Hainan Lingshui Nanwan Monkey Island Travel Guide & Day Tour
Hainan Lingshui Nanwan Monkey Island Travel Guide & Day Tour
Nanwan Peninsula sprawls along the eastern coast of Hainan Island, approximately 1.5 hours’ drive from Sanya. Nestled near the Xincun Fishing Village, renowned for its authenticity, Nanwan Peninsula is a top recommendation for local tours on Hainan Island. Notably, the peninsula is famed for its resident monkeys, adding to its allure.
Nanwan Monkey Island, situated within Lingshui County on the southern coast of Hainan, serves as a protected nature reserve for macaque monkeys. While referred to as an island, this reserve is actually situated on the Nanwan Peninsula, adjacent to Xincun Harbor on the east and south. Accessible via China’s longest over-water cable car from Xincun, spanning an impressive 2,138 meters, the journey offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
Established in 1965 as a sanctuary for Macaca mulatta, the Nanwan Monkey Island has evolved into one of the most sought-after tourist destinations on Hainan’s east coast, home to approximately 2,000 monkeys.
Due to its proximity, just a 1.5-hour drive from Sanya, Nanwan Monkey Island draws throngs of tourists keen to witness its natural splendor. The journey to the island is a delightful experience in itself, with picturesque landscapes and glimpses of local life, including traditional activities and schoolchildren heading home.
Embark on our day tour to Monkey Island priced at CNY498 per adult (minimum 4 guests per trip). The tour includes a cable car ride to Monkey Island, private roundtrip transfers with a Chinese-speaking driver, and a boat ride in an authentic local fishing village. For English interpretation assistance, an additional CNY500 per tour is applicable, while a professional English-speaking tour guide is available at CNY800 per day. Children under 1.2 meters in height traveling with adults receive half-price admission with a minimum of 2 adults per tour.
Questions on Hainan Island Private Land Tour to Nanwan Monkey Islet
Question: When do we start from our hotel?
Answer: It is a private tour, so you decide what time to start. Normally we recommend 9-10am to take seafood lunch.
Question: How do we make payment?
Answer: We accept credit card with 3% surcharge, Paypal with 3.8% surcharge, bank transfer (no extra charge), or you can guarantee the booking by your credit card and pay us cash on the departure day. We also accept payment by wechat & alipay.
Question: Where do you meet your driver?
Answer: Pick up & drop off is always from your hotel in Sanya by private car or van.
Question: How long to take the cable car to the islet?
Answer: It will take around 10 minutes.
Question: How many hours you will take for this tour?
Answer: It will take around 6 hours.
It is a popular tour to combine Nanwan monkey Islet combined with local fishing village and Nantian Hot Spring to make a full day tour.
