Yalong Bay, A Coastal Haven of Tropical Beauty

Yalong Bay incorporates five elements of modern tourism: ocean, beach, sunshine, greenery and fresh air. It enjoys the reputation of "the First Bay in the World" and "not Hawaii, yet better than Hawaii". It was rated as one of the "Eight Most Beautiful Coasts in China" by Chinese National Geography magazine.

Yalong Bay National Tourism Resort is the only national-level tropical tourism resort. It features a seaside bathing beach, luxury villas, a conference center, high-star hotels, resorts, an underwater sightseeing world, a marine sports center, a golf course, a yacht club, and other world-class tourist facilities.

Quick Facts

Chinese name: 亚龙湾 Yà Lóng Wān
Suggested time: 1 - 3 days
Ticket: The public beach is free of charge. However, if you want to enter some exclusive beaches within certain resorts or hotels, there may be additional charges.
Open hours: The public beach is open 24 hours. Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park: 7:30 - 18:30. Yalong Bay Underwater World: 8:30 - 17:00. The opening hours may be adjusted during some special holidays. It's better to check in advance.
The best time to visit: All year around
Address: Jiyang Town, Jiyang District, Sanya City, Hainan Province, China
How to get there: You can take bus lines such as No. 15, No. 24, No. 25, No. 27 in Sanya urban area and get off at relevant stops near Yalong Bay.
Surroundings: Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park, Yalong Bay Underwater World, Yalong Bay Shell Museum, Yalong Bay Butterfly Valley, various high-end resorts and hotels, and many beachfront restaurants and bars.

Highlights of Yalong Bay

Yalong Bay Butterfly Valley

Yalong Bay Butterfly Valley is a modern garden-style tourist attraction that integrates science popularization, sightseeing and shopping. The valley features a large butterfly garden enclosed by a stainless steel net, covering an area of 1,500 square meters. There is also a specimen-making room showcasing handmade products, and a 300-square-meter butterfly specimen exhibition hall, which displays over 500 kinds of exquisite butterfly and insect specimens. Here, visitors can view rare butterfly specimens and gain knowledge about butterflies.

Yalong Bay Tropical Forest Park

Yalong Bay Tropical Forest Park is divided into East Park and West Park, covering a total area of 1,506 hectares. The main tree species in the park include pachyderms, alpine banyans, etc. The forest vegetation types are tropical evergreen rainforests and tropical semi-deciduous seasonal rainforests, mainly consisting of natural secondary forests, with a few artificial forests. The forest coverage rate in the park reaches 97%. It is home to a vast number of plant species. According to incomplete statistics, there are over 1,500 species belonging to 133 families and 553 genera.

By 2010, the planned tourist facilities that had been built included the Bird's Nest Resort, the Longtan Fairy Bridge, Yanbo Pavilion, the Assembly Area, Orchid Valley, Chinese restaurants, Western restaurants, Thai restaurants, the Mountain Top Tianchi, Mountain Top Park, Canghai Building, the Dragon Sculpture Square and the Tropical Rainforest Exhibition Hall.

Yalong Bay Underwater Worldv

Yalong Bay Underwater World is China's first large-scale marine tourist attraction with underwater tours as its main theme. The water here is clear and blue, and the nearby waters feature a complete coral community. Various tropical fish swim in schools among the corals, making it an ideal place for underwater sightseeing.

Yalong Bay International Rose Valley

Yalong Bay International Rose Valley is a rose-themed valley with the concept of "Rose Date, Romantic Sanya". Taking farmland, reservoirs, and forests as its foundation and colorful roses as the medium, it integrates rose cultivation, rose culture exhibition, tourism and leisure vacation.

Educational Value

A series of measures have been taken for marine ecological protection in Yalong Bay, such as restricting overfishing and establishing marine protected areas. Tourists can learn about the importance of marine ecological protection as well as specific protection methods and strategies here, which has great educational significance for enhancing the public's awareness of environmental protection.

Activities to do at Yalong Bay

Rock Specimen Collection and Analysis: Collect different types of rock specimens, such as granite, sandstone, etc., on the mountains or beaches around Yalong Bay. Through methods like microscopic observation and chemical composition analysis, study the structure, composition, and formation age of the rocks.

Surfing: The suitable wave conditions in Yalong Bay have attracted many surfing enthusiasts to come and take on the challenge. Beginners can learn surfing skills under the guidance of a coach and enjoy the pleasure of riding on the waves.

Beach Volleyball: Set up volleyball courts on the beach of Yalong Bay. Tourists can form teams to play beach volleyball games and enjoy the sunshine, the beach, and the joy of sports.

Nighttime Bonfire Party: Hold nighttime bonfire parties on the beach of Yalong Bay. Tourists can sing, dance, and taste delicious food around the bonfire, and experience the romantic atmosphere of the tropical seashore.

By Mia Li
Web Editor