One of the most beautiful bays in the worldYalong Bay owns the five essential elements of modern tourism: sea, sands, sunshine, lush green plants and fresh air. In 1 992, the Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization once marked that this bay embraces the unique and unparalleled natural settings, sands, crystal sea water, endless seashore, unspoiled hills and pristine vegetation, making it a paradise for holiday travelers. Situated south of Lingshui County, Nanwan Monkey Island is the only tropical island-type nature reserve for macaques - a State-protected l h h ld grottos the island is regarded as the perfectanimal in China. The island boasts many special sites, such as the longest transoceanic ropeway in China, charming coconut palms, enchanting sand beach, natural bathing place, multi-colored coral reefs and the unique fishing rafts, as well as being a monkey paradise. away from them. l Wild environment, variety of plants and fruits compose a paradise of monkeysThe island is home to more than 1 800 endangered Macaque now. Because of the wild environment, the variety of plants and fruits, and numerous grottos, the island is regarded as the perfect paradise for monkeys. Also because of the good management, the island is very neat and clean.