Sanya Travel Tips
Sanya Travel Tips
I. Best time to travel
Sanya boasts long summers and almost no winter all year round. November to April every year is the dry season here, with sunny weather, perfect for traveling. May to October, on the other hand, is the rainy season with frequent thunderstorms, which is less suitable for traveling.
It is especially worth mentioning that March and April are the off-season in Sanya, when airfare and accommodation costs are reduced to the lowest throughout the year, making it a good choice for tourists on a limited budget.
Second, Sanya region and attractions introduction
Sanya can be divided into four main districts: Jiyang District, Haitang District, Tianya District and Yazhou District.
Haitang District: Here there are Wuzhizhou Island (West Island is also a good choice, more cost-effective), Houhai Village, Atlantis Water World and duty-free stores, suitable for tourists who like water activities and shopping.
Jiyang District: Dandonghai, Luhuitou, the most beautiful highway (Sun Bay), Yalong Bay Tropical Forest Park and Yalong Bay Beach are all located in this district, with fascinating natural scenery.
Tianya District: West Island, Coconut Dream Promenade and Phoenix Island are the highlights here for enjoying the seascape and sunset.
Yazhou District: South Sea Goddess of Mercy, Daxiaodongtian, Tianya Haijiao and Tianya Town are located in this district, rich in cultural and natural landscapes.
Sanya’s attractions are scattered, and renting a car is a good choice, but driving yourself is not recommended during peak periods and holidays, as you may encounter serious traffic jams. At this time, it may be more convenient to use transportation services such as dropshipping.
C. Recommended Tourist Attractions in Detail
Wuzhizhou Island
Address: Haitang Bay, Sanya City
Opening time: 08:00-16:00
Tickets: 140 yuan / person, need to take the boat 20 minutes to the island
Characteristics: Known as China’s Maldives, known as “Lover’s Island”, surrounded by clear and transparent waters, is a paradise for diving enthusiasts.
Houhai Village
Address: Haitang Bay, Sanya
Opening time: All day
Tickets: Free
Characteristics: A place full of fishing village flavor and surfing passion, a resort for surfing enthusiasts.
Yalong Bay Beach
Address: Yalong Bay, Jiyang District, Sanya City
Opening hours: 07:30-18:00
Characteristics: Famous for its gentle and wide beach, white and soft sand and clear crystal water, it is known as “the first bay under the world”.
Sanya Thousand Years of Love
Address: Yazhou Town, Sanya
Opening hours: 07:00-21:00
Tickets: 260 RMB
Features: A theme park integrating culture, entertainment and leisure, it allows visitors to quickly understand the history and culture of Sanya through unique cultural performances and rich interactive experiences.
Coconut Dream Promenade
Address: Coconut Dream Promenade, Sanya
Opening hours: 08:00-18:00
Tickets: Free
Features: East of the harbor, you can catch the sea in the evening and watch the beautiful evening sunsets on the beach, which is a perfect place to shoot the sunset view.
West Island
Address: Tianya District, Sanya City
Opening hours: 08:00-17:30
Tickets: 95 RMB
Characteristics: Looking at Dongmao Island, known as the “two eyes of the South China Sea outpost”, the island has beautiful scenery, like a fairyland floating in the sea.
Tianya Haijiao
Address: Western Suburb of Sanya City
Opening hours: 07:00-18:30
Tickets: Free (advance reservation required)
Characteristics: A place symbolizing love and vows, you can enjoy the huge stones engraved with “the end of the world” and “cape”, which is one of the iconic landscapes of Hainan Island.
Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone
Address: Yacheng Town, Yazhou District, Sanya City
Opening time: 08:00-17:00
Tickets: Off-season price of 108 yuan / person
Features: The first batch of 5A tourist attractions in China, integrating Buddhist culture, blessed life culture, ecological culture, etc. It is the largest Buddhist-themed scenic spot in Hainan.
Daxiaodongtian Tourist Area
Address: Yazhou District, Sanya
Opening time: 08:30-19:30
Tickets: Free
Features: With Balinese style of the sky door and other photographic card points, there are also three 110-meter-long slide extending from the mountain to the beach to experience the speed and passion.
Yazhou Ancient City
Address: Yazhou Town, Sanya City
Opening time: All day
Tickets: Free
Features: China’s southernmost ancient city, has a history of thousands of years, is the ancient Chinese management of Hainan Island management set up management institutions.
Fourth, Sanya food recommendations
Double Flying Fish Casserole: a variety of secret sauces and fresh ingredients together into the casserole simmering, lift the lid of the pot instantly steaming, fresh aroma overflowing, the soup is sweet, delicate and tender.
Job’s tears coconut chicken soup: sweet coconut water and chicken oil greasy, barley juice to increase the consistency of chicken soup, a bowl of drink down refreshing and moisturizing.
Coconut Chicken: Sanya’s specialty, combining the sweetness of coconut with the freshness of chicken, is one of Sanya’s favorite hot pots.
Hele Crab: Sanya’s crabs are full of fat and meat, especially the fat paste here, which is golden and oily and rich in high nutritional value.