Xuanshan Island: Cultivating local prosperity in the heart of the sea

Xuanshan Island. [Photo/WeChat account: zjzsqdxq]

Xuanshan Island, a gem in Zhoushan's Putuo Sea, is emerging as a star in the "Hello, Small Island" common prosperity initiative.

With its unique geographical advantages, rich natural resources, profound cultural heritage, and ongoing innovation, Xuanshan Island is creating a picturesque vision of prosperity through the integration of culture and tourism and the development of its fishing industry.

Visitors can enjoy the golden beaches at dawn, immerse themselves in the starlit nights and gentle waves, and explore the island's intriguing depths.

Xuanshan Island harnesses its distinctive island culture and leverages tourism to stimulate economic growth. Events like "Double Isles Set Sail, Bridge to the Future" have showcased the island's tourism appeal and industrial charm, fostering deep collaboration and exchange with neighboring areas and injecting strong momentum into the island's economic development.

The island also features a common prosperity workshop, which includes two cold storage facilities with an 80-ton capacity. These facilities support the sale of catches from 25 local fishing boats, aiming for an annual sales revenue of 10 million yuan ($1.4 million).

By integrating agricultural, fishing, and tourism resources, Xuanshan Island has developed a range of unique tourism products and routes, including three new guesthouses. The guesthouses host nearly 10,000 visitors annually, generating a net income of 1 million yuan from their operations.