Sanya

Basic Overview

Natural Landscapes 

1.Yalong Bay (Sanya):

Known as the best bay in China, with fine white sand, layered blue sea and coconut groves, perfect for leisure and sightseeing.

2.Wuzhizhou Island:

Called China’s Maldives, with crystal-clear sea water, white beaches and complete diving and water sports facilities.

3.Yanoda Tropical Rainforest:

Original tropical rainforest with dense vegetation and fresh air, ideal for trekking and stream exploration.

4.Haikou Volcanic Crater:

A dormant volcanic group with complete craters and lava landforms, overlooking Haikou city and Qiongzhou Strait from the top.

 Historical & Cultural Sites

1.Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone:

A sacred Buddhist resort in Sanya, famous for the 108-meter sea Guanyin statue, grand temples and mountain-sea scenery.

2.Arcaded Old Street (Haikou):

Century-old Nanyang-style arcade buildings blending Chinese and Western styles, witnessing the history of overseas Chinese.

3.Boao Forum Permanent Site:

An international landmark with river-sea scenery and pastoral landscape.

4.Yazhou Ancient City:

A thousand-year-old county in Hainan, preserving ancient city relics and Confucian temples.

Folk Customs & Intangible Heritage 

1.Li Brocade:

One of China’s earliest cotton weaving crafts with bright colors and totem patterns, a national intangible heritage.

2.Li Bamboo Pole Dance:

Hainan’s iconic folk dance with lively rhythm and strong interaction.

3.Hainan Coconut Carving:

Exquisite crafts carved from coconut shells, representing tropical island art.

4.March 3 Li Folk Festival:

The grandest traditional festival of Li and Miao people, featuring singing, dancing and folk parades.

Local Cuisine

1.Wenchang Chicken:

Top of Hainan four famous dishes, tender and fresh, best tasted in plain boiled style.

2.Qingbuliang:

Popular tropical dessert with coconut milk, grains and fruits, cool and refreshing in summer.

3.Hainan Noodles:

Thin noodles with rich gravy, peanuts and beef jerky, a daily local breakfast.

4.Hele Crab:

Premium Hainan sea crab with rich roe and tender meat, delicious when steamed.

Recommended Itinerary

1. D1 Haikou: Arcaded Old Street → Volcanic Crater → Holiday Beach
2. D2 Haikou → Sanya: Tianya Haijiao → Coconut Dream Corridor sunset
3. D3 Sanya: Full-day island vacation and diving on Wuzhizhou Island
4. D4 Sanya: Nanshan Sea Guanyin → Yalong Bay leisure time

Travel Tips

1. Best time: November–April for warm winter retreat; May–October rainy and typhoon season.
2. Clothing: Summer clothes all year round, prepare sun protection clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen.
3. Safety: Pay attention to tide by the sea; choose official agencies for diving; wear non-slip shoes for rainforest hiking.
4. Consumption: Ask price before ordering seafood; avoid unlicensed street solicitors.
5. Transportation: Round-island high-speed rail covers the whole island; taxis and buses are convenient in Sanya.