3-Day Sanya Tour: Cultural Landmarks & Coastal Wonders

This 3-day Sanya tour blends beaches, culture, and nature. Day 1: Ferry to Wuzhizhou Island for diving and watersports, then experience fishing village charm at Houhai. Day 2: Visit the 108m Nanhai Guanyin statue, explore 800-year-old Dadongtian (or Tianya Haijiao), and watch sunset at Coconut Dream Corridor. Day 3: Hike Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park, drive along scenic Taiyang Bay Road, and unwind on Yalong Bay Beach. Highlights include cultural sites, rainforest trails, and vibrant night markets.

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  • Tour Code: ST-SWY-03
  • Time: 3 Days
  • Cities: Sanya
  • Accommodation: 2 nights(4+stars hotel)

Included with every escorted tour

  • Professional English speaking guide.
  • Domestic flights/High-speed Train Fee.
  • Hotel with breakfast in the itinerary.
  • Entrance fees of all the attractions as listed.

Day 1: Sanya

  • Wuzhizhou Island--Houhai Village 
  • 4-Stars Hotel
  • Breakfast


After breakfast, transfer to the pier and ferry to Wuzhizhou Island—a butterfly-shaped oasis (1.48 km²) with crystalline waters (visibility: 6-27m). Nestled 2.7km offshore, it faces Nanwan Monkey Island northward and neighbors Yalong Bay ("World's Top Bay") to the south. Its vibrant marine ecosystem thrives with sea cucumbers, lobsters, parrotfish, and tropical fish, while southern reefs preserve pristine coral—making it China’s premier diving site.

Island Highlights:

  • Sunrise Rock: Climb the southeastern cliffs for panoramic views of the island and South China Sea—ideal for dawn vistas.

  • Seaview Boardwalk: Spot crabs on reefs and schools of tropical fish in turquoise shallows.

  • Electric Cart Tour: Circle the island effortlessly.

Thrilling Add-ons (Self-funded):

  • Helicopter tours

  • Wind Tunnel Experience (indoor skydiving)

  • Watersports: Jet skiing, parasailing, banana boats, kayaking, coral reef diving.

Dining:
Flamingo Restaurant or Night Seafood Market serving:

  • Coconut chicken hotpot

  • Freshly caught seafood BBQ

  • Tropical fruit platters

  • Chilled coconut drinks


A peninsula embraced by Houhai Bay (north), Empress Bay (south), and Haitang Bay (east). Retaining its fishing village charm, you can:

  • Join locals foraging at low tide

  • Buy fresh catches for grill-your-own dinners

  • Surf at Empress Bay—renowned as China's surfing village with year-round waves (best Oct-Apr).

  • Unwind at bonfire-lit beach parties with live music.

Local Bites:
Grilled scallops, pepper-salt crab, bamboo rice, Qingbuliang (coconut milk dessert), claypot chicken congee.


Return to your hotel. If time permits:

  • First Market Night Bazaar: Sanya’s oldest night market for seafood wok-fries, tropical fruits, Hainan noodles.

  • Beach Bars: Sip cocktails with sea views.

  • "The Legend of Sanya" Show: Epic cultural performance with stunning visuals.

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Day 2: Sanya

  • Nanhai Guanyin -- Dadongtian/Xiaodongtian / Tianya Haijiao
  • 4-Stars Hotel
  • Breakfast

 

In the morning, after having breakfast at the hotel, take a bus to Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone, where stands the world's tallest seaside Guanyin statue, 108 meters high, the largest sea Guanyin statue in the world. Its design is a "three-in-one statue with three faces", divided into east, west and north faces. The north face holds a sutra box, symbolizing wisdom; the east face holds a lotus flower, symbolizing peace; the west face holds prayer beads, symbolizing compassion. In Buddhism, Guanyin Bodhisattva is a symbol of compassion and salvation, deeply revered and loved by believers. Guanyin Bodhisattva has twelve vows, and the second vow is "to reside in the South China Sea forever", hence the name Nanhai Guanyin.
Visitors can walk to the lotus base to pray by touching the Buddha's feet, which requires climbing 108 steps. You can also tie wish ribbons in the Wish Forest next to the Golden and Jade Guanyin Hall. There is also a vegetarian restaurant in the scenic area, and incense sticks are available for free in the scenic area.

 

Recommended route:
Scenic Area Entrance - Battery Car - Seaside Guanyin - Nanshan Temple - Thirty-Three Guanyin Hall - Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum - Return.
 
In the afternoon, take a bus to Dadongtian and Xiaodongtian, which was founded in 1187 AD and has a history of over 800 years. It is the oldest scenic spot in Hainan Province and a Taoist cultural tourist attraction at the southernmost tip of China. Formerly known as Aoshan Dadongtian and Xiaodongtian, it is known as the top landscape in Qiongya. The scenic area features uniquely beautiful sea views, mountain views, and stone views, with mountains and seas integrated, complementing each other. The coast is lined with strange rocks and boulders. Between the two headlands is Xiaoyue Bay Beach, with majestic and elegant mountains and dense vegetation. The scenic area also has more than 30,000 of the oldest plants on earth so far, known as the "living fossil of plants on earth" — dragon's blood trees, which are a symbol of longevity culture.

