Jinqing Island of Xisha

beautiful the Xisha Islands are Cultural Notes domestic islands are awesome the beauty of nature together sea Jinqing Island is the southernmost oval-shaped island in the Yongle Atoll of the Xisha Islands, with an area of 0.21 square kilometers, and the sandbank is 3-5 meters above sea level. Among the various islands of Xisha, Jinqing Island is relatively larger in size. It is also a natural harbor for sheltering from the wind. When typhoons come, there is no need to hide on other islands; one can safely shelter from the wind on the island itself. The island also has more vegetation, which is conducive to living. In 1909, the admiral of the Guangdong navy, Li Zhun, named it 'Fubo Island' after his accompanying warship 'Fubo'. In 1935, it was announced as 'Dulanqiao Island', and in 1947, it was announced as Jinqing Island, in memory of Shi Jinqing, the pacification envoy of Sanfoqi who assisted Zheng He's voyages during the reign of Emperor Chengzu of Ming. Jinqing Island has white sandy beaches with fine sand grains, and colorful shells surge to the shore, making shell collectors so happy that they forget to return home. The driftwood on the beach and the roots of trees blown by the wind become the focus in the photographer's lens. There is a mission tower on Jinqing Island, and from the top of the tower, one can overlook many islands and reefs of the Yongle Archipelago. ⏳Visiting time: Free admission, visiting time is 1 hour to 2 hours.