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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do in Sanya [2025]
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Wuzhizhou Island
4.6
/5
55174 reviews
9.4
From £13.73
Based on 858 reviews
Wuzhizhou Island | 27.6 km from downtown
Phone 400-114-6666
Address: Wuzhizhou Island, Haishuwan Town, Haishu District, Sanya City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
An Underwater Ecological Exploration
Enrichment of marine recreation programs
Saved by 1860 users34395 positive reviews
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1. **Excellent natural scenery**
- The seawater has high visibility (up to 27 meters), with a gradual "glass sea" effect, white and delicate beaches, and well-preserved coral reef ecology, suitable for diving and sea sightseeing.
- The island has dense vegetation and a strong tropical atmosphere, and the photo-taking rate is high, especially the check-in spots such as the Lover's Bridge and the Sun Viewing Rock.
High cost performance, suitable for bringing children, good service attitude, mainly the price is not high, parking and take-out are very convenient. I will continue to stay next time. There is a shuttle bus from the hotel to the beach. The waves in Haitang Bay are relatively large. We have not been in the water. The weather is good and the coast is beautiful. Attached are two sea views taken from the room. We live on the 5th floor. It should be more beautiful if it is higher. There are also many activities in the hotel. I am satisfied and recommend it.
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Sanya Atlantis Resort
4.7
/5
3508 reviews
9.2
HaiTang Bay/CDF Mall/Hou Hai | 27 km from downtown
Phone 0898-88986666
Address: Santang Atlantis, Haitang North Road, Haitang Bay, Sanya
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Get up close with marine life at Dolphin Bay
Experience the thrilling world of water
Saved by 690 users3168 positive reviews
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The rides in Water World are thrilling. I bought a speed pass so I didn't have to wait in line, which saved me time and I was able to go through it several times. The mermaid show and the white whale show in the aquarium were great. The white whales were very cute and the tropical fish were gorgeous.
The rides in Water World are thrilling. I bought a speed pass so I didn't have to wait in line, which saved me time and I was able to go through it several times. The mermaid show and the white whale show in the aquarium were great. The white whales were very cute and the tropical fish were gorgeous.
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Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park
4.5
/5
44088 reviews
9.0
From £13.42
Based on 287 reviews
Yalong Bay/Tropical Paradise Forest Park/Bohou Village | 13.8 km from downtown
Phone 0898-38279914
Address: No.665 Yalongwan Road, Yalong Bay National Tourism Resort, Sanya City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Walk across Lover's Bridge and find your soulmate
Nature park (3,721 acres)
Saved by 2354 users25953 positive reviews
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Very beautiful place near Yalong Bay. Park itself will break into several zones. Chic views with a view, definitely recommend. To visit it is better to take a shuttle bass, and it moves between locations, especially with small children, because the lifts are very cool. Be sure to wear headwear.
This is a picturesque place. If you are with the elderly and children, don't hesitate. This attraction is very fun and you don't have to walk too much. The scenery is picturesque and it feels like someone is swimming in a painting.
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Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone
4.7
/5
29611 reviews
8.7
From £14.24
Based on 269 reviews
Nanshan/TianYaHaiJiao | 32.4 km from downtown
Phone 0898-88837888
Address: Nanshan District, Yacheng Town, Yazhou District, Sanya City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Best Things to Do
Highlights:
Climb to the Lotus Base of Guanyin of the South Sea to Touch Buddha's Feet and Pray for Blessings
Beauty sunrise over the sea
Saved by 1049 users18492 positive reviews
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It's very comfortable to sit in, the scenery along the way, the driving ladies are also very skilled, sitting is very safe, the queue is also very fast, you can get off and check in at each attraction, it is worth recommending
Good, aaaaaaaa-level tourist attractions…… ...
