https://www.scmp.com/rss/319877/feed The Go-China series provides a quick reference to some of fast-growing and emerging cities on the mainland, such as Chengdu, Hangzhou and Xiamen, etc. Topics covered include economic and social developments, investment opportunities, business environment, as well as introduction to some of the key infrastructure and property projects. The series is also packed with useful information for visitors, such as city life, arts and culture, transportation, hotels, foods and restaurants. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Sanya is among the top global resort destinations with more than 16 million guests last year. Twenty million are expected next year. No wonder the area is set to become “the biggest international tourism city in South China” with destinations such as Haitang Bay bristling with world-class resorts, says Serge Zaalof, chief operating officer of Atlantis Resorts and Residences, which will open this year. Haitang Bay is poised to capture a significant portion of this because its location makes it... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2102138/bay-watch-haitang-bays-resorts-rush-claim?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2102138/bay-watch-haitang-bays-resorts-rush-claim?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Jul 2017 05:00:00 +0000 Sanya’s intangible cultural heritage goes back centuries and can be found in the customs and ceremonies of the local minorities. Sanya city has listed 10 customs that qualify as intangible cultural heritage and must be protected. Local Yazhou FolkSongs and the Li minority Firewood-gathering Dance are approved examples of national level intangible cultural heritage. The Li minority Oral Traditions, the Legends of the Conch Shell Maiden, the traditional Hui Minority wedding ceremony, Li minority... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2102135/sanya-fights-preserve-its-cultural-heritage?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2102135/sanya-fights-preserve-its-cultural-heritage?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Jul 2017 04:56:47 +0000 Sanya is taking a holistic approach to enrich its travel product offerings and achieve a balanced growth between urban and rural areas. This is in response to the central government’s “all-for-one tourism” initiative to encourage local governments to integrate economic and natural resources to improve the competitiveness and service quality of tourism products and services. According to the “Sanya All-for-One Travel Development Plan 2016 to 2020” published in December 2016, Sanya will take... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2102133/tourism-development-sanya-takes-holistic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2102133/tourism-development-sanya-takes-holistic?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Jul 2017 04:48:23 +0000 Sanya’s rich food culture has benefited from the decade-long tourist boom that the city has experienced, featuring an innovative worldly dining experience as well as the traditionalmeals that have satisfied islanders for centuries. Excellent dishes are available at any time of the day, and night. A good place to start looking for some great options is along the Hongsha Port, or the dock leading to Wuzhizhou Island. Restaurants cluster around the ports, getting the freshest seafood possible and... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2102132/culinary-odyssey-sanyas-rich-food-culture?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2102132/culinary-odyssey-sanyas-rich-food-culture?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Jul 2017 04:45:09 +0000 People from north China looking to escape the winter chill and/or urban smog have long sought out the Hainan Island resort city of Sanya as a holiday destination, says Robert Ritacca of Savills Research. With its consistently clean air and virtual year-round sunshine, beaches, golf courses and natural scenery, it was an easy choice for those affluent enough to be able to buy a second home in Sanya. Demand for property soared even higher in October 2016 when, amid fears of a bubble forming in... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2102131/new-sanya-property-projects-will-satisfy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2102131/new-sanya-property-projects-will-satisfy?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Jul 2017 04:41:21 +0000 Business is booming for Yalong Bay’s luxury resorts. With a beachfront longer than 7km tucked up against rainforests and rolling mountains, the idyllic location has seen a surge in annual visitor numbers while “hotel occupancy continues to grow despite a number of new hotels”, says Stephan Stoss, Hilton area general manager of Hainan South Hotels. Stoss says hoteliers and guests both benefit. “Prices are stable or dropping, but the volume is offsetting the drop in rates to help hotels remain... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2102130/boom-times-yalong-bays-luxury-resorts-cash?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2102130/boom-times-yalong-bays-luxury-resorts-cash?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Jul 2017 04:37:27 +0000 Nestled in Haitang Bay, Wuzhizhou Island is one of Hainan’s crown jewels. Reached by ferry, the 148-hectare island boasts more than 5km of secluded oceanfront as well as some of China’s best-protected coral reefs. The island is perfect for scuba diving, thanks to a placid ocean and clear waters that provide visibility of up to 27 metres, according to Yang Xiaohai, the vice-president of the Hainan Wuzhizhou Island Scenic Spot in Sanya. A wide variety of ocean sports such as water skiing,... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2102128/island-charms-wuzhizhou-offers-sea-sports?