East Australia

The vegetation of Dongao island is very luxuriant, and the forest coverage rate reaches 80%. The whole island completely retains the original natural ecological environment, with unique natural style and charming scenery. The blue sky, white clouds, green mountains and green water of Dongao island are skillfully combined, and the picture is made by nature: both magnificent and heroic sea view and gentle and beautiful forest scenery; both primitive and pure natural scenery and remote and broad-minded historical relics; both colorful land breeze and mysterious underwater world, which make people forget to return. The magnificent natural scenery of Dongao island consists of climbing Mt. Futan, overlooking the sea in honeymoon Pavilion, listening to the waves in Dazhu Bay, and watching the sun in Dongao Bay. The Neolithic relics of Nansha Bay, the remnant walls of blunderbuss City, the ruins of beacon tower, and the stone carvings of "Wudang scenic spot" stretch the long history of Dongao island. Deep sea diving, beach swimming, shore fishing, and sightseeing around the island show the beauty and affinity of the sea; Seafood directly from the sea and rich fishing village style will make your trip to East Australia novel, romantic and comfortable.

East Australia

Dong ao Island is located in the southeast of Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai City, 30 kilometers away from Xiangzhou, and in the middle of Wanshan islands. It covers an area of about 4.663 square kilometers. Dongao Bay on the east side of the island wedges into the middle about 1500 meters, forming a large concave part, so it is called Dongao island.

The island is divided into North and south parts. The coast is mostly dangerous. There are many huge rocks on the hillside, and there are many reefs within 90 meters around the island. There are 415 residents on the island, including aquatic station, supply and marketing office, savings office, school and health center. There are 4 simple highways, with a total length of 14.6 km, and sufficient water resources.

geographical position

Dongao island is located in the south central part of Wanshan archipelago. It is a classic island of Zhuhai City. The total length is 15.09 km.

Island Environment

Scenery

Dongao island is under the jurisdiction of Wanshan District, Zhuhai City. It is a beautiful island with beautiful rocks, beautiful water, lush flowers and fresh air. Dongao Island completely retains the original natural ecological environment. The pure white sand beach, blue sea water, bright sunshine and dense green forest on the island constitute the nearly perfect ecological tourism environment of Dongao island. Since 1997, Zhuhai Municipal People's government has developed Dongao tourist resort at the foot of nanshawan mountain, which awakens the tranquil and charming nanshawan.

The vegetation of Dongao island is very luxuriant, and the forest coverage rate reaches 80%. The whole island completely retains the original natural ecological environment, with unique natural style and charming scenery. The blue sky, white clouds, green mountains and green water of Dongao island are skillfully combined, and the picture is made by nature: both magnificent and heroic sea view and gentle and beautiful forest scenery; both primitive and pure natural scenery and remote and broad-minded historical relics; both colorful land breeze and mysterious underwater world, which make people forget to return. The magnificent natural scenery of Dongao island consists of climbing Mt. Futan, overlooking the sea in honeymoon Pavilion, listening to the waves in Dazhu Bay, and watching the sun in Dongao Bay. The Neolithic relics of Nansha Bay, the remnant walls of blunderbuss City, the ruins of beacon tower, and the stone carvings of "Wudang scenic spot" stretch out the long history of Dongao island. Deep sea diving, beach swimming, shore fishing, and sightseeing around the island show the sea Your trip to East Australia will be novel, romantic and comfortable with the beauty and affinity of the island, the seafood directly from the sea and the rich fishing village style.

The island has a pleasant climate, towering ancient trees, 82% forest coverage, a long fishing village and curling smoke. In Dongao Island, the most attractive beaches are Nansha Bay, Dazhu Bay and Xiaozhu Bay. Nansha Bay is especially good, enjoying the reputation of "Diamond Beach". It is a rare beach in Zhuhai City or nearby islands. The sand is white and fine, and the beach is gentle and broad. Surfing, diving, windsurfing and so on are the main tourism projects here. There are accommodation services on the island, and seafood is a delicacy here.

terrain

In the eastern part of the island, there is an old iron castle built by the army and people guarding the island in the late Ming Dynasty to resist foreign aggression. At that time, 50 soldiers were stationed in the Qing Dynasty. The city is located on the ridge of aokou of Dongao Island, facing the sea on three sides and leaning against the mountain on one side. It is a majestic defense line against foreign invaders and robbers outside Humen. There are stone carvings of Wanhai Pingbo hidden in the dense forest. In the middle of the forest, there are white marble statues of Guanyin and Xianquan of Songzi. Along the ancient Tongtian Road, they go straight to the top of Fudan mountain to watch the sunrise on the sea.

history

Dongao island was the most prosperous island in Wanshan archipelago in Ming and Qing Dynasties. There are more than 3000 residents on the island, including agriculture, animal husbandry, fishery and commerce. Due to frequent wars and population migration, the island gradually lost its former glory. There are iron cities and beacon towers built by the soldiers and civilians guarding the island to resist foreign aggression in the late Ming Dynasty, the former site of the Japanese airfield and some abandoned military tunnels during the Japanese invasion of China.