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Tianya Haijiao
4.5
/5
35549 reviews
8.4
Based on 1,044 reviews
Sanya Bay, Coconut Dream Corridor / Sanya Phoenix International Airport | 17.9 km from downtown
Phone 0898-88910131
Address: Sanya City along the seashore westbound 26 km Maling Mountain Lower Tianya Haijiao Scenic Area
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.4 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Sanya
Highlights:
Zipline with panoramic sea views
Tianya Stone & Cape Stone (Landmarks)
Saved by 836 users16944 positive reviews
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I went to a non-ticket attraction on July 17, 2025. The scenic spot gave guests 6-inch photos as souvenirs. If necessary, you can buy a larger one, 25 yuan is not expensive. It was so hot, and the photographer was very dedicated and had a very good attitude! He also helped tourists who didn't prepare sunglasses to find sunglasses 🕶️, taught tourists to pose, and the food and beverage in the scenic area was not expensive. Overall, I was very impressed!
It is recommended to take a bus if you are traveling with children, which saves a lot of energy. The stations are not too far apart, but it is still quite far to walk from the beginning to the end. The scenic area is well dispatched by cars, so you don't have to worry about not having a car. But if you are young, you can walk along the beach, which is a different experience. The sea water is also very clear and more comfortable than the water in Sanya Bay.
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Sanya Romance Park
4.6
/5
21462 reviews
8.2
From £28.89
Based on 273 reviews
Sanya Railway Station/HT Duty Free/Sanya Romance Park | 4.7 km from downtown
Phone 0898-88658333
Address: 333 Yingbin Road, Jiyang District, Sanya City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
No.3 of Night Attractions in Sanya
Highlights:
6 chapters of Sanya's history
Cultural shows & high-tech experiences
Saved by 769 users11966 positive reviews
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Sanya Eternal Love, my happy hometown for Hainan travel🎪
Who understands! Sanya Eternal Love has played the game of "Give me one day, give you a thousand years" very well. If you want to have fun in the summer, this is the right place👇
✅The whole park is protected by a wind and rain canopy, and it is not afraid of sun and rain! Even the stone slabs in the park are engraved with Li ethnic totems. You can see ancient and quaint scenes after walking a few steps. You can take pictures of the atmosphere at will. When you post them on WeChat Moments, you will be asked "Which dynasty did you travel to?" ~
💥Must-see routes are collected!
1. Love Street: Ethnic shops are super fun to visit, bags with Li ethnic patterns, small ornaments carved from coconut shells, and you will be dazzled by the selection! Follow the little sister to learn to play the elephant foot drum. When the drum beats, you will instantly travel through the Southeast Asian tribe. Interact with the NPC face to face. They are so into the play that they even look at each other. The immersive experience is captured in minutes. 📸 Secretly speaking, the old lady who sells coconut jelly on the corner has amazing craftsmanship. It is sweet and tender, and you can't stop showing off~
2. Li Village Marriage Recruitment: Li Village Marriage Recruitment is too exciting! The Li boy wears a feather crown and dances with bamboo poles. His muscle lines move with the rhythm. He is so handsome. Who can't help but say "I can do it"!
After watching the excitement, go to Yazhou Ancient Street to be a "rich man"~ You can win silver bills by throwing pots, guessing riddles, and learning to dance. It feels great to visit the park with silver bills! Remember to interact with NPCs more often to improve your favorability. If you accumulate more than 30 tickets, you can exchange for surprise gifts~
3. Yazhou Ancient Street Flash Mob: Yazhou Ancient Street Flash Mob is too good! The moment the pirate ship breaks through the waves and appears, the momentum directly overturns the whole scene! The actors danced in the middle of the street, and when the lights came on, bubbles flew everywhere, which made people's eyes wide open and they couldn't take their eyes off~
As soon as the performance ended, the actors directly pulled the tourists to dance. No matter whether you are socially anxious or socially adept, you can be dragged into the joy and dance with them! The ice coconut water stall next to it is waiting - take a sip on this hot day, and the cool sweetness will rush straight to the top of your head. Who knows this refreshing feeling💃
4. Theater No. 1 "Sanya Eternal Love": The ancient legend of Luobi Cave, the romantic affection of Luhuitou, and the heart-wrenching story of Lady Xian are all alive in "Sanya Eternal Love"! The exotic wind of the Maritime Silk Road blows in your face, and the Persian beauty floats slowly on a flying carpet; the stormy waves of Jianzhen's eastward voyage seem to be right in front of you. The whole process is fully immersive, and I really want to watch it twice or three times after watching it!
