Yalong Bay Shell Museum

Yalong Bay Shell Museum

Guide: The Shell Museum is located on the ground floor of Yalong Bay Central Plaza. It is China's first comprehensive exhibition hall themed around mollusks, integrating exhibitions and sales.

Highlights: The shell products are unique, exquisite, and some are rarely seen in the market, making it worth a visit. The museum features a novel and distinctive design with warm, natural tones as the main theme, showcasing the infinite charm of the underwater world. It is hailed as the "ocean world on land" for Hainan tourism. The exhibition hall is divided into five major sea areas, displaying over 300 representative shells from around the world. A dazzling array of rare and colorful shells and corals are on display, ranging from the precious nautilus to common small sea snails. There are items such as the Angel Wing Sea Snail symbolizing purity, the vibrant Australian Scallop, the famous living fossil Red Turban Snail, and the Nautilus, among others. Visitors walking through the elegant and naturally serene exhibition halls feel as if they are immersed in a blue ocean world, admiring the magical treasures bestowed upon humanity by nature. While marveling at nature's ingenuity, it also inspires people to love nature and protect the oceans.

Transportation: 1. Taihe Bus (Xinguo Line) Route: West Station – Municipal Party Committee – Dadonghai – Tiandu – Yalong Bay. Buses run every 30 minutes. 2. Xinguo Line Double-Decker Sightseeing Bus (upper deck open-air, lower deck air-conditioned): Route: Yalong Bay – Dadonghai – Sanya Bay – Xidao Pier – Tianya Haijiao. Buses run every half hour, with the first bus departing from Yalong Bay at 7:00 AM and the last bus returning from Tianya Haijiao around 7:00 PM. The journey takes about 70 minutes, traveling at sightseeing speed. The full fare is 10 RMB (charged by section).

Ticket/Opening Hours: Shell Museum Ticket: 31 RMB. Package Price: 69 RMB/person (includes Central Plaza, Shell Museum, and Butterfly Valley). Sometimes, guests staying at the adjacent Cactus Resort Hotel can enjoy free entry with their room key. It’s best to confirm with the hotel in advance.

Address: Ground floor of Yalong Bay Central Plaza, Jiyang District, Sanya City

Type: Exhibition Hall

Recommended Visit Duration: 1–2 hours

Opening Hours:

7:30-18:00

Tickets

No separate ticket required. Included in the Central Plaza Ticket (includes Shell Museum) for 56 RMB. Package Price: 86 RMB (includes Central Plaza, Shell Museum, and Butterfly Valley)

Best Travel Season

Suitable all year round.

Take the Xinguo Line Double-Decker Sightseeing Bus, Route: Yalong Bay – Dadonghai – Sanya Bay – Xidao Pier – Tianya Haijiao. Buses run every half hour, with the first bus departing from Yalong Bay at 7:00 AM and the last bus returning from Tianya Haijiao around 7:00 PM. The journey takes about 70 minutes, traveling at sightseeing speed. The full fare is 10 RMB (charged by section).

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