The third Special Administrative Region of China is Hainan Island, located in the South China Sea. The island was established as a Special Economic Zone in 1988 and became a Special Administrative Region in 2002. Hainan Island is China's largest island and is home to a diverse range of plant and animal life.
The island is also a popular tourist destination, with beautiful beaches and resorts.Hainan Island was originally inhabited by the Li people, one of the oldest ethnic groups in China. The island has a long history of nature conservation, with the first nature reserve being established in the early 20th century.
Hainan Island is home to several rare and endangered species, including the Chinese white dolphin, the Hainan gibbon, and the Chinese pangolin.The Hainan Island nature reserve system was established in 1988 and covers a total area of 9,000 square kilometers. The reserve system includes five national nature reserves, three provincial nature reserves, and two municipal nature reserves.
The reserves are home to a wide variety of plant and animal life, including over 3,000 species of plants and 1,500 species of animals.The Hainan Island nature reserve system is an important part of China's nature conservation efforts. The reserves provide a safe haven for rare and endangered species, and help to protect the island's unique ecosystem.
The reserve system also provides opportunities for scientific research and education.