Nanwan Monkey Island in Hainan

Monkeys at the Nanwan Monkey Island in Hainan province, Sept 25, 2014. [Photo by Zhang Qiang/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Nanwan Monkey Island is located on the Nanwan peninsula in Lingshui county on the south coast of Hainan, the southernmost province of China.

As the only island-type nature reserve for macaque monkeys in the world, it is home to over 2,500 monkeys and about 400 kinds of tropical plants.

The island's primitive natural environment makes it a perfect place for monkeys. Since its establishment in 1965, the monkey island has become a popular tourist destination.

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