scenic spot

Blunderbuss City

Blunderbuss City, Dongao Island: located on the ridge of aokou, Dongao island. According to Xiangshan county annals, the blunderbuss city was built in 1729, with 50 troops. Facing the sea on three sides and backing the mountain on the other. The stone city wall is 2.5 meters high and 1.5 meters thick. Its plane layout is rectangular, 48 meters long and 20.5 meters wide. The gate is set in the southeast, and the fort is set in the northwest corner. A beacon tower with a cone shape is built about 40 meters northeast of the city. In 1987, it was announced as a cultural relic protection unit in Zhuhai City. Dongao blunderbuss city site is an ancient castle with a history of 270 years. Standing on the city wall and looking at the endless sea, it's a bit of a sea breeze feeling, girls had better wear a white skirt, and then wear a white wide brimmed hat, can definitely take a postcard like effect. There are also two cannons in the city. About 20 meters southeast of the city, there is a 2-meter-high conical beacon tower near the cliff. There are fire chamber and flue inside, which are used to transmit signals. There is also a customs site built in 1898 on Dongao island

The remains of the walls and broken porcelain and tiles epitomize the road of modern China's foreign trade and economy.

Honeymoon Pavilion

Located in the northwest of the beach, there is a pavilion called honeymoon Pavilion, which can be reached by 1008 steps.

Looking from afar, you can see the Taipa bridge in Macao, and Zhuhai is also hazy. The sky is high and the water is wide. There are seagulls flying over the head from time to time. I can't help thinking of Chen Zi'ang's saying that "there are no ancients before, and there are no comers after. When I think about the long history of heaven and earth, I feel sad and cry.". The walls around the attic are full of "Lyric Poems" written by scholars of Tang, song, yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. "If the two love for a long time, and not in the morning and evening," the couple ascended the pavilion, I am afraid there is a deeper understanding of it.

There is a huge "love at first sight" bell hanging in the center of the top floor of the honeymoon Pavilion. The bell rings long and reverberates in the blue sky and sea. Love on the honeymoon Pavilion, love on the passenger ship at first sight. How many years later, the bell may still be floating in the hearts of those who are predestined.

Dongao Bay

The cruise ship sailed into "Dongao bay" from Mangmang sea and landed in the bay. According to reports, Dongao island is called Dongao Bay because it has a large concave part in the east of the island, which is 1200 meters long. This is a quiet harbor. The most beautiful time of the whole harbor is when the sun is setting and the fishing boats are returning. It's a great place to play and enjoy the scenery.

Dongao island is located in the middle of Wanshan islands, covering an area of 4.62 square kilometers. The water quality around Dongao island is clear and pollution-free. Surfing, diving, windsurfing and so on are the main tourism projects here. There are accommodation services on the island, and seafood is the best food here. In the east of the island, there is an ancient castle built in the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, with stone carvings such as "Wan Hai Ping Bo" hidden in the dense forest. In the middle of the island, there is a white marble statue of Guan Yin and an immortal spring for sending children. In the south, there is a fine south beach with clear water and fine sand. Along the ancient Tongtian Road, you can see the sun and moon sea.

In Dongao Island, the most attractive is the beach. There are three beaches in Dongao Island, namely Nansha Bay, Dazhu Bay and Xiaozhu Bay, especially Nansha Bay, which enjoys the reputation of "Diamond Beach". This is a rare beach in Zhuhai City or nearby islands. The sand is white and delicate, the sea is clear, the beach is gentle and wide, and the waves are many but not big. It is a good place for surfing and bathing in the sea.

According to reports, Dongao island was the most prosperous island in Wanshan archipelago during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. There are more than 3000 residents on the island, including farming, animal husbandry, fishing and business. It is only because of frequent wars and internal migration of population that the island gradually loses its former glory. There are also blunderbuss and beacon towers built by the soldiers and civilians guarding the island in the late Ming Dynasty to resist foreign aggression. In addition, there are also the former site of the Japanese airfield and some abandoned military tunnels during the Japanese invasion of China.

Dong'Ao Village

Dongao village is the center of Dongao island and the most lively place on the island. Most of the residents live here. Office, village committee, Dong'ao primary school, Dong'Ao Credit Union, post and telecommunications agency are all gathered here, so Dong'ao village is not only a business district, but also a political and cultural center on the island.

Cage culture

Wanshan archipelago is one of the six major fishing grounds in Guangdong Province for its rich aquatic resources. In the 1990s, cage culture emerged in the local area, but in the 21st century, the new type of caisson culture was mostly used. The local fishermen breed valuable fish. There is a kind of fish called grouper, like to live in the bottom of the sea where there are rocks, to small fish for food. According to fishermen, if you feed 7 kg of small fish, this kind of fish can grow by 1 kg. In addition, it has a long growth period, so some people say that eating grouper can often represent the grade of a seafood meal.

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