Dalu Island
大鹿岛
A Yellow Sea island with relics of the 1894 Sino-Japanese naval battle and the tomb of Deng Shichang, combining seafood with island scenery.
Dalu Island lies in the Yellow Sea south of Gushan Town in Donggang City. It covers about 6.6 square kilometres and is one of the northernmost islands along China's 10,000-li coastline. The 1894 Sino-Japanese naval battle took place near Dalu Island. The island has a memorial site for the battle, the Deng Shichang Tomb (a commemorative tomb), and historic sites such as a Ming-dynasty stele to Mao Wenlong. There is also a seaside bathing beach, a lighthouse, a sea-viewing pavilion and fishing villages. In summer, you can dig for shellfish at the tideline and sample fresh swimming crabs and yellow clams. Boats to the island leave from the pier in Gushan Town and take about 20 to 30 minutes. Sailings are strongly affected by tides and weather, so confirm before setting out. The island has family-run fishing guesthouses for overnight stays. From Donggang city centre, it takes about 1 hour by car to reach the Gushan pier.
Opening hours
Sailings vary with tides and weather; check pier notices
Nearby sights
- Zhangdao Island
- Yalu River Estuary Wetland
- Dagushan Ancient Architectural Complex
- Dalishu Eco-Agricultural Tourism Area
- Guomenwan Border Area
- Moon Island
- Memorial of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea
- Jinjiangshan Park