Sea" The island is like a huge natural landscape bonsai, lying quietly in the blue sea and green waves.

Dongmen Island has beautiful natural scenery and numerous cultural landscapes. It is one of the four famous islands in China along with Gulang Island in Xiamen, Jiangxin Island in Wenzhou and Orchid Island in Taiwan. Dongmen Island is not big or high, with an area of ??only 1 square kilometer, and the highest peak is only 91 meters above sea level.

Due to its unique coast, numerous strange rocks, and beautiful natural scenery, the island has attracted batches of film and television workers. So far, more than 20 movies and TV series have been shot here.

The "Dr. Matthew Island" in my country's first science fiction film "Death Light on the Coral Island" is Dongmen Island. Movies and TV series such as "Journey to the West", "Love in the Sea", and "Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea" also use Dongmen Island as their location shooting base. What makes Dongmen Island so attractive to TV and film artists is its natural landscape, a natural beauty that is natural and does not require any sculptures. Dongmen Island is therefore also known as the "natural studio".

The entire island of Dongmen Island is shaped like an "I" and is divided into three parts: the southern section, the middle section, and the northern section.

The southern section of Dongmen Island is composed of several small hills and is the area with the richest and most concentrated scenery on the island. The landscape of strange rocks and caves of different shapes formed by natural reefs is scattered among them, changing scenery as you move, and is beautiful to the eye; there are many cultural landscapes embellished among them, which are rich in connotation. The greening rate on the island is extremely high, the trees are green, and the sea breeze brings a light earthy smell, which is refreshing. The main natural landscapes include Yingzui Rock, fishermen fishing, divine turtles welcoming guests, geckos playing with elephants, toads looking into the sky, mandarin ducks playing with monkeys, etc. The main cultural landscapes include Dongming Temple, Wenfeng Pagoda, Yunshan Stone Chamber, Wenchang Pavilion, Zhongdeju, etc.

The middle section of Dongmen Island is the link between the southern section and the northern section. It is mainly a strip of beach about 200 meters long. A windbreak belt in the middle divides the beach into east and west parts. The east beach is called " The beach on the west side is called "North Ao End" and the beach on the west side is called "Da Ao Bottom". Both the east and west beaches are good places for swimming and playing in the waves. The beige beach is slightly arc-shaped, arching over a bay of clean sea water, forming a huge "X" shape.

When the wind blows, there are rough waves elsewhere, but here there are only tiny waves; when there is a breeze, there are gentle waves elsewhere, but the water here is as flat as a mirror, making it a good natural beach for bathing. The windbreak forest belt in the middle has been developed into a forest farm, and a large number of fruit trees, such as citrus, have been introduced; various flowers, such as bougainvillea, oleander, etc., have been cultivated. After playing in the sea, you can taste fruits and admire flowers, which is also a good enjoyment.

The northern section of Dongmen Island is called "Fo'ao". It is surrounded by reefs and small beaches along the seashore. There are several hills in the middle. The mountains are greened with vegetation, mainly windproof, sandproof and alkali-resistant tree species. , such as Casuarina, Acacia, etc. On the south coast of this section, there is Dongming Temple, which was built in the Ming Dynasty. It was originally just a small temple. In recent years, believers at home and abroad have raised huge sums of money for expansion, and built temples such as the Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas, the Hall of Heavenly Kings, and the Reclining Buddha Altar. ** With a total area of ??more than 6,000 square meters, it forms a large-scale Buddhist temple complex.

To the south of the temple, there are small beaches, rocks, caves, and numerous stone inscriptions dotted among them. The surrounding natural scenery is beautiful, the mountains and forests are lush, quiet and pleasant.

3. Lantau and Jiyu Islands among the five islands in Fujian

Lantau Island is located in the south of Xiamen Xigang, 1.9km away from Xiamen Island and only 1.1km away from Gulangyu Island. The southwest of the island is Haicang Songyu Island is only 0.3km away, with a land area of ??0.186 square kilometers. The highest point on the island is 62m above sea level, and the coastline is 2.3km long. Jiyu Island is located in the waters of the Jiulong River Estuary, 6.3km away from Xiamen, 4.4km away from Gulangyu Island, 1.5km away from Haicang in the north, and Longhai City in the south. The land area of ??Jiyu Island is square kilometers, the highest point on the island is 67.9m above sea level, the coastline is 3.3km long, and the total area is 2.17 square kilometers.