 

Other recommendations:
If you have enough time, you can also visit Tianya Haijiao, one of the most famous landmark scenic spots in Sanya, famous for the boulders inscribed with "Tianya" (End of the World) and "Haijiao" (Corner of the Sea), symbolizing romantic love and eternal vows. It is suitable for couples, families and tourists who like taking photos. Cliff inscriptions such as "Tianya", "Haijiao" and "Nantian Yizhu" (the background of the back of the fourth set of RMB 2 banknotes) are the core landscapes of the scenic area. These inscriptions carry rich historical and cultural connotations. The term "Tianya Haijiao" was used to express the feeling of being in a foreign land in ancient times, and after thousands of years of accumulation, it has become a symbol of people's yearning for the distance, romance and a better future.
Characteristic experience: You can send postcards with the "Tianya Haijiao" postmark at the Love Post Office; many couples take wedding photos here, with a super beautiful background.
In the evening, go to Coconut Dream Corridor to watch the sunset. It is a 20-kilometer-long coastal landscape avenue in Sanya Bay, known as "Sanya's most beautiful sunset viewing spot" for its stretching coconut groves, delicate beaches and stunning sunsets. It is open for free, suitable for walking, taking photos and cycling, and is one of the most romantic sunset check-in spots in Sanya. The setting sun filtering through the coconut trees creates perfect tropical-style photos. Even in the evening, the ultraviolet rays are still strong, so it is recommended to wear a hat and sunglasses.
Return to the hotel to rest in the evening, and you can choose to explore freely.

 

Recommended itinerary:
Xianmang Night Market: It is one of the emerging internet-famous night markets in Sanya, focusing on tropical fruits, characteristic snacks and a young and trendy atmosphere, especially famous for mango-themed foods, such as: fresh mango shaved ice, mango glutinous rice, zao pocu (fermented vinegar soup), coconut milk qingbuliang (cooling dessert) and so on.

 

Suggestions for major transportation:
You can arrive in Sanya by plane. Sanya Phoenix International Airport has flights to many domestic and foreign cities, such as: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Chongqing, Xi'an, Kunming, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Seoul, Busan, Osaka, etc.

 

Accommodation suggestions:
You can choose a hotel near Haitang Bay or Sanya Bay. Of course, you can also consult Intoexplore consultants for booking or recommendations.
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Day 3: Sanya

  • Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park-Taiyang Bay Road-Yalong Bay Beach
  • 4-Stars Hotel
  • Breakfast

 

After breakfast, journey to Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park—Sanya’s "natural oxygen bar" and filming site for If You Are the One 2. This lush sanctuary blends rainforest exploration, elevated vistas, and instagrammable moments, perfect for nature lovers and mild adventurers.

Key Experiences:
Multi-Level Lookouts: Witness China’s "No.1 Bay" from varying altitudes—each viewpoint unveils richer layers of turquoise coastline and boundless seascapes.


Pristine Rainforest:

Explore well-preserved ecosystems featuring banyan trees, flame trees, white tea shrubs, and Cleistanthus. Spot classic rainforest traits like buttress roots, strangler figs, and parasitic plants.
Dragon Crossing Suspension Bridge: Traverse this 168-meter bridge (40m above ground), feeling the thrill while admiring up-close mountain ridges and panoramic ocean views.

In the afternoon, head to Taiyang Bay Road, hailed as "the most beautiful road in Sanya." Stretching approximately 6 kilometers, this scenic route winds along mountains and coasts, offering breathtaking views of emerald-green peaks on one side and crystal-clear gradient blue waters on the other. Designated parking spots along the way allow visitors to stop and capture stunning photos, making it a must-visit destination for driving and cycling enthusiasts! At the highest point of Taiyang Bay Road, a viewing platform provides panoramic vistas—to the left, you can take in the sweeping beauty of Yalong Bay, clearly spotting its hotels, beaches, and water activities like sailboats and kayaks; to the right, you’ll enjoy a picturesque view of Taiyang Bay itself.

In the evening, visit Yalong Bay Beach, which stretches approximately 7.5 kilometers with soft, pristine white sand and a gently sloping, wide shoreline. The sand, formed from weathered coral and seashells, feels like walking on a plush carpet underfoot. The crystal-clear waters boast visibility of over 10 meters, and the bay maintains a year-round temperature above 23°C, paired with abundant sunshine—creating an ideal coastal getaway.  

Yalong Bay is rich in marine biodiversity, with its soft coral coverage ranking among the highest in the world, making it a paradise for diving enthusiasts. Additionally, the beach features a children’s play area equipped with slides, swings, and other facilities, perfect for families with kids. Visitors can also enjoy sunbathing, beach volleyball, soccer, or a leisurely stroll through the coconut groves, immersing themselves in the beauty of nature.

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