It also tapped into tourism potential of uninhabited islands like Changqin Island (previously known as Sanjiao Island) in Zhuhai, which was transformed from an ecologically-damaged site to a comprehensive travel destination with music culture as a hallmark. Opened to visitors in May 2023, the island is managed by a State-owned enterprise and is one of the first uninhabited islands to be developed for tourism in China.

Zhoushan archipelago of east China's Zhejiang province has initiated a mega project to rejuvenate its coastline with cultural, tourism, technology, and environmental facilities. It is committed to attracting social capital to islands with high development potential, greatly boosting both tourism traffic and online presence.

The province of Hainan, the nation's bellwether in island tourism, has creatively introduced drone and submarine sightseeing tours, allowing passengers to appreciate its stunning panoramas from new perspectives.