Dayushan Island

Dayushan Island

Dayushan island is located in the southeast sea area of Fuding, 5 nautical miles away from the port of Sansha ancient town. It is the largest archipelago in East Fujian. It is composed of 11 large and small islands, including Dayushan, XiaoYushan, Yuanyang island and Yinyu.

geographical environment

Dayushan Island, Fujian Province

The land area is 28.3 square kilometers and the coastline is 30.12 kilometers long. Yushan, also known as Yushan and Yushan, is also known as Yaoshan and Yaoshan. Yu and Yu are homophonic dialects. In the past, Yushan was a place with towering ancient trees. Fishermen on the island also engaged in charcoal burning. There were many ancient charcoal kilns at the foot of Tianhu mountain, so it was also called Yaoshan. It has five administrative villages: Mazu, Luzhu, Dongjiao, yuniao and zaoao. Yushan island has a broad mountain range, vast sea area, pleasant climate and beautiful scenery. The island is rich in granite, high-quality mineral spring and grassland resources. The sea is rich in eels, hairtail, hairtail shrimp, shrimps, seven star fish, eel and other marine organisms. The natural landscape includes the ten thousand mu grassland of Tianhu mountain in "Southern Tianshan Mountain" and the mysterious landscape on the top

Xiaotian lake, Baiqing Jinsha, bird island, Hongji cave, etc.; cultural relics and historic sites include Ambassador palace, Mazu palace, Tianfu temple, and the natural landscape of Fuyao archipelago has been identified as one of the four national Taimu mountain scenic spots by the Ministry of construction.

Mountain, lake, grass and sea are concentrated here

Yushan island has a special geographical location, which is the throat of Fujian Zhejiang Sea Road, and is the only way for ships from south to north, which is of great strategic significance. In order to resist the harassment of Japanese pirates during the Ming Dynasty, the Ming government set up a military fortress on Yushan island in 1389, which was under the jurisdiction of Funing weifenghuozhai, Beilu. In 1592, the garrison was changed into a general and the land and water were controlled, and the Chinese army was changed into Yushan tour. In the middle of Qing Dynasty, Yushan archipelago was an important base for CAI Tanhai's uprising. Zhu Tengfen, a pioneer of the 1911 Revolution, also organized a volunteer army to fight against the Qing Dynasty.

Dayushan Island, with a diameter of 5 kilometers and an area of 21.22 square kilometers, is the second largest island in East Fujian (Pingtan Island is the largest island in East Fujian). At an altitude of 200 meters, there are two lakes. Around the lake, the peaks are arched, which looks like a Yu. Yushan island is also named after it. It was named Yushan island in October 2005“

Dayushan Island: mountain, lake, grass and sea are concentrated here. The area of Datian lake is more than 1000 mu, while that of Xiaotian lake is more than 200 mu. The two lakes are separated by more than 1000 meters. Each lake has its own spring. The water quality is sweet and clear. There are many wild turtles around the lake. The hillside around the lake is gentle, which is a ten thousand mu grassland with the reputation of "Southern Tianshan". Here, you feel like you are in the northwest grassland of "the sky is vast, the wild is vast, the wind blows, the grass is low, the cattle and sheep are visible". It's hard for you to imagine that there is such a magical artistic conception on the East China Sea with a vast expanse of blue waves! XiaoYushan island is an uninhabited island, covering an area of 3.28 square kilometers. Due to the erosion and weathering of sea water, the bedrock is exposed and the reefs stand in forest. The sea erosion landform is very prominent, forming a unique landscape. The altitude is only 50 meters. The island is densely vegetated, inhabiting thousands of seagulls and other migratory birds. Suddenly, it flies up, which is very spectacular!

In addition, there are also Hongji cave, guzhaiyan, Tianhu temple and other landscapes on the island. In particular, the diving stream has a unique style, and the scenic spots are especially concentrated, such as mingyuetan, xianrenpo, datougong, bailukeng, Bailian waterfall, xiangxiangyan, XiaoTaoYuan sandbank, etc.

Main attractions

Yushan island has a long coast and obvious sea erosion around the island. Its reefs have high aesthetic value. Take a boat around the island. Along the 30.7 km coastline, you can see that the reefs along the coast are numerous, broken and continuous, scattered and rugged, forming a "reef treasure chain". Under the action of long-term wind and wave impact, many kinds of switches are formed on many reefs. There are many grotesque rock attractions, such as golden monkey watching the sun, Chiba rock, turtle reef, stone reef, etc. In addition, you can also watch the bird island with a collection of birds. This bird island covers an area of only 0.5 square kilometers, with an altitude of less than 100 meters. The island is densely vegetated, inhabiting thousands of seagulls and other migratory birds. Thousands of birds fly, rise and fall, which is very spectacular. On Shanghai Island, in Ambassador Dai, there are many golden beaches with flat surface. There is "white lotus waterfall" on the beach. It is an ideal bathing beach and a good tourist resort. Beach volleyball and other beach sports can be held here.

