Naozhou Island is the biggest volcanic island in China, formed more than 200,000 years ago. Located about 40 kilometers north of Zhanjiang city, Guangdong province, it lies to the south of the Donghai Island, east of the Leizhou Bay, northwest of the South China Sea and east of the Pacific Ocean. The total area of the island is about 56 square kilometers.
Beautiful scenery, historic interest and pleasant climate have earned its reputation as one of the "Eight Attractions in Zhanjiang".