Nanwan Monkey Island Reservation

Address: Nanwan (South Bay) area, Lingshui County, Hainan, China

Hours: Daily 8:00am-6:00pm (seasonal variations possible)

Admission: CNY 80-120 (approx. $12-$18 USD) depending on season and program; concessions for children and seniors may apply

Nanwan Monkey Island is a nature reserve and tourist attraction on Hainan Island, China, established to protect and display a population of free-ranging macaques. It functions as both conservation area and visitor park.

The site combines natural habitat for macaques with visitor facilities, including viewpoints and access systems that integrate the island with nearby coastal areas. Tourists commonly view macaques in semi-natural settings and may travel to the island via pedestrian connections or cable-car services.

Developed as a managed reserve and tourist destination, the island’s facilities and interpretation focus on the resident monkey population and on providing controlled visitor encounters. Management balances visitor access and wildlife protection.

Located off the southern coast of Hainan Island in the South China Sea, the reserve is accessed from the Hainan coast and is part of the island’s network of coastal tourist attractions.

• Monkey population and access: Home to a free-ranging population of macaques and developed as a tourist nature reserve with access via cable car and walkway infrastructure.

Nanwan Monkey Island (Nanwan Monkey Island Scenic Area) is in Lingshui Li Autonomous County on Hainan Island. The site is accessible by car or bus from Sanya (about 40-60 km depending on route); many tourists travel as part of a day tour from Sanya’s city center. Local signage and tour operators handle transfers from major hotels.

• Cross the small bridge early in the day when macaques are most active and before tour buses arrive.
• Avoid feeding the monkeys-park rules prohibit it and habituated animals can become aggressive.
• Combine the visit with nearby beaches on Hainan's south coast for a fuller day.