◎Tangshan International Tourism Islands
The islands are formed under the alluvial action of the Luanhe River and tidal waves. With a long history, they are different in forms and rich in resources. Bodhi Island, with a total area of 5.07 square kilometers, is a marine nature reserve in Hebei Province, a provincial scenic spot, a national 4A-level scenic spot and one of the top 10 most beautiful islands in China. Low in the middle and high around, the island is shaped like a treasure basin and rich in fresh water resources. The island is full of bushes and lush green grass, in which there are more than 400 kinds of birds and more than 260 kinds of plants. There are nearly 1,000 bodhi trees. With natural vegetation coverage rate of more than 98 percent, it is reputed as “the natural flora and botanical garden on the sea” and “the international bird-watching base.” There are also Buddhist monuments on the island, such as the Chaoyin Temple and the Chaoyang Nunnery Ruins.(https://www.daowen.com)