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The Yalong Bay, located at the southeast of Sanya Hainan Island, is the most attractive and famous tropical bay in China. The Yalong Wan is known as āThe First Bay Under Heavenā, which is ranked top among the luxury beach resorts in Hainan. The Sanya Yalong Bay Beach has a beautiful 7 km crescent-shaped beach. With a width of 40 to 50 meters and soft sand, it give you aĀ feeling of walking on the clouds.
The glass sea with crystal and clear water is suitable for snorkeling, surfing and other water activities. The beach near Butterfly Valley features both a coral reef ecosystem and the Qingmei Port Mangrove Reserve. The Yalong Bay also has over 50 five-star international hotels, aiming to offer you the most superior travel service and experience.
Read on the see how to plan an enjoyable vacation here.
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- Basic Travel Information for Visitors
- Why Visit the Yalong Bay?
- The Yalong Bay Beach: Clear Water, White Sand & Various Activities
- Best Attractions and Things to Do in Yalong Bay Besides the Beach
- Where is the Yalong Bay and How Can You Get There?
- Best Time to Visit the Yalong Bay?
- Where to Stay at the Yalong Bay?
- How Many Days are Recommended for a Yalong Bay Tour?
- Enjoy Your Sanya Tour With China Xian Tour!
Basic Travel Information for Visitors
- Chinese name: äŗé¾ę¹¾ (Yalong Wan)
- Location: 25 km away from the Sanya city
- Best time to visit: From November to April of the following year
- Ticket: Free for the public beach, CNY 24 for Butterfly Valley, and CNY 158 for the Tropical Paradise Forest Park
- Opening hours: 24 hours for the public beach, 8:00 ~ 17:30 for Butterfly Valley and 7:30 ~ 18: 30 for the Tropical Paradise Park
- Highlights: Crescent-shaped beach/Clear glass sea/Various water entertainment activities/Luxury resort services/Nature Exploration
Why Visit the Yalong Bay?
- Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park: Provide experiences of the glass bridge, over-the-river dragon rope bridgeand orchid valley.
- Original ecosystems: The Yalong Bay preserves some of the original beaches and mangrove reserves.
- Top vacation service: The international five-star hotelsin Yalong Bay offer services such as private beaches, SPA, Michelin-starred restaurants, and infinity pools.
- Soft sand: The crescent-shaped beach is the longest high-quality beach in China with sand particles of 0.2 to 0.3mm in diameter.
- Crystal-clearsea: The transparency of the sea is 8 to 12 meters, allowing you to see the corals and tropical fish clearly.
The Yalong Bay Beach: Clear Water, White Sand & Various Activities
Sanya Yalong Bay Beach Highlights
- Long continuous coastline: The length of the beach is approximately 7.5 kilometers, which is about three times longer than Waikiki Beach in Hawaii.
- Wide shallow water area: The shallow water area near the shore is 50 to 60 meters wide with a gentle slope and high safety.
- White and soft sand: The 95% whiteness of the sand is consisted of coral debris and shell powder with almost no stones or debris.
- High water quality:There are 27 environmental quality indicators of the seawater bathing beaches in Yalong Bay that meet the first-class standards of China.
- Comfortable temperature: The average annual temperature of the water in the Yalong Bay is 25ā, making it suitable for water activities during whole year.
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Is the Yalong Bay Water Clean?
Sure! As far away from urban sewage outlets and industrial pollution sources, Yalong Bay ensures a high water quality and maintains the first-class seawater quality standards in China. Its water transparency reaches 8 to 12 meters that you can see the tropical fish clearly when the sun shines on the sea.
Water Sports in the Yalong Bay
The best season for surfing is from October to April of the following year and the surfingĀ condition of the Yalong Bay is suitable for beginnersĀ to first try. The crescent-shaped bay leads to gentle shore waves with moderate speed and no dangerous reefs. The wave height is about 0.5 to 1.2 meters that is safe and friendlyĀ for beginners. The Yalong Bay also has good facilities that have professional surfing coaches and surfboard rental by various surfing clubs.
