GLOBALink | South China's fishing village thrives through surfing

Riyue Bay, located in Wanning City, Hainan Province, is a popular destination for Chinese surfing enthusiasts. In recent years, the little fishing village of Tianxin, next to Riyue Bay, has benefited from the influx of surfers to become a thriving community.

The village has seen the rapid development and expansion of surfing clubs, homestays and restaurants, with locals bearing witness to the tremendous changes in Tianxin.

Produced by Xinhua Global Service