Yulinzhou

Yulinzhou

Yulinzhou

Yulinzhou is situated on the southwestern coast of Bashuo Town, Dongfang City, Hainan Province, and has been recognized as a scenic attraction in Hainan since the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty. An old poem states: "Yulinzhou towers to touch the sky, ascending it unveils a world apart. Peculiar rocks circle without end, captivating the eye; craggy peaks layer one upon another, lush greenery interlinked. A spring well flows as clear as can be, waves crash in endless tiers, threatening to overturn. Where to find a fairy mountain on the sea? Clearly, this scene is divine." The verse captures the beautiful scenery of Yulinzhou. "A spring well" refers to an ever-flowing freshwater spring by the shore, and to the west of the spring lies a cave where seabirds and waterfowl nest. The nearby shallows feature white sands and calm waves, making it an ideal natural bathing beach.

Historical records indicate that in the 40th year of the Kangxi reign during the Qing Dynasty, while Hainan bustled with activity for over a decade, Yulinzhou remained quiet and secluded, tucked away in a corner. As the years passed and times changed, what endured unchanged were the jagged reefs and coarse sands, rugged as fish scales. Yulinzhou was listed as one of Hainan’s scenic spots. Facing the surging sea, Yulinzhou boasts towering, oddly shaped peaks, diverse rocky formations, and ground covered in green grass and shrubs, dotted year-round with blooming wildflowers. The beach features fine, snow-white, soft-as-cotton sand; sea breezes stir the waves, which crash against the rocky cliffs, sending up showers of frothy white spray, while the rhythmic thunder of the surf pounds in steady cadence. The shallow, sandy shoreline with calm waters makes it a perfect natural swimming spot. Nearby, the area is overgrown with cacti, with little other vegetation—a uniquely interesting natural phenomenon.

You might know about Bashuo Port on Hainan Island because it's one of the island’s three major harbors; you might know about Dongfang City because it was once a Japanese stronghold during their invasion of Hainan. But as a traveler in Hainan, do you know that there is also a scenic spot called “Yulinzhou” in Dongfang?

Yulinzhou is actually called Linzhou Cape. It is located on the coast of Bashuo Port in Dongfang, Hainan, and was listed as one of the eight major scenic areas of Hainan as early as the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty. Connected to the mainland on one side and surrounded by sea on three, it is a hilly landform with exposed rocks. The overlapping layers of rock reflect sunlight in a dazzling shimmer resembling fish scales—hence the name “Yulinzhou” (Fish Scale Isle).

Upon arriving at Yulinzhou’s seaside, the emerald waters and spinning wind turbines instantly lifted my spirits. The coastal rocks, shaped year-round by relentless waves, form a variety of fantastical shapes—some like umbrella tops, others resembling straw hats; some stand majestically proud, others exude delicate softness; some rise above sea level, others lie sideways along the shore... truly a breathtaking sight, and naturally, my mood brightened along with the view.

Address:

Southwestern coast of Bashuo Town, Dongfang City

Admission:

Free entry.