Tree Island, South China Sea
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For the "Tree Island" in Tuen Mun District, New Territories, Hong Kong, see Pak Chau
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Tree Island or Zhaoshu Island is one of the main islands of Paracel Islands
in South China Sea. The Chinese named the island as Zhaoshu Dao to commemorate Zhao Shu who accompanied Zheng He
's expeditions in high seas (1405-1433). The area of the island is 0.22 km². It is under the administration of Hainan
Province of People's Republic of China
through the Zhaoshudao Village Committee.
of Hainan
Province before taking a tour there, and can alternatively hire a fishing boat from Hainan. There are beach volleyball
equipment and facilities located on the island; there is also a Chinese temple ruins dating back to the Ming dynasty
.
3 points on Zhaoshu Dao (Tree Island) are the baseline points of the Chinese territorial sea:
Pak Chau
Pak Chau or Tree Island, is an island at the northwest water of Hong Kong. It is off the shore of Lung Kwu Tan near Tuen Mun in New Territories.-Conservation:...
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Tree Island or Zhaoshu Island is one of the main islands of Paracel Islands
Paracel Islands
The Paracel Islands, also called Xisha Islands in Chinese and Hoàng Sa Islands in Vietnamese, is a group of islands under the administration of Hainan Province, The People's Republic of China. Vietnam and the Republic of China also claim sovereignty of these islands...
in South China Sea. The Chinese named the island as Zhaoshu Dao to commemorate Zhao Shu who accompanied Zheng He
Zheng He
Zheng He , also known as Ma Sanbao and Hajji Mahmud Shamsuddin was a Hui-Chinese mariner, explorer, diplomat and fleet admiral, who commanded voyages to Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and East Africa, collectively referred to as the Voyages of Zheng He or Voyages of Cheng Ho from...
's expeditions in high seas (1405-1433). The area of the island is 0.22 km². It is under the administration of Hainan
Hainan
Hainan is the smallest province of the People's Republic of China . Although the province comprises some two hundred islands scattered among three archipelagos off the southern coast, of its land mass is Hainan Island , from which the province takes its name...
Province of People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
through the Zhaoshudao Village Committee.
Other names
- The name Shu Dao is homologous to "Tree Island". Whether the origin is Chinese or English is unknown.
- The names An Dao , Chuan'an Dao , and Chuanwan Dao , are traditionally used among the Hainanese fishermen as the island was discovered at night some centuries ago.
Tourism
The island is open to tourists. Tourists may require political examination in HaikouHaikou
Hǎikǒu , is the capital and most populous city of Hainan Province, in the People's Republic of China. It is situated on the northern coast of Hainan, by the mouth of the Nandu River...
of Hainan
Hainan
Hainan is the smallest province of the People's Republic of China . Although the province comprises some two hundred islands scattered among three archipelagos off the southern coast, of its land mass is Hainan Island , from which the province takes its name...
Province before taking a tour there, and can alternatively hire a fishing boat from Hainan. There are beach volleyball
Beach volleyball
Beach volleyball, or sand volleyball, is an Olympic team sport played by two teams of two players on a sand court divided by a net.Like volleyball, the object of the game is to send the ball over the net in order to ground it on the opponent’s court, and to prevent the same effort by the opponent....
equipment and facilities located on the island; there is also a Chinese temple ruins dating back to the Ming dynasty
Ming Dynasty
The Ming Dynasty, also Empire of the Great Ming, was the ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644, following the collapse of the Mongol-led Yuan Dynasty. The Ming, "one of the greatest eras of orderly government and social stability in human history", was the last dynasty in China ruled by ethnic...
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PRC's baselines declaration
The Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China on the baselines of the territorial sea (May 15th, 1996): -3 points on Zhaoshu Dao (Tree Island) are the baseline points of the Chinese territorial sea:
- Zhaoshu Dao(1) 16° 59.9' N, 112° 14.7' E
- Zhaoshu Dao(2) 16° 59.7' N, 112° 15.6' E
- Zhaoshu Dao(3) 16° 59.4' N, 112° 16.6' E
See also
- Paracel IslandsParacel IslandsThe Paracel Islands, also called Xisha Islands in Chinese and Hoàng Sa Islands in Vietnamese, is a group of islands under the administration of Hainan Province, The People's Republic of China. Vietnam and the Republic of China also claim sovereignty of these islands...
- Beidao (北岛)
- Zhongdao (中岛)
- Nandao (南岛)
- ShidaoShidaoRocky Island is one of the islands of Paracel Islands in South China Sea. It is under the administration of the People's Republic of China, and guarded by the PLA Navy. Vietnam also claims sovereignty of this island....
(石岛) - Dongdao (东岛)
- Zhongjiandao (中建岛)
- LanghuajiaoLanghuajiaoLanghuajiao is one of the islands of Paracel Islands. It is alternatively known as "Pengbojiao" , also known as "Qilianyu" along with six other islands close by. A Chinese-built lighthouse is located here. The island is administrated by the People's Republic of China and patrolled by the Chinese...
(浪花礁) - Beijiao (北礁)