The only island county in Guangxi, known as China's Maldives, is China's largest volcanic island
Weizhou Island is the largest volcanic island in China and the only island county in Guangxi, located 21 miles north of Beihai City, China Zhuang Autonomous Region. The island is known for its unique volcanic landforms, beautiful coastal landscapes, and abundant seafood resources, and is known as the Maldives of China.
Weizhou Island is an island formed by volcanic eruptions, and there are many peculiar landforms on it, such as volcanic craters, magma flows, volcanic bombs, etc. Among these scenic spots, the first peak of Weizhou Island, Beacon Ridge, is the most eye-catching, and when you climb to the top, you can take in the beautiful scenery of the whole island. In addition, there are some famous volcanic sites such as Crocodile Mountain and Stone Dog Ridge, which are popular tourist destinations.
The coastline of Weizhou Island is undulating, forming numerous beaches and harbors. For example, "Yinling" is one of the most famous beaches in Taiwan, where the sand is very fine and soft, and the water quality is very good, which is very suitable for swimming and basking in the sun on the beach. In addition, Moon Bay and Coral Beach are both popular coastal tourist attractions.
Weizhou Island not only has beautiful scenery, but also has a very rich marine ecological environment. The surrounding area of this small island is home to a wide variety of fish, shellfish, corals, and other marine life, giving people plenty of sightseeing and fishing experiences. In addition, there are some rare marine creatures such as dolphins and turtles, and if you're lucky, you can get up close and personal with them while swimming in the sea.
Weizhou Island also has a very rich historical and cultural heritage. According to archaeologists, the island was inhabited at the end of the Neolithic period. Ancient pottery and stone tools have been found in some sites. At the same time, Weizhou Island is also a key fishing area in Guangxi, and its fishery and maritime civilization are integrated and integrated, giving birth to a unique and charming island style.
While developing tourism resources, Weizhou Island has also carried out supporting services. Visitors are free to take a boat ride on the island to enjoy the sea scenery; You can also participate in some water sports such as diving, sea fishing, and experience the sea. In addition, there is a wide variety of seafood dishes that you can immediately taste here.
In short, Weizhou Island is a small island with beautiful scenery, rich cultural history and rich tourism resources. Whether you're an adventurous backpacker, a romantic lover or a family, you'll be able to enjoy some quality time here.