Popularly known as the “Oriental Hawaii,” Sanya in South China’s Hainan province is considered as one of the best diving resorts in the South Pacific Ocean. The followings are the top four places for diving in the city.
Wuzhizhou Island
Wuzhizhou Island is regarded as the best place in Hainan province for underwater diving. It is one of the few islands in the world without rocks. The island covers an area of 1.48 square kilometers and is in an irregular butterfly shape. The sea around the island is clear, providing a visibility of 6 to 27 meters.
Xidao Island
Xidao Island is shaped like a turtle living in the tropical area. It is also the largest of a series of islands in Sanya. Located 8 nautical miles off the coast, the island enjoys surroundings of sandy beaches and rocky caves. It also has clear waters with a wide variety of underwater animals to explore.
Dadonghai Bay
Dadonghai Bay, surrounded by hills on three sides, is a moon-shaped bay. The area enjoys agreeable weather all year round, with the water temperature keeping about 20℃ even in winter. Though the water here is not as clear as that in Yalong Bay and Wuzhizhou Island, this diving spot is easier to get to.
Fenjiezhou Island
Fenjiezhou Island is also called the Sleeping Beauty Island for what it looks like from afar. It is a national 5A scenic area in Lingshui Li autonomous county. It is the only site in the country that allows visitors to dive with dolphins. In addition to possessing a range of marine recreational programs, the island has the only sightseeing submarine in China, which is 18.6 meters long and can accommodate 46 people.
Regulations for underwater diving:
1. Applicants who are in good health and over 7 years old are allowed to dive.
2. People who are drunk or have heart disease or high blood pressure are not allowed to dive.
3. Be sure to travel with your diving instructor.
4. Several gestural languages must be mastered before diving: OK, going up, going down, uncomfortable, poisonous living creatures, and no touching.
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【小题1】Which is the largest among these four places?| A．Wuzhizhou Island | B．Xidao Island |
| C．Dadonghai Bay | D．Fenjiezhou Island |
| A．Wuzhizhou Island is the only island in the world without rocks. |
| B．The four places are all animal-shaped. |
| C．People are not permitted to dive alone without an instructor. |
| D．People can feel free to touch underwater animals when diving. |
| A．a drunk man | B．a child aged 6 |
| C．a man with heart disease | D．a graduate in good health |
| A．a website | B．a travel brochure |
| C．a geography book | D．a newspaper |
