A guide to tourist attractions around Jiyang Town, Sanya

Yalong Bay International Rose Valley 亚龙湾国际玫瑰谷

With a total land use of 1,755 Mu, Yalong Bay Rose Valley in the area was approved as a new tourist attraction in Sanya in 2011.

The Rose Valley is the largest flower plantation base in Sanya, featuring 1,200 types of roses. It has since become a charming icon of Sanya’s agricultural tourism. Apart from specializing in growing roses, the rose garden also manufactures products such as rose tea, oils and ornaments.

Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park亚龙湾热带天堂森林公园

Set in the hillsides looking over the Yalong Bay Resort District, covering an area of 1.5 square kilometres, this is the first nationally protected park in Hainan.

The park is densely forested with tropical and sub-tropical vegetation. Footpaths and raised walkways wind through the trees, with lookout spots dotted along the way giving spectacular views of Yalong Bay, Haitang Bay and the surrounding valleys.

Attached to the park is a luxury hotel, the Earthly Paradise Bird’s Nest Resort, so there are a number of dining options available from the ‘Health Buffet’ included in the ticket price to the hotel’s Thai, Western and Chinese restaurants (reservations essential).

There is also a range of activities available including climbing, team building, a sightseeing bus and a shopping street to buy souvenirs.

Baiyue Ethnic Culture Village百越民族文化村

This is a cultural village showing the culture and heritage of Hainan’s various ethnic minorities.

The village includes a museum, examples of traditional architecture, song and dance performances, arts and crafts from around Hainan and a puppet show from Lingao in the north of the island.

 SOURCE: WOS Team