The pristine Sang Island in Longkou, where villagers make a living by farming sea cucumbers

The biggest surprise of this trip to Longkou was Sang Island! This pristine island is surrounded by the sea and covers an area of only 2.5 square kilometers. Most of the villagers on the island make a living by fishing and farming sea cucumbers. You can experience the authentic local culture and lifestyle, and if you happen to be there when the fishing boats return, you can buy seafood directly from the local fishermen. To get to the island, you can take a ferry from Gangluan Pier. If you are traveling in a group, you can also charter a yacht from Nanshan Yacht Club. There is no entrance fee for the island, and you won't spend much money even if you visit. Sang Island was formed by volcanic eruptions, so there are many black volcanic rocks on the island. There is a boardwalk that extends outwards from the lighthouse, which is a great spot for taking photos. Don't miss it! The sea cucumber farms are built with volcanic rocks. Sang Island sea cucumbers are authentic spiny sea cucumbers, a national geographic indication product and a premium sea cucumber. They are harvested when the locust trees bloom (around the end of May) and are in high demand. There are about 2,000 acres of locust trees on the island, which must be a spectacular sight when they bloom. There are not many good hotels on Sang Island. We chose to stay at the Moon Bay Seaview Hotel, which is not far from Gangluan Pier. It is beautiful to take a walk by the sea in the morning. You can also enjoy a variety of fresh seafood and authentic Sang Island sea cucumbers here.