Bays: Yalong Bay
Yalong Bay is one of the most famous scenic spots on Hainan Island. It is a crescent-shape bay surrounded by mountains on three sides, earning its reputation for soft beach, clean seawater and warm sunshine.
Sanya Bay
Well reputed for its coconut palms along the beach, Sanya Bay is long and narrow. The coconut trees, soft sandy beaches, together with the crystal clear seawater, form the gorgeous landscape of Sanya Bay.
Tianya Haijiao
Namely 'Edge of the Sky and Rim of the Sea', Tianya Haijiao is famous for its tropical beaches and spectacular stones with carved characters.It is about 23 km from downtown Sanya at the foot of Mount Maling, Tianya Town.
Nanshan Temple
Nanshan Temple is located in the Buddhist Cultural Theme Park on Nanshan (South Mountain). It is said to be the living place of Kwanyin Bodhisattva, and the east and west islands nearby were considered the tombs of her parents.
Dadonghai
Dadonghai lies between Luhuitou Park and Yulin Port. Compared with Yalong Bay and Sanya Bay, the beach is only 10 minutes' drive from downtown Sanya, so it is the most popular and lively beach in the area.
Nanwan Monkey Island
The island is a paradise for the monkeys because of its mild climate and hospitable environment. It is also famous for its landscape, with dense trees, fragrant flowers and fruits, strange rocks and interesting caves.
Wuzhizhou Island
Located in the Haitang Bay, Sanya City, Wuzhizhou Island is 30 km (18.6 miles) away from the downtown area. There are several scenic spots on the island, such as the temple of the Goddess Matsu, the Lovers Bridge and Sunrise Rock.
