Nanshan Temple

After visiting Nanshan Temple 20 times, I must tell you something... The 108-meter-tall Guanyin of the South China Sea is a landmark building in Sanya, not only do locals go there every year, but many tourists also come for its fame! As a local who has lived in Hainan for 25 years and visits once a year, let me tell you how to properly tour Nanshan Temple... - 📍Location: Nanshan Temple is located in Tianya District, surrounded by three scenic spots: Xidao, Tianya Haijiao, and Tianya Town 🚗Transportation: It's a 1-hour drive from the city center, a round trip by taxi costs 160, self-driving is recommended 🅿️Parking: There is a dedicated paid parking lot in the park, 8 yuan/time (do not go to private parking lots, they are a rip-off) 🎫Ticket: Peak season adult ticket is 129 yuan/person, off-season is 109 yuan/person, free for seniors over 70, 65 yuan/person for seniors aged 60-69 and students with a student ID (online ticket purchases must be made 1 hour in advance, there are separate QR code scanning ticket booths and manual ticket counters outside the park, buy and enter the park immediately) 🚌Tourist bus: The best way is to go to the separate ticket booth on the left side of the entrance, 30 yuan/person, 60 people per bus, stops at every station (the price is the same if you buy tickets midway, the park is very large so it's recommended to take the tourist bus for an easier experience) 🚙Chartered car: 700 yuan/hour for up to 6 people, can take you to the island of the Guanyin of the South China Sea, Nanshan Temple to the second level of the Guanhai Platform, no walking, no queuing for buses, exclusive for one family, the car waits beside you while you offer incense and take photos - 🛣Tour sequence The best way - Guanyin of the South China Sea - Nanshan International Intangible Heritage Experience Center - Thirty-Three Guanyin Hall - Fortune Temple - Nanshan Temple - Longevity Valley - Life Release Pond - Cihang Pudu Garden - 🙏Buddha worship preparation 1. Dress neatly, do not wear overly revealing or casual clothing 2. Prepare some cash in advance for drawing lots, interpreting lots, and offering incense, which shows more sincerity 3. Pay attention to sun protection, the sun is harsh, there are long walking distances within the park, and glasses and hats must be removed when entering the hall to worship Buddha - 🧣Free items 1. Free stamping on the left side of the Yuantong Treasure Hall under the Guanyin of the South China Sea, a 50-pound blessed stamp is free for everyone once 2. Free fortune-telling/lot interpreting at the Nanshan Bieyuan opposite the Thirty-Three Guanyin Hall, for marriage, safety, wealth, and career 3. Free scripture copying for blessings inside the Thirty-Three Guanyin Hall - ⚠️tips： 1. The total walking distance in the park is 6 kilometers, it is recommended to take the sightseeing bus, the ticket price is the same if bought midway and there is no one-way ticket provided in the park 2. To embrace the Buddha's feet, you need to take the elevator to the 4th floor and then climb 3 flights of stairs to reach the top, circle around the Buddha's feet before embracing them 3. No need to bring your own incense, free incense is available at every worship spot in the park 4. Offer incense money as you wish, it counts as your contribution (can be small amounts like one or five yuan) 5. Do not blow out incense with your mouth, gently fan it out, offer incense with your left hand 6. Enter the hall from the left and exit from the right, do not step on the threshold 7. When taking a photo with a Buddha statue, do not make a peace sign ✌️ as it may cut off your blessings, instead, put your hands together and close your eyes lightly 8. When making a wish, concentrate with no distractions, state your name internally before making a wish, do not make wishes lightly, and you must fulfill your vow once the wish is granted 9. No photography is allowed inside the Yuantong Treasure Hall, always remember 10. Luggage storage is available at the tourist service center at the ticket office, 5 yuan per locker per day

One of the main attractions of Nanshan Park is the temple with a golden statue of Guanyin. This particular statue, blindingly white in the summer sun, was built over six years from 1999. My Chinese hosts explained that the person depicted isn't the actual founder of the Buddhist religion, the Nepalese-Indian prince Siddhartha Gautama, but someone else named Guan Yin, who followed his teachings. According to legend, having reached perfection, Guanyin did not want to go to nirvana from compassion for the world. In Chinese mythology, Guanyin is a deity that saves from troubles and misfortunes, caring and infinitely compassionate, asking the gods for well-being for people. #lightthecity #scenicspotguide #lightthecity

