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Tour the youngest volcanic island Weizhou


By Jackie Zhang (Beijing Today)
Updated: 2007-09-19 10:18





Catholic Church

Weizhou Island is a natural volcanic island, and the humanities are
rarely its focal point, but the Catholic church is worth a visit. The
symbol of the church on the map is interesting and totally different from
other markers.

The church is magnificent with its wooden black board, desks and chairs
in a hall on the second floor. It was built for children to study before
the island became a tourist destination.

In the 1860s, French churchmen came to Weizhou Island to proselytize, and
founded the church in 1870. The architecture is typically Baroque, and
most of the islanders are devout Christians.

Diving

Diving is a new activity on the island. There are two places that offer
it. One is near the Nar Camera for 180 yuan. Private buses will take you
out to the diving point.

The other club is run by Mongolians and is better for more experienced
divers.

The price is 200 to 400 yuan, but it can be haggled down to 100 yuan.

Everything beneath the sea surface is interesting and strange. But be
careful not to touch coral or unknown creatures, they may be poisonous.
The best time to dive is from 3 to 4pm.

Accommodations

It's easy to find a place to live on the island. If you want to view all
of Nanwan Bay, you can choose the Penglai Hotel. Rooms with a sea view
cost around 180 yuan per day, but the facilities are ordinary and the
food is expensive.

Private family hotels are nice to live in and cost around 20 yuan per
day. These family hotels are located near the sea. You can go to buy food
at the nearby market yourself and cook with the hotel owners.

If you want to enjoy the trip and save money, Guanhailou is recommended.
It will cost 100 yuan for a standard, clean room. The service here is
well-rounded.

Getting to the island

To go to Weizhou Island, first go to Beihai. From Beijing, you can take a
direct flight to Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. You can
travel to Beihai from Nanning by plane or train, then head for the island
by ship.

Ships leave every morning at 8:30am from Beihai to Weizhou Island, and
return at 3:30pm. Tickets cost 120 to 180 yuan per person.




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