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Coordinates: 18°23′N 109°59′E / 18.39°N 109.98°E
Nanwan Monkey Island is located in Lingshui county on the south coast of Hainan, the southernmost province of China. The island is a state-protected nature reserve for macaque monkeys.
Since the nature reserve was established in 1965, the island has become a popular tourist destination. It is now home to approximately 2,000 monkeys. The island, totalling 1,000 hectares, is China's largest area for raising and training monkeys. Monkey Island has the longest over-water cable car in China, spanning 2,138 metres (7,014 ft).[1][2]
[edit] References
- ^ "Sanya Monkey Island, Hainan". Travelchinaguide.com. http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/hainan/sanya/monkey_island.htm. Retrieved 2010-07-30.
- ^ "Sanya Travel Packages Monkey Island Introduction". Globalsanya.com. 2007-04-21. http://www.globalsanya.com/htel/newshtml/Attractions/20070421194123.asp. Retrieved 2010-07-30.
