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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
55215 reviews
9.4
From £13.71
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 1864 users34429 positive reviews
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Wuzhizhou Island is really beautiful. When we went there, the typhoon had just passed and the weather was great. The sky was blue and even bluer. When you arrive in Sanya, it is still a must-see attraction. Remember to book an electric car in advance😄
Wuzhizhou Island is very suitable for couples to travel. It has the romantic name of "Lover's Island". The sea water is clear, the beach is soft, and there are many love elements hidden in the coconut trees - Lover's Bridge, LOVE sculpture, heart-shaped viewing platform, which is very photogenic.
Couples can dive together to see the corals, or take a helicopter to overlook the panoramic view of the island, walk on the beach in the evening and listen to the sound of the waves. The atmosphere is great. The resort on the island can see the sea view, but the consumption is high, and the food and beverage prices are not low. There are more tourists in the peak season, and popular projects require queuing, and some areas require sightseeing buses. Overall, the sense of romance is full, suitable for couples with sufficient budget and who like island style.
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Sanya Atlantis Resort
4.7
/5
3512 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 692 users3172 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
44123 reviews
9.0
From £13.40
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)
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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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West Island
4.5
/5
14903 reviews
8.9
From £9.48
Based on 150 reviews
Sanya Bay, Coconut Dream Corridor / Sanya Phoenix International Airport | 14.7 km from downtown
Phone 0898-88910888
Address: Xiaoyagang West Island Marine Cultural Tourism Zone, Tianya District, Sanya
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Niuwang Island Observation Deck with panoramic views of Sanya
Color of the sea & sky views
Saved by 589 users9269 positive reviews
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Time to go to the island: There are few people in the morning, but there will be more people at noon
☀️Traffic safety: There are traffic police patrolling on the island, so wear a helmet when riding an electric bike
☀️Watching sunrise and sunset: Go to the lighthouse to watch the sunrise, where the view is excellent; go to Niuwangling to watch the sunset and enjoy the beautiful sunset
☀️Lounge charges: Lounges at the beach are charged, 60 yuan/hour, don't be "cheated" by accident
☀️Flag-raising ceremony: There will be a female soldier flag-raising ceremony at 6:30 in the morning, you can go and feel this solemn and special moment
☀️Luggage storage: Luggage storage at the visitor center, rent 20 yuan, deposit 50 yuan, but must be picked up before 5 pm
Tour bus: 35 yuan/person, directly from the tourist center to Niuwangling, no stops on the way.
Tour bus: Get on the bus opposite the popular coral wall, 25 yuan/person, you can get off at will on the way.
Renting a battery car: 15-30 yuan/person, there are many car rental shops on the roadside, remember to bargain. If you bring a baby, remember to put a helmet on the baby.
Niuwangling: The commanding heights on the island, the scenery on the top of the mountain is super healing; Sea Book House: It is connected by three ships and is full of literary and artistic atmosphere; Fishing Village: Take your baby to shuttle through the alleys of the fishing village to experience the local customs and customs.
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Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone
4.7
/5
29623 reviews
8.7
From £14.22
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 1051 users18502 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
35564 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.5 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Sanya
Highlights:
Zipline with panoramic sea views
Tianya Stone & Cape Stone (Landmarks)
Saved by 836 users16947 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
21471 reviews
8.2
From £28.86
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 771 users11972 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
23170 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 1096 users11827 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
5135 reviews
7.7
From £13.21
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 510 users5068 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
1837 reviews
7.3
From £17.34
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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The price-performance ratio is very high. We were out at sea for nearly 4 hours and had a lot of fun. It was my first time sea fishing and I caught several clownfish, which I finally released. It was so relaxing!
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~
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