Chunyuan Sea Scenic Area
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Chunyuan Sea is located at 12 km to the east of Wan Cheng Town of Wan Ning. Its costal line is as long as 4.2km. The average temperature is 24.5℃. The beach is of flat scope and crystal clear. The water is free of pollution and float grass and can be seen through as long as 15cm. Therefore, it’s a good place for swimming, diving, yachting, windsurfing, sailing, sea sightseeing and fishing in the reef.
To the east of Chunyuan Sea is Dahuajiao Natural Reserve where more than 200 wild macaques live. To the southeast of Chunyuan Sea is The First Island of Hainan Bird’s Nest Island. It is the state-level marine natural reserve. To the north is Xiaohai Sea with an area of 49 sq meters which is filled with crabs, mullet, prawn, etc.
Clear spring water goes through the mountains of the scenic area. On the half of mountain, there is a “Reading Cave”. According to the legend, there was a scholar who loved the quietness of this place so he decided to stay here to do his research. Wild animals like porcupine, rabbits and monkeys are often seen in the mountain. Ducks and sea-gulls are also present in August or September by the sea.