People have set out from here for thousands of years, cultivating the sea, animal husbandry and fishing. Today, the Boao Forum for Asia is held every spring.
The abundant flora here is like a paradise. The beautiful scenery where the river and the sea blend is enchanting. Boao Dongyu Island Tourist Resort is rated as a national tourist resort. The Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Zone is the only "medical special zone" in China today. Qionghai is the first village to be known as the "drawing room" and the "chicken vine"