The transparent water leads to a great snorkeling experience in the Yalong Bay, and from October to April of the following year has the highest visibility. SnorkelingĀ in the shallow water area makes beginners and children feel safe and allows them to observe some fish and shellfish. Advanced lovers can choose to go snorkeling in the open sea at the Dongpai island and the Xipai island, where can see more marine creaturesĀ such as sea anemones, starfish, butterflyfish, etc.
There are also other various water activities, including parasailing at sea, sea motorboat, SUP paddle board, banana boat, flying fish boat, etc.
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Best Attractions and Things to Do in Yalong Bay Besides the Beach
Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park
The Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park is a 4A level scenic area of China with a forest coverage rate of 97%. It has over 1,500 species of tropical plants and more than 190 species of wild animals in the eastern and western parks. From the top of this park, you can overlook the crescent-shaped beach and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Yalong Wan. This park has four main entertainment projects:
- The dragon rope bridge crossing the river: A 168-meter-long and 40-meter-high iron chain bridge, and famous for the Chinese movie If You Are the Oneand known as a love bridge. It is not only a challenge for your bravery, a chance to enjoy the landscape, but also the best wishes of eternal love for couples.
- The glass skywalk: The first all-sea view glass walkway in China and has 6 themed spots. When you walk on the skywalk, you will feel like walking on the clouds and the unique scenery of a combination of rainforest and sea is under your feet.
- The orchid valley: Has many kinds of tropical orchids such as dendrobium, oncidium, phalaenopsis, vanda etc. In addition to the six ecological wonders of tropical rainforests and rare orchids, you will also meet peacocks and ostriches in the valley.
- Tropical rainforest rafting: 3.1 km long with a drop of 280 meters. The slide winds through a thick rainforest, with tall banyan trees and ferns on the two sides. Sometimes you will also see wild animals such as squirrels and birds.
Yalong Bay Underwater World
TheĀ Yalong Bay Underwater World has a 9-square-kilometer national level coral reef nature reserve sea area. You will see various kinds of marine creatures here: more than 50 kinds of corals, 200 kinds of tropical fish and other creatures like sea urchins, starfish, sea cucumbers, conches etc. There is also a knowledge corridor that shows marine ecology, the formation process of coral reefs and the significance of their protection.
There are two explorationĀ methods for you to choose:
If you do not want to go into the water, you can take a sightseeing boat and observe the corals and fish through the transparent boat bottom. You may also participate in scuba diving, underwater walking and deep-sea diving motorcycles to have a deep exploration and close observation.
Yalong Bay Golf Courses
Yalong Bay Golf Club is an international standard coastal championship resort course with an area of 68 hectares and including a 120,000-square-meter artificial lake and 98 bunks. It has a professional configuration of 18 holes and 72 strokes, and each fairway is equipped with 5 tee ways that suitable for players of different levels. The 7th hole (par-3) and the 15th hole (par-5) are famous challenge holes.
The club has comprehensive services, including locker rooms, SPA services, caddie service, golf equipment rental, and free parking lot. It also cooperates with hotels in the Yalong Bay and provides the package of golf and vacation. If you want to take golf courses, the PGA golf academy has professional coaches and provides services like one-on-one teaching, youth training, swing analysis etc.
Yalong Bay Butterfly Valley
The Yalong Bay butterfly valley is China’s first well-equipped butterfly park that combines nature and artificial elements with a coverage of 1.5 hectares. There are more than 360 kinds of plants growing in the valley such as dragon’s blood trees, mung beans, black plants and water plants, forming a natural habitat for butterflies.
The specimen exhibition hall has more than 2,000 precious butterfly and insect specimens. The ecological butterfly garden has more than 6,000 live butterflies, allowing you to closely observe the complete life cycle of butterflies from eggs, larvae, pupae to adults. The valley also has a knowledge corridor and provides explanation services, introducing content like life cycle of butterflies and the significance of protection.
Shell Museum
- Location: Ground floor of the Yalong Bay Central Square
- Ticket: 24 yuan
- Opening hours: 7:30 ~ 18:00
The Yalong Bay Shell Museum is divided into 5 areas according to the sea areas and has thousandsĀ exhibits, which gathers over 300 rare shell and coral specimens all over the world. This shell exhibited in this museum includes pearly nautilus, red conch, spider snail, various corals etc. It also provides shell knowledge corridor that introduce the evolutionary history, ecological functions and relationship with human life of shells. The museum also offers lots of shell souvenirs such as shell specimens, shell jewelry shell carving artworks etc.
