Location: Wanning(万宁) is located in the southeast coast of Hainan Island. Wanning is known as the town of longevity in China.
Population: 554,500
Area: 4443.6 square kilometers
Nationalities: Han, Li
History: Wanning belonged to Zhuya County in Han Dynasty. In 631 AD, Wan’an County was divided from Pingchang County. In 1137 AD, Wanning County was established by the central government of Song Dynasty.
The local government of Wanning is set in Wancheng Town. Wancheng Town is one of the few famous historical towns in Hainan Province. Wancheng Town has a history of more than 1300 years. From 631 AD to 1911 AD, Wancheng Town had been controlled by many different counties, prefectures and cities.
The name of the County, “Wanning”, was confirmed in 1914 AD and was been used till now. In 1996, Wanning County was annulled and Wanning City was established.
Climate: Wanning City has a tropical monsoon climate, the main features as follows: First, the climate of Wanning City are mild and the temperature difference is small while accumulated temperature is high. The annual average temperature is 24 ℃. The coldest average temperature is18.7 ℃ and the hottest month average is 28.5 ℃. Wanning is annual frost-free with pleasant climate. Second, the rainfall is abundant with the average annual rainfall of about 2400 mm. Third, the sunshine hours are long while the average annual sunshine hours are over 1800.
Transportation: Air- Wanning City is 107 kilometers away from Sanya Phoenix International Airport. It will take only an hour and a half to drive from Wanning to Sanya Airport.
Railway- Wanning Railway Station is the first station on Hainan East Ring Railway. It is convenient to go to Haikou and Sanya by train.
Highway- As No. G98 highway passes Wanning City, tourists can drive to Wanning city easily. Wancheng Town has buses to other towns and villages within the county.
Waterway- In 1987, the State Council approved the establishment of the Wugang Port and the one kiloton berths have been built at the end of 1992.
Specialties: jackfruit, coffee
Local Food: Hele Crab, Wanning cubilose
Attractions: Dongshan Ridge(东山岭) is located in the east of Wancheng Town with an elevation of 184.4 meters. As the three peaks stand in line, Dongshan Ridge was also called Bijia Mountain in the past. Dongshan Ridge covers an area of ten square kilometers and rare stones spread all over the ridge. There are also some historical sites and old temples on the ridge.

