Sun and Moon Bay (Chinese: 日月湾; pinyin: Rì Yuè Wān), also known as Riyue Bay, is located approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi) south of Wanning, Hainan, China.[1][2][3][4] It is around 4.5 km (2.8 mi) long, and has been the site of numerous surfing events.[5][6][7] The Sun and Moon Bay Haimen Tourism Area is located here.

Sun and Moon Bay
Sun and Moon Bay is located in Hainan
Sun and Moon Bay
Sun and Moon Bay
LocationWanning, Hainan Province, China
Coordinates18°32′53″N 110°12′43″E / 18.547976°N 110.211994°E / 18.547976; 110.211994
Ocean/sea sourcesSouth China Sea
Max. length4.5 km (2.8 mi)

The Shenzhou railway station is situated approximately 15 km (9.3 mi) northeast from this bay.

References

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  1. ^ "Riyue Bay". ASP Hawaii. Retrieved 2014-03-23.
  2. ^ "Riyue Bay (Hainan) Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (South China Sea, China)". Surf-forecast.com. Retrieved 2014-03-23.
  3. ^ "Rocky Lefts Riyue Bay Beach Weather and Live Cam". Beachlive.Com. Retrieved 2014-03-23.
  4. ^ Coughlan, John (2011-11-18). "Hainan Riyuewan: The best surf beach in China | CNN Travel". Travel.cnn.com. Retrieved 2014-03-23.
  5. ^ "» Hainan Wanning Riyue Bay International Surfing Festival January 25 to 30, 2013 Wanning, Hainan, China". Hainaninternationalsurfingfestival.com. Retrieved 2014-03-23.
  6. ^ "Piccolo Clemente Wins CITIC Pacific Riyue Bay ASP World Longboard Championships in China - ASP". Aspworldtour.com. Retrieved 2014-03-23.
  7. ^ "Riyue Wan - Main Left Surf Report, Surf Forecast and Live Surf Webcams". Magicseaweed.com. Retrieved 2014-03-23.