Yulin Naval Base
People's Liberation Army Navy base in Hainan Province, China
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Yulin Naval Base (Chinese: 楡林海军基地) is the traditional base of the People's Liberation Army Navy, located in the eastern suburb of Sanya, Hainan Province, China, next to Yulin Port. Further east on Yalong Bay is the new Longpo Naval Base, formerly called "Yulin-East", for the nuclear submarines and aircraft carriers.[1]
| Yulin naval base | |
|---|---|
榆林海军基地 | |
| Sanya, Hainan | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Naval Base |
| Owner | People's Liberation Army Navy |
| Open to the public | no |
| Location | |
 | |
| Coordinates | 18°13′31″N 109°31′45″E |
| Site history | |
| Battles/wars | Somali Naval Escort Operation of the People's Liberation Army |
| Garrison information | |
| Garrison | South Sea Fleet Special Operations Brigade (PLA Navy Marine Corps) |
The base area closest to Sanya is the base for a range of smaller vessels, including a unit of diesel-electric submarines.[2][3]