Natural site · HAINAN
Yalong Bay
亚龙湾 · Yàlóngwān
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7.5 km crescent-shaped beach on Hainan's southern coast, lined with international-brand resort hotels. The premium beach destination in mainland China.
Yalong Bay (also marketed as 'the Hawaii of the East') is a 7.5 km curve of fine white sand on the southern coast of Hainan, 25 km east of Sanya city. The bay is fringed by international-brand resorts (Ritz-Carlton, Hilton, Mandarin Oriental, St Regis); the public beach is freely accessible. Water clarity is good; the surf is gentle. The complete contrast to mainland China's developed coast.
How to get there
Bus 15 or taxi from Sanya (30 minutes).
When to visit
November–April.
Other attractions in Sanya
Itineraries featuring this site
- Hainan Tropical Loop — Sanya to Wenchang, 5 days
5d · Hainan Island's varied offer beyond the beach resorts: the tropical rainforest at Yanoda, Li ethnic minority villages, the space launch centre at Wenchang, and the laid-back surf scene.
- Hainan beach week
7d · Sanya beaches and tropical island lifestyle — 7 days.
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