There is a beautiful island on the sea, which is located at the junction of Guangdong and Fujian.
The pristine landscape of the island is simply natural, known as the "Hawaii of the East".
It is the only island county in Guangdong Province and has the reputation of being the pearl of the East China Sea in Guangdong.
Nan'ao Island, a place that can easily be mistaken for Shenzhen.
But in fact, Nan'ao Island is an island county in Shantou.
Nan'ao Island is very small, its land area is only 130.90 square kilometers, and the main island area is 128.35 square kilometers.
But Nan'ao Island is very large, so big that there are countless natural scenery, and there are endless anecdotes to hear.
Nan'ao Island not only has large and small islands, harbors, but also dense forests.
Surrounded by islands and covered in green, this ecological island is also known as a "beautiful oasis at sea".
It was also an ancient maritime military powerhouse, and was also named "the most beautiful island in Guangdong Province".
The island has beaches, mountains, lighthouses, windmills, and ancient legends and ancient buildings...
Wonderful island
The beauty of the harbor
Nan'ao Island has 66 large and small harbors and a coastline of 77 kilometers. One of the most beautiful is Qing'ao Bay.
Surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing the sea, there is a two-kilometer-long Qing'ao Bay, which resembles a crescent moon.
Stepping on the white sand beach and looking at the sea water that cannot be seen in the distance, it is worthy of being "the most beautiful coastline in China".
The turquoise waters roll silently, but there are no terrifying waves to persuade you.
It always hugs you tenderly, and is therefore known as the "Swimmer's Pond" by many tourists.
Some people say that in the south of the macao to watch the sunrise, Guangdong's easternmost Qing'ao Bay is the first choice, probably the geographical advantage of "near the water tower platform first to get the moon".
There is a sunrise in Qing'ao Bay every day, and every day is different,
When you watch the sun rise from the sea level little by little, dyeing the sky golden, you will never forget the excitement.
The most famous attraction in Qing'ao Bay is, of course, the Tropic of Cancer Landmark Tower, the Gate of Nature.
Every year at noon on the summer solstice, when the sun hits the Tropic of Cancer directly, the shadow of the sun will pass through the circle tube in the center of the ball on the "Gate of Nature" and project into the center of the platform, with the effect of "standing pole without shadow".
Located in the southeast of Nan'ao Island, Yun'ao Town, living by the sea, also has a different island style.
Yun'ao is a small fishing village, but its coastline is long.
In the fishing village, there are countless fishing boats floating on the sea, and the air is mixed with the damp smell of fish.
There is no hustle and bustle, no noise, leaving a quiet place.
Punching in the back garden village with half of the green mountains and half of the sea is a must-do thing to come to Nan'ao Island.
The back garden village has a beautiful mountain and sea map: black reefs, blue skies, contiguous trees, and endless sea.
The beauty of the lighthouse
In addition to the large number of bays, Nan'ao Island also has more lighthouses than other islands.
Sanyuanya is the most beautiful lighthouse on the island, and the red and white design is full of anime style.
It stands quietly at the junction of mountains and seas, guarding the returning people.
This lighthouse looks from a distance, like a relic of independence,
If you look closer, you will find that it has a large view of the sea at nearly 360 degrees.
The Lighthouse of Departure Square is a new building on the square, and this lighthouse is facing the South Australia Bridge.
The bright red tower body and the "Departure" anchor look far away, as if it has the power to illuminate everything.
Seabirds soar in the sky, standing by the lighthouse, watching the South O Bridge merge with the sea.
The solemn but energetic lighthouse confirms the word "set sail" and is full of hope and determination.
Qian'ao Bay Lighthouse is located on the sea, with a white tower body, a light green tower top, and a long trestle connected to the land.
The small and fresh style makes this lighthouse a frequent place for wedding photography.
The beauty of windmills
Windmill footprints can be seen all over Nan'ao Island.
The windmills on The Green Pine Mountain have a strong natural atmosphere, as if soaring between heaven and earth.