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2102128/island-charms-wuzhizhou-offers-sea-sports?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Jul 2017 04:32:54 +0000 Hotels in Dadonghai Bay generally recorded an increase in visitors last year, helped by an increased interest in wellness travel and because of its convenient location – only about 4km from Sanya city centre. “As for this year so far, it feels like arrivals are up again, and up from Hong Kong as well,” says Julian Wong, multiproperty general manager of the Shanhaitian Resort Autograph Collection. Eric Kee, general manager of Mandarin Oriental, Sanya, says that part of the reason for the rise in... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2102126/dadonghai-bay-hotels-sanya-welcome-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2102126/dadonghai-bay-hotels-sanya-welcome-more?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Jul 2017 04:30:16 +0000 [Sponsored Article] With golf set to return to the upcoming Summer Olympics in Rio, Brazil for the first time in over a century, the sport, often described as “a rich man’s game”, started to attract more and more interests from people in all walks of life. But sky-high prices and limited options have always stopped many people from trying to take a swing themselves. Now they have a choice: in China’s Sanya. Sanya, a seaside resort in China’s only tropical island Hainan, is an attractive golfing... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/go-china-sanya/article/1989716/sanya-paradise-golfers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/go-china-sanya/article/1989716/sanya-paradise-golfers?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Jul 2016 02:48:24 +0000 [Sponsored Article] Sanya hosted 2,000 weddings parties, received 300,000 couples to shoot their wedding photos, and 200,000 honeymoon holidaymakers in 2015, according to Sanya Wedding Tourism Association, turning the city into an increasingly popular destination for young couples who want to tie the knot on a gorgeous beach, the same way many of their favorite celebrities did. “Sanya has great potential to be the number one wedding destination in China,” Mr. Hoss Vetry, Multi Property Vice... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/go-china-sanya/article/1989710/sanya-aims-become-top-tourism-destination?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/go-china-sanya/article/1989710/sanya-aims-become-top-tourism-destination?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Jul 2016 02:46:12 +0000 Sanya is expecting an increase in overseas visitors this year as a result of its efforts to improve its tourism infrastructure and increase international flights, according to the city’s tourism officials. Last year, Sanya received 15 million visitors, including 358,000 from outside mainland China. Those numbers are expected to increase to 20 million by 2018, with overseas visitors reaching 1 million, making Sanya the largest international tourism hub in South China. Hong Kong has been the... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1988902/grand-ambitions-sanya-upgrades-tourism-infrastructure-its-bid-host-20?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1988902/grand-ambitions-sanya-upgrades-tourism-infrastructure-its-bid-host-20?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Jul 2016 07:15:00 +0000 Sanya has launched its “Cool Summer” promotion until the end of September, emphasising golf, weddings and family travel offerings. According to Fan Mu, director of the Sanya Tourism Development Commission, the campaign showcases some of the best [facilities] that Sanya has to offer. “Sanya has eight golf courses, set against stunning backdrops, such as lakes, an ocean, mountains and rain forests, to suit the different tastes of customers,” he says. “Sanya has hosted several celebrity weddings... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/1988894/cool-summer-deals-city-woos-asias-young-couples-and-hong-kongs-golfers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/1988894/cool-summer-deals-city-woos-asias-young-couples-and-hong-kongs-golfers?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Jul 2016 07:02:56 +0000 The beauty and splendour of Sanya is well-known throughout China. For years, Sanya has been synonymous with “vacation” and a well-deserved respite from the long work weeks most Chinese endure throughout the rest of the year. Sanya has something to offer for couples on their honeymoon; extended clans on their annual trip; individuals seeking adventure; or businessmen seeking the perfect atmosphere for their end-of-year meeting. The tasks today are about maintaining the balance between continued... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/1988830/great-escape-adventurous-visitors-discover-exotic-attractions-sanya?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/1988830/great-escape-adventurous-visitors-discover-exotic-attractions-sanya?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Jul 2016 05:00:45 +0000 Sanya has a reputation for its magnificent beaches, but some of the most thrilling excursions are away from the sea and into the interior. The middle of Hainan Island features soaring peaks and a thick tropical rainforest. Just north of Sanya, the foothills of these central peaks start to rise up, and the pineapple orchards give way to the tangled greenery of the forest. There are treks up slick steep hillsides that jut above the canopy, giving visitors an unforgettable view of the land as it... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1988832/venturing-interior-hainan-island-means-trekking-rainforest-and-peaks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1988832/venturing-interior-hainan-island-means-trekking-rainforest-and-peaks?