A well-known natural sight, part of the Chinese Riviera is Xiangshuiwan or Perfume bay (香水湾).

Monkey Island, a popular tourist destination located in Lingshui County, is a state-protected nature reserve for macaques.

In September 2010, officials signed and scheduled the construction of the largest sea world theme park in Asia.

[1] The Lingshui Li'an Harbor Ocean Theme Park signing ceremony took place at the Narada Resort in Perfume Bay[2] and the opening is planned for 2013.

The average high temperature in the coldest month is 25 °C (77 °F), cold waves are rare, and the Diaoluoshan National Nature Reserve in the territory is home to China's lowland rainforest.