Temperate climate, a picturesque sea-scape, friendly waves, and visa-free entry for 59 countries...these make Riyue Bay in the city of Wanning in southern China's island-province of Hainan a top tourist and surfing destination in China. In this episode of China's push for high-quality development, Guo Tianqi finds out how global nomads enjoy their work-life balance in Riyue Bay. 

In Wanning, surfing has become a lifestyle. Tourists, local residents and international travellers flock to work here, with the popular water sport a top priority.

Frac is a musician from the Philippines, and has been living by the beach for six months. The two things he says he must do every day, drinking from a fresh coconut, and surfing.

With his help, I also give them a try.

GUO TIANQI Riyue Bay, Wanning "The first national surfing team was established in Hainan, and I'm in Wanning, one of their training bases, although the small waves right now are not good enough for professional athletes, but are great for beginners like me."

For Frac, the healthy lifestyle and getting closer to nature have also inspired his work as a DJ. And the response from audiences here makes him feel recognized.

FRAC ATTACT Musician "They love every genre of music here, every... So you can play like basically everything. So I think being an artist and if you want growth, you need to be in a place where people actually embrace it and you can actually explore new genre."

Unlike other famous holiday resorts, international talents come to Riyue Bay to settle down, rather than just passing through.

Jay started his career at a bar, working in Shanghai, Chengdu and other big Chinese cities before working his way up to become a manager. He says the bay in Hainan has huge potential for growth.

JAY T General Manager, Kaya "I think it's like a lot of my friends were able to know, a lot of people that I know from home, from where I've traveled, if they knew what it was like here, they would probably swim. They wouldn't even wait for the flight, they would probably swim."

It's clear this once fishing village on the east coast of Hainan Province has become a true global village, with people from all over the world finding a place to work, live, and call home.

Guo Tianqi, CGTN, Wanning, Hainan Province.