A dazzling showcase of corals, the crystal-like blue water, white beaches and some green hills mix in for good measure. If you want to spend a really romantic holiday with your loved one, you cannot afford to miss one island in south China's Hainan Province -- Wuzhizhou Island.

Wuzhizhou Island made a name for itself as the Valentine's Island with a beautiful legend: One day a young fisherman met a pretty girl on the island. They chatted with each other, gradually fell in love and decided to meet there every day. The girl was the daughter of the Dragon King, who found out about their love affair and put her in a locked house. Ultimately the girl ran out to meet her sweetheart. The Dragon King got extremely angry and used his magic to turn the lovers into two big stones on the island. Since then the place has been a popular destination for those who take oath for everlasting love.

A mini paradise within a paradise, Wuzhizhou Island is located in the Haitang Bay, which is about 40 kilometers northeast of Sanya City.

Wuzhizhou Island has a tropic maritime climate, warm and agreeable all the year round. Arbor trees are tall and straight, and shrubs luxuriantly green; silver beaches stretch long and unbroken; and mountains rise steeply.

When strong winds come in, great sea waves will go up as high as 10 meters to the beat of a huge water drum, creating an aural and visual sensation.

Although it covers an area of only 1.48 square kilometers, it is one of the rare islands with abundant resources of fresh water and vegetation in Hainan Province.

Clear and transparent seawater make it a natural fishery and a good place for undersea sightseeing. It is also one of the coastal areas where natural resources are best conserved.

(Text: Shenzhen Daily / photos: baidu.com)