(Yicai Global) July 12 -- China's southern island province Hainan will widen access for yachts registered elsewhere by opening eight new coastal areas for docking, including the tourism destinations of Bo'ao and Haitang Bay.

Hainan will start providing access to these areas from July 16 to Jan. 15, 2020, The Paper reported.

In June, the island, also known as "China's Hawaii," said it will cut red tape for the docking of yachts that are registered in Hong Kong and Macao in order to increase tourism.

Editor: Emmi Laine