Dawanshan Dao


Dawanshan Dao, or Dawanshan Island, is an island in the southwest Wanshan Archipelago, offshore of Guangdong in China. Xiaowanshan Dao is located in the west of Dawanshan Dao. Dawanshan Dao has an area of 8.1 km2 and a population of about 3,000. The seat of Wanshan Town of Zhuhai is located on the island.

Geography

Dawanding on Dawanshan Dao has an altitude of 443.13 m.

Economy

Dawanshan Dao is located in one of the major fishing areas of China. However, Perna viridis, a species of green mussel, was found to be contaminated by HCHs, DDTs, and PCBs. Dawanshan Dao has reservoirs because of the lack of sufficient freshwater.

Transportation

Dawanshan Dao is accessible through ferry service from the Xiangzhou Northern Wharf of Zhuhai.