Nanshan Temple in Sanya is the southernmost Buddhist temple in China, known as the 'Buddhist Jungle in the Sea and Sky'. Address: Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone, Yazhou District, Sanya City Hours: 8:00-17:00 Ticket Price: Adult ticket 122 RMB per person, children and seniors free of charge The main mode of transportation within the scenic area is a small train, with tickets costing 30 RMB per person Nanshan Temple is most famous for its Sea-based White Jade Guanyin Statue - South Sea Guanyin, which stands 108 meters tall. It is a must-visit for all examinees to come and touch the Buddha's feet for good luck. The Thirty-Three Guanyin Hall is a beautiful collection of Guanyin statues, and the temple is resplendent with gold, where you can copy Buddhist scriptures for free and experience Buddhist culture. Nanshan Temple is a Tang Dynasty-style temple facing the sea and nestled in the mountains, featuring a bell tower, a wheel repository, a Hall of Benevolent Kings, a Hall of Heavenly Kings, and more. It is the largest temple in southern China, and a great place to take a leisurely visit with your parents and pray for blessings for the whole family. Notes for Worshipping Buddha: Do not wear flip-flops or shorts above the knee, do not bring sunglasses and hats for the visit, and do not take photos at will. There are many people touching the Buddha's feet, and the elevator queue can be long, so you may choose to take the stairs. When worshipping Buddha, one must be sincere, with hands together, thumbs tucked inside the palms, placed at the chest, and refrain from speaking nonsense. Each person is given three free incense sticks when worshipping Guanyin. The method is to hold the incense in the right hand, light it, and offer it with the left hand. Do not blow out the lit incense with your mouth; instead, use your hand to fan or flick the flame out. Nanshan Temple

🌊 Sanya Nanshan Temple is the southernmost Buddhist temple in China, and it is the most famous Buddhist cultural park in the Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone, known as the 'Buddhist Jungle by the Sea'. Nanshan has always been regarded by Buddhists as a land of auspicious blessings and has a special connection with Buddhist culture. However, even if you're not religious, this place is definitely worth a visit for its more spectacular than the Statue of Liberty's three-faced Guanyin, the beautiful sea-viewing platform, and the vast greenery and bodhi trees. 🏄🏻‍♂️ For internal transportation, the main mode of transport within the scenic area is a small train, with tickets priced at 20 yuan per seat. With a ticket, you can hop on and off at any station and take a round trip. You can board at the Non-Duality Gate and Nanshan Temple stations, where the conductor will tear off a small section of your ticket. If both sections of the ticket are torn off, you can only take a half trip. 🎖 The most famous is the sea-based white jade Guanyin statue, standing at 108 meters tall, which is sure to be awe-inspiring. It features three different poses of Guanyin, and because it's so large, visitors can only touch the toes of Guanyin. It's definitely more spectacular than the Statue of Liberty! 🏯 The sea-viewing platform is very beautiful, especially quiet during the off-season, with clear blue seas and skies; there are also gorgeous coconut groves and grasslands, bodhi trees, pigeons that are not afraid of people; as well as various Tang Dynasty buildings and exotic religious structures. 🗽 Although most people come here for religious beliefs, the architecture, sculptures, scenery, and the sea are definitely worth a visit for everyone. When in Sanya, you might skip the End of the Earth, but Nanshan is a must-visit!

