Jiyang Town of Sanya recognized as ‘National Eco-friendly Town’
Jiyang Town of Sanya City was approved and recognized by the State Environmental Protection Administration as a National Eco-friendly Town between 2010 and 2011.
The town was the third to be awarded the title following Qiongzhong Wanlin Town and Bo'ao Town in Qionghai city.
Jiyang Town (formerly called Tiandu Town) is located in the east of Sanya. It is the second largest Town in Sanya and also the site of the famous Yalong Bay National Resort District.
In recent years, the town has focused on ecological agriculture construction, and some industries with special local advantages covering tropical flowers, marine fishery and tropical fruits have been developed. Besides, a batch of characteristic villages such as Cantaloupe Villiage and Rose Villiage has been emerging.