Visitors marvel at a 68-meter tall shark and whale aquarium at the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in Zhuhai, Guangdong province. More than 11,000 islands dot the country's territory, mostly located in the provinces of Zhejiang, Fujian and Guangdong in the east and the south, according to China's State Oceanic Administration. Natural attractions and cultural sites officially recognized on those islands, excluding …
Part of the water entertainment facilities at the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in Zhuhai. CHINA DAILY Island tourism holds substantial potential in China, but-with the exception of islands in Hainan-the present facilities need to be upgraded and the sophisticated planning necessary for the islands has yet to be developed, Huang Huang, a researcher with China Tourism Academy, says. On some islands …
A view of the beach at Phuket in Thailand, a popular tourist destination among Chinese people. CHINA DAILY Added-value from island tourism in the country is on track for an average 20 percent-plus annual growth to stand at about 220 billion yuan in 2023, Mu says. Though they have competitive natural beauty, many Chinese islands lag behind internationally famous foreign …
