The East China Sea Banbianshan Tourist Resort./东海半边山。[Photo by Tang Yan］唐严摄
 

　　By Jin Lu

　　The East China Sea Banbianshan Tourist Resort is located on the coast of East China Sea in Shipu Town, Xiangshan County. Surrounded by the sea on three sides, the peninsula is shaped like the mythical Chinese creature qilin. A short distance away from the peninsula are two small islands. With an area of about 8km^2, Banbianshan is the largest seaside tourism resort and eco-protection zone in east China.

　　东海半边山旅游度假区，位于象山县石浦镇东海之滨，三面环海，形如麒麟，两岛相伴，白浪相拥，度假区面积8平方公里，是华东地区最大的生态型综合性海洋旅游项目。

　　The Resort has many natural sights and cultural attractions, including rolling hills, bays, beaches, islands, reefs, and fishing villages. The Resort aims to become a multi-functional family-friendly destination that offers sports activities, learning programs, wellness services, and meeting services with a small carbon footprint, high level of eco-consciousness, and scientific management.

　　度假区依托山脉、海洋、沙滩、岛礁、渔村等自然与人文资源，遵循低碳、生态、智慧的理念，打造集亲子度假、滨海运动、康体养生、研学拓展于一体的海滨度假休闲胜地和文旅商住多功能的旅游度假目的地。

　　The East China Sea Banbianshan Resort's development will make full use of its natural environment to become a popular coastal destination with six key attractions in four "themed areas": accommodation, wellness, sports, and culture.

　　东海半边山项目依托自然山海资源，打造滨海休闲胜地，重点打造四大板块、六个中心，包括旅游度假、健康养老、健康体育、文化创新等主题领域。