Chinese Name: 亚龙湾 Pronunciation: Yàlóng Wān
Suggested Visiting Hours: 4-5 Hours
Planning Area: 18.6 square kilometers
Best Visiting Time: October to April
Popular Activities: Diving and swimming
Address: Longtang Road, Jiyang District, Sanya City, Hainan Province, China
Opening Time: The bay is open all day, but the Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park is open roughly from 07:30-18:00.
Scenic Spot | Tourists | Ticket Price | |
Peak Season | Off Season | ||
Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park | Adults | 108 | 90 |
Seniors (Aged 60 to 69) |
54 | 45 | |
Minors (Aged 7-18) |
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Cable Bridge | Adults | 20 yuan | |
Forest Magic Cinema | 80 yuan | ||
Glass Skywalk | 98 yuan |
1. Children under 6(including) years or below 1.2(including) meters are free of charge.
2. Seniors aged 70 years old or over with valid certificate are free of charge.
Situated in the southeast of Sanya City, Yalong Bay is a 4A-Class Tourist Destination in China. Yalong Bay integrates five features of modern tourism: sea, beach, sunshine, green, and fresh air. It enjoys a tropical marine climate and its annual average temperature is 25.5℃.
In winter, Yalong Bay enjoys a pleasant climate, which is suitable for some water sports, such as sailing, surfing, etc. Covering over 66 square kilometers area, Yalong Bay is reputed as a natural sea-water bath, which accommodates over 100,000 tourists at the same time.
Built in 1992, the planning area of Yalong Bay is 18.6 square kilometers. It attracts a batch of high-end 5-star hotels and develops into a first-class vacation base that integrates waterfront parks, cultural and entertainment centers, conference centers, vacation villages, and golf courses. At present, Yalong Bay has become one of the representatives of tourist destinations that transfers from the style of sightseeing to that of sightseeing and vacation.
History has it that the phrase “Langya” originates from an attractive woman who was the ancestor of this area. Many years ago, a woman was attracted by the beautiful scenery of Yalong Bay, so she lived in this area and started her family. Local people respected her because she was hard-working, smart, and brave. Later, this woman was found by local people as a fairy maiden who helped local people get out of poverty, improved their living conditions and rebuilt their families.
To memorize their great ancestor, local people call this area Langya bay. (The phrase “Langya” means pure and beauty in the local culture.) This story reflects the feature of primitive matrilineal society, expresses the best wish of the local minority, and explains that Yalong Bay has been a beautiful place since ancient times.
On September 1, 2008, the shooting of an idol drama named Smile in My Heart was officially started at Pullman Sanya Yalong Bay Villas and Resort of Yalong Bay.
On August 9, 2010, the shooting of a romantic comedy named If You Are the OneⅡ was officially started at the Yalong Bay Earthly Paradise Bird’s Nest Resort.
Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park was selected as one of the shooting places of the romantic TV series named Go Go Squid!
Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park is situated in the southeast of Sanya City, surrounding Yalong Bay National Resort. The park respects nature and protects ecology. It is reported that around 1.9 billion yuan was invested in this project. With high-end parking planning and construction, and well-organized management, this tropical forest park is a tropical ecological sightseeing scenic spot of Hainan Province.
As one of the representatives of the third generation of tourism products, its forest-covering area is 15.06 square kilometers. Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park boasts over 1,500 tropical plants and over 190 wild animals. It accommodates 210 hill villas and several unique peak cafés and restaurants. Abundant tourism resources in Yalong Bay Forest Park make it a large-scale ecological holiday resort that integrates mountain climbing, adventure, leisure, sightseeing, vacation, science popularization, and education.
Together with Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park, the Yalong Bay Earthly Paradise Bird’s Nest Resort is another holiday destination in Yalong Bay. Situated in the east and west of the Yalong Bay tourist vacation area, the resort is quite popular. All nest-like rooms here dwell at the forest. So, if you select this resort as your destination, you will enjoy the fresh air with clouds and mist, clear bird songs in the morning, and the calm sea in the distance.
The Yalong Bay Earthly Paradise Bird’s Nest Resort and Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park are two great destinations for a wedding trip because of their excellent natural environment and quiet and secret condition of the accommodation. Here, you can spend time with your lifelong companion without outside hustle and bustle. The Heaven-made Match Hall will be a must-visit destination for couples.
Many spots at Yalong Bay are dotted in the primitive forests, so they are natural oxygen bars and green lungs. Climbing a mountain will be a healthy way to explore this area with your friends. Besides, many hotels provide SPA service, which can relax your body and mind.
If you are a follower of tropical plants, animals, and primitive forest, the Tropical Heaven is a must-visit place. Wandering in the forest, you will find various unique and rare plants, species, and animals, which will broaden your vision and increase your knowledge.
1. Carry mosquito spray with you when you wander in the forest.
2. If you are a tourist with children, please take care of your children. Do not play near the water and keep away from the deep water.
3. If necessary, bring some sun-proof products such as sun-proof clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen with you.
4. Please pay attention to the protection of its natural and ecological environment during your tour in Yalong Bay.
Take bus 15, 24, 25 or 27 and get off at Yalong Bay Love Cube Coastal Paradise Station.
Chinese: 请带我去亚龙湾。English: Please take me to Yalong Bay.
If you go to the gate of Yalong Bay from Sanya Phoenix International Airport, it takes about 40 minutes (about 100 yuan).
If you go to the gate of Yalong Bay from the center of Sanya (Joya International Hotel), it takes about 30 minutes (about 60 yuan).
If you go to the gate of Yalong Bay from Sanya Railway Station, it takes about 40 minutes (about 80 yuan).
If you go to the gate of Yalong Bay from Yalong Bay Railway Station, it takes about 10 minutes (about 25 yuan).