What to do in Sanya

Activities, attractions and tours

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

Sanya Tourist Attractions & Activities

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What to do in Sanya


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Explore areas of Sanya

Dadongdai Beach featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views

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

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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

If you're spending some time in Tianya District, Tianya Haijiao and Coconut Dream Corridor 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 featuring street scenes

Xiaodonghai

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 which includes rugged coastline

Yazhou District

If you're spending some time in Yazhou District, Guanyin Statue of Hainan and Nanshan Buddhism Cultural Park are top sights worth seeing.

Yazhou District

 

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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 holiday, 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 neighbourhoods a walkable distance from downtown? Sanya Downtown is around 3 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in Sanya with kids?
Whether you're holidaying 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 neighbourhoods, parks and other attractions you can experience without taking your wallet out. Luobi Cave is one sight that doesn't charge an admission fee.