HAIKOU /China/, February 18. /TASS/. Chinese newspaper Nanguo Metropolis Daily conducted a survey and published a list of the most suitable places for surfing in Hainan. Besides China's popular "surfer's paradise" in the eastern city of Wanning, the list includes lesser-known places on the south and southeast coast.
The publication listed the names of bays which are geographically related to Wanning, to the resort town of Sanya and Lingshui Li Autonomous County, which also has excellent conditions for beach vacations. The authors describe the advantages of the local landscape, which is the reason why this part of Hainan has no low temperatures all year round. The newspaper notes that the area' significance has considerably increased since surfing was recognized as an Olympic sport in 2016.
Nanguo Metropolis Daily also provided information on average water temperatures and wave heights in places that are most suitable for surfing. On average it is 25-26 degrees Celsius and water surface fluctuations reaching one or two meters. The article noted that due to the growing popularity of the sport, Hainan started introducing and rapidly developing new forms of tourism on the island.
As for Sanya with its Houhai Bay, the newspaper's experts claim that the area is safe for surfers and that there are good waves all year round. The resort, located on a small peninsula, which runs into a narrow sea bay to the south, is surrounded on all sides by land and has already created a development infrastructure - modern hotels, restaurants and about 50 clubs for surfing.
When it comes to the surfing base in Lingshui Li Autonomous County, the newspaper highlights Xiangshuiwan or Perfume Bay, which boasts magnificent sandy beaches interspersed with rocky stretches. According to the World Surf League, the area is ideal for the sport, making it possible to hold regional and international competitions.
The authors describe the bays near the city of Wanning in great detail, describing large-scale competitions which are periodically held there. Some of these events are attended by thousands of surfers from several dozen countries. The article stresses that these places are the best in China for people, who like to ride the waves. In addition, there are Xinglong coffee plantations nearby. Hundreds of thousands of tourists come here all year round, who, in addition to sports, can enjoy the comfort of first-class hotels, immerse themselves into a relaxed vacation.