Coconut Grove Seaside Photography Spot

【Sanya Nanhai Guanyin Walking Guide! The Ultimate 108-meter Sea Guanyin Experience! 🙏】

🔥 Must-Visit Reasons!
The world's tallest sea Guanyin statue! A breathtaking 108 meters overlooking the South China Sea!

📍 Address
Inside Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone, Yacheng Town, Yazhou District, Sanya City
🚌 Transportation Tips
About 1 hour by taxi from downtown, around 100 RMB; Bus routes 25/30 go directly there

⏰ Opening Hours
08:00-17:00 (Recommended to visit in the morning for fewer crowds)

👉 Complete Route
1️⃣ Nanhai Guanyin Plaza
View the full panorama of the Guanyin statue from afar! The coconut grove and sea view are super photogenic
📸 Tips: The stone steps on the left side of the plaza are the golden spot for group photos

2️⃣ Puji Bridge (A must-walk!)
A 300-meter cross-sea walkway, with healing sea breeze and Buddhist chants
⚠️ Note: The bridge surface sways, hold your phone tight!

3️⃣ Yuantong Treasure Hall
Stunning! The best angle to look up at the Guanyin statue
🔥 Hidden activity: Walk around the Buddha three times to pray (locals all do this)

4️⃣ Guanyin’s Lotus Pedestal at the Feet
Climb to the top and hug the Buddha’s feet! Overlook the entire South China Sea
💡 Tip: You need to climb 7 flights of stairs, but it’s worth it!

🍜 Must-Try Vegetarian Meal
Nanshan Vegetarian Restaurant: Guanyin noodles, coconut-flavored sticky rice
Average cost 50+ RMB per person, served 11:00-14:00

📸 Best Photo Spots
1. Coconut grove on the right side of Guanyin Plaza (for perspective shots holding up Guanyin)
2. Yuantong Treasure Hall prayer wheel corridor (red walls and golden prayer wheels create a great vibe)

💣 Pitfall Prevention Guide
❌ Incense in the scenic area is expensive; you can bring your own eco-friendly incense
❌ No need to hire the tour guides pushed at the entrance
❌ Afternoon backlighting results in poor photo quality