Located in the exclusive destination of Yalong Bay at the  southern tip of Hainan Island, the Sanya St. Regis Yalong Bay Resort can be approached by both water and land. As one arrives at the resort, a distinct parabolic roof marks this spectacular design inspired by the story of a sea dragon and mountain dragon. From the lobby, two intertwined “dragons” stretch and divide the property equally between the beach resort and hotel to the south along the ocean front and villas to the north along the river. The project features a private marina club, a spa island, and is comprised of 396 of guestrooms, with 28 beachside hotel villas and 29 residential villas.

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Project of AKAIA principal while a partner of BBG Architects