Tree Island, South China Sea

• The name Shu Dao () is homologous to "Tree Island". It was coined [by the Republic of China] in 1935. • The names An Dao (), ''Chuan'an Dao (), and Chuanwan Dao'' (), are traditionally used among the Hainanese fishermen as the island was discovered at night some centuries ago. ==Tourism==

The island is open to tourists. Tourists may require political examination in Haikou of Hainan Province before taking a tour there, and can hire a fishing boat from Hainan. There is beach volleyball equipment and facilities located on the island; there are also the ruins of a Chinese temple dating back to the Ming dynasty. ==PRC's baselines declaration==

The Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China on the baselines of the territorial sea (May 15, 1996): Three 3 points on Zhaoshu Dao (Tree Island) are the baseline points of the Chinese territorial sea: • Zhaoshu Dao(1) 16° 59.9' N, 112° 14.7' E • Zhaoshu Dao(2) 16° 59.7' N, 112° 15.6' E • Zhaoshu Dao(3) 16° 59.4' N, 112° 16.6' E ==See also==