Pirates Island in Sanya
Pirate Island in Sanya is a small island located near Hainan. According to one version, it received its name from the presence of a sunken ship located off its coast; an alternative name is Wuzhizhou Island. It is very popular among tourists and the local population. Not long ago, the administration of the island 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.
Brief description
You can get to Pirate Island in Sanya by one of the boats that run to it from the mainland every 20 minutes. Travel time depends on the weather at sea, but usually takes no more than 20 minutes, since 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.
Pirate Island in Sanya is characterized by an abundance of greenery; 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. Among the representatives of the animal world you can see turtles; they live here in a specially fenced area. A small zoo is open for tourists; sika deer calmly walk around its territory. The zoo is home to birds, the most interesting of which are peacocks; you can literally feed them by hand.
Island Features
There are many water activities on Pirate Island in Sanya. Here you can scuba dive to observe the life of coral reefs or snorkel off the shore, watching tropical fish. There are real underwater excursions for small tourist groups at the sunken ship. For a fee, you can go fishing on a separate boat, or sail through the waves, or ride a water ski, banana boat or jet ski. Or you can simply sunbathe, sitting on the sun loungers installed on the snow-white beach.
Of the attractions on Pirate Island in Sanya, one can note the temple dedicated to the goddess Mazu, she is considered the patroness of lighthouses. Once a year, in the spring, a special holiday is held on the island in her honor - a carnival. For those who want to stay on Pirate Island in Sanya for several days, there is a comfortable hotel with a restaurant. Numerous cafes and souvenir shops are open to guests of the island.