On October 30, 1995, the Fujian Provincial Government approved the establishment of the Xiamen Lantau Island Egret Nature Reserve, which covers all the land areas of Lantau and Jiyu and the tidal flats above the lowest tide line, including the tidal flats. The straight-line distance to the island is 4.4km.

Egrets are the world’s rarest and most charming seaside ornamental birds and an important indicator of the quality of the wetland environment. Xiamen has been called "Egret Island" since ancient times and is an important habitat and breeding place for egrets in the world. , is the origin of the type species of Yellow-billed Egret (also known as Chinese Egret, Tang Egret) and is of great significance in animal taxonomy and fauna.

4. Yushan Island among the Five Islands in Fujian

Yushan Island was called Fuyao Islands in ancient times, which means "blessed land and beautiful jade".

Yushan Island is located in the southeastern waters of Fuding, only more than 3 nautical miles away from the closest point to the mainland. It is the largest archipelago in eastern Fujian. It is composed of eleven large and small islands, including Dayu Mountain, Xiaoyu Mountain, Yuanyang Island, and Yinyu Island, with a land area of ??28.3 square kilometers and a coastline of 30.12 kilometers. Yushan Island has a wide mountain range, vast sea area, pleasant climate and beautiful scenery.

The island is rich in granite, high-quality mineral springs, grassland resources, etc. The sea is rich in eels, hairtails, shrimps, shrimp fry, seven-star fish, eels and other marine life; the natural landscape is the "Tianshan Mountains in the South" Tens of thousands of acres of grassland in Tianhu Mountain, the mysterious Big and Small Tianhu Lakes on the top, Ambassador'ao Baiqing Sands, Bird Island, Hongji Cave, etc.; cultural relics and historic sites include: Ambassador Palace, Mazu Palace, Tianfu Temple, and the natural scenery of Fuyao Islands The landscape has been identified by the Ministry of Construction as one of the four major landscapes in the national Taimu Mountain Scenic Area.

Yushan Island has a special geographical location. It strangles the throat of the Fujian-Zhejiang Sea Road and is the only way for ships traveling from south to north. It is of great strategic significance. During the Ming Dynasty, in order to resist the harassment of Japanese pirates, the Ming government set up a military fortress on Yushan Island in 1389, which was under the jurisdiction of Funingwei Fenghuo Village on the North Road. In 1592, the garrison was changed to a participating general to control water and land, and the Chinese army was changed to Yushan Tour. In the middle of the Qing Dynasty, the Yushan Islands were an important base for Cai Qian's maritime uprising. Mr. Zhu Tengfen, the pioneer of the Revolution of 1911, also organized the rebel army to fight against the Qing Dynasty here.

Dayushan Island has a diameter of 5 kilometers and an area of ??21.22 square kilometers. Its highest point, Jidong Mountain, is 541.3 meters above sea level. It is the largest island in eastern Fujian. At an altitude of 200 meters, there are two lakes, large and small. The lake is surrounded by peaks that resemble a bowl, from which Yushan Island gets its name. Datian Lake covers an area of ??more than 1,000 acres, and Xiaotian Lake covers an area of ??more than 200 acres. The two lakes are more than 1,000 meters apart. Each has its own spring, which is inexhaustible all year round and has excellent water quality. Sweet and crystal clear. There are many wild turtles near the lake. The slopes around the lake are gentle, and there are thousands of acres of grassland known as the "Tianshan Mountains of the South".

Here you feel like you are in the northwest grassland where "the sky is blue, the fields are vast, and the wind blows the grass and cattle and sheep are low". It is hard for you to imagine that there is such a magical place on the vast expanse of blue waves of the East China Sea. artistic conception! Xiaoyushan Island is an uninhabited island with an area of ??3.28 square kilometers. The coast is washed and weathered by sea water, with exposed bedrock, numerous reefs, and prominent sea erosion landforms, forming a unique landscape. The island covers an area of ??0.3 square kilometers and is only 50 meters above sea level. The island has dense vegetation and is home to thousands of seagulls and other migratory birds. When they suddenly fly, it is very spectacular!

