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Sanya Travel Guide
Tropical Hainan beaches, coral bays, and island resorts on the South China Sea
Nature & OutdoorswaterFood & Dining
Top Attractions in Sanya
Highlights included in EME itineraries
History3h
Binglanggu Li & Miao Village
A living heritage park of Hainan's indigenous peoples — bark-cloth weaving, tattoo elders, and bamboo-pole dance.
water2h
Dadonghai Beach
Sanya's most central crescent of sand — calm swimming, palm shade, and a lively boardwalk of cafés.
Nature & Outdoors2h
Daxiaodongtian
Hainan's oldest scenic site — a Taoist coast of weathered boulders, sea caves, and ancient cliff carvings.
water3h
Houhai Village
A laid-back fishing-village-turned-surf-town — beginner waves, board rentals, and cheap seafood by the bay.
Nature & Outdoors2h
Luhuitou Park
A headland park of the deer-turning-back legend, climbing to the finest overlook of Sanya Bay and the city.
Arts & Culture3h
Nanshan Temple
A vast seaside Buddhist park crowned by a 108-metre Guanyin statue rising from the South China Sea.
Planning Your Sanya Itinerary
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Currency
CNY
Language
Mandarin Chinese
Visa
Tourist (L) visa required for most nationalities; visa-free transit available in major cities. Check entry requirements.
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