Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City

Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City is a cutting-edge innovation hub located in western Sanya, Hainan Island, launched in 2019 as part of the Hainan Free Trade Port initiative. 

Spanning around 26 km², it integrates five specialised zones: Nanfan Silicon Valley, Deep-Sea Sci-Tech City, University Town, Nanshan Port, and a Global Germplasm Transfer Base. 

With strong foundations in tropical agriculture and marine sciences, it has attracted leading universities and research institutes and hosts nearly 9,700 enterprises across digital, high-tech, and bio‑agricultural fields. The ecosystem features groundbreaking platforms like the Seed Laboratory and deep‑sea research facilities, while its recognition as an offshore talent base cements its status as a globally connected innovation powerhouse.