Dongshan Island is located on the southern coast of Fujian Province, Zhangzhou City, the island shaped like a butterfly, also known as butterfly island, is the second largest island in Fujian Province, China's seventh largest island, between Xiamen and Shantou, east of the Taiwan Strait, is a beautiful island with both the development of fishing and tourism, the island retains a relatively primitive fishing village.
On Dongshan Island, you can enjoy the turquoise sea water, the beautiful road around the sea, and the rustic fishing village. The main island of Dongshan Island is connected end to end by seven crescent-shaped bays, which is a natural bathing beach. With more than 20 kilometers of beautiful coastline, clear and translucent sea water, soft and delicate beaches, and blue sky and white clouds, known as Fujian's "little Hawaii" reputation, but also a seafood lovers paradise.
What to see in Dongshan Island
Nanmen Bay: It is half the sea, half the town, you can walk on the beach with the sea breeze. How romantic and healing!
Jinluan Bay: This is the most suitable place to watch the sunrise on Dongshan Island, the beach and the orange-yellow light and shadow of the sun at sunrise are integrated.
Sufeng Mountain Ring Island Road: It is back to the mountain, facing the sea. You can ride to enjoy the quiet time, overlooking the blue sea, and watch the beautiful sunset.
Fengdong Rock Scenic Area is situated on a rocky cliff by the seaside at the eastern entrance of the ancient city of Dongshan. There is a massive stone within the scenic area that measures 4.37 meters in height, 4.47 meters in width, 4.46 meters in length, and weighs approximately 200 tons. Despite swaying slightly when the wind blows, the rock remains firmly in place and doesn't fall.
Yingzui Rock Scenic Area: This scenic spot is located in the north of Dongshan Island. Once you arrive at this scenic spot, you will immediately see a unique shape of the giant rock, it is like an eagle about to fly. What is particularly amazing is that an ancient juniper tree grows on the beak of the “eagle”, adding a sense of verve to the entire rock peak.
Widow Village Scenic Area: This scenic spot is located in the northeast corner of Dongshan Island, to let people always remember the history and alert future generations, the village set up a "Widow Village" exhibition hall. The Widow Village Exhibition Hall showcases the history and stories of the village.
Thing to Do on Dongshan Island in Summer
Feel the fun of playing with the sea! Go to the "natural bathing beach" Maluan Bay beach to have a sea bath, or play a variety of water projects, sailing, motor boats, and speedboats; You can also go to Nanmen Bay to take a sailing boat out to sea and feel the scenery of Dongshan Island.
Experience an island road riding. Riding on Sufeng Mountain Ring Island Road or Wujiao Bay Ring Island Road, there is no trouble with traffic jams, enjoy the magnificent seascape all the way, feel the slow life of fishermen, embrace the sea breeze, let you find the long-lost freedom and relaxation.
Enjoy the beauty of sunrise and sunset. Go to Jinluan Bay to watch the sunrise; Go to Maluan Bay, enjoy the sunset and sailing; Go to Nanmen Bay, and indulge in the orange sunset, watching the sunset cast a charming shadow on the sea.
Eat cool and refreshing food. You can go to the Tongling night market for a cold drink topped with smoothies; There are jambu air, watermelon, and other Dongshan Island summer characteristics of fruits waiting for you to taste.
Enjoy a seafood feast at Dongshan Island and indulge in their signature dishes including conch, manila clam, abalone, and oysters, all of which are scrumptious, whether boiled or braised.
Experience the nightlife of Dongshan Island. Go to Nanmen Bay, a national night culture and tourism consumption gathering at the night market, taste delicious snacks, and experience the island life; Go to the bay of the island, see the romantic lights on fishing boats in summer; Go for a walk in the night town, with the night wind. The island summer night is so leisurely and comfortable.
Features
Chinese Name: Dong Shan Dao（东山岛）
Location: Dongshan County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province
Climate: Subtropical oceanic monsoon climate
Travel Information
Opening Time: All year
Ticket Price: Fengdong Rock Scenic Area: CNY60
Maluan Bay: CNY20
Jinluan Bay: Free
Best Time to Travel: Spring and summer
