| Wuzhizhou Island - A Mecca for Lovers |
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A dazzling showcase of corals, the crystal-like blue water, white
beaches and some green hills mix in for good measure. If you want
to spend a really romantic holiday with your loved one, you cannot
afford to miss one island in south China's Hainan Province -- Wuzhizhou
Island.
Wuzhizhou Island made a name for itself as the Valentine's Island
with a beautiful legend: One day a young fisherman met a pretty
girl on the island. They chatted with each other, gradually fell
in love and decided to meet there every day. The girl was the daughter
of the Dragon King, who found out about their love affair and put
her in a locked house. Ultimately the girl ran out to meet her sweetheart.
The Dragon King got extremely angry and used his magic to turn the
lovers into two big stones on the island. Since then the place has
been a popular destination for those who take oath for everlasting
love.
A mini paradise within a paradise, Wuzhizhou Island is located
in the Haitang Bay, which is about 40 kilometers northeast of Sanya
City.
Wuzhizhou Island has a tropic maritime climate, warm and agreeable
all the year round. Arbor trees are tall and straight, and shrubs
luxuriantly green; silver beaches stretch long and unbroken; and
mountains rise steeply.
When strong winds come in, great sea waves will go up as high as
10 meters to the beat of a huge water drum, creating an aural and
visual sensation.
Although it covers an area of only 1.48 square kilometers, it is
one of the rare islands with abundant resources of fresh water and
vegetation in Hainan Province.
Clear and transparent seawater make it a natural fishery and a
good place for undersea sightseeing. It is also one of the coastal
areas where natural resources are best conserved.
How to get there: Buses run from Sanya city to the island. We recommend
taxi since it is very convenient and not expensive at all.
Cost: RMB 100 for admittance. |