5. Eternal Love Square: The clowns in the comedy show swung their big flowered shorts to amuse people, and the balloons turned into "big swords" in seconds through magic tricks, and ran around the field holding them; the bonfire of the Guozhuang dance was lit, and the girls of various ethnic groups held hands to teach dancing, and their skirts swung into colorful whirlpools; the water splashing carnival was even crazier, and the "blessing water" was poured all over my head. I didn't prepare any clothes and was soaked on the spot, but I laughed so hard that I stomped my feet and shouted "Another basin!" (Friendly reminder: If you want to have fun, prepare an extra set of clothes! Don't learn from me to wear a wet T-shirt to visit the night view...)
From the afternoon to late at night, the performances were seamlessly connected and high-energy throughout. I was reluctant to leave even after the park closed. It felt like I had prepaid the happiness of the whole year! Come here during the summer vacation, and you can chat with friends for a whole year. It is directly enshrined as a summer check-in place~
#Sanya Eternal Love##Sanya Eternal Love Scenic Area##Sanya is embodied by Eternal Love##Eternal Love Carnival#
It is similar to other Qianguqing, including the basic framework of the content. The script of the large-scale performance is combined with the background history of Lehainan. It is worth a visit if you have not been there.
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Luhuitou Scenic Area
4.6
/5
23163 reviews
8.1
Based on 404 reviews
Dadonghai Beach/Luhuitou Square/Serenity Coast | 3 km from downtown
Phone 0898-88213740
Address: Luhuitou Park, Luling Road, Dadonghai Tourist Area, Sanya City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Love culture theme park
Sanya views & sunrise/sunset
Saved by 1094 users11832 positive reviews
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I came here with my parents. We can take the cable car up. When we reach the top, we can see the panoramic view of Phoenix Island. We waited for the sunset here and saw the beautiful night view. The night view of Luhuitou is very beautiful. The lights are turned on at night. It is really a good trip. It is worth coming here again.
Luhuitou Scenic Area is a romantic and poetic highland in Sanya. Climbing to the top and looking far away, you can see the whole city's mountain and sea painting - lush tropical vegetation in the near distance, the blue Sanya Bay in the distance, fishing boats and coconut trees outline gentle outlines in the twilight, especially at sunset, the setting sun gilds the sea surface, and the whole city is dyed warm orange, which is so beautiful that it makes people tremble.
The soul of the scenic area is the Luhuitou sculpture. The legend of the Li youth and the sika deer is frozen here, and the theme of "love" runs through it. Whether it is a couple watching the sea together or friends chatting by the railing, you can feel this romance that spans thousands of years. The mountain trails are winding, and you can stop at the Li totems and viewing platforms along the way. When the evening breeze blows on your face, the hustle and bustle of the city is left behind, leaving only the mountains, seas and stars.
There are no surging crowds here, but there are the most healing vision and stories. Once you reach the top, you will understand why it is the "top of the city" in Sanya. It is not only a great place for viewing the scenery, but also a spiritual home full of tenderness and thoughts.
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Tingmeng Haohua Youting Club
5.0
/5
5129 reviews
7.7
From £13.24
Sanya Railway Station/HT Duty Free/Sanya Romance Park | 2.4 km from downtown
Phone 400-765-6695
Address: 1三亚市吉阳区榆亚路2号鸿洲时代海岸别墅区B36栋
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Sunset ocean views (Yacht)
Various types of yachts | Motorboats (Water sports)
Saved by 508 users5062 positive reviews
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The weather was great, with little wind and waves, and we didn't feel any discomfort at all. We made sure to protect ourselves from the sun, and the kids had a great time trying out the motorboat and magic carpet. You can also play on the water slide on the yacht, but we didn't dare to slide and slid directly into the sea, as we were still scared. It was a very good experience.
How can you go to Sanya without chartering a yacht to go out to sea?
At first, the fish were very happy on the yacht.
We played water sports and fished. The yacht was on for three hours.
Later, we were tired.
We lay on the sofa, listened to music, and didn't say a word when asked.
