Journey to China's southernmost city expected to be like a trip to the Maldives

Editor's Note: China Daily is running a series of articles on the South China Sea. The articles cover a range of topics and provide a fascinating insight into what life is like on the islands. Today, our reporters look at plans to further boost tourism, while the mayor of Sansha explains his vision.

Sansha, nicknamed the "city of spray" because of its proximity to the sea, will become a major tourist attraction comparable to the Maldives and will be a key post on the Maritime Silk Road, its mayor said.