On the hill across the road from the Golden Chair Lighthouse, there is also a large number of windmills, probably more than 50.
Walk under the windmill, feel the size of the windmill and its own smallness, look into the distance, the whole world intrude into your eyes.
There are also many windmills in the quaint mountain village of Yuanshan Village.
Overlooking the houjiang bay of the county seat near the windmill, you can feel the charm of isolation from the world.
Traces of history
The tranquility of the temple
There are more than 30 large and small temples on Nan'ao Island, such as Ping shan Rock Temple, Dieshiyan Temple, Shitan Temple, Yunshen Temple...
Numerous temples have a characteristic, quiet.
They stand quietly in the world, only to protect this square island.
The City God Temple, which is adjacent to the General Soldier's Mansion, has been around for more than four hundred years now, and there are few tourists in peacetime, so it is very quiet.
The gods enshrined here are not as numerous as the city god temples elsewhere, but they are closely related to Zheng Chenggong, who is said to have asked the gods here.
The wonders of the monuments
Nan'ao Island has a profound history, the emperor fled to this place at the end of the Southern Song Dynasty, and the imperial army in the Ming and Qing dynasties confronted the pirate Wokou here, leaving behind many historical monuments, Songjing, Treasure Island, Zongbingfu, Xiongzhenguan...
The General Military Office has left the footprints of many heroes: national hero Liu Yongfu has twice served as the commander-in-chief of South Australia.
Zheng Chenggong used this as a base to recruit troops and train troops, and eventually recovered Taiwan.
At the end of the Southern Song Dynasty, the little emperor and empress dowager fled to Guangdong, passing through Nan'ao Island, leaving behind the Song well, which is located next to the beach, but it is fresh water, which is very magical.
Songjing is located on the beach more than ten meters from the sea, and until now there is still clean well water bubbling up.
Xiongzhenguan was presided over by the Ming Dynasty during the Wanli Dynasty, and Qi Jiguang set out from Yun'ao Town and walked through XiongzhenGuan to eliminate Wu Pinghaikou in one fell swoop.
There are forts on the Garden, which can overlook the Nan'ao Bridge and the Laiwu Peninsula on the other side.
Treasure Island, with an area of only about 1,000 square meters, is surrounded by the sea on three sides and has blue waves.
There are countless white buoys floating on the surface of the blue sea, stretching for thousands of meters, reflecting the sky and looking like the stars in the night sky.
Some people say that the gold and silver treasures obtained by Wu Ping's looting are buried under this treasure and silver island, but so far, no one has found them.
In front of the pavilion, there sat the stone statue of Wu Ping's sister, who caressed the Yuanbao in one hand and the handle of the sword in the other, looking like she was guarding the treasure.
The freshness of the food
As a small coastal island, seafood feasts are naturally indispensable, small tubes, sea oysters, sea melon seeds, crabs, clams... All worth a try.
But on Nan'ao Island, it's not just a seafood dinner.
The small squid that was still shining was caught, and it was boiled in the water, dipped in some mustard soy sauce,
This is the delicious night snack of The South Australians – the incandescent tubes.
One of the "Three Treasures of South Australia" is sweet potato,
Sweet potato porridge is a staple food that South Australians eat all day long, light and delicious.
Sea stone flowers are a flavor snack of Nan'ao Island.
It is rich in gum, crystal clear appearance, smooth taste, can be called a natural cool powder from the ocean, can also be said to be the originator of jelly.
In everyone's heart, there is a dream of a blue sea.
Maldives, Sanya, Gulangyu Island... Just listening to the name can make people feel angry.
But they are too dazzling and always prohibitive.
On the contrary, it is a simple and pure Nan'ao Island, without the noise of tourists, and has become a rare place of tranquility.
It retains its original appearance, and its sea can still be so blue and so pure, so clear.
It's not dazzling enough, it's not eye-catching enough,
But you're sure to find what you're looking for on this fascinating island.
Whether it's sea views, sandy beaches, food, or a rustic fishing village, Nan'ao Island is worth it.
It is the sea in the heart.
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