West Island (Xidao)
西岛 · Xī Dǎo
An island in Sanya Bay with a still-inhabited fishing village, clear water for snorkelling and diving, and beaches; about 10 minutes by boat.
Booking recommendedBring your passportHalf a day
Tip
Walk into the fishing village behind the tourist beach for cheaper seafood and a look at island life; call +86 898 8891 0888 to check boats on windy days.
- Opening hours
- About 08:00–17:30; last boat to the island around 16:00–17:00, last boat back about 17:30. Boats stop in rough weather. To be confirmed
- Price
- Entry plus round-trip boat about ¥95–118 for adults, depending on where you buy; diving and water sports extra. To be confirmed
- How to book
- Buy the entry-plus-boat ticket online (Trip.com) or at the Xiaoqi Port ticket office with your passport; the boat is a sea crossing, so bring the passport. To be confirmed
- Getting there
- Taxi or DiDi to Xiaoqi Port at the west end of Sanya Bay Road (about 25 min from Sanya Bay hotels), then the boat
- Address in Chinese
- 海南省三亚市天涯区三亚湾路肖旗港码头（西岛渡口）
Photo: Tanya Dedyukhina · CC BY 3.0
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