CHINA. Today’s video features an episode of Hainan International Media Center’s (HIMC) micro-documentary series Hainan Through My Eyes. HIMC is part of Hinews – The Moodie Davitt Report’s local media partner in Hainan.
Filmed in 2022 and presented by The Moodie Davitt Report Asia Pacific Content Strategist Lara Netherlands (former presenter for HIMC), Surfing on a Dream takes you on a journey through Wanning’s Riyue Bay.
Complemented by our unrivalled presence in China, our content-sharing agreement with Hinews aligns with our commitment to bring Hainan to the world, and the world to Hainan.
Wanning is also home to Wangfujing International Duty-Free Harbour City, run by Wangfujing Duty Free.
Click here to see the full introduction to the series on the hicn.cn website.
In the film we meet national champion and gold medalist surfer Huang Yingying and visit her training base for young surfers.
“There’s a lot more to Huang Yingying than just the cool champion surfer we see on camera,” says Netherlands.
Watch the video to discover more about this phenomenal human being and her beautiful hometown.
Hainan’s travel ecosystem plays a crucial role in propelling the island’s offshore duty-free sector. Among the province’s various attractions, Riyue Bay draw tourists from China and abroad.
Having hosted numerous national and international surfing competitions, music festivals and sports events, this beachy surftown has become a hotspot for Gen Z travellers and sports enthusiasts.
HICN hosts numerous English programmes on its website hicn.cn uncovering Hainan’s local lifestyle, culture, places of interest and business environment.
We hope you enjoy learning more about the wonders of Wanning through this video. 🌴