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Jul 2016 05:00:30 +0000 Sanya can be credited with introducing the joy of water sports to the general population of mainland China. Before Sanya’s Yalong and Dadong bays offered jet skiing and windsurfing, there was little opportunity anywhere else in China to participate in those sports. As time went on, and Sanya’s tourism industry realised the demand for water sports was high and getting stronger, the number of places with water sports on offer multiplied. The effect was felt as far north as Qingdao which, despite... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1988827/fun-under-sun-sanya-helps-kick-start-mainland-chinas-love-affair-water?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1988827/fun-under-sun-sanya-helps-kick-start-mainland-chinas-love-affair-water?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Jul 2016 04:45:45 +0000 Hainan has always been an outlier, and no city on the island more so than Sanya. Throughout history, Hainan and Sanya were referred to as the “edge of the world”, where civilisation dropped off and wonders that were beautiful and terrible were to be found. As time went on, the myths faded away, but Hainan remained a special part of China. Like their Cantonese neighbours to the north, the Hainanese are seafaring folk, fisherfolk and people who are content to live high in the tropical mountains,... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1988829/known-edge-world-hainan-plays-special-part-chinas-history?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1988829/known-edge-world-hainan-plays-special-part-chinas-history?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Jul 2016 04:45:04 +0000 Yachting took off in China after the Volvo Ocean Race stopped in Sanya two years ago. The race highlighted the status of Sanya as a port of call for international sailing events, and introduced sailing to mainland Chinese who, up until then, had little previous exposure to the concept. Sanya has since established a local Sanya Marina Sailing Academy to accommodate the rush of people who want to sail their own boats, and partnerships, such as the one between the Sanya Visun Royal Yacht Club and... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1988825/port-call-citys-inclusion-big-race-calendar-opens-door-world-sailing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1988825/port-call-citys-inclusion-big-race-calendar-opens-door-world-sailing?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Jul 2016 04:34:07 +0000 Sanya is blessed with some of the cleanest, most pollution-free waters anywhere in China. These waters provide the city and its inhabitants with an array of edible riches from the sea – abalone, sea cucumbers, and shrimps; crabs, fish and mussels – and all these tasty treats can be found in the hundreds of restaurants and barbecue stands that line the streets and beaches of Sanya city. Sanya prides itself on preparing these fresh, delicious morsels in ways traditionally Chinese and... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1988822/seafood-delights-sanya-sounds-fishy-delicious?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1988822/seafood-delights-sanya-sounds-fishy-delicious?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Jul 2016 04:15:00 +0000 Once known as a winter retreat, Sanya has become a year-round destination, attracting families, business people and sports lovers from around the world. At least three-dozen five-star hotels now service Sanya’s 15 million annual visitors. The area’s premier hotels are responding to the changes with an expanded set of services and amenities. “The profile has changed, it used to be predominantly couples and friends coming in groups for meetings, and team members or customers to Sanya and Yalong... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1988819/magnificent-year-round-destination-families-bring-children-business?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1988819/magnificent-year-round-destination-families-bring-children-business?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Jul 2016 04:15:00 +0000 Long a staple in mainland China, group and tour packages remain popular for families and leisure travel to Sanya. Tour packages are designed to make a trip less stressful and tend to be favoured by families and newer travellers. “It’s a mix of families, couples and friends who book a package through an agent and families who book packages directly with us,” says Stephan Stoss, general manager of the Hilton Sanya Yalong Bay Resort and Spa and Hainan South Cluster general manager. Guests are... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1988813/sanya-tour-packages-families-and-less-seasoned-travellers-show-faith?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1988813/sanya-tour-packages-families-and-less-seasoned-travellers-show-faith?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Jul 2016 04:00:45 +0000 With abundant sunshine and more than a dozen top courses, it’s no wonder that Sanya is at the beating heart of golf in Asia. While a majority of golfers come from mainland China, others from Hong Kong and South Korea comprise the majority of foreign visitors, says Julian Wong, general manager of the Sanya Marriott Hotel Dadonghai Bay. “Opposite to Sheraton Sanya Resort, the Yalong Bay Golf Club is the leading 18-hole course,” says Ulf Pauschardt, general manager of the Sheraton Sanya Resort at... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1988812/challenging-courses-place-sanya-heart-golf-asia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1988812/challenging-courses-place-sanya-heart-golf-asia?