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Location: Fangchenggang, Guangxi

The best time to visit Fangchenggang is from May to October.

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There are only three bus routes (No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3) serving downtown Fangchenggang. The fare is 1 yuan for both air-conditioned and regular buses. The fare between Gangkou District and Fangcheng District is 2.5 yuan. Minibuses depart from downtown areas including the railway station, long-distance bus station and Xinggang Avenue for Shangsi and Dongxing, with fares of about 6 yuan per person.

Most taxis in Fangchenggang are Geely vehicles. The flag-down fare is 3 yuan, with a rate of 1.6 yuan per kilometre after the first two kilometres.

Motorcycle taxis are widely available and can be hailed on the street. Fares within the urban area range from 2 to 5 yuan. However, they carry safety risks. Taxis are recommended for safety, comfort and affordability.

Self-drive rental without a driver is not commonly available in the city. Tourists can charter a taxi. A full-day charter of a Geely taxi for visiting the city centre, Wanwei Golden Beach, Jiangshan Peninsula and other scenic spots costs around 300 yuan, excluding bridge tolls and other extra fees. Discounts are negotiable for long-term rentals.

(Fangchenggang Ping’an Taxi Company Address: Inside Jinlong Hotel on Xinggang Avenue, near the railway station Telephone: 0770-2822026)

Volcano Island, locally known as Liudun Island, consists of six connected islets. According to legend, a young dragon once fell in love with a celestial maiden in heaven. It frequently flew up to meet her and violated heavenly rules. Enraged, the Jade Emperor chased the dragon to this place and cut it into six segments, which turned into the six islets. It is said that the maiden often came here to pay homage to the dragon, blessing the island with a trace of celestial charm.

Endowed with exceptional natural conditions, Volcano Island is surrounded by clear sapphire seawater and lined with soft fine sandy beaches. The rocks formed by volcanic activity half a million years ago have developed unique textures after years of erosion by seawater.

The shore echoes with birdsong, and the island is a permanent habitat for egrets. Lush tropical vegetation covers the island, together with many rare wild tropical fruits, making it a genuine volcanic island. The rafts for oyster aquaculture floating on the sea and the oyster farms spread across the tidal flats form a spectacular view. In the calm bay, blue waves gently rock thousands of mu of oyster rafts. White seagulls skim over the water, while fishing boats loaded with catches sail slowly back to the harbour.

Fisherman’s homestay tourism is a highlight of Volcano Island, which you should not miss. If you just want to relax, you can immerse yourself in the charming scenery or stroll barefoot on the soft sand. Standing on the hill of Volcano Island and looking far into the distance, you can see several green fairy-like islets nearby as well as the modern Qinzhou Port.