Yalong Bay is a 7.5-kilometer (4.7- mile) long, crescent-shaped bay with an area of 18.6 square kilometers (about 7.2 square miles) and is not only one of the most famous beaches in Hainan province but also in Asia. It is located in the south most part of Hainan Province about 25 kilometers away from the popular 
tourist city of Sanya. It has an average temperature of 25.5C all year round creating a comfortable tropical climate for vacationers from all over the world.
You would have to be there to appreciate the rolling hills, serene waters, clear waters and fine grained sand. There are also well-preserved coral reefs filled with tropical fish of various colors and shapes. The water here is so clear that you can see up to 10 meters (33 feet) deep!??
Yalong Bay has the essentials of a relaxing vacation spot with beautiful seas, sands, sunshine, lush green plants and fresh air.
Yalong Bay Resort was authorized by the State Council in 1992 as a great place to vacation. This unique and relaxing resort features seaside parks, deluxe villas, conference centers, top-end hotels, golf-courses and much more. Because of the beauty of the environment and the modern tourist facilities, thousands of tourists have come to this idyllic place for their vacations. It’s also a very popular location for conferences and competitions such as the New Silk Road Model Look China.??
At the center of Yalong Bay Square stands a Totem Pole of 27 meters (about 88.6 feet), on which the Gods of Sun, Wind, Rain, and Thunder as well as animals such as Dragon, Phoenix, Kylin and Fish are carved. The design of this square da
tes back 5,000 years ago and has been awarded the Luban Prize for the best architecture in China.
At the center of the resort, there is also another square, Shell Hall of Yalong Bay, about 3,000 square meters (about 3,558 square yards). This square is filled with shops and exhibits of interesting native handicrafts with seashells as the theme.
North of Yalong Bay lies Butterfly Valley, which is consists of five halls exhibiting most precious and unique species of butterflies from China as well as many other countries.
Tips: Be sure to sample the unique seafood and don’t miss the crystal and pearl ornaments.
To get there: Take a taxi from Sanya. The taxi fee is CNY 50. In the resort, there are hotels, such as Gloria Resort Sanya and Horizon Resort and Spa.
