Sanya is the southernmost city in Hainan province, China. Sanya is revered for its tropical climate and is a popular tourist destination. A 108-meter Buddhist statue of Guanyin in Sanya, completed in May 2005, is one of the tallest statues in the world. Yalong Wan is a 7.5km beach located southeast of Sanya City. The city has hosted the Miss World contest in 2003, 2004 and 2005.