Nansha islands blend industry with natural beauty

Nansha district boasts Guangzhou's largest maritime and island resources, blending ecological richness, historical heritage, and modern vitality.

With over 300 square kilometers of water, Nansha serves as a crucial gateway at the Pearl River Estuary. It handles more than 400 million metric tons of cargo daily while nurturing rare species such as Chinese white dolphins and mangroves.

Shiziyang. [Photo/WeChat account: gz_nanshafabu]

Through marine functional zoning, Nansha balances ecological conservation and development: protected areas cover key waters like the Shiziyang and Wanqingsha, while development zones accommodate ports and recreational facilities, transforming Longxue Island Port into a maritime crossroads connecting the world.

Longxue Island. [Photo/WeChat account: gz_nanshafabu]

Among Nansha's 11 islands, Longxue Island, Xiaohu Island, and Shazai Island are inhabited and support port logistics, petrochemical industries, and automobile trade, respectively. These islands exemplify the harmonious coexistence of history and nature through protective development.

The 195-kilometer coastline is categorized into protected, development-restricted, and optimized-use zones. Key areas like Xiaohu Island's natural mudflats and the restored shoreline of Binha Park safeguard biodiversity. Nansha's meticulous management ensures that industrial dynamism thrives alongside the whispering mangroves.

Today, Nansha's oceanic charm unfolds in myriad ways – cycling along the scenic seawall, birdwatching in Wanqingsha, or sailing on replica historical ships. This "blue treasure" invites endless exploration.