Sanya is situated on the southernmost tip of Hainan Province, lying between 1809° and 1837° latitude giving it the tropical monsoon climate of this region. Covering an area of 1919.58 square kilometers (about 741 square miles) with 209.1 kilometers (about 130 miles) long coastline, Sanya has many natural advantages. Possessing a number of excellent harbors, Sanya is an important port for import and export of trade with foreign countries. Therefore, Sanya is also named the South Gate of China to stress its importance while it plays a vital role in the life of the southern part of China in areas of the economy and politics to transportation.

 

Sanya is a noted tourist resort with mountains, sea, river and city. The favorable climate is hot in summer but warm in the three other seasons, so it attracts large numbers of followers from both home and abroad every year. The whole Sanya is related to the sea. Here you can enjoy a unique tropical oceanic landscape that is totally different from the other provinces of China. The view of bright sunshine, blue water and wide beaches at Sanya, the southernmost tip of Hainan Province, attracts many regular visitors from both home and abroad year upon year. It is said that Sanya has the most well-preserved and beautiful beaches in China. All of the destinations of Sanya are linked to water, hence it attains its reputation as being the oriental Hawaii.

 

Sanya Bay, Yalong Bay, Dadonghai, Tianya, Haijiao, all golden seaboards of Sanya, are some of the first choices for visitors to spend their holidays. Instead of a busy and exhausting journey, you can relax totally here by strolling along the beaches and breathing the fresh air. If you are an enthusiast of exciting water activities, Wuzhizhou Island is your place to challenge the mysterious and changing sea. Additionally, more than 20 ethnic groups including Han, Li, Miao, and Hui inhabit Sanya, making it a wonderful place to appreciate the various cultures of China.
Tasting the local dishes is a must on your journey. Sanya spares no effort to entertain its guests with a variety of seafood and delicious tropical fruits all the year round. Both the star-rated hotels and a number of roadside booths serve the freshest seafood. Shopping is also a must on your journey, so don't forget to choose some sea products and beautiful decorations for you or your friends and relatives back home.

Along with the developing economy of this region, Sanya has become much easier for visitors to reach where domestic and international flights can take you in the shortest time. A journey by train and ship will take you a little more time but give you more opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty around you. With good quality, star-rated hotels and reasonable hostels distributed everywhere in Sanya and waiting for you, there is no need to worry about accommodation.

 

The best time to visit Sanya is from March to May or October to November when the Chinese New Year and Christmas crowds are absent and rain becomes less frequent.