18°14′33″N 109°29′25″E / 18.242401°N 109.490354°E / 18.242401; 109.490354
Phoenix Island
 凤凰岛 | |
|---|---|
 Phoenix Island during construction in 2012 viewed from the east | |
| Nickname: Oriental Dubai | |
Interactive map of Phoenix Island | |
| Country |  China |
| Province | Hainan |
| Prefecture-level city | Sanya |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.94 km2 (1.52 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+08:00 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 572100 |
| Area code | (0)898 |
Phoenix Island (simplified Chinese: 凤凰岛; traditional Chinese: 鳳凰島; pinyin: Fènghuáng Dǎo), dubbed the Oriental Dubai,[1][2] is an artificial island resort in Sanya, Hainan Province, China.[3][4][5]
Description
The island is located in the southeast part of Sanya Bay. It is 1,250 metres (4,100 ft) long by 350 metres (1,150 ft) wide and covers a total area of 393,825 square metres (4,239,100 sq ft). It is connected to the shore by a 395-metre bridge.[6]
A second island is under construction to the west, which will be similar in size and shape, and connected to the existing island by a short, narrow strip of land. The original concept design and master plan for the island was developed by Leisure Quest International, LLC (USA).[citation needed]
Development
The project's program was developed by Leisure Quest International (USA) as was the development's Conceptual Design and Master Plan. The development was sold in 2006 to a Shanghai Developer. The design development of the project was undertaken by Beijing architectural firm MAD Studio, who won the contract in 2007,[3] total investment in the project exceeds 3 billion RMB (approximately $464 million).[4] It was due for completion in 2014.[6][needs update]
Prices of luxury residential units on Phoenix Island range from 50,000 RMB to 100,000 RMB per square metre, (approximately $7,700 to $15,400 USD), comparable to high-end properties in Beijing and Shanghai.[4]
Google Earth imagery dated 21 February 2020 shows that the Western Island was being used by the China Coast Guard as a mooring for some of its larger ocean-going patrol vessels. The western island has been removed as of June 2022.[7][original research?]
Components
The eastern island is divided into eight main sections, and includes:[4]
- 200-meter-high[5] signature seven-star hotel
- Five-star hotel
- Five 28-storey buildings
- Six luxury apartment buildings
- Conference centre
- Ferry terminal[3]
- Harbour for cruise ships
- Marina with 150–300 yacht berths
- Yacht clubhouse
- Restaurants
- Shopping complex
- Shopping street
- Sports and recreational area
- Theme park
See also
- Nanhai Pearl Artificial Island, an under-construction island in Haikou Bay
- Palm Islands
References
- ^ "Reclaiming land from the sea evokes concerns". Features.rr.com. Archived from the original on 2012-03-16. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
- ^ "Phoenix Island: the Oriental Dubai". Visithainan.com.au. Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
- ^ a b c "Phoenix Island // Sanya // China // MAD". archiCentral. Archived from the original on 2015-04-11. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
- ^ a b c d "Sanya Phoenix Island Opening Soon!,Freesanya.com News". Freesanya.com. Archived from the original on 2013-01-23. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
- ^ a b "Sanya Phoenix Island Luxury Resort Condos and Apartments". Property Hainan. 2010-08-27. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
- ^ a b "MAD architects: phoenix island". Designboom.com. 9 February 2010. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
- ^ Google Earth Imagery
External links
- Official website
- Images
