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Quan Yin (goddess of mercy) in center of Buddhism of Sanya city, Hainan province, China.
Quan Yin (goddess of mercy) in center of Buddhism of Sanya city, Hainan province, China.

Discover Sanya, China

Tropical Beaches. Cultural Festivals.

Sanya boasts splendid beaches stretching for kilometres and offers water sports from snorkelling to jet skiing. Asian Dragon Bay is one of the most famously scenic spots on Hainan, a tropical Chinese island that has been called “China’s Hawai`i.” Other popular attractions include Nanwan Monkey Island, home to more than 1,800 endangered macaque monkeys, and the 108-metre-tall statue of the Buddhist goddess of mercy, Guanyin of the South Sea of Sanya, erected on its own island just off the coast.

Exciting Shore Excursions

Immerse yourself in authentic experiences with our Shore Excursions, expertly guided by locals.

Snapshots of Sanya

A visual preview of the amazing sites that await you.

Beach near Al Mughsayl, Salalah, Oman Beautiful Blues.
shells and pearls isolated on blue background made of little blue rocks Pearls of Sanya.
Footbridge to pavilion at beach of Wuzhizhou Island Footbridge to pavilion at beach of Wuzhizhou Island.
Red House in china's traditional stile in buddhism centre, Sanya city, island Hainan, China Traditional Chinese house in Hainan.
Beach in Hainan Island, China. Beautiful beaches of Sanya.

Travel Tips & Interesting Info

Uncover Hidden Gems & Fun Facts

White Guan Yin statue in Nanshan Buddhist Cultural Park, Sanya, Hainan Island, China.

Famous For

Popular attractions include Nanwan Monkey Island and the Guanyin Statue of Hainan, one of the tallest statues in the world.

Chinese street food. Street trading. Chinese kinds of fresh seafood at an asian seafood market in Sanya, Hainan province, China. Inscription: name food.

Exquisite Flavours

Browse street markets for tropical fruits and seafood skewers, freshly caught and grilled to perfection.

palm beside sea in sanya china

Fun Facts

Sanya has been called “China's Hawaii.” Asian Dragon Bay is one of the most famously scenic spots.

Port Name & Location

Port of Sanya
Ship will DOCK at this port.

Language

The official language is Mandarin. Say hello in Mandarin: Ni Hao!

Time Zone

China Standard Time CST
UTC/GMT +8 hours

Currency & Shopping

Chinese Yuan (CNY) or Renminbi (RMB)
Be prepared to negotiate for pearls.

Featured Sanya Itineraries

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