The Ritz-Carlton Sanya, Yalong Bay
Yalong Bay, China

The Ritz-Carlton spreads across Yalong Bay in open-air pavilions, gardens and pools, with rooms and villas offering different degrees of privacy. It has the breadth of facilities that makes a longer family stay practical, including children’s activities, a substantial spa and several restaurants. Sofia brings Italian cooking to the mix, while Pearl focuses on Chinese cuisine. Compare garden, lagoon and sea-facing categories carefully rather than assuming every room offers the same outlook.