Yueya Bay (Changdao)
月牙湾
A crescent-shaped bay at the north end of North Changshan Island, its entire beach covered in colourful, smooth pebbles. It is a signature landmark of Changdao.
Yueya Bay lies at the northern tip of North Changshan Island. The bay is crescent-shaped, about 2 km long, and its shore is entirely covered in colourful, smooth pebbles polished by the waves over many years, which is why it is known as the Pebble Beach. It is Changdao's most representative attraction. You can stroll along the wooden walkway, wade through the waves and listen to the stones rolling in the surf. Soft evening light is ideal for photography. Note: the pebbles are protected, and taking them away is strictly prohibited. The uneven, pebbly surface is hard on bare feet, the water is cold and there are undercurrents, so swimming is not recommended. It is on North Changshan Island together with Jiuzhang Cliff and is usually visited with it. Entry is included in the North and South Changshan combined ticket (subject to on-site confirmation). It is about 20 minutes by taxi from the South Changshan Island ferry terminal.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:30–18:00
Nearby sights
- Jiuzhang Cliff
- Wangfu Reef
- Miaodao Xianying Temple
- Fengshan Linhai Park
- Changdao Islands
- Xianjingyuan Scenic Area
- Beizhuang Neolithic Site
- Daheishan Island