Environment
Yuhuan consists of numerous islands as well as a mainland part. Yuhuan Island is the largest island, and has maximum elevation of 342 metres (1,122 ft). Yuhuan Island is nowadays connected to the mainland with dikes and reclaimed land. Other islands include Daludao (Chinese: 大鹿岛; pinyin: Dàlùdǎo; literally "Big deer island"), which has been developed as a recreational area. The island has a network of footpaths and touristic sights, a beach, and a hotel.
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