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Sanya is the southernmost city on Hainan Island, and one of the four prefecture-level cities of Hainan Province in South China. According to the 2020 Census, the total population of Sanya was 1,031,396 inhabitants, living in an area of 1,905 km². Nevertheless, its built-up area encompassing Haitang and Jiyang Districts was home to 801,020 inhabitants as of 2020.


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1 - Sanya Bay

   6 km away

Sanya Bay is one of the five major bays in Sanya City, Hainan Province, China. Located at the southern coast of Hainan, directly south of Sanya city, it has a 22 km beach. It is bordered by a peninsula at the east side. Within the bay are two islands called Xidao and Dongdao.

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2 - Phoenix Island

Phoenix Island, dubbed the Oriental Dubai, is an artificial archipelago consisting of two landmasses forming an island resort in Sanya, Hainan Province, China.

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3 - Shore Excursions in Sanya

This half day Sanya tour with private tour guide and driver will lead you to Nantian Hot Spring. In Nantian Hot Spring spot you will relax yourself by bath in hot spring. This one day tour lasts about 5 hours.

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Shore Excursions in Sanya things to do in Sanya



4 - Yalong Bay

   16 km away

Yalong Bay is a 7.5 kilometres beach located in southeast Sanya, Hainan, China. It is also known as the Yalong Bay National Resort. The eastern part of the bay is occupied by PLA Navy as the East Section of Yulin Naval Base.

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5 - Guanyin Statue of Hainan

   32 km away

The Guanyin of Nanshan is a 108-metre statue of the bodhisattva Guanyin, sited on the south coast of China's island province Hainan near the Nanshan Temple of Sanya.

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Why should you visit Sanya ?


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Located on the southern tip of China's Hainan Island, Sanya offers several bays with extensive beach resorts. Yalong Bay is popular for its upscale hotels, while Wuzhizhou Island and its coral reefs are recommended for snorkeling, surfing and other water sports.
On an artificial island, the city's large temple complex, Nanshan, is dominated by a 108-meter-high bronze statue of Guan Yin.

Wuzhizhou Island is definitely one of Sanya's most scenic beach destinations. It gets its name from the colorful coral reefs just off the beach, where divers and snorkelers go to see conchs, sea urchins and a multitude of tropical fish.
Back on shore, the island is surrounded by soft white sandy beaches, ideal for sunbathing. In addition, you should also visit the temple dedicated to Matsu, the Buddhist goddess of the sea, and the aptly named Sunrise Rock, where visitors come in the early morning to watch the sun rise from the watery horizon. Several bars and restaurants welcome visitors to the island, and there is a small guesthouse for those who prefer to spend the night.
For the night, head to Luhuitou Park, located on a hill above the waterfront just south of Sanyai. It is one of the island's favorite places to watch the sunset, especially from the observation post on top of Luhuitou Mountain.

Frequently Asked Questions by Travelers planning a trip to Sanya

What do I need to know before visiting Sanya ?

Sanya tourism is best for self-help travel. The cost of the tour is high.
You must be well informed about the cost of living there.

There are many kinds of seafood and fruits in Sanya, and you can eat seafood and fruits that are difficult to meet in Sanya. Hainan-style diet is also famous: such as East Goat, Bamboo Squid, Hele Crab, Jiaji Duck, Wenchang Chicken, Li Bamboo Rice, Miaojia Five-Color Rice.













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