Hailü Island
海驴岛
An uninhabited island offshore northwest of Chengshantou, where tens of thousands of black-tailed gulls nest in summer. Visitors can take a boat around the island to watch the birds.
Hailü Island lies in the sea near Xixiakou in Chengshan Town, Rongcheng, about 2 nautical miles from the shore. The island is shaped like a donkey, with jagged reefs and steep cliffs. Each spring and summer, huge numbers of black-tailed gulls nest on the island, earning it the name 'Kingdom of Gulls.' Visitors board boats at the Xixiakou pier to sail around the island or land to walk the paths and watch the gulls. Boat fares are confirmed on site. Boats do not run in strong winds, so check before setting out. During the breeding season, stay away from the nests and do not feed the gulls.
Opening hours
Depends on boat schedule (summer approx. 08:00–17:00)
Nearby sights
- Shendiao Mountain Wildlife Park
- Chengshan Cape (Chengshantou)
- Bruvis Shipwreck
- Rongcheng Swan Lake
- Yandunjiao Village
- Jiming Island
- Naxianghai Diamond Beach
- Dongchudao Seaweed Houses