Chinese tourists have found Guam an intriguing destination with clear seawater, colorful corals, steep cliffs and rich island culture.[Photo provided to China Daily]

The small island that's the US territory nearest to China is pushing to pull big waves of tourists from the Asian nation over to its shores. Yang Feiyue reports.

Yu Peng went wild over Guam when he visited in 2015.

Beaches, traditional island culture and duty-free shopping made the trip he'd long envisioned worthwhile, he says.

"I was always intrigued by the island since I heard many extravagant celebrity weddings are held there," says Yu, who lives in Yantai, Shandong province.

The isle hosts more than 20 churches for weddings. People can enjoy unforgettable big days with picturesque photos, says Pilar Laguana, director of global marketing with the Guam Visitors Bureau. Chinese travel agencies have begun to develop honeymoon packages as well.

"We have clear seawater, colorful corals, steep cliffs and wreckages from World War II at the bottom of the sea," says Laguana.

Rich island culture and duty-free shopping are other highlights, Laguana adds.

Yu enjoyed the annual Micronesian cultural celebrations, where islanders from the neighboring atolls perform in Guam.