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by WanderlustSojourn
Apr 15, 2025
From Coconut Grove Road to the Glass Sea, from Sunrise Garden to Duty-Free Shopping Frenzy—this guide shows you why Sanya is the go-to destination for couples, families, and photo lovers! Five days and four nights to easily enjoy a mountain and sea feast, just save this article!
🌊 5 Days 4 Nights Recommended Itinerary:
📍Day 1: Pray at Nanshan Temple → Check in at the blue and white fishing village in Tianya Town → Watch the sunset glow at Tianya Haijiao
📍Day 2: Stroll along "Coconut Dream Corridor" (recommended section: Phoenix Island Bridgehead Park, fewer people and beautiful scenery) → Take a boat tour to West Island (Lighthouse + Niuwangling + Coral Wall) → Evening visit to Yiheng Night Market for authentic snacks
📍Day 3: Overlook the city night view from Luhuitou Hilltop → Scuba dive/snorkel at Xiaodonghai → Experience sailing at Sailboat Harbor
📍Day 4: Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park (filming location of "If You Are the One") → Walk on Yalong Bay Beach → Drive to check out the most beautiful curve on Sun Bay Road
📍Day 5: One-day tour to Wuzhizhou Island (Glass Sea + Diving Paradise) → Relax at Haitang Bay → Check in at Westin Resort, Sanya Haitang Bay
📸 Top 5 Must-Visit Scenic Spots:
✅ Coconut Dream Corridor|20 km coastline, locate “Phoenix Island Bridgehead Park” to avoid crowds and shoot the landmark Phoenix Island
✅ West Island|Pristine and less crowded island, lighthouse, reefs, old fishing village, full of artistic vibes
✅ Tianya Town|Blue and white houses + seafood stalls, sunset here is amazing!
✅ Wuzhizhou Island|China’s version of the Maldives, stunning underwater world
✅ Haitang Bay|High-end resort area, clean beaches, crystal-clear water, duty-free shopping paradise!
🏨 Highly Recommended Accommodation: Westin Resort, Sanya Haitang Bay
✨ Walking distance to Sanya International Duty-Free City & island resort area
✨ Pool size ≈ two football fields! Kayaking available, like drifting through a tropical rainforest
✨ Watch the sunrise over the sea from the beach 🌅, photo ops in the betel nut garden are stunning
✨ Newly launched “Let Loose” Leshi Energy Package: includes breakfast + Leshi energy pack + special experiences, redeemable in 60 cities nationwide!
🍍 Must-Try Food List:
Fermented Vinegar Hotpot🔥|Tengqiao Spare Ribs|Wenchang Chicken|Coconut Rice🥥|Qingbuliang (cooling dessert)|Jiaji Duck…
Night Market Recommendations: Yiheng Night Market, First Market, Conch Plaza Night Market!
💡 Tips:
✔️ Itinerary can be freely reversed or skip spots according to the map, off-peak travel is more comfortable
✔️ Sunscreen! Sunscreen! UV rays are very strong by the sea
✔️ Book Wuzhizhou Island boat tickets and popular restaurants in advance
After visiting Hainan many times this year, I’m still in love with Sanya💓
Sunshine, beach, waves, coconut trees—here hides all your summer dreams🌴
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