10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Sanya That You Shouldn't Miss

March 4, 2022 Toi Mattera

Sanya (Chinese: 三亚) is the southernmost city on Hainan Island, and one of the four prefecture-level cities of Hainan Province, in Southeast China.
Restaurants in Sanya

1. Yalong Bay

Near Liupan Road, Tiandu Town, Sanya 572011 China
Excellent
60%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,641 reviews

Yalong Bay

Reviewed By KodoDrummer - Yekaterinburg, Russia

This is one of China's most famous beaches. A great getaway from wintry weather. Nice hotels, eateries, and beach activities in the area.

2. Luhuitou Park

Southwest of the City, Hedong District Guoguang Haosheng Hotel, Sanya 572000 China
Excellent
47%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 395 reviews

Luhuitou Park

Reviewed By Saysimba - Taizhou, China

The best view of Sanya and surroundings night and day. Great morning hike. Absolutely beautiful. Spent an hour at the top just sitting and taking in the view.

3. Sanya Daxiaodongtian Area

Daxiaodongtian Area, Yacheng Town, Sanya 572000 China +86 898 8883 0188
Excellent
52%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 383 reviews

Sanya Daxiaodongtian Area

4. Sanya Zhujiang Nantian Spa

Nantian Spa, Haitangwan Town, Sanya 570213 China +86 898 8881 9886
Excellent
58%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 605 reviews

Sanya Zhujiang Nantian Spa

5. Haitang Bay

Haitang Bay, Haitangwan Town, Sanya 571200 China 0898-65567999 [email protected] http://www.sunnysanya.com
Excellent
45%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 135 reviews

Haitang Bay

Reviewed By NickInChina1 - Shanghai Region, China

The beach here has a pretty rough surf - the current is strong and not good for swimming but all other aspects are great. The waves are fun, as long as you stay in the shallows, the beach is deserted and very nice to walk along and explore

6. Nanshan Buddhism Cultural Park

Yacheng Town, Sanya China
Excellent
64%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 226 reviews

Nanshan Buddhism Cultural Park

Reviewed By epdot_tay - Singapore, Singapore

The GuanYin stands magnificently in the sea in serenity and with an aura of benevolence. To get to the park, from the Yalong Bay Area, I took a one hour taxi ride for 200rmb by meter. The taxi driver was happy to wait for me for the return trip at no extra charge for the 3-4 hour wait and the same 200rmb charge for the return trip. You can also have a vegetarian meal on the temple grounds. There are also non vegetarian options. As the grounds are large, and the sun blazing, so for the less athletic, I would recommend paying the extra 30rmb to use the hop on hop off tram ride to get around the park.

7. Nanshan Temple

Nanshan, Sanya China http://www.nanshan.com
Excellent
63%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,082 reviews

Nanshan Temple

Reviewed By germainehenggg

First and foremost, definitely come here during off peak period. Rented a car and drove an hour from the Yalong Bay Hilton hotel to Nanshan area. You have to park at the designated carpark outside from the main spot and you can either choose to walk inside or purchase a bus ticket for 30 RMB each person. First stop, alights you off at the Guanying statue. From far, my first impressions were that it is just a bigger looking statue, no biggie. But as you start to walk across the bridge and enter the temple underneath the statue, I was dumbfounded. A gold statue was standing in the middle and surrounding her were different open rooms with the other goddess’ statues. Of which were all further surrounded with about 30 cm tall gold looking goddess statue on the cases mounted on the wall. Some had names on it, probably for those who made huge donations to this place. After walking in the clockwise direction (no hard and fast rule on this but that’s just how I’ve been told), and walking past all the smaller goddess statue, there was a sign saying something like FOOT OF GODDESS. Definitely the word FOOT was inside. Walked several flights of stairs and as you reach the top, oh my gosh, it was breathtaking! Just standing right underneath her and wondering how did they build her! Saw many people touching her toe nails and I did just that. I believe it must be for blessings. She has 3 sides so don’t forget to touch all 30 of them.. The view from there was really amazing too! Deffo great for photo taking!! After one round around her, walked down the stairs and was led to the second floor of the temple below which was showcasing similar to the smaller statues below but different names. Something more different was a dark and dimly lifted open room with about over 20 goddess statues. I believe they are made of jade. Was absolutely intrigued at the detailing on them. All in all, the workmanship of the statues, interiors and decorations were what made the entire trip worth it! Just the thought of how they were made was enough to get you to appreciate them. The vegetarian restaurant before the bridge to the Guanying goddess was really delicious! Plus if you sit near the glass panels, you would have a great view of her and the vast sea behind. Tips: • Do make tickets purchases beforehand on WeChat but if you’re a foreigner, you most probably have to purchase it via the counter with your passport. Same goes for the bus ride. • Fresh coconut costs 20 RMB there. Hmmm, I’ve gotten them for 10 RMB each from the non-tourist areas. But hey, if you’re thirsty, why not get one to enjoy while sitting near the sea and having the breezy winds blowing right at you. P.S. You can take the bus ride at a designated spot to the next few temples. The bus guide will ask who wants to alight and they’ll stop at each. But I didn’t do that, so I just sat through it and went back to the main entrance. So if you’re only going to one, you don’t really have to get the bus ticket, it’s only a short walk from the entrance to the goddess statue.

8. Phoenix Island Sanya

Sanya Bay, Sanya China
Excellent
53%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 188 reviews

Phoenix Island Sanya

Reviewed By hardyss55 - Shanghai, China

Best place to live in sanya. Every known place is near by. Best hotel service and hotel location it self a landmark. Staff is friendly can speak English. Breakfast is perfect. Best place for fly drawn.

9. Tianya Haijiao

Tianya Town, Sanya 572029 China
Excellent
46%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1,042 reviews

Tianya Haijiao

Reviewed By 572asia

I think it is romantic place,cause I saw many lovers went here and taking wedding pictures. and I like there,have the blue sea,I can overview the sea!

10. Yanoda Rainforest Cultural Tourism Zone

Sandao Town 35 km from the Downtown of Sanya City, Sanya 572081 China +86 898 8388 1101 http://www.yanoda.com
Excellent
51%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 346 reviews

Yanoda Rainforest Cultural Tourism Zone

Reviewed By anthonyt60

Amazing variety of tropical plants and vegetation dating back to Pre-historic Jurassic period. Have a nice resort, waterfalls hiking, flying zip line and an awesome glass bridge viewing area that oversee the entire valley. Five stars destination for tourists looking for thrill and adventure.

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