Wanning
Wanning 万宁市 |
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Map showing entire Qionghai area within Hainan province |
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Coordinates: 18°47′0″N 110°23′0″E / 18.78333°N 110.38333°E / 18.78333; 110.38333 | |
Country | People's Republic of China |
Province | Hainan |
Time zone | China standard time (UTC+8) |
Wanning (postal: Manning; simplified Chinese: 万宁; traditional Chinese: 萬寧; pinyin: Wànníng; literally: "ten thousand peace") is a county-level city in the southeast of Hainan Province, China. Although called a "city", Wanning refers to a large land area in Hainan—an area which was once a county. Within this area is the main city, Wanning City. It has an estimated population of 65,871 (2006).
History[edit]
Wanning lies on the east of the island and administers many small towns. It was promoted from a county to a city on August 5, 1996.
Wancheng Town[edit]
Wancheng is the main settlement in Wanning County.
Agriculture[edit]
The city of Wanning produces coffee, black pepper, rubber, rice, banana, sugarcane, and others.
Industry[edit]
Tourism plays a vital role in the city. Famous for its tropical scenery, Wanning lies approximately half an hour's drive from the beach, and has several five-star hotels.
Transportation[edit]
Wanning is served by the Wanning Railway Station, part of the Hainan East Ring Intercity Rail.
Climate[edit]
Wanning is hot most of the year. At times it can become cold with temperatures between 5 and 8 degrees Celsius.
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Coordinates: 18°48′N 110°24′E / 18.800°N 110.400°E / 18.800; 110.400
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