6 recommended places for water-driving self-tour on the islands within Guangdong Province

What are some good places to go for a summer self-driving tour in Guangdong Province? Here are 6 recommended routes.

Dong'ao Island - Private Luxury Island Vacation

Compared to other famous island tourist destinations in the province, Dong'ao Island, located in the central part of the Wanshan Archipelago in the Wanshan Marine Development Experimental Zone of Zhuhai City, is very small and has a limited number of visitors. However, it offers a rare private luxury island vacation experience. The picturesque scenery of Dong'ao Island has earned it a spot among the 'Top Ten Scenic Spots of Zhuhai' and it ranks first among natural scenic spots, being hailed as the 'classic island' of Zhuhai's hundred islands. The most attractive feature of Dong'ao Island is its beaches. Dong'ao Island has three beaches: Nansha Bay, Dazhu Bay, and Xiaozhu Bay, with Nansha Bay being the best, known as the 'Diamond Beach,' a rare sight in Zhuhai City or nearby islands.

Chimelong Water Park - Heated Water Party

Although it's not unusual for the highest temperature in April to exceed 30 degrees Celsius, it's still spring, and there can be moments of sudden cold. But don't worry, the newly opened Guangzhou Chimelong Water Park has invested heavily in a constant water temperature and heating system, using world-leading technology to maintain a constant temperature throughout the park all day. Depending on the weather, the water temperature of the slides throughout the park can reach 33 degrees Celsius, with ten hot water massage pools at 38-40°C and five hot saunas spread throughout the park, ensuring an excellent water experience for visitors. Additionally, this year, new water play equipment, the first of its kind in the world, has been added, along with the internationally upgraded 'Chimelong Water Electronic Music Party' by the team from the 'Beijing 8 Minutes' of the Winter Olympics.

Jiangmen Chuandao—Gentle Waves and Fine Sand

Chuanshan Archipelago in Taishan, Jiangmen (abbreviated as Chuandao), is the third largest archipelago in China. The islands have a large land area, and the beaches on the two main islands, Shangchuan Island and Xiachuan Island, each have their own unique charm. The sand is white and fine, the seawater is clear, and the beaches are gentle and wide, making them especially suitable for wading and playing in the water. The Feisha Beach on Shangchuan Island has white and fine sand, clear seawater, gentle and wide beaches, and many but not large waves. Jinsha Beach and Yingsha Beach are still undeveloped, preserving their original and rustic scenery, with fewer tourists, offering a unique charm.

Yangjiang Hailing Island - Ranked Among the Top Ten Most Beautiful Islands

Located in the southern part of Yangjiang City, Hailing Island has been selected as one of the top ten most beautiful islands in China and is a 5A-level scenic spot. The sea bathing season here lasts for up to 8 months, and you can start enjoying the water as early as April, making it a favorite destination for countless tourists. Along the extensive coastline, there are 12 natural beaches, each with its unique scenery. The beaches are wide with gentle waves, clear water, and clean sand. The vast and wide white sandy beaches stretch along the eastern, southern, and southwestern coasts of the island. The coastline of Mawai Island is winding and surrounded by the sea on three sides, with moderate water depth, a gentle seabed, and excellent sand quality. It is the westernmost point of Hailing Island and the best place to watch the sunset. Dajiao Bay is the most famous attraction on Hailing Island, featuring a beach bathing area where both adults and children can have a great time.

Zhanjiang Donghai Island - China's Longest and Cleanest Beach

The Donghai Island Tourist Resort in the eastern part of Zhanjiang Donghai Island is one of the 'New Eight Scenic Spots of Zhanjiang.' Zhanjiang Donghai Island is a flat and open large sea island. The Longhaitian Beach on the island is 28 kilometers long and 150-300 meters wide, making it the longest beach in China and the second longest in the world. The beach's seawater is clean, and the sand is of moderate coarseness without mud, comparable in softness to Beidaihe and Pattaya. The Longhaitian Beach, comparable to the Gold Coast, offers a wide background view, perfect for quietly watching the cycle of the sun. On this magnificent beach, you can enjoy various recreational activities such as light aircraft, jet skiing, parasailing, beach buggies, or surfing in the sea to your heart's content.

Maoming Fangji Island - Natural and Pure Coastal Scenery

Unlike those bustling islands, Maoming Fangji Island, with its pleasant climate, boasts a 5.3-kilometer private coastal resort area, making it a paradise for maritime entertainment activities. The beach is clean, the sea water is azure, and the coastal scenery is naturally pure, making it a favorite spot for tourists and diving enthusiasts. On the northern side of Fangji Island, the bay resembles a crescent moon at dawn, with gentle slopes, white fine sand, and soft waves, making it a rare natural bathing spot. Maritime entertainment activities include: premium diving, night diving, jet skiing around the island, leisure motorcycling, beach volleyball, and more. The island is lush with vegetation, home to flocks of seabirds, and has clear sweet springs. If you're lucky, you might even spot wild animals such as deer, goats, and peacocks. Attractions like Tianhou Temple, Wishing Tree, Wild Pineapple Park, Chicken Head Phoenix, and Flying Stone each have their unique charm, fully highlighting the natural features of Fangji Island's pristine ecology.