Planning a Trip to Sanya? Don't Forget to Make Reservations!

Most of Sanya's attractions are free, but remember to make reservations, especially during holidays when crowds can be overwhelming. Here’s a handy guide for those planning to visit Sanya during the May Day holiday. 1️⃣ Nanshan Temple (Ticket: 122 RMB) Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00 (Entry stops at 17:00) Reservation: Book tickets online 1-2 hours before your visit or a day in advance. Use your ID for a smooth entry. Don’t miss the world’s largest statue of the White Guanyin, and take the opportunity to pray and seek blessings. 2️⃣ Tianya Town (Free) Opening Hours: Open all day, no reservation needed. Located in a fishing village in Sanya’s mid-west, it features Miyazaki Hayao’s manga graffiti and blue-white alleys leading to the sea. Enjoy a leisurely city walk! 3️⃣ Tianya Haijiao (Free) Opening Hours: 8:00-19:00 (Entry stops at 19:00) Reservation: Book online 15 minutes in advance, activate at the entrance hall, and verify at the turnstile. The site is filled with photo spots, including the iconic leaning tree. 4️⃣ West Island (Ticket: 95 RMB) Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00 (Entry stops at 16:00) Reservation: Book ferry tickets online 1-2 hours in advance, preferably the night before. The island is popular, and queues can be long. A fishing village island surrounded by the sea, featured in CCTV’s "Hello Life," with crystal-clear waters and a laid-back island lifestyle. Enjoy a sunset sea experience. 5️⃣ Coconut Dream Corridor (Free) Opening Hours: Open all day, no reservation needed. A 20 km long beach with beautiful tropical coconut groves. The air is fresh, and it’s a great spot for photos, especially at sunset. 6️⃣ Yalong Bay Forest Park (Ticket: 268 RMB) Opening Hours: 7:30-18:00 (Entry stops at 18:00) Reservation: Book tickets online 1-2 hours in advance. A seaside forest park, filming location for "If You Are the One 2" and "Go Go Squid!" It offers thrilling activities like the Dragon Bridge and rainforest ziplining. 7️⃣ Wuzhizhou Island (Ticket: 144 RMB) Reservation: Buying tickets a day in advance is cheaper. The island is very popular, giving a sense of being among a global crowd. Known as "Little Maldives," it boasts stunning gradient jelly seas and a full range of water activities. Diving here offers a clear view of colorful fish. #SanyaTravel #SanyaTravelGuide #WestIsland #TianyaTown #CoconutDreamCorridor #WuzhizhouIsland #YalongBayForestPark #NanshanTemple #TianyaHaijiao #SanyaCuisine