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Nanyan Bay is located on the southern coast of Liji Town, Wanning City, and is connected to Shimei Bay. It is named because it is a winter roost for swallows and spring swallows. Others say the name stems from the cliffs shaped like a giant swallow floating on the water. Nanyan Bay boasts a wealth of tourism resources, including towering peaks and cliffs, cascading springs and waterfalls, vast caves, pristine white beaches, lush greenery, azure skies and seas, and abundant aquatic products. It also boasts an 18-hole golf course built with Japanese investment.
Here, you can fulfill all your Hainan Island travel dreams: At the Shanghai Seaview Golf Course, enjoy the charm of the tropical seaside while swinging your golf club. After your round, stroll along the beach, soaking in the sunshine and experiencing the truly clear water and white sand. Sunset is especially romantic. When you're feeling a little tired and hungry, the smoke from the seaside dinner at the Nanyan Bay Beach Golf Club rises. Sit by the sea with friends, admire the bright moon, enjoy a barbecue, and gaze at the flickering fishing lights on the sea, bringing joy into your dreams.
It has a tropical marine monsoon climate with humid weather, sufficient sunshine, abundant rainfall, small temperature difference and spring-like weather all year round.
All seasons are suitable for traveling to Wanning, but more tourists come to Wanning in spring, summer and autumn (i.e. from March to November each year). It should be noted that when traveling to Wanning in summer and autumn (August to October), be careful of typhoons.
It is recommended to visit for 1~2 days
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Nanyan Bay lies along the southern coast of Liji Township in Wanning City, Hainan. It gets its name from the legendary swallows: one story is that it is a wintering ground for swiftlets and spring swallows; another is that the cliffs along the shore form a shape resembling a swallow floating over water. Its natural environment is relatively undeveloped compared to major beach resorts, giving it more pristine coastal scenery, cliff landscapes, and marine ecological features (rocky shores, underwater life).
Nanyan Bay is located in Liji Township, Wanning City, Hainan Province, on the south coastal line connecting to Shimei Bay. To get there:
According to Trip.com, Nanyan Bay is open 24 hours, year-round. Best times: the dry season (November to April) to avoid heavy rain and storms, and early morning or late afternoon for softer light and calmer sea.
There is no standardized entrance fee or ticket price listed; beach access is generally free. Some local facilities (beach clubs, amenities) may charge for services but the bay itself is open.
No need to pre-book for bay access, since there is no official ticketing. On busy holidays you might book ancillary services (boat tours, facilities) in advance.
A half-day (2–3 hours) is sufficient to enjoy the beach, snorkeling, some exploration. If you want to relax, photograph, and include boat trips or beach club time, plan for a full day. Trip.com suggests about 2 hours as a typical visit.
Highlights include:
No authoritative sources mention formal guided tours or audio guides at Nanyan Bay. The experience is largely self-guided. Some local operators or resorts may provide guided boat or snorkeling tours.
Photogenic spots include:
Suggested flow: Arrive via coastal highway → park and walk down to beach → stretch out, swim, snorkel → segment coral / marine exploration → pause for lunch or beach respite → walk or drive to nearby cliff viewpoint → photograph Swallow Rock → return via highway coastal stops.
No documented night events or light shows. The bay is a natural scenic beach area, mostly used in daylight.
Nanyan Bay is relatively quiet and less visited compared to more developed Hainan beach resorts. Least crowded times: weekday mornings, off-peak seasons (outside Chinese holidays).
Facilities are limited: some reports mention that in earlier years there were hardly any supporting facilities (toilets, footbaths) near the beach. Resorts and upscale developments nearby may supply amenities (restrooms, eateries, beach clubs).
Children and general visitors should manage the beach access (some slopes, steps). Elderly or mobility-impaired visitors may find beach descent and walking on sand/rocks challenging. Accessibility for wheelchairs is unclear.
No standard entrance fee, so no ticket payment. For services (e.g. beach clubs, rentals) nearby, mobile payments (WeChat Pay, Alipay) and cards are likely accepted; cash is useful backup.
Some resorts and local beach villas along Nanyan and Shimei coastal stretch have cafés, seafood restaurants, and snack bars. One example: the Instagrammable “glass-house by ocean” restaurant near Shimei Bay region. Also, hotels like The Ritz-Carlton Nanyan Bay are nearby, with dining options.
Not explicitly documented. Some restaurants likely offer vegetable or seafood-based dishes; halal options may be limited—ask locally or in hotel / resort venues.
Yes: The Ritz-Carlton, Nanyan Bay is directly associated with Nanyan Bay area. Also, coastal resort developments (e.g. the Nanyan Bay vacation communities) are being built / promoted alongside the bay.
Nearby attractions:
Yes — beach resort shops and vendor stalls may sell typical coastal souvenirs (shell crafts, postcards, local dried seafood, beach gear).
After your visit, you can take taxi or drive along the coastal highway to continue to Shimei Bay, Liji, or further east toward Sanya. The coastal road is quite scenic and connects many bays. Alternatively, return inland to Wanning city via main roads.
