Known as the Hawaii of China, Yalong Bay rests at the southern tip of Hainan Island, off the mainland’s southern coast. In December 2005, the year-round vacation hot spot welcomed a brand new luxury retreat: Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa.
Designed around lush tropical gardens and a meandering lagoon-style swimming complex, the low-rise resort fronts 2,500 feet of white-sand beach. All 501 rooms, suites, and villas offer private balconies with scenic views plus pillow menus, flat-screen TVs with DVD players, and high-speed Internet access. Upon request, the resort’s “entertainment jockey” delivers Game Boys, PlayStations, music CDs, and more.