Hainan inks deals to further tourism push

The nation's southernmost Hainan province will build a group of brand-name theme parks and other resorts, furthering its push to become an international tourism destination.

On Thursday in Beijing, Hainan province signed agreements with 26 global companies, including several Hong Kong-based groups, witnessed by Ministry of Commerce officials.

Hainan signed a deal with UK firm Merlin Entertainments Group to co-build Legoland Theme Park in Sanya and an agreement with Hong Kong's event management company APAX Group, to build a Discovery Adventures Park also in Sanya, which will offer outdoor lovers various survival and adventure skills programs.