5. Nanri Island among the Five Islands in Fujian

The ancient name of Nanri Island is Nanni Mountain, which is named after the mountain hides the sea. In the Song and Yuan Dynasties, it belonged to Fenggu Li, Chongfu Township, and in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it belonged to Fenggu Li in the Sixth District. In the early Ming Dynasty, a water village was set up here to defend against Japanese pirates. In the fifth year of the Republic of China, a county governor was established, and then the Island Affairs Bureau was established to directly govern the province. It was established as a district in 1933. In 1934, it was classified as the ninth district of Fuqing County. In 1935, it was changed to a provincial special area and still belongs to the fourth district of Fuqing County. It was transferred back to Putian County in 1940. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, it belonged to the 13th District in 1949 and the 24th District in 1952. Nanri District was established in 1955 and named a township in 1957. Nanri People's Commune was established in 1958 and changed to Nanri District in 1993. Ri Town was placed under Xiuyu District in 2002.

The topography of Nanri Island is in the shape of a "dumbbell", with a total land area of ??52 square kilometers and composed of 111 islands and reefs. There are 18 islands and reefs with an area of ??more than 0.1 square kilometers. It is known as the "Eighteen Islands" It is known as the "Archival Islands" and has a total coastline of 664 kilometers. It is the third largest island in Fujian Province. It has 17 administrative villages under its jurisdiction (including 4 small island villages, namely Xiaori, Aoyu, Luopan and Chishan), with a total population of 55,165. The climate on the island is a subtropical oceanic climate. The annual maximum temperature is 35℃, the minimum temperature is 2℃, the annual average temperature is 19?2℃, there is no frost all year round, the air is rich in negative ions, the physical and chemical factors of seawater are stable, and there is no industrial pollution around.

Comprehensive travel guide

If you want to visit the islands in Fujian, you can fly directly to Fuzhou. You can spend 7 days to "cover all five islands":

D1

Starting from Fuzhou, there are more than ten buses available at Fuzhou Bus Station every day, and it takes about two and a half hours to reach Pingtan Island. After enjoying the seafood, you can visit Banyang Shifan, Xianrenjing, and Nanzhai Stone Scenery in the afternoon, and stay in a hotel near the sea in Pingtan County that night.

D2

Go to Tangyu to see the Sea God. There are four boats to Tangyu from Qianbianao Pier every day from 9:20. Generally speaking, there are no boats after noon. Yes; the latest boat from Tangyu back to Qianbianao Pier is around 14:30. Then return to Pingtan or Putian for accommodation.

D3

Go to Meizhou Island for a tour. The fare on Meizhou Island is 25 yuan per person. There is no need to purchase a ticket for pilgrimage to Mazu Temple, but you need to purchase an additional ticket to enter Mazu Park, which costs 5 yuan per person. Meizhou Pier is 8.5 kilometers away from Ewei Mountain Shenshi Park, and it only takes ten minutes to get there by car along the ring-island highway. Check into the hotel that night. The accommodation here is relatively cheap. The price of a standard room is between 100-200 yuan.

D4

To go to Linjin Island, you should transfer from Putian City. There is a shuttle bus from Putian Bus Station to Zhangzhou. The journey takes two and a half hours. It is recommended that tourists stay in Zhangzhou overnight. Zhangzhou is also It is an ancient cultural city, and there are places of interest such as Nanshan Temple that you can take a look at.

D5

To go to Linjin Island, you can take a taxi directly from Zhangzhou, or you can first take a 56-kilometer bus from Zhangzhou to Zhangpu County (fare 12 yuan/person). Then take a taxi to Jiangkou Bay. It takes about two hours to visit Linjin Island, and then you can visit the Longhai Ancient Volcano Crater, 3 kilometers away from Jiangkou Bay. After lunch, it is recommended to take a taxi to Zhaojiabao to see the vicissitudes of the homes of the last royal relatives of the Song Dynasty. Return to Zhangpu County for overnight stay.

D6

Take the bus to Xingzi Pier in Gulei Town, which takes about 1 and a half hours. Then rent a boat to Hongyu Island. On the return trip, you can arrive at Xingzi Pier at about noon. Satisfy your appetite at Zaiyujia Restaurant, then return to Zhangpu County and transfer to Dongshan County.

D7

Dongshan Island’s famous scenic spots, Tongshan Ancient City, Maluan Bay, and Aojiao Beach, are each about 10 kilometers apart. Taxis and motorized tricycles are available between the scenic spots. After visiting Dongshan Island, return to Beijing via Shantou or Xiamen. It takes about two hours to drive from Dongshan Island to Shantou and Xiamen.