Lingshui Bay

Lingshui Bay lies on Hainan's southeastern shore, where sandy barriers, lagoons and coral reefs meet the South China Sea. Behind the coast, the lagoons of Xincun and Li'an form sheltered waters bordered by hills and low-lying land. Xincun's narrow entrance connects it with Lingshui Bay, allowing the tides to reach its mangroves and seagrass beds. The shape of the coast gives vessels a refuge from the open sea.