With an extended planning area of 38km² from the original 16km² under the previous Dinglong Bay Coastal Plan prepared by the team in 2005, the new plan focuses on investing, developing and expanding the education, health and tourism sectors in this world-class coastal development in southern China.

It has been updated to reflect the recent positive changes to the future development strategy and economic growth prospects in west Guangdong. The plan also includes a strategy to nurture, develop and attract talents, local industries, investors and business partners, while continuing to build a leading health and wellness tourism destination in the Greater Bay Area.