China Travel Guide - Hainan: Hainan

Author: Editorial Committee of "China Travel Guide"
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Publishing Date: 2001-05-01
Features: Hainan Province is located at the southernmost tip of China, including Hainan Island and the islands and waters of the Xisha Islands, Zhongsha Islands, and Nansha Islands. The James Shoal in the Nansha Islands is the southernmost territorial waters of our country. Hainan boasts a long coastline with clear waters, white and fluffy sand, and clean, soft beaches. The shore is shaded by lush green trees, with fresh air and unique tropical coastal forest landscapes, such as mangroves and coral reefs, which are characteristic coastal landforms unique to the tropics. Inland, the region is dotted with mountains and tropical primary forests, with Jiafengling Mountain being the most typical. The forest is filled with clear rivers, winding streams, numerous waterfalls, and rare animals roaming among them, making every corner a sight to behold. On Hainan Island, in addition to the Han Chinese, there are ethnic minorities native to the island, such as the Li, Miao, and Hui. This is the only Li ethnic minority settlement in China, with distinctive ethnic culture and customs.