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Jul 2016 03:57:00 +0000 A romantic atmosphere and great weather have made Sanya a natural destination for weddings, and this travel sector is booming. Last year, “300,000 people came to Sanya for weddings and honeymoons, including 10,000 who took wedding photos and 1,500 who held wedding ceremonies in the hotels here”, says Timothy Bruce, general manager, Grand Hyatt Sanya Haitang Bay Resort and Spa. With lovebirds eager to go on a spree, it’s no wonder that “the market is prosperous and we perceive it as one of our... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1988808/wedding-bells-sanyas-honeymoon-sector-booms-lovebirds-flock-make-most?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1988808/wedding-bells-sanyas-honeymoon-sector-booms-lovebirds-flock-make-most?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Jul 2016 03:45:00 +0000 In a market once dominated by meetings and incentive visitors, family travel has become the driving force of Sanya’s tourism industry. “The profile has changed, it used to be predominantly couples and friends coming in groups for meetings”, says Stephan Stoss, general manager of the Hilton Sanya Yalong Bay Resort and Spa and Hainan South Cluster general manager. “Now it’s more of a family destination,” Stoss says. It’s a trend noted by Julian Wong, general manager of the Sanya Marriott Hotel... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1988805/perfect-families-sanyas-tourism-industry-adapts-rise-multigenerational?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1988805/perfect-families-sanyas-tourism-industry-adapts-rise-multigenerational?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Jul 2016 03:30:45 +0000 It’s all happening in Sanya, which is undergoing a major transformation. In addition to its luxury resorts, a number of projects are being built to support the development of Sanya as a holiday destination. These include several large-scale retail centres; meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) facilities; mixed-use developments; and the expansion of its international cruise terminal. Construction of the Sunshine Insurance Financial Plaza is slated for completion next year. The... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1988776/multibillion-dollar-investments-infrastructure-projects-bolster-sanyas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1988776/multibillion-dollar-investments-infrastructure-projects-bolster-sanyas?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Jul 2016 03:12:05 +0000 China’s first deep-sea research facility, the Institute of Deep-Sea Science and Engineering at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, began operations in May. The facility is located in Sanya and is mandated by the central government to study the ecology of the South China Sea in order to enhance public knowledge of the resources of the region and how to protect them, as well as improve naval capabilities for China’s maritime operations. “The deep sea has a wealth of resources, including mineral,... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1988772/40-billion-tonnes-oil-sanya-institute-expands-deep-water-maritime-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1988772/40-billion-tonnes-oil-sanya-institute-expands-deep-water-maritime-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Jul 2016 03:00:15 +0000 As an ever-increasing number of tourists pour into Sanya each year, the need for a new airport that can handle growing passenger volumes has become evident.   Sanya’s Phoenix International Airport, which was built more than 20 years ago, was originally designed to cope with a maximum 1.5 million passengers a year. As the city’s tourism industry grew at an extremely fast pace through the latter half of the 2000s, annual passenger volumes through Phoenix airport rose by 25 per cent, pushing... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1988768/tourism-bottleneck-relief-way-work-due-start-new-sanya-airport-later-year?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1988768/tourism-bottleneck-relief-way-work-due-start-new-sanya-airport-later-year?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Jul 2016 02:45:15 +0000 The surface area of China increases by hundreds of square kilometres each year through land reclamation. In every province along the country’s 18,000 kilometres of coastline, there are massive reclamation projects underway, creating more land for urban develop-ment, industrial areas, airports, and seaports. Sanya, a hilly city in the south of Hainan Island, has also been engaging in large-scale land reclamation projects to increase the amount of space available to develop. The city’s impending... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1988767/dangers-land-reclamation-sanya-aims-create-new-artificial-island-house?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1988767/dangers-land-reclamation-sanya-aims-create-new-artificial-island-house?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Jul 2016 02:30:04 +0000 It's been more than a decade since Sanya burst into the international travel scene with a successful hosting of the Miss World pageant. Since then, the city has annually experienced double-digit growth in domestic tourism numbers and investment, an explosion of high-end luxury hotels and resorts, and a growing global footprint as a desirable vacation spot.  The city has achieved this success through concerted cultivation of the region's attractions combined with a hands-off approach to the... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/go-china-sanya/article/1838385/citys-success-continues?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/go-china-sanya/article/1838385/citys-success-continues?