Residents, on the other hand, want a casino. But, casino or no, Hsiao Liuchiu is already rich in natural assets. It is a coral island surrounded by azure seas and possessed of sparkling beaches, all of which are potential tourist attractions.
而以觀光資源來說，小琉球全是珊瑚礁構成的特殊景觀，湛藍深邃的海域，星砂遍布、珊瑚化石點綴其間的美麗海灘，在在都是吸引遊客的好賣點，的確有先天上的優勢。