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Kitten-Fishing Sea fishing Club
5.0
/5
1833 reviews
7.3
From £17.37
Dadonghai Beach/Luhuitou Square/Serenity Coast | 3.1 km from downtown
Phone 13212356760
Address: 海南省三亚市天涯区大东海南海山庄北50米（南边海路北）
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Bar promenade bustling at night
Visit nearby Dragon King Temple
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On the vast sea, the family started a joyful sea fishing trip 🎣 Holding the fishing rod in hand, what they harvested was not only the delicious fish, but also this warm and beautiful parent-child time. The blue sky, white clouds, blue sea and light boat, every moment is worth cherishing, and I hope this happiness will be like the waves, endless~
This time, I not only caught fish of various shapes, but also had a unique memory of close contact with the sea. Under the boundless blue sky, every fish caught was a surprise gift from the sea, recording the happiness and satisfaction of the moment.
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Yalong Bay
4.7
/5
15221 reviews
7.3
Based on 1,654 reviews
Yalong Bay/Tropical Paradise Forest Park/Bohou Village | 11.4 km from downtown
Phone 0898-88568899
Address: Yalong Bay National Tourism Resort, Sanya City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 days
Featured in 2025 Global 50 – Water fun & Cool Retreats
Highlights:
Silver-white beaches (22Kft long)
Underwater walking & deep-sea scooter
Saved by 635 users3434 positive reviews
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## Yalong Bay: **The AB face of the "First Bay in the World"! It's not worth seeing how you open it...** **It's worth lying flat if: **✅ Textbook-level beach control: ** 7 kilometers crescent white sand is fine as milk powder, bare feet are like hot cocoa! Seawater ** glass texture + mint green gradient **, beautiful to aphasia on sunny days, Sanya beach quality ceiling is well-deserved. ✅ **Parent-child sand digging ceiling: ** The shoal extends 100 meters flatly, the waves are small and the water is clear, and the baby can play safely for a long time (**Prepare sand digging tools + sun protection! **), the convenience of the hotel directly to the beach crushes other bays. ✅ **Hotel Philatelic Crazy: **First-line sea view hotel group strength roll! Ritz-Carlton Nanyang wind, Swedish cold design, MGM play facilities...**Hotel = immersive vacation**, private beach lounge chairs kill public areas crowded. **Meihan warning **Hard injury: **❌ **Public area under the dumplings: ** Free beach section umbrellas squeeze umbrellas, wild tour guides promote bombing, **net red swings take pictures and queue for 1 hour**! Want to be clean? Unless you live in a hotel or pay for the underwater world beach area (pit!). ❌ **Coral gravel warning: **The broken corals washed up by the waves near the shore are lame like finger presses, **Shoes are more important than swimsuits**! ❌ **Food desert real hammer: ** Hotel dining is expensive to cry, Baihuagu Commercial Street is expensive and unpalatable, **Please take a taxi to the city for food**! **Cultural gameplay (local version): **▪️ **Occupy public beach at 7 o'clock in the morning** Contract empty mirrors, flee after 10 o'clock! ▪️ Stay in a hotel? **Night exploration beach catch crabs**, flashlight shines blue tears (season limited eggs) ▪️ From the reef area on the left side of the underwater world pier**Snorkeling, encountering Nimo odds ＞ popular diving spots**Original storm theory:** It is like a diamond beach held by the hotel group**~The guests are cool and sealed, FIT experience fracture! **For the top sea view + parent-child convenience can be rushed, but be sure to stay in a front-line hotel or hurry up; poor travel/eaters, please move to Sanya Bay! ** Remember: wear thick bottoms to the stream shoes + bring your own snacks + hotel room card is a beach VIP pass!
The white sand was baked hot by the scorching sun. When you step on it barefoot, you have to jump quickly and in small steps, as if you are stepping on a red-hot iron plate. The blue of the sea water is almost fake, as if someone has mixed paint into the glass jar.
The strong Russian man buried his body in the sand, leaving only his red back exposed; the aunts from the northeast wrapped in scarves posed by the waves, and the scarves were torn into kites by the sea breeze. Several local teenagers slept under the coconut trees, their skin was shiny black, and the Douyin divine songs were playing on their phones.
At noon, the old man selling coconuts pushed a cart across the beach. The shouts of "15 yuan each" were drowned in the sound of the waves. I sipped the overly sweet coconut juice and watched the yacht draw a white line in the distance - the route just coincided with the dotted line printed on the "Luxury and Exclusive Island Tour" advertisement leaflet.
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