Qing'ao Bay
青澳湾
A curved bay at the eastern tip of Nan'ao Island, with fine sand, calm waves and a gentle slope. Known as the 'Oriental Hawaii', it is the most popular beach on the island.
Qing'ao Bay lies on the east side of Nan'ao Island. Its curved beach stretches about 2.4 km, with fine sand, clear water and a gentle slope. It suits swimming and family outings. The Tropic of Cancer marker, the 'Gate of Nature', stands by the bay. The beach is free. The bay has many guesthouses and seafood barbecue restaurants, and in the evening you can stroll along the seaside boardwalk. It is about 1.5 hours' drive from downtown Shantou via Nan'ao Bridge. On summer weekends and public holidays, traffic to the island is heavy, so set off early and book accommodation in advance.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Tropic of Cancer Monument (Gate of Nature)
- Nan'ao Garrison Headquarters
- Nan'ao Island
- Nan'ao Bridge & Changshanwei Lighthouse
- Zhanglin Ancient Port
- Mayu Island
- Chen Cihong Former Residence
- Chaoshan History & Culture Center