Rocky tropical coast on Wuzhizhou Island in Sanya

Photo: 江上清风1961 · Source · CC BY 3.0

Itinerary · 4 days

Sanya 4 Days: First Trip

A first-trip route across Sanya's central, eastern and western coast sectors, plus one ferry-dependent Wuzhizhou day.

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  1. 1

    Day 1

    2 stops

    1. Dadonghai Beach

      Attraction

      Dadonghai Beach

      Use Sanya's urban beach as a low-transfer first morning. Check the live swimming zone and flags, take a long midday break and keep resort convenience separate from claims of seclusion.

      Dadonghai Tourism Area, Jiyang District, Sanya

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    2. 2.2km

      8 min

    3. Luhuitou Park

      Attraction

      Luhuitou Park

      Arrive before sunset to understand the sculpture and bay, then keep one viewpoint for blue hour. Weather, last entry and internal sightseeing transport follow current park notices.

      Luling Road, Jiyang District, Sanya

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  2. 2

    Day 2

    1 stop

    1. Yalong Bay

      Attraction

      Yalong Bay

      Give the bay a full, flexible beach day. Inspect sea conditions before buying water activities, choose a monitored section and use shade rather than filling the hottest hours with transfers.

      Yalong Bay National Tourism Resort, Jiyang District, Sanya

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  3. 3

    Day 3

    2 stops

    2. 19.3km

      30 min

    3. Tianya Haijiao

      Attraction

      Tianya Haijiao

      Use a compact coast-and-inscription walk after Nanshan. General admission has been free, but current reservation, internal transport and identity procedures still need a same-day check.

      Tianya Town, Tianya District, Sanya

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  4. 4

    Day 4

    1 stop

    1. Wuzhizhou Island

      Attraction

      Wuzhizhou Island

      Use the verified Houhai-side passenger pier, confirm the last practical ferry on arrival and see the coast before choosing optional marine activities. Sea state can override the saved plan.

      Wuzhizhou Island Passenger Pier, Haitang District, Sanya

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      Photo: 江上清风1961 · Source · CC BY 3.0