Nanwan Monkey Island

Introducing Nanwan Monkey Island, Nanwan Monkey Island Guide, Nanwan Monkey Island Muslim Travel Guide
Edited by Hillary

Surrounded by sea on three sides, Nanwan Monkey Island is located in Nanwan Island, 14 kilometers south of Lingshui County in Sanya, and is the only island preservation for macaques in China as well as in the world. Because of the nearly 400 kinds of tropical plants, 100 kinds of animals, 2,500 National Protected Animals--macaques, and the primitive environment, this island is called Monkey Island.

If you want to visit Nanwan Monkey Island, you can take a sightseeing cable car for the scenic area is located in an island. It will take about 8-10 minutes to get there. Entering into the gate, you will first see a plaza of monkey sculpture, which is a replica of American Capitalist, Dr Hammer sending to the former leader of Soviet Union, Lenin. After that, you will come to the tourist resort of macaques, a warming welcome will be given from these lovely monkeys. And here, you will see the macaques which are filled with "humanity".

Actually a peninsula, Nanwan Monkey Island is home to about 1,800 endangered macaques whose habitat you are allowed to roam freely. Be careful, these monkeys will jump on humans (playful) or attack for sweet drinks or food (hungry and thirsty)! There are also some circus-style comedy shows featuring monkeys doing stunts. Entrance Nanwan Monkey Island ticket is 163 RMB with a round-trip ride on the gondola is another 60 RMB, but well worth the quiet, long, and smooth ride over gorgeous ocean-top fishing villages and jungle.

Quick Facts on Nanwan Monkey Island

• Name: Nanwan Monkey Island
• Location: 85 km from Sanya
• Phone: +86-898-88592938
• Best Time to Visit: October to April of next year
• Recommended Time for a Visit: 4 Hours
• Opening Hours: 08:00-17:00
• Admission Fee: CNY 163