Yalong Bay InternationalĀ Rose Valley
- Location: The Yalong Bay national tourist resort
- Ticket: 60 yuan
- Opening hours: 8:00 ~ 18:00
The rose valley is the largest rose-themed park in Asia and a 3A level tourist attraction of China. The planting area has more than 300 kinds of the worldās precious roses, such as Corolla rose, Diana rose, Champagne rose, Blue Demoness, Rainbow rose etc. The glass walkway allows you to enjoy the large areas of roses under your feet and the distant blue sky and glass sea. The rose culture and knowledge area introduces rosesāĀ history, growth cycle, variety classification, cultivation techniques and values. The rose valley also has more than 120 rose derivatives in terms of beauty and skin care products, food and beverages, and creative gifts.
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Where is the Yalong Bay and How Can You Get There?
It is about 28 ~ 45 km from the Sanya Phoenix International Airport to the Yalong Wan, taking about 30 to 50 minutes for driving. You can reach Yalong Bay by taking Airport Bus Line 3 or Bus No. 127. Most hotels in the Yalong Bay also provides free pick-up services, but advanced reservation is needed.
It is about 15 to 25 km from the Sanya city to the Yalong Bay, and the driving time is about 25 to 40 minutes. If you go to Sanya from other cities in Hainan province, you can take the high-speed rail to Yalong Bay Station. After getting off the train, you can take a taxi or bus No. 127 or No. 25 to Yalong Bay.
Best Time to Visit the Yalong Bay?
The most recommended visit time for the Yalong is from November to the following April. The weather during this time is sunny and comfortable, and the temperature is about 20 ~ 28 Celsius degrees that are suitable for water activities and outdoor scenic spots. This period is the time that roses in full bloom, which is a very good time to visit the rose valley. >> Read on to see detailed information on Sanya Weather and Best Time to Visit.
Where to Stay at the Yalong Bay?
- Hotels close to the beach (Walking for less than 5 minutes):
- Name: äøäŗäŗé¾ę¹¾äøč±Ŗåŗ¦åé åŗ (Marriott Sanya Yalong Bay Resort & Spa)
Rating: Five stars
Price: 1500 ~ 3000 yuan
Special Services: Parent-child club, 4 swimming pools and beach volleyball courts
- Name: äøäŗäŗé¾ę¹¾ēååŗ¦åé åŗ(The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort)
Rating: Five stars
Price: 1600 ~ 4500 yuan
Special Services: 24-hour butler, private yacht marina, heated swimming pool, cigar bar, children’s playground
- Name: äøäŗäŗé¾ę¹¾äø½ęå”å°é”æé åŗ(The Ritz-Carlton Sanya, Yalong Bay)
Rating: Five stars
Price: 1800 ~ 5000 yuan
Special Services: Luxurious butler service, 5 swimming pools (including a children’s pool), over 10 restaurants, a spa, and a golf court
- A little far away from the beach (walking for 10 to 15 minutes, more affordable):
- Name: äøäŗäŗé¾ę¹¾éå°ę¼å«å¢ åŗ¦åé åŗ(Pullman Sanya Yalong Bay Villas & Resort)
Rating: Five stars
Price: 1000 ~ 3000 yuan
Special Services: Detached villas, private swimming pools, 5% off at duty-free shops, travel photography services, Thai SPA
- Name: äøäŗäŗé¾ę¹¾åÆč±ä»äŗŗęåŗ¦åé åŗ(Kayumanis Sanya Yalong Bay Private Villa & Spa)
Rating: Four stars
Price: 500 ~ 1600 yuan
Special Services: Tropical garden, swimming pool, restaurant, free parking lot
How Many Days are Recommended for a Yalong Bay Tour?
We suggest you to arrange 3 to 5 days to stay in the Yalong Bay because it is a place that suitable for relaxing and traveling for a slow speed. Staying there for 3 ~ 5 days not only allows you to relax on the beach and try various water activities such as surfing and diving, but it also leaves time for you to visit the tropical paradise forest park, the butterfly valley andĀ the rose valley or try some golf courses.
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