Wanshan Archipelago
The Wanshan Archipelago is a group of islands in the South China Sea, off Guangdong’s coast southeast of Zhuhai.
Zhuhai: A coastal city in Guangdong, China, bordering the South China Sea and neighboring Macau. The archipelago lies southeast of Zhuhai, whose coast anchors its nearest mainland connection.
Wanshan Fishing Ground: A fishing area in waters around the Wanshan Islands, known for marine resources. Fishing grounds have long supported livelihoods in the archipelago.
South China Sea Islands: The islands scattered across the South China Sea, including continental-margin and oceanic groups. Wanshan belongs to the northern continental-margin island groups of this larger sea.
Dangan Island: An island in the Wanshan Archipelago, south of Zhuhai in Guangdong. It is a major island of the group, known for its rugged coastal setting.
Pearl River Estuary: The river mouth and coastal waters where the Pearl River enters the South China Sea. Its entrance lies northwest of the islands, linking them to the Pearl River Delta.
Wanshan Island: The largest island in the Wanshan Archipelago, located southeast of Zhuhai. It is the group’s central island and a base for local settlement and tourism.
Pearl River Delta: A densely populated delta region formed by the Pearl River system in southern China. The archipelago’s coastal history is tied to the delta’s shifting waterways and settlements.
Wailingding Island: An island in the Wanshan Archipelago, southeast of Zhuhai. Its exposed position illustrates the group’s reach into the South China Sea.
South China Sea: A marginal sea of the western Pacific Ocean bordered by East and Southeast Asian countries. The Wanshan islands occupy its northern waters off Guangdong.
Dong'ao Island: An island in the Wanshan Archipelago, administered by Zhuhai, Guangdong. It is one of the group’s best-known destinations for island tourism.