The Haitang River, its surrounding dunes, and marshlands will become a natural landscape, in which urban, agricultural, and touristic functions are blended in harmoniously. From a sea viewpoint, one can witness the river gracefully flowing through a forested landscape, all the way to the mountains.
LOLA Landscape Architects won the design competition for the design of the Haitang River Park, in Chinese city of Sanya. The Haitang River project plays a central and crucial role in accomplishing this vision. Numerous natural destinations worldwide lost their distinctive qualities due to tourist over-exploitation. The aim is to strike the right balance between nature preservation and touristic development, harmonize ecology with economy, balance the slow and fast, blend exclusivity and accessibility.
Exclusive nature
Natural biotopes such as mangroves, birds, and fishes, are being restored in collaboration with ecologists. This results in a resilient landscape, ready to face climate challenges. Limited accessibility protects wildlife. The wildlife, silence, and beauty can be enjoyed by all, with the possibility of observing nature through the lens of a guided tour or planned activities.
River journey
In addition to the exclusive nature experience, the river is literally made more accessible. The lines of vegetation
