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Nanwan Monkey Island Eco-tourism Area
4A Tourism Area

Nanwan Monkey Island Eco-tourism Area

南湾猴岛生态旅游区

Hainan, Lingshui★ 4.3·20.1321°N, 109.9360°E
Ticket Price
CNY 50 (peak season), CNY 30 (off-season)
Duration
Half day
Rating
4.3 / 5.0

About Nanwan Monkey Island Eco-tourism Area

A scenic island resort in Lingshui, Hainan, with beaches, water sports, and coastal beauty.

Highlights

• The world's only tropical island macaque nature reserve, with ~1,500 free-ranging macaques. • A 2,138 m cross-sea cable car over Tanka fishing rafts. • Monkey shows, a sacred bathing pool, and nearby Daidai Island beach.

Suggested Route

Ticket gate → sea-crossing cable car → macaque zone → monkey school → shuttle to Daidai Island; allow 3-4 h.

Food & Lodging

Seafood in Xincun town and Tanka raft restaurants; lodging in Lingshui.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, cable car, shuttle bus, and cafes; partial wheelchair access.
Travel Tips

Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring water and sun protection in summer. Check weather conditions before visiting.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: November-April (avoid summer typhoons)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

08:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00)

Getting There

In Xincun Town, Lingshui, Hainan; ~10 km from Lingshui HSR Station; cable car/ferry access from Xincun port.

Reservation

Advance booking recommended via official site/OTA.

Ticket Price

CNY 50 (≈ $7.0) (peak season), CNY 30 (≈ $4.2) (off-season)

Address

Lingshuilizu Autonomous County Lingshuixin Village Town Wanghai Avenue No. 1

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
南湾猴岛生态旅游区

陵水黎族自治县陵水新村镇望海大道1号

Lingshuilizu Autonomous County Lingshuixin Village Town Wanghai Avenue No. 1

20.1321, 109.9360

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