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Explore the story of "Xidao Island" and unveil the history of Sanya

2022-10-10 Source:三亚市旅游发展局

In Sanya, there is an island, secluded but carrying the life stories of Sanya people. People say that its sea water is something like that in the Maldives, beaches like that in Hawaii, and fishing villages like that in Santorini. Some even see it as a "peach garden, move world". A combination of all these elements makes this beautiful island with beautiful scenery and rich customs become the place with the most stories to tell in Sanya.



Take a closer look, you will see the clear sea water, just like streams in mountain, transparent and pure, colorless and clear, under the long coastline of tens of miles along the island. Due to the clarity, the sands and stones under the clear water is visible. These colorful sands and stones in strange shapes add infinite fun to the island. In the face of serenity and purity, the sea water seems to have faded its blue to turn into pure and gentle. It turns out that the sea and corals are brought together by fate. A thick layer of coral silver chips seems to be scattered all over the seashore and the sea floor. Perhaps that is the reason of change in the color of the sea water.



The beach, which has always been accompanied by the sea, somehow concentrates on the other side of the island, becoming fine, soft and silvery white, and making people walking on it flowing with a sense of comfort and joy from the heart. Totally natural conditions make it the most famous natural bathing place on Xidao Island. In addition to enjoying the beautiful scenery quietly, the ten major items of the "Move World" shall not be missed. The trendy water sports make Xidao Island a paradise full of excitement, movement and energy.



The fishermen's villages on the island are specially in a local style and feature. Thousands of families, composed of four small villages, are concentrated in the center of the island, which seems dense but neat. Streets and alleys of different widths are like bonds connecting them together, giving off secular life flavor all over the island. The century-old house has become a highlight, telling the story and vicissitudes of life here like a narrator. The coral house, coral yard and coral wall show the uniqueness of this coral island. The roadside stores in Chinese and foreign style are lined up along the main street and the seaside road, making the island even more tasteful and charming.



However, the most legendary story is the story of the militiawoman in Xidao Island. In the 1950s, patriotic girls here volunteered to guard the border defense and took the lead in wearing martial attires and carrying rifles. They formed a female gunner squad and became famous throughout the country at the first action, making them a typical model of militia construction in that era. The movie Hai Xia is based on their story and spread all over China. They dye the Xidao Island with a moving color and write a glorious chapter in the history of the island. Walking into the exhibition halls with texts and pictures to taste their stories will leave you in awe about the island.



Although the Xidao Island is a small island with only 2.8 square kilometers, it is rich in content, including coastal scenery, fishermen customs, cultural landscapes, and countless vivid stories hidden in it.

In Sanya, there is an island, secluded but carrying the life stories of Sanya people. People say that its sea water is something like that in the Maldives, beaches like that in Hawaii, and fishing villages like that in Santorini. Some even see it as a "peach garden, move world". A combination of all these elements makes this beautiful island with beautiful scenery and rich customs become the place with the most stories to tell in Sanya.



Take a closer look, you will see the clear sea water, just like streams in mountain, transparent and pure, colorless and clear, under the long coastline of tens of miles along the island. Due to the clarity, the sands and stones under the clear water is visible. These colorful sands and stones in strange shapes add infinite fun to the island. In the face of serenity and purity, the sea water seems to have faded its blue to turn into pure and gentle. It turns out that the sea and corals are brought together by fate. A thick layer of coral silver chips seems to be scattered all over the seashore and the sea floor. Perhaps that is the reason of change in the color of the sea water.



The beach, which has always been accompanied by the sea, somehow concentrates on the other side of the island, becoming fine, soft and silvery white, and making people walking on it flowing with a sense of comfort and joy from the heart. Totally natural conditions make it the most famous natural bathing place on Xidao Island. In addition to enjoying the beautiful scenery quietly, the ten major items of the "Move World" shall not be missed. The trendy water sports make Xidao Island a paradise full of excitement, movement and energy.



The fishermen's villages on the island are specially in a local style and feature. Thousands of families, composed of four small villages, are concentrated in the center of the island, which seems dense but neat. Streets and alleys of different widths are like bonds connecting them together, giving off secular life flavor all over the island. The century-old house has become a highlight, telling the story and vicissitudes of life here like a narrator. The coral house, coral yard and coral wall show the uniqueness of this coral island. The roadside stores in Chinese and foreign style are lined up along the main street and the seaside road, making the island even more tasteful and charming.



However, the most legendary story is the story of the militiawoman in Xidao Island. In the 1950s, patriotic girls here volunteered to guard the border defense and took the lead in wearing martial attires and carrying rifles. They formed a female gunner squad and became famous throughout the country at the first action, making them a typical model of militia construction in that era. The movie Hai Xia is based on their story and spread all over China. They dye the Xidao Island with a moving color and write a glorious chapter in the history of the island. Walking into the exhibition halls with texts and pictures to taste their stories will leave you in awe about the island.



Although the Xidao Island is a small island with only 2.8 square kilometers, it is rich in content, including coastal scenery, fishermen customs, cultural landscapes, and countless vivid stories hidden in it.