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Jul 2015 02:21:55 +0000 Sanya's clean air is making it an increasingly popular destination for tourists, part-time residents and investors from across mainland China, as pollution becomes more of a concern.  "Sanya is really the one city that is consistently clean whenever I look at the air quality maps," says Steven McCord, from Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL).  "Therefore, refuge from pollution is a great additional selling point for Sanya [and] for people who want a vacation home." According to the mainland's Ministry of... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/go-china-sanya/article/1838384/profiting-war-pollution?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/go-china-sanya/article/1838384/profiting-war-pollution?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Jul 2015 02:21:40 +0000 Sanya's society has undergone some interesting changes since the city's economic miracle began more than a decade ago. Many locals have taken advantage of their improved circumstances and moved away from basic farming and fishing activities into other business lines. At the same time, farmers inland have thrived as restaurants and hotels create a large and growing demand for fresh local produce.  The wealth generated by tourism and ancillary industries has given rise to new opportunities.... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/go-china-sanya/article/1838382/opportunities-knock-locals?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/go-china-sanya/article/1838382/opportunities-knock-locals?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Jul 2015 02:21:28 +0000 Many people associate Sanya with beautiful weather, stretches of golden beach and kilometres of blue water. The world also knows Sanya as the venue of international events such as the Miss World 2015 pageant. To augment all these attractions, Sanya's government is focusing on developing key cultural projects.  The Sanya Water Ballet Performing Arts Center is one of them. The six-storey centre, located at Yingbin Road, boasts a construction area of around 6,000 square metres. The multifunctional... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/go-china-sanya/article/1838381/focus-shifts-finding-ways-make-heritage-pay?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/go-china-sanya/article/1838381/focus-shifts-finding-ways-make-heritage-pay?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Jul 2015 02:21:28 +0000 Now more than ever, Sanya is a tropical resort paradise, as more than 13 million visitors discovered last year, according to local tourism authorities. The vast majority of visitors come from the mainland, according to Nicholas Lacey, general manager of the Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay Resort, although international guests are also on the upswing. The high end of the market is well represented, with "around 35 top five-star hotels in Sanya", says Hoss Vetry, general manager of The Ritz-Carlton... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/go-china-sanya/article/1838375/distinctive-amenities?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/go-china-sanya/article/1838375/distinctive-amenities?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Jul 2015 02:21:14 +0000 Sanya's local cuisine is excellent and healthy, light on oil and fat, and heavy on seafood and poultry. Wenchang chicken, Dongshan lamb, Hele crab and jiaji duck were not created in Sanya, but as the city on the south coast of Hainan is one of the fastest-growing tourist destinations in China, all the delicacies and staples are available.  But only one of these, the crab dish, is from the sea. When in Sanya, head for the seafood section. There are stalls all along the coastline selling... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/go-china-sanya/article/1838366/spoils-ocean?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/go-china-sanya/article/1838366/spoils-ocean?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Jul 2015 02:20:59 +0000 Not every Chinese individual can get to Hawaii, but many are drawn to the blue skies and relaxed vibe of the tropical paradise on their home shores - the "sun city" of Sanya on Hainan Island. They come for the lifestyle, but also the prestige. Wealthy Chinese love investing in property and, in the boom years after the global financial crisis, owning a holiday home on Hainan - with the accompanying sports car parked out front, yacht waiting in one of the new marinas and the almost-obligatory golf... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/go-china-sanya/article/1838363/analysts-upbeat-about-long-term-prospects?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/go-china-sanya/article/1838363/analysts-upbeat-about-long-term-prospects?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Jul 2015 02:20:47 +0000 On Hainan Island, a high-end resort themed as the "lost" island of Greek mythology is taking shape. Atlantis Sanya is a US$1.6 billion destination resort being developed by Fosun International, the largest non-state-owned enterprise in China, and Kerzner International Holdings, a leading international developer and operator of destination resorts, casinos and ultraluxury resorts. Slated for completion in 2017, the 62-hectare resort joins sister resort Atlantis, The Palm Dubai, and is indicative... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/go-china-sanya/article/1838331/lost-island-atlantis-taking-shape-hainan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/go-china-sanya/article/1838331/lost-island-atlantis-taking-shape-hainan?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Jul 2015 02:20:47 +0000