Sanshan Island enjoys a temperate climate: the four seasons are distinct, the winter is not too cold and summer not too hot. The Cangshan scenery is serene and beautiful.

Cangshan is a state-level key scenic spot area. Meny fossil remains of mammals were discovered in 1984, such as macaques, brown bears and wild boar.

Fossils of the trilobite nautilus have also been found on Sanshan Mountain.

Tourists also come for cave exploration.