✅Sanya Nanshan Cultural Tourism Area (Nanshan Temple, South Sea Guanyin), 5A, ticket price 129, parking 8 yuan, suggested tour time 3～5 hours, because you can 👀 the sea for a long time. Key point: Be sure to go to the sea-viewing platform in front of Nanshan Temple. About South Sea Guanyin: ✨Approved by the State Council in 1993 and completed in 1999, it is located on a coast of Yacheng in Sanya, known as South Sea Guanyin, and the mountain behind it is called Nanshan. 🌟It is the world's first golden jade Guanyin Bodhisattva statue and the treasure of Hainan Island. The Guanyin statue is 108 meters high, with three bodies, each holding a lotus, a bead, and a sutra box in their hands, stepping on a lotus throne with 108 petals. The Vajra platform under the lotus throne is the Yuan Tong Bao Dian, and the 280-meter-long Puji Bridge is connected to the mainland. ✳️The three Guanyins each hold a bead, a lotus, and a sutra box in their hands, each with different implications: ☞✨The front is the Guanyin holding the sutra box, embodying the prajna virtue of Guanyin, that is, the wisdom virtue. The sutra box represents the six hundred volumes of the Prajna Sutra, observing all sentient beings and freely converting them, and enlightening sentient beings with prajna. ✨The right side is the Guanyin holding the rosary, embodying the liberation virtue of Guanyin, that is, completely getting rid of ignorance and various fetters, reaching the state of great freedom and ease, expressing the compassionate spirit of 'sentient beings recite the Buddha, and the Buddha recites sentient beings' as equals. ✨The left side is the Guanyin holding the lotus, embodying the dharma body virtue of Guanyin. Guanyin is the main deity of the Lotus Department of Esoteric Buddhism. The lotus is the samaya form of Guanyin, symbolizing the 'eternal joy and purity' four virtues; it is the holy flower in Buddhism, symbolizing the sentient beings' meatball heart, the lotus body is pure, out of the mud but not stained, the root and stem are connected, symbolizing 'the heart, Buddha, sentient beings, three without difference'. It generally represents the purity and six roots of Guanyin.

🌴 Full guide to Sanya travel! Super detailed without stepping on pits 🌟 Sunshine, beach, waves, cacti, and an old captain? This is not what the song sings, this is the true portrayal of Sanya! 😍 🌊 In Sanya, you can enjoy the embrace of the sea and feel the caress of the sea breeze. 🌴 The beaches here are delicate and soft, and the sea is clear and bottomless, which is a paradise for everyone who loves the sea. 🏨 The hotels in Sanya are also a highlight, from luxurious five-star hotels to comfortable economy hotels, everything is available. I recommend everyone to stay in a sea view room. When you wake up every morning, pull the curtains, and you can see the beautiful sea view, it's so comfortable! 🌴 There are also many attractions in Sanya, from the ends of the earth to Yalong Bay, from Nanshan Temple to Wuzhizhou Island, each place has its unique charm. I strongly recommend everyone to go to Wuzhizhou Island, where the sea is clear and bottomless, the coral reefs are colorful, and it seems to be in an aquarium. 🐟🌊 🦐 The food in Sanya is also not to be missed, from fresh seafood to special Hainan chicken rice, every bite is a feast for the taste buds. Especially the local coconut juice, sweet and delicious, after drinking it, the whole world feels fresh! 🌴🍹 🛍️ Of course, how can you miss shopping when you come to Sanya? There are various duty-free shops and shopping centers here, allowing you to buy until you drop. 🛍️💄👠 🌟 Finally, here is a small tip for everyone: The ultraviolet rays in Sanya are strong, so be sure to do sun protection when you go out! ☀️

