An island paradise that belies the traditional view of a Chinese city
Ambling down the silvery sands of a secluded, sun-drenched beach, my feet are briefly enveloped by the soothing embrace of the sparkling turquoise of the South China Sea. A warm, tropical breeze caresses my travel-wearied body, silhouetted against the back-drop of a sensory enveloping ambient scenery – the distant, undulating hills, festooned with virgin tropics that spill into the valley, where at its base lies the contrasting frenzied metropolis of Sanya – a city whose majestic natural surrounds coupled with its vibrant human presence belies the cacophony of din and clamour that most Australian’s expect of a Chinese city.
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White sand, blue skies and the warm waters of the South China Sea make Yalong Bay the third best tropical location in the world behind The Great Barrier reef and Bali.
Ancient Chinese temples, grand old city streets, Haikou is a historic centre with all the features of a modern city – shopping, restaurants, exciting nightspots – a place that will feed your curiosity and stimulate your mind.