Nanxiao Dao

Nanxiao Dao is located at 25°43.4′N(xiāo) and 123°33.0′E, to the southeast of Beixiao Dao and 5.5 kilometers from Diaoyu Dao. Reaching an elevation of 139 meters, it covers an area of 0.45 square kilometers, 1.147 by 590 meters. Oval shaped, it rises steeply on its southeastern slope, with a plateau across the center. It has been dubbed “Snake Island” for its numerous snakes.

The Chinese government has announced standard names for Nanxiao Dao, its peak and 11 surrounding islets.

Nanxiao Dao

Map of Nanxiao Dao and its surrounding geographic entities

3D rendering of Nanxiao Dao