Sanya Travel Guide

General Introduction to Sanya

Sanya is located on the southernmost tip of Hainan Province. Covering an area of 1919.58 square kilometers (about 741 square miles) with 209.1 kilometers (about 130 miles) long coastline, Sanya has many beautiful beaches and coastal natural spots. Possessing a number of excellent harbors, Sanya is an important port for import and export of trade with foreign countries. Therefore, Sanya is also named the 'South Gate of China' to stress its importance while it plays a vital role in the life of the southern part of China in areas of the economy and politics to transportation.

The ancient name of Sanya is Yazhou (literally means cliff state). Its history can be dated back to Qin Dynasty (221 BC – 206 BC, more than 2,200 years ago). Since then, it is always within the territory of the following dynasties of China. Being the tropical Ultima Thule of China, it is so remote from the capital of China. Therefore it is always called Tianyahaijiao, which means the end of the sky and ocean in Chinese. Some prime ministers in various dynasties were here in exile and an enlightened monk named Jiangzhen accidentally sailed here and used this place as one of his harbors for his long Buddhism-missionary journey to Japan.

 

 

Sanya Weather and Climate

Sanya’s climate lies at a transition point between a humid subtropical climate and a tropical wet and dry climate. Sanya is roughly on the same latitude as the island of Hawaii, featuring very warm weather all year around. It features relatively lengthy wet seasons and relatively short dry seasons. The city’s wet season is between the months of April through November, while the dry season covers the remaining four months. The daily average temperature is 25.4 °C (77.7 °F) and annual rainfall is around 1,630 millimetres (64 in).

Top Ten Attactions in Sanya

In the last years Sanya developed to become a getaway from Hong Kong and a relaxing place for extending a holiday without a long trip back home. The first international Resort hotel was opened and managed by Swiss hotelier N.C. Solari in 1999, in Yalong Bay. Presently, international hotel chains have established in what is becoming a world-known destination, especially following the Miss World beauty pageant in Crowne Plaza, a hotel along Yalong Bay. The resort in Sanya Bay, the Palm Beach Resort and Spa welcomed the first Miss China beauty pageant in modern times. The organizer Julia Morley was decided by Sanya to welcome the international pageant the following year.

 

 

Sanya Public Transport

Sanya is a famous tourist city in China. There are many airlines from and to Sany from most of the cities in mainland China. You can also travel to Sanya by trains, buses, boats. In the city, there are many ways to get around, such as buses, taxi, motor bike and so on.

 

 

 

Top Ten Hotels in Sanya

Sanya is a pop tourist destinations. There are many luxry hotels in Sanya. Here are some of the hotels we recommended. Please contact us if you want to book the hotels.

 

Famous Food in Sanya

Sanya's abundant, pollution-free seafood resources are attributed to the bounteous South Sea which encircles this city. Abalone, sea cucumbers and sea urchins are three kinds of rare seafood in Sanya. In addition, shrimps, crabs, fresh fish, trumpet shells and other exotic foods are common dishes served in any star-rated and common restaurant in Sanya. Fresh is the most accurate word to describe the seafood of Sanya.

 

 

Top Ten Restaurants in Sanya

There are many local restaurants on the both street of Sanya. You can easily find a local restaurants providing the traditional Sanya food. Here are some best selected restaurants.

 

 

Things to Do in Sanya

Bordered by clear sea, Hainan Island's Sanya is an ideal place for water entertainment. Besides tasting fresh seafood and enjoying exotic natural beauties, you must try exciting water sports, such as diving, walking on the seafloor, and surfing. Among them, the various kinds of diving are most popular with visitors, since Sanya is the best diving resort in the world. In addition, Wuzhizhou Island is the top zone for diving where water visibility can reach 27 meters (88.6 feet). Various water entertainments include the following:

 

 

Sanya Shopping

Along with its bright sunshine, Sanya can bring you an adventure in shopping. Surrounded by blue water on three sides, the city teems with a multitude of sea products that make wonderful souvenirs and gifts for friends and relatives. Fresh seafood sold at a reasonable price is a most attractive purchase for visitors from both China and abroad. You can also buy pretty decorations and handicrafts made of shells or trumpet shells: a gift from the sea. Perhaps, however, it is more diverting to pick up some unique shells and trumpet shells along the beautiful beaches of Sanya by yourself.

 

 

Sanya Travel Tips

1. The best time to visit Sanya is Autumn and Winter.

2. Haikou is the capital city of Hainan province.

3. Hainan is developing the International Tourism Island.