- Wuzhizhou Island--Houhai Village
After breakfast, transfer to the pier and ferry to Wuzhizhou Island—a butterfly-shaped oasis (1.48 km²) with crystalline waters (visibility: 6-27m). Nestled 2.7km offshore, it faces Nanwan Monkey Island northward and neighbors Yalong Bay ("World's Top Bay") to the south. Its vibrant marine ecosystem thrives with sea cucumbers, lobsters, parrotfish, and tropical fish, while southern reefs preserve pristine coral—making it China’s premier diving site.
Island Highlights:
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Sunrise Rock: Climb the southeastern cliffs for panoramic views of the island and South China Sea—ideal for dawn vistas.
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Seaview Boardwalk: Spot crabs on reefs and schools of tropical fish in turquoise shallows.
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Electric Cart Tour: Circle the island effortlessly.
Thrilling Add-ons (Self-funded):
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Helicopter tours
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Wind Tunnel Experience (indoor skydiving)
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Watersports: Jet skiing, parasailing, banana boats, kayaking, coral reef diving.
A peninsula embraced by Houhai Bay (north), Empress Bay (south), and Haitang Bay (east). Retaining its fishing village charm, you can:
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Join locals foraging at low tide
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Buy fresh catches for grill-your-own dinners
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Surf at Empress Bay—renowned as China's surfing village with year-round waves (best Oct-Apr).
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Unwind at bonfire-lit beach parties with live music.
Local Bites:
Grilled scallops, pepper-salt crab, bamboo rice, Qingbuliang (coconut milk dessert), claypot chicken congee.
