SANYA, CHINA'S SAINT-TROPEZ

The metamorphosis of a former fishing village

Synopsis

Sanya is located on the island of Hainan, China's smallest province, and represents the ultimate in Chinese beaches. Positioned roughly at the same latitude as Hawaii, it enjoys a climate similar to that of the Caribbean.

That's all it took to spark an influx of Chinese holidaymakers, particularly millionaires, who turned it into the new setting for glamorous events.