About South Sea Guanyin: ✨Approved by the State Council in 1993 and completed in 1999, the temple is backed by mountains and faces the sea, located on a coast in Yacheng, Sanya, known as the South Sea Guanyin, with the backing mountain called Nanshan. 🌟It is the world's first golden jade statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva, and the treasure of Hainan Island. The Guanyin statue is 108 meters tall, with three aspects holding a lotus, a pearl, and a sutra box, respectively, standing on a lotus throne with 108 petals. Below the lotus throne is the Vajra Platform, which houses the Circular Hall, and the 280-meter-long Puji Bridge connects to the mainland. 📍Location: Nanshan Temple is located in Tianya District, surrounded by three scenic spots: Xidao, Tianya Haijiao, and Tianya Town. 🚗Transportation: It's a 1-hour drive from the downtown area, with a round-trip taxi fare of 160, self-driving is recommended. 🅿️Parking: There is a dedicated paid parking lot within the park, 8 yuan/time (do not go to private parking lots, they are a rip-off). 🎫Ticket: Peak season adult ticket 129/person, off-season 109/person, free for elderly over 70, 65/person for elderly aged 60-69 and students with a student ID (tickets need to be purchased online 1h in advance, there are separate QR code scanning ticket booths and manual ticket counters outside the park, buy and enter immediately). 🚌Tourist Bus: Right after entering the Non-Duality Gate, there is a separate ticket booth on the left, 30/person, 60 people per bus, stopping at every station (the price is the same if you buy tickets midway, the park is large so it is recommended to take the tourist bus for a more relaxed experience). 🛣Tour Route Non-Duality Gate - Sea-based Guanyin - Nanshan International Intangible Heritage Experience Center - Thirty-three Guanyin Hall - Wealth·God Temple - Nanshan Temple - Longevity Valley - Release·Life Pond - Compassion Universal Salvation Garden 🙏Preparation for Worship Dress neatly, do not wear overly revealing or casual clothing. Prepare some cash in advance, which can be used for drawing lots, interpreting lots, and offering incense, showing more sincerity. Pay attention to sun protection, as the sun is harsh and there are long walking distances within the park, and you need to take off your glasses and hat when entering the hall to worship. 🧣Free Activities: ✨On the left side of the Circular Hall under the Sea-based Guanyin, you can get a free stamp, a 50-pound blessed stamp, one free stamp per person. ✨Opposite the Thirty-three Guanyin Hall, in the Nanshan Retreat, you can draw/interpret lots for free, asking for marriage, safety, wealth, and success. ✨Inside the Thirty-three Guanyin Hall, you can copy Buddhist scriptures for free to pray for blessings. ‼️tips: The total walking distance in the park is 6 kilometers, it is recommended to take the sightseeing bus, the ticket price is the same if you buy midway, and the park does not provide one-way tickets. To hug the Buddha's feet, you need to take the elevator to the 4th floor and then climb 3 flights of stairs to reach the top, first circle around the Buddha's feet before hugging them. No need to bring your own incense, there is free incense available at every worship spot in the park. When offering incense, donate incense money as you wish, so it counts as your contribution (can be small amounts like one or five yuan). Do not blow out the incense with your mouth, gently fan it out with your hand, and offer incense with your left hand. When entering the hall, enter from the left and exit from the right, do not step on the threshold. When taking a photo with a Buddha statue, do not make a peace sign ✌️ as it will cut off your blessings, you can put your hands together and close your eyes lightly. When making a wish, be focused, report your name to yourself first, then start wishing, do not make wishes casually, and you must fulfill your vow once the wish is granted. No photography is allowed inside the Circular Hall, always remember. Luggage storage is available at the tourist service center at the ticket office, 5 yuan per locker per day.

💁‍♀️💖Just came back from Sanya, I'm in a very chill state, completely immersed in the holiday atmosphere. At most 2 attractions a day, take your time to enjoy, now I will share my slow travel guide to Sanya! I hope it can provide some ideas for you, and by the way, avoid the minefields!⚡️🚫 ✅Day1 Nanshan Temple-Coconut Dream Corridor Nanshan Temple is basically a must-visit attraction! You can worship the South Sea Guanyin, the scenic area is very large, you can also choose to take a tour bus. Remember, don't buy incense outside! The fortune teller's off-duty time is 5 o'clock, so if you want to draw lots, you have to go early. Also, don't wear too revealing clothes and skirts when entering the temple, because it is still taboo in the temple. Around 5 o'clock in the evening, you can go to the Coconut Dream Corridor, take a picture of the sunset scenery of the seaside🏝️ coconut grove, it's absolutely beautiful! Don't forget to bring mosquito repellent! And insect repellent spray, there are a lot of mosquitoes near the coconut grove!🌅🌴🦟 ✅Day2 West Island🏝️ The West Island has been really popular recently, check in the same style as Yan Chengxu! There are many super popular attractions in the shooting location of Summer Flower, and there are many sea projects to play. It is recommended to go as early as possible in the morning, directly take the first boat at 8:30🚢. There will be a lot of people pulling customers on the island, don't pay attention to them, you can also rent a small electric donkey, it will feel different!🛥️🚲🌊 ✅Day3 Xiaodonghai-Luhuitou Xiaodonghai is a relatively niche attraction, not so many people, very suitable for relaxation. You can also experience the fun of catching the sea, there are many shells on the beach, you can arrange a set of sea catching equipment on Taobao! In addition to the places to play, I also want to recommend two restaurants, I really think they can be checked in!🌊🐚🍽️ ✔️Xiaobai's Oriental Roast Suckling Pig It's really too fragrant and spicy! They chose a 30-day-old suckling pig, with thin skin and tender meat, the roasted skin is crispy, and it's really fragrant when eaten with white sugar!🐷🔥😋 ✔️Seafood Greedy Master A must-check seafood restaurant in Sanya, don't go to those small workshops, it's easy to be cheated. This is a regular chain restaurant, you can't go wrong with seafood! And the portion is sufficient, it will not be less. You can also buy a set meal on the platform, it will be more cost-effective! The shrimp is longer than my palm! There are also abalones, no matter how they are cooked, they are delicious!🦐🦞🍤 Shopping🛍️Of course you can't miss the duty-free city! It is recommended to put it on the last day, buy it and leave directly by plane~If you can't take it away, you can also choose to mail it back! Sanya has many fun and delicious places, it is really a tourist place worth brushing several times!🌴🌊🍽️🛍️😍

