This is the first national park in Sanya and its location behind the Yalong Bay resorts makes it probable that the park will not undergo heavy commercialization and development.

Its a long, hot climb to the top so you might want to leave early in the morning or in the late afternmoon to catch the sunset. Jungle life threatens to take out the path on either side the entire way up and at some point the monkey gangs will show up and demand tribute.

As with all monkeys, the golden rule applies: if you act aggressive toward them, you will get mugged; if you act happy and kind, you will get politeily robbed. So enjoy the swearm and snap a few photos of the big head monkey if he does saunter into view at some point.

The top of the main hill in the park does afford a great view of Yalong Bay and the sunset (or sunrise if you're a very early riser) -- so if you do make the trip keep this possibility in mind.

A variety of tourism activities including mountaineering and if you want to spend the night, there are luxury mountain villas dots in jungles of the park where you can enjoy the fresh air and starry sky while sleeping on super soft bed or taking a dip in a mountain top pool. You can choose from between a Western restaurant, a Thai restaurant and a Chinese restaurant if you get the munchies.

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