With long stretches of pristine sandy beaches and year-round sunshine, Hainan is China's equivalent of the French Riviera, affectionately known to many as the "Cannes of the East". Sanya, the tropical beach resort in China's Hainan Island, is positioned as a luxury travel destination with international appeal, a strong rival to resort locations such as Bali and Phuket. I was given a tour by the nice people from China Boating and Jet magazines http://www.bluincmedia.com/.