Last updated 2026-11-15 — Shimei Bay is a pristine southern landscape, surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing the sea on one. The mountains are beautifully shaped, and at both ends of Shimei Bay’s long beach, two peaks extend out into the sea. The bay is lush with vegetation, featuring vast areas of tropical crops such as coconut palms and rubber trees. The sight of coconut trees and betel palms creates a delightful contrast. The white sands and blue waters, along with the blue sky and drifting clouds, form a natural painting. Adding to the beauty are the green plum groves, streams, lakes, scenic islets, unique rocks, gentle waves, and soft sands — an absolutely breathtaking scene. The bay is usually calm and peaceful, with a beach stretching about 7 kilometers along the coast, where the water depth remains under 3 meters within nearly 100 meters from the shore. With no harsh winters all year round, abundant sunshine, and fresh air, it’s perfect for sightseeing and leisure vacations. The clear waters and pure sands, together with the tranquil sea, make it ideal for developing a marine-themed recreational and resort destination centered around tropical "ocean culture." Not far from the opposite triangular area lies a beautiful island called Jiaying Island. The island is embraced by foamy waves and dotted with white seagulls; it features exotic flowers and plants, as well as uniquely shaped rocks. Naturally growing on the beach is the world’s largest remaining area of a rare forest — the Qingpi Forest (14,000 mu), which has been protected and valued since the Qing Dynasty. A “Official Prohibition” stele from the 27th year of Emperor Guangxu’s reign still stands on the coastal beach. This area has been designated as a national nature reserve.