Pirates Island in Sanya
Sanya Pirate Island is a small island located near Hainan. According to one version, it got its name for the presence of a sunken ship located off its shores, an alternative name is Wuzhizhou Island. It is very popular with tourists and the local population. Not so long ago, the island's administration decided to limit the number of people who can be on it at the same time, so it is important to plan your visit in advance.
Short description
You can get to the Pirate Island in Sanya on one of the boats that ply it from the mainland every 20 minutes. The travel time depends on the weather at sea, but usually takes no more than 20 minutes, as the distance between the islands is 2.6 km. The weather on the island is warm all year round, the climate is tropical. However, during the cold winter season, it is much colder at night than during the day. The water temperature is comfortable enough for swimming and water sports.
The Pirate Island in Sanya is characterized by an abundance of greenery, and a variety of rare plants and flowers grow in this place. On the island, you can find dracaena, the dragon tree, which is considered one of the most ancient plants on earth. Of the representatives of the animal world, you can see turtles, they live here in a specially fenced place. A small zoo has been opened for tourists, and a spotted deer is quietly roaming its territory. There are birds in the zoo, the most interesting of which are peacocks, and you can literally feed them with your hands.
Island Features
There are many water activities on the Pirate Island in Sanya. Here you can scuba dive to observe the life of coral reefs or go snorkeling near the shore, watching tropical fish. Real underwater excursions for small tourist groups are conducted near the sunken ship. For a fee, you can go fishing on a private boat, or sail on the waves, or go water skiing, banana boat or jet ski. Or you can just sunbathe, sitting on the sun beds installed on the snow-white beach.
One of the attractions on the Pirate Island in Sanya is the temple dedicated to the goddess Matsu, she is considered the patroness of lighthouses. Once a year, in the spring, a special carnival is held on the island in her honor. For those who wish to stay on Pirate Island in Sanya for a few days, there is a comfortable hotel with a restaurant. Numerous cafes and souvenir shops are open for guests of the island.
