Xiachuan Island () (Hsiachwan Shan) is an

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of the

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, on the southern coast of

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, part of the

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province.

Administration

Administratively, Chuandao () is one of the 16

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of Taishan.

Geography

The island is located near the larger Shangchuan Island, which lies East of Xiachuan.

Economy

Shangchuan and Xiachuan have been established as a Tourism Open Integrated Experimental Zones ().

Transportation

Xiachuan Island is linked from the mainland by Shanzui Harbor ferry.There is also ferry service between Xiachuan and its sister island Shangchuan Island.

External links

Xiachuan on taishan.com

Detailed description of the island

Map of the island
{{Coord, 21, 39, N, 112, 36, E, type:isle, display=title Taishan, Guangdong Islands of Guangdong Islands of the South China Sea Islands of China Populated places in China

Administration

Geography

Economy

Transportation

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