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Dadongdai Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach
Guanyin Statue of Hainan featuring flowers, a monument and a square or plaza
Nanshan Temple featuring a square or plaza, religious aspects and a temple or place of worship
Luhuitou Park showing signage
Dadongdai Beach showing nightlife, music and night scenes
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What to do in Sanya

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Sanya Bay

Sanya Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sanya Bay during your travels in Sanya. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area.

Sanya Bay
Dadongdai Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach

Dadonghai Beach

Enjoy the tropical atmosphere at Sanya’s favourite beach, complete with adventure tours, barbequed street food, upscale restaurants and mountain views.

Dadonghai Beach
Haitang Bay

Haitang Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Haitang Bay during your travels in Haitangwan Town.

Haitang Bay
Phoenix Island Sanya

Phoenix Island Sanya

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Phoenix Island Sanya during your travels in Sanya. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Phoenix Island Sanya
Guanyin Statue of Hainan

Guanyin Statue of Hainan

Admire this magnificent Buddhist statue of the mercy goddess Guan Yin, which towers above the South China Sea from a golden platform in the Nanshan temple complex.

Guanyin Statue of Hainan
Dadongdai Beach which includes jet skiing

Dadong Sea

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Dadong Sea during your travels in Sanya. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Dadong Sea
Luhuitou Park featuring a city and a garden

Luhuitou Park

A monument to a traditional love story sits at the peak of a mountaintop park featuring panoramic views of Sanya, the Luhuitou Peninsula and the South China Sea.

Luhuitou Park
Nanshan Temple featuring religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Nanshan Temple

This magnificent monument to Buddha and the bodhisattvas is located in an expansive seaside temple complex of beautiful tropical gardens and rolling, green hills.

Nanshan Temple

Yalong Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Yalong Bay during your travels in Sanya. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Yalong Bay

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Sanya

Dadongdai Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach

Jiyang District

Jiyang District is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park and Dadonghai Beach.

Jiyang District
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Haitang District

4/5(7 area reviews)

While visiting Haitang District, you might make a stop by sights like Haitang Bay and China Duty Free Sanya Duty Free Shop.

Haitang District
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Tianya District

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Tianya District, Tianya Haijiao and Sanya Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Tianya District
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Fenghuang Town

While visiting Fenghuang Town, you might make a stop by sights like Coconut Dream Corridor and Sanya Bay.

Fenghuang Town
Luhuitou Park which includes street scenes

Xiaodonghai

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the bars and gardens in Xiaodonghai. You might want to make time for a stop at Sanya Bay or Luhuitou Park.

Xiaodonghai
Guanyin Statue of Hainan featuring rugged coastline

Yazhou District

While visiting Yazhou District, you might make a stop by sights like Guanyin Statue of Hainan and Nanshan Buddhism Cultural Park.

Yazhou District

Popular day trips from Sanya

Sanya Downtown

Sanya Downtown

Frequently asked questions

Is Sanya worth visiting?
Whether you're coming to discover the local charm and cultural attractions or sample regional foods and venture into nature, there's no shortage of things to do in Sanya.
How do I spend a day in Sanya?
Once you've visited leading attractions like Dadong Sea and Sanya Dream Water Park, spend the rest of your day experiencing Sanya's shopping and food scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in Sanya?
You can't go home without checking out Dadong Sea, ranked the top tourist attraction in Sanya.
Is three days enough to stay in Sanya?
Three days will be plenty of time to check out many city sights, including Dadong Sea, Sanya Dream Water Park and Luobi Cave. The average stay in Sanya is three days. If you have the time to extend your vacation, Baoting isn't far away.
Is Sanya a walkable city?
With leading attractions like Luhuitou Park close by, Sanya is very much a destination to explore on foot. Want to visit some hip neighborhoods a walkable distance from downtown? Sanya Downtown is around 3 kilometers away.
What are some activities to do in Sanya with kids?
Whether you're vacationing with tiny adventurers or hard-to-please teens, an itinerary filled with cool activities sets the tone for a great escape. Check out our recommendations for what to do in Sanya with kids.

What to do in Sanya for adults?
There are loads of things to do in Sanya, with activities for adults of all ages. Cap off your day with a visit to Jingrun Pearl Museum.
Are there free things to do in Sanya?
One of the top ways to learn about free things to do in Sanya is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider tips on exciting neighborhoods, parks and other attractions you can experience without taking your wallet out. Luobi Cave is one sight that doesn't charge an admission fee.

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