The best trip, the most beautiful photos|Sanya Travel Guide｜ . 🚄Transportation: Take the high-speed train from Haikou to Sanya (direct) ⚠️Directly from the starting station to Sanya station After getting off the train, go to the right🉑️, take bus No. 4, 15, 35 to Yemeng Changlang. Get off at Haiyue Square (2 yuan/person💰) You can also choose to take a taxi (20-30 yuan/car💰), very convenient! Considering the weather is very hot, it is recommended to take a taxi🚗 . . 🏠Accommodation: We chose to stay near Sanya Bay. The homestay is spacious and bright, and you can see Sanya Bay from the window. The landlord is very friendly, and there are many food choices around. You can also rent electric cars downstairs, which is very convenient for travel (50 yuan/day) (If you want convenient travel and taste food, it is recommended to choose accommodation near Sanya Bay/Haiyue Square) . . Day1⃣️: Explore Yemeng Changlang➕Enjoy Qian Guqing After checking into the homestay, tidy up the luggage, and go to Yemeng Changlang around 5 pm to watch the sunset and afterglow🌄. The atmosphere here is very good, it is definitely a good place for couples and girlfriends! ⚠️Remember to wear slippers🩴, playing in the water by the sea will be very happy and joyful. Also prepare mosquito repellent, because there will be many small bugs by the sea. . ➡️Qian Guqing is the most suitable place to understand the human history of Sanya, the whole performance is very shocking! And very beautiful! (I watched the 8 o'clock show in the evening, there are still many people) If you go early, you can choose a very good position. . Day2️⃣: Visit Luhuitou Scenic Area➕Nanshan Temple ➡️We arranged a visit to the Luhuitou Scenic Area, the tickets are free~ Very suitable for taking pictures and checking in, combined with the surrounding buildings, the effect is very feeling. This blue road, half is the sea, half is the mountain view, all the way is beautiful! The mountains, the sea, and the sky are integrated, it's really beautiful. . ➡️One of the must-visit attractions in Sanya——The Guanyin on the sea, up to 108 meters, is the largest Guanyin statue in the world, and it is the only Guanyin statue located on the sea. Climbing up the stairs to "hold the Buddha's feet" is definitely a rare experience~ . Day3️⃣: Sleep until you wake up naturally and go to Yalong Bay Forest Park. Stare at the top of the mountain, feel the island life in your dreams. Spend a good time with your lover until the stars are full✨ . ➡️After going down the mountain, there is a Bohou Village nearby, we went directly to Seven Tables😍Friends who like to eat seafood must not miss it‼️Highly recommend salmon🍣and Hainan's special Hele crab. . 📸Photo guide Use the original iPhone camera: Shoot live photos to watch the waves, the pressure is really reduced!! Take pictures of the island scenery casually, every one feels beautiful Very out of the picture! You can take turns shooting, the effect is really great! Basically, you don't need to retouch the picture to be beautiful🌊🌊 . 🏖Due to the word limit, I will only write here for now. In general, traveling in Sanya makes people feel lazy and full of life, it is recommended to make a good strategy before departure.