三亚
Sanya
Sanya’s coastal attractions are spread across several bays and urban areas. Nanshan and Daxiao Dongtian are in the west, while Wuzhizhou Island is in the Haitang area. Group visits by geographical area to avoid crossing the city repeatedly in one day.
At a glance
- Stay
- 2–3 days
- Airports
- Rail or road access
- Region
- South China
Last updated: 10/14/2026
First visit
Arrive and settle in Sanya
Start with arrival and where to stay, then choose your sights. Recheck transport and accommodation details before booking.
Arrival and transfers+
Confirm transfers between your accommodation and the Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone entrance in Yazhou District. Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone and Daxiao Dongtian are separate scenic areas; plan transport and reservations for each.
Choosing accommodation+
Choose accommodation based on your destinations and transport options. Confirm your arrival time and the identity documents required for check-in.
Where next?
Save places you like, then use your saved list to build a trip.
Practical travel guides
Places to explore in Sanya
Wuzhizhou Island Tourist Area
蜈支洲岛旅游区
Wuzhizhou Island offers coastal, beach and rocky-shore scenery. After arriving by boat, choose walking or shuttle sightseeing according to access arrangements. Water activities have different charges, rules and eligibility conditions from ordinary sightseeing. Sea colors and weather in reference photographs do not represent your travel day or establish sea conditions or diving visibility.
Tianya Haijiao Tourist Area
天涯海角游览区
Tianya Haijiao is distinguished by seaside boulders and their inscriptions. Sites such as Tianya, Haijiao and Nantian Yizhu connect with beaches and coconut groves. Follow open routes to observe coastal scenery and the culture of the inscriptions. The name does not refer to all of Sanya’s coastline, and nearby activities are not necessarily included in the tourist area’s services.
Nanshan Cultural Tourism Area
南山文化旅游区
Nanshan Cultural Tourism Area links temples, the offshore Guanyin statue and seaside gardens. Follow open routes to observe architecture, gardens and coast and understand their cultural expression. The current gallery mainly shows the offshore Guanyin and surroundings; it does not imply that photography is permitted in every temple or interior.
Daxiao Dongtian Tourism Area
大小洞天旅游区
Daxiao Dongtian combines coastal rocks, shoreline vegetation, cliff inscriptions and Taoist cultural landscapes. Sites such as Xiaodongtian help explain the relationship between historical appreciation of scenery and the natural setting. Rocks and shorelines in reference images are not necessarily safe or permitted for climbing or swimming. Follow currently open paths.