Sanya Travel Guide

Pre-trip Preparation - Documents: Bring your ID card. Students can bring their student ID for discounts at some attractions. If you plan to rent a car and drive, you need to bring your driver's license. - Clothing: Prepare light and breathable summer clothes, swimwear, swim caps, sun protection clothing, beach slippers, sunglasses, and sun hats. - Skin care and makeup: High SPF sunscreen, after-sun repair masks and aloe vera gel, facial cleanser, toner, lotion, cosmetics, and makeup remover. - Electronics: Mobile phone, camera, power bank, charger, selfie stick. - Medicine: Gastrointestinal medicine, cold medicine, antipyretic medicine, motion sickness medicine, mosquito repellent. Transportation Guide - External Transportation: Sanya Phoenix International Airport has many flights. After landing, you can choose an airport bus, taxi, or ride-hailing service to go to the city center or hotel. - Internal Transportation: Buses cover a wide area but take a long time; taxis/ride-hailing services are convenient and fast, but you may encounter peak hours when it is difficult to get a taxi during the peak season; car rentals are suitable for those traveling with a large group and who can drive, allowing for flexible itinerary arrangements. Recommended Attractions - Wuzhizhou Island: The seawater is clear, the beach is delicate, and it is known as the "Maldives of China." You can go diving or take an island tour bus to enjoy the coastline. - Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park: A kingdom of tropical plants. Climbing the viewing platform offers a panoramic view of the mountains and sea of Yalong Bay. Walking across the Over-the-River Dragon Suspension Bridge allows you to experience the fusion of excitement and beauty. - Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone: A Buddhist holy site. The 108m Maritime Guanyin Statue is solemn and majestic, and the Nanshan Temple is ancient and serene. You can experience Buddhist culture and pray for your family. - Tianya Haijiao: The iconic "Tianya" and "Haijiao" boulders are suitable for couples to take photos and make wishes. - Yalong Bay Beach: The sand is of excellent quality, the seawater is blue, and there are many marine entertainment programs. - Luhuitou Scenic Area: Surrounded by the sea on three sides, it is an excellent place to overlook the city view of Sanya and the mountain and sea scenery, and there is a romantic love legend. - West Island: A small, niche island full of fishing village customs, quiet and simple, where you can experience local life. - Sanya International Duty Free City: A shopping paradise, gathering many international brands. Foodie Hotspots - Seafood: You can go to the First Market or Yalong Bay Outlets Seafood Plaza to select fresh seafood and find a restaurant to process it, such as spicy fried crab, steamed scallops with garlic and vermicelli, etc. - Coconut Chicken: Sweet coconut water with fresh and tender chicken, dipped in a sauce made of galangal, lime juice, and soy sauce. - Zao Po Vinegar: A Hainanese specialty snack, a sour and spicy soup base with various seafood, vegetables, balls, etc. - Qingbuliang: Made with coconut milk, red beans, mung beans, Job's tears, and other ingredients, it is cool and refreshing. - Hainan Noodles: Smooth and chewy rice noodles with dried beef, peanuts, and other ingredients, drizzled with gravy. Accommodation Recommendations - Sanya Bay: Close to the airport and the city center, convenient for travel, hotels are affordable, and you can enjoy the sunset on the Coconut Dream Corridor. - Dadonghai: Located in the city center, with complete supporting facilities, diverse hotel options, and high cost performance. - Yalong Bay: Mainly high-end resort hotels, with high-quality beaches and seawater, suitable for tourists who pursue quality and enjoyment. - Haitang Bay: Known as the "rich area," the hotels are mostly luxurious, close to the duty-free city, suitable for shopping and vacation. Itinerary Planning - 5-Day Tour: On the first day, arrive in Sanya, check into a hotel in Dadonghai, and stroll along Dadonghai Beach. On the second day, visit Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park and Yalong Bay Beach. On the third day, visit Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone and Tianya Haijiao. On the fourth day, go to Wuzhizhou Island for a day trip. On the fifth day, go to Luhuitou Scenic Area to overlook the panoramic view of Sanya, and then go to Sanya International Duty Free City for shopping to end the trip. - 7-Day Tour: The first five days can be arranged according to the 5-day tour itinerary. On the sixth day, go to West Island to enjoy a leisurely time on the island and experience the fishing village customs. On the seventh day, you can choose to relax on the beach near the hotel, or go to some of Sanya's niche attractions, such as Sanya National Rice Park, to experience the pastoral scenery and aviation flight camp activities, or you can go to Houhai Village to experience surfing. Helpful Tips - Book attraction tickets and hotels in advance, especially during the peak tourist season. - When diving, choose a regular diving agency and professional coach, and take safety precautions. - Pay attention to the weight and price when buying seafood to prevent being ripped off. - Sanya has strong ultraviolet rays, so take sun protection measures at all times to avoid sunburn.