Ersha Island: A Piece,of Embracing Beauty Land

#chinatraveltips Ersha Island is located in the southeast of Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City. It is bordered by Haixinsha Island to the east, the main channel of the Pearl River to the south, the Haiyin Bridge to the west, and the Pearl River Sub-channel to the north. It is about 3.3 kilometers long from east to west, about 0.6 kilometers wide from north to south, and has an area of about 1.76 square kilometers. It is spindle-shaped and about 0.17 kilometers from land. Ersha Island was once called Ersha Head, because it is located in the lower reaches of Dashatou on the north bank of the Pearl River. It was formed after Dashatou, hence the name Ersha Island. Historical background Ersha Island is an oasis in the heart of the Pearl River in Guangzhou City. It is located in the expansion section of the Pearl River. The water flows slowly. In addition, it is located at the outlet of the Donghaochongsha River, where quicksand accumulates. In October 1989, Ershatou was renamed Ersha Island. From the Qing Dynasty to the early Republic of China, there were only sporadic fishermen's shanties on the island, and the whole island was basically wasteland and Hetian. Geography Ersha Island is surrounded by rivers and waters. It is bordered by the main channel of the Pearl River to the south, the secondary channel of the Pearl River to the north, Dashatou Pier to the west, and Zhudao Hotel and Wuyang New Town to the north across the river. The greening rate of the island is 52.5%, and it has a number of parks, such as Art Park, Hongcheng Park, Trumpchi Park, sports Park and Development Park. Famous attractions and facilities There are many famous attractions and facilities on Ersha Island, including Guangdong Museum of Art, Xinghai Concert Hall, Pearl River, Guangdong Gymnasium, etc.Guangdong Museum of Art and Xinghai Concert Hall are important cultural landmarks on the island, adding a strong artistic atmosphere. In addition, there are many high-end residential areas and sports training bases on the island, which is one of the high-end residential concentrations in Guangzhou. Travel information Ersha Island is suitable for four seasons, and the recommended duration of play is two hours.The main attractions on the island, such as the Guangdong Museum of Art (9:00-17:00, no admission at 16:30, closed on Mondays), Xinghai Concert Hall, etc. are open for free. Ersha Island is known as the "No. 1 Island in the Pearl River” and is a beautiful city business card of Guangzhou.