City Info: Sanya, Hainan Province

 

Located on the southern tip of Hainan Island, Sanya stands between 18°09'and 18°37' latitude almost the same as Hawaii. Thus, it's often called "the Hawaii of China" or "orient Hawaii". Situated in the center of Southeast Asia, Sanya is a highly convenient place for exchange with countries in Southeast Asia. Sanya is an important political, economic, cultural and foreign trade port in the southern part of Hainan, China, and also a famous coastal tourist city filled with tropical landscapes and local customs. Since Sanya is situated in the southernmost part of China, she has been called "the remotest cape of the earth" since ancient time.

Population
483100

Cuisine
Belongs to Cantonese Cuisine, the local food is quite bland, combines the prime of Cantonese Cuisine and Fujian Cuisine with one. Wenchang Chicken, Jiaji Duck, Hele Crab, Dongshan Mutton are four representative dishes while seafood is another local delicacy in Hainan

When to Go
All seasons

Airport Info
SYX The Sanya Phoenix airport is 18km north of Sanya and the only way there is by taxi.
By taxi to city: around CNY 50/USD 6 per taxi.
By taxi to Yalong Bay: around CNY 160/USD 20 per taxi

  Accommodations

Main Scenic Spots

Sanya Package

Official Websites
-Sanya Provincial People's Governmen
- Sanya News

Events & Festivals