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Hainan
Hainan
Island, China's latest established province, lies on the same
latitude as Hawaii, with a great climate and charming pace of
life. This is a rich and prosperous province and the area now
enjoys fame as one of China's most popular tourism destinations.
Hainan
was administered by the government of Guangdong Province until
1988, when it became Hainan Province. Hainan Island is known locally
as "Oriental Hawaii" with spectacular scenery including tropical
beaches, lush coconut groves, peaceful islands and dense forest.
The coastal line here extends over 1580 Km, and 60% of this consists
of fine and clean sandy beaches. The sea here, especially in the
south of the island is wonderfully blue, and the temperatures
are perfect for swimming. The coast is dotted with palm trees,
providing shelter from the heat of the sun.
Hainan
is an ideal place for all year swimming and bathing. The island
also provides winter refuge from the cold, and is a great summer
resort. Between September and April are the most popular seasons
to visit and in the coolest months of December and January it
is very pleasant too, when the air is fresh and temperatures less
extreme than in the summer months.
1.2
million of the seven million residents here are from one of 37
minority nationalities who inhabit the island. The two major minority
groups here are the Miao and the Li.
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| Yalongwan
Gulf |
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Located
25 kilometers east of Sanya city, the beach, which extends for 7
km along the blue seawater, with green palm trees and hills behind,
is regarded as the best beach in Hainan province. People can get
there by taking a taxi from the center of the town.
Enjoying the
same latitude and similar weather conditions as Hawaii, the beach
in recent year is of more and more attraction. The water is clear,
reflecting the blue sky and white clouds in it. Playing and pursuing
in the water with the tropical fish swimming around, simmers can
fully relax themselves. Now, a new resort, with tasteful manner,
is under construction. In order to protect the marine resource and
environment, commercial fishing is forbidden here.
There are many
shops, restaurants, and hotels, including Gloria Resort and Cactus
Resort, the best hotels in Hainan Island, providing the necessary
service for you. And a museum, with a large collection of seashells,
is near the beach.
After playing
in the sea, you can also have a mountain climbing, golf playing,
hiking, and submarine cruises here. A nice trip from the bay is
to Wild Boar Island: You can go to the island by taking a boat from
the bay.
Since prices
for this vary, so be attention to ask around at your hotel or in
the restaurants on the bay.
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| Tianya
Haijiao |
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Located
at the foot of Xiama Hill in the town of Tianya, 24 km west of Sanya,
Tianya Haijiao (which means End of the Earth and Corner of the Sea)
with its irresistible witchery, in recent years, attracts countless
tourists all over the world.
There are numerous
rocks, with different size and shape, scatter along the silvery
beach. Among them, these two, that are respectively engraved with
Chinese characters "Tianya Haijiao" and "Nantian Yizhu" (the huge
rock that emerges from the sea, making a "corner") are most famous.
According to
legend, two lovers form two hostile clans once escape here. They
swore that they would never separate no matter where they traveled
and what happened. Constantly pursued by troops from both clans,
they were forced to leap into the sea from this spot. People believe
that this couple later changed to two huge rocks, which stand facing
the sea. Moved by the loyal love between the two lovers, today many
couples come here to declare their love and promise that they would
go to the "end of the earth" for one another.
Despite the
name, here is not really the end of the earth and the corner of
the sea. During the long feudal society in history, this place served
as the penal colony of the criminals. In the Song dynasty, some
officials were banished here for criticizing the government. For
them, the unfrequented wilderness must have been felt the real "end
of the earth".
Near the beach,
there is also Pearl Farm where you can purchase Hainan's famous
seawater pearls.
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| Other
Scenic Spots |
Tianyahaijiao
Sanya
Hai Rui's Tomb
Five Officials Temple |
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