Tianhu is one of the two alpine lakes on Dayushan island. It is located on the top of Tianhu mountain, more than 20 kilometers away from Mazu village of Dayushan. One is big and the other is small. The mountain is about 500 meters high. The area of Datian lake is more than 1000 mu. The area of Xiaotian lake is more than 200 mu. The two lakes are more than 1000 meters apart. There are springs at the bottom of the lake. The water is clear and sweet all the year round. It is a natural high-quality mineral water with fitness effect. The hillside around the lake is gentle, with 10000 mu of grassland distributed around it. It is an excellent natural pasture, known as the "Southern Tianshan". There are many wild turtles around the lake. The blue sky, white clouds, red sun, bright moon and the surrounding green mountains are reflected in the lake, forming a beautiful "Pan shadow" landscape.

In addition, there are also Hongji cave, guzhaiyan, Tianhu temple and other landscapes on the island. In particular, diving in Zhangzhou has a unique style. Diving Zhangzhou is the largest stream on Dayushan island. Because of the huge stones in Zhangzhong, zhangshui rushes among them, just like jumping forward, so it gets its name. Diving Zhangzhou originates from Tianhu mountain, along which there are many scenic spots, such as beach patterns, Bailian waterfall, moon pool, Bailian temple, Ambassador palace, butterfly rock, Bayin spring and so on. The sandbanks formed by diving in Zhangzhou shape thousands of beautiful patterns under the action of wind. And under the change of wind direction and water potential, it changes with each passing day, forming a beautiful scene of "beach strange pattern".

Other attractions

In Fuding, there is also Taimu mountain scenic spot, facing Dayu mountain across the sea. It has three faces of the sea and one side of the mountain. It is majestic and beautiful. It integrates the natural scenery of mountains, seas, rivers, waterfalls and caves with the cultural landscape of temples, stockaded villages and towns. It is famous for its dangerous peaks, grotesque rocks, grotesque caves, mysterious water and fog. It is a famous mountain in Fujian as well as Wuyi Mountain with Danya and clear water. The ancients called Wuyishan "Oriental wonder" and Tailao "sea fairy capital". Approved by the State Council in 1988, it was listed as one of the second batch of national scenic spots in China. Taimu mountain scenic spot is divided into six tourist areas: Taimu mountain, jiulixi waterfall, lengcheng castle, Fuyao archipelago, Qingchuan seashore and Ruiyun she village.

Scientific viewpoint

Dayushan island is rich in marine biological resources. It is the most important fishing ground and fishery production base in East Fujian. There are 136 species of swimming organisms, including 96 species of fish, 36 species of crustaceans and 4 species of cephalopods. There are about 70 fish species, including black fish, large yellow croaker, four finger mackerel, shad, yellow croaker, Pomfret, snapper, eel and mackerel. The quality species include Japanese anchovy, Chinese sardine, three Portunus, shrimp and Duke. The sea area around Yushan island is also the spawning ground of cuttlefish. The benthos include earthworm, conomus clavatus, spirillus longitudinalis, Eriocheir villosus, goby goby and so on. The benthos in the tidal zone include Porphyra haitanensis, broccoli, dinoflagellate, coralline, Anemone, conch, Japanese rattan, Meimei baiyingha, etc.

Shopping food

Special shopping

FUDING is rich in products. It is known as "Fuding black" basalt, a "Oriental stone", a "world wonder fruit" - grapefruit, and a "Chinese famous taro" - betel nut taro. It is well-known both at home and abroad and is known as "Fuding three treasures".

Classic food

FUDING is rich in cucumber fish, grouper, eel, pomfret, cuttlefish, hairtail, shrimp and other economic fish, as well as artificially cultured white fish, sea bream, shrimp, freshwater eel, turtle, green crab, sea clam, Wutang carp, skipping fish and clam, etc. it is famous for its rich meat and delicious taste. In addition to seafood, flat meat (wonton) and beef balls are also extremely delicious. There are also flat meat (wonton), fish fillets, beef balls, betel nut taro, four season pomelo, braised fish head, local chicken noodles, pan fried eel, crispy fried taro and other delicacies.

Related knowledge

"Mazu" is also known as Tianfei, Tianhou, Tianfei Niangniang and Tianmu. Goddess in ancient Chinese mythology and legend, and the patron saint of navigation in southeast coast, Taiwan, mottled ball and other places. In the old days, the worship of Mazu was very popular in the coastal provinces, and many Mazu temples and empress dowagers were built.

Mazu was born on March 23 of the lunar calendar in the first year of Jianlong in the Northern Song Dynasty (960 A.D.). Mazu, formerly known as Lin Mo, was very intelligent since childhood. He knew the weather, had a good knowledge of medicine, was good at boats, and was very charitable. He devoted his whole life to charity and public welfare. Lin Mo, 28, died on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month in 987.

Tourism information

Traffic information

Direction of tailaoshandong station:

Taimu mountain station Qinyu bus station Yujing wharf Yushan Island Wharf

1. Move the yellow bus at the gate of the station to Qinyu town (that is, Taimushan town), which costs 3 yuan per person and takes 15 minutes.

2. Qinyu bus station takes bus to Yujing wharf, the cost is 10 yuan / person, 30 minutes.

3. Yujing wharf takes a yacht to Yushan Island wharf, the cost is 50 yuan / person, 30 minutes.

Remarks: every day at 12:00, 12:30 and 1:00 in the afternoon, the train leaves at Qinyu station to Yujing wharf, and the speedboat leaves at 2:00 in the afternoon. Self driving friends can directly navigate Yujing village.

Direction of xiapudong station:

Xiapudong station -- Sansha Town -- Ancient Town Wharf

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