Xiachuan Island

Xiachuan Island (Hsiachwan Shan) is an island of the South China Sea, on the southern coast of China, part of the Guangdong province.

Administration
Administratively, Chuandao is one of the 16 towns of Taishan.

Geography
The island is located near the larger Shangchuan Island, which lies East of Xiachuan.

Economy
Shangchuan and Xiachuan have been established as a Tourism Open Integrated Experimental Zones.

Transportation
Xiachuan Island is linked from the mainland by ferry. There is also ferry service between Xiachuan and its sister island Shangchuan Island.