The Nov 5 opening of a Wanshan-Dong'ao-Wailingding ferry route allows passengers to tour the three islands in one day, according to Wang Jiaxin, deputy general manager of Jiuzhou Blue Seajet, a subsidiary of Jiuzhou Holdings Group.

The Xin Hai Bin (New Coast) ferry was launched by Jiuzhou Blue Seajet. It departs Xiangzhou Port off Central Lovers Avenue on Gangkou Road in Old Xiangzhou at 12:20 pm and arrives at Dong'ao Island at 1:10 pm. It sails once again at 1:25 pm for Wailingding Island.

The Xin Hai Bin [Photo by Mo Haihui / Guanhai App]

Those heading to Wailingding from Wanshan Island can board the Xiangzhou-bound vessel at 9:20 am and alight halfway at Dong'ao for transfer to the new craft.

Meanwhile, Wanshan-bound visitors on Wailingding can take the new route at 2:30 pm. After reaching Dong'ao at 3:20 pm, they can board a Xiangzhou-Dong'ao-Wanshan ferry at 3:50 pm.