Yulinzhou Scenic Area
鱼鳞洲
A headland hill jutting into the Beibu Gulf beside Basuo Port. A century-old lighthouse, reef coastline, and sunset views make it Dongfang's city emblem.
Yulinzhou is a small rocky hill standing alone by the sea. The white lighthouse on its summit was built in 1957 and still serves as a navigation beacon for the Beibu Gulf. At the foot of the hill, layered reefs look like fish scales, and the scene changes with the tides crashing against the shore. From the top you can look down over Basuo Port and the long coastline. In the evening, it is one of the best places on the island to watch the sunset. It is a national 4A-level scenic area. Admission is about 30 yuan, and it is open from about 08:00 to 18:30. It is roughly 6 km from the city center, a 10-plus-minute taxi ride. The reefs are slippery, so take care.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:30
Nearby sights
- Memorial Site of Labourers Killed in Basuo
- Hainan Railway Museum
- Dongfang Seafront & Beach Park
- Duntou Fishing Village
- Beili Old Street
- Dongfang Black-faced Spoonbill Reserve
- Hainan Huali Valley Cultural Tourism Area
- Datian Eld's Deer Nature Reserve