Wuzhizhou Island

Wuzhizhou Island lacated in Haitang Bay is about 30 km (18.6 miles) northeast of Sanya city, it has an area of some 1.48 square kilometers (365.7 acres). With an irregular butterfly-like shape and a total coastline of 5.7 km (3.54 miles), the island is about 30 km (18.6 miles) north-east of Sanya City.

The island was known as Guqizhou Island in ancient times and the earliest records date from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), when a temple was built to commemorate the originator of Chinese characters, Cang Jie. Following the Qing Government's fall from power, the villagers rebuilt the temple to honor the Goddess Matsu, who bestowed good fortune on the local fishermen. From 1949 this island became an important strategic defense zone. However, from the 1990s, the island began to enjoy a completely new role as a romantic place for holiday and leisure.

As the island is in a tropical marine zone, the climate is temperate and pleasant all year round. The annual average temperature comes between 250 Celsius and 300 Celsius but from January to March, climate is cooler in the mornings and evenings. The best time to visit Wuzhizhou Island is during winter. While travelling to Wuzhizhou Island, Sanya it is advised to take sunscreen lotions, umbrella, hat, sun glasses and mosquito cream.

Other than exploring sea there are few scenic spots such as Goddess Matsu Temple, Gold Turtle Stretching towards the sea, Lover’s Bridge, Lover’s Island, Life Well, Sunrise Rock etc… you might like to see. If you have come to stay overnight and relax, you can make visiting each spot a small adventure. To stay overnight you have plenty of choices like Wuzhizhou Island Holiday Centre, Onshore Wooden Cabin, and Presidents’ Villa etc…with beautiful island view. The island is also a heaven for sea food and tropical fruits. There are plenty of restaurants to the south of the island where you can taste varieties of mouthwatering seafood.

In addition to the natural attractions of the island, tourists are certain to be pleased by the delightful catering facilities here. In the south of the island there are the Buffet Lunch Restaurant, the Pirate Bar, the Seafood Pool and the Chinese Restaurant all providing excellent food. The Summer Western Food Restaurant in the east corner and the Winter Western Food Restaurant in the west corner of the island also offer a choice of delicious food. Local caught lobsters, prawns, crabs, conch, sea cucumbers and jellyfish will make your mouth water! Furthermore, this island is rich in fruits; bananas, coconuts, mangos and other tropical fruits are plentiful and inexpensive.

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