The resort of Sanya has earned the unofficial nickname "Chinese Hawaii." Hainan is the only island in the country with a tropical climate, where there's no snow or cold. The tourist season typically lasts from November to May, but you can visit here at any time of the year.
The best beach in the vicinity of Sanya is Dadunhai, located three kilometers from the city. A bit further, 25 kilometers from the resort, you'll find the famous Yalunwan Bay, often referred to as "paradise on Earth" by the Chinese. If you're a fan of rocky coasts, you can take a ferry to the Luhoytou Peninsula.
Sanya is a fantastic destination for water sports enthusiasts. Not far from the resort lies the only coral reserve in China, home to around 600 species of fish and animals. You can explore beautiful caves, shipwrecks, and even airplanes that crashed in these waters. For those without a diving certificate, there are options to dive with two professional instructors.
It takes just an hour to reach the Xinglong Thermal Spring Valley from Sanya. Here, guests can relax in one of the healing water baths or book wellness treatments at a traditional Chinese medicine center.
