Haitang Bay (海棠湾) is one of Sanya’s most prestigious and rapidly developing resort areas, with a 21.8-kilometer-long coastline. It is home to numerous luxury hotels from international brands, for example, Atlantis. Moreover, the bay’s water is exceptionally clear, and the sand is fine and soft – perfect for enjoying the sunny beach.

Accommodation Advantages:

Luxury: Hotels in Haitang Bay are predominantly five-star and above, providing first-class service and amenities ideal for travellers seeking a high level of comfort during their stay.

Privacy: Most hotels have private beaches and pools, guaranteeing guests privacy and a tranquil atmosphere.

Family-Friendly: Many hotels feature kids’ clubs, water parks, and other amenities that make family vacations comfortable and enjoyable.

Convenient Shopping: For avid shoppers, the Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex is conveniently located nearby.

Yalong Bay (亚龙湾), known as “the Number One Bay in China,” is renowned for its picturesque beaches stretching 7.5 kilometres. Surrounded by tropical rainforests and golf courses, the bay is a beautiful spot attracting visitors from around the world.

Accommodation Advantages:

Luxury Hotels: Yalong Bay is home to numerous high-end hotels, including Hilton, Marriott, and other world-renowned brands.

Diverse Amenities: Hotels are equipped with private beaches, swimming pools, gyms, and spas, allowing guests to fully enjoy their stay.

Active Recreation: Yalong Bay is suitable for diving, surfing, boating, and other water sports.

Tranquil Atmosphere: Compared to other bays, Yalong Bay offers a more peaceful and serene environment.

Dadonghai Bay (大东海) is a bustling resort area known for its lively atmosphere, affordable prices, and proximity to the city centre. The bay offers a range of accommodation options, from luxury hotels to budget-friendly choices. Dadonghai also hosts a variety of colourful events throughout the year.

Accommodation Advantages:

Excellent Value: Dadonghai offers accommodation and dining options to suit all budgets, making it attractive to young travellers, friends, and families looking for an affordable vacation.

Convenient Location: Close to the city centre and good transportation links.

Vibrant Nightlife: Dadonghai boasts a lively nightlife scene with numerous bars, restaurants, and clubs.

Sanya Bay (三亚湾), the longest bay in Sanya, is ideal for travellers who value a relaxed pace of life and a tranquil atmosphere. From strolling along the promenade and taking in picturesque views to sampling local cuisine, Sanya Bay is an excellent option.

Accommodation Advantages:

Affordability: Sanya Bay offers budget-friendly prices for accommodation and services.

Peaceful Atmosphere: It is a suitable place for a calm and relaxing vacation, where you can enjoy the beauty of nature.

Convenient Infrastructure: Despite the lower prices, Sanya Bay has a well-developed infrastructure and is close to the airport.

Haitang District (Haitang Bay) | Entertainment services: 8 AM - 5:30 PM

Home to China’s largest preserved coral growth, this island is a snorkelling and diving hotspot with coral reefs, tropical fish, and clear waters, earning a reputation as “The Best Diving Resort in China.” To accommodate divers — both amateurs and experts — the island offers luxury suites and a wide range of other sea-based activities. There are accommodations available on the island for those seeking a longer stay.

Free daily shuttles from CDF to the Island: 2:30, 6:30, 9:30 PM, or take the public bus Route 28 or Haitang 1.

Tianya District | 8 AM - 7 PM
📍23 kilometres southwest of downtown Sanya

Across the giant seaside boulders, the words “Tianya” (Edge of the Sky) and “Haijiao” (Corner of the Sea) were inscribed, granting the scenic spot its name and famous landmark.

More than its stunning tropical coastline, the area is known for its rich cultural heritage and colourful local charm. Here, romance and intrigue linger in the air.

More must-see landmarks and activities: Tianya Stone, Haijiao Stone, Nantian Yizhu, Love Stone, Peace Stone, a fishing platform, and yacht experiences.

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Tianya District | Resort: 8 AM - 5:30 PM, 7 PM last boat

Spanning 267 hectares, it is the second-largest offshore island around Hainan. Its crystal clear waters are 10–20 metres deep and alive with marine life. Together with nearby East Island, the two form the famed natural seascape known as the “Twin Turtles on the Waves.”

On the west Island, travellers can dabble in water sports and diving, relax on the warm sandy beaches, and enjoy the coconut grove. Niuwangling, a small adjoining islet, preserves untouched island scenery with dramatic reefs, panoramic sea views, and remnants of historic military sites.

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Wuzhi Mountain | 9 AM - 4 PM
📍In Nansheng Town, Wuzhishan City, Hainan Province
⏰ 1.5 - 2 hours

This boutique tourism project offers travellers an adrenaline-pumping rafting experience, with steep, rapids river bends surrounded by rocky beaches, tropical rainforests, karst caves, and mountaintop springs and waterfalls. The rafting process is 3.8 kilometres, with the highest drop being 13 metres and 26 passionate rapids.

The scenic spot provides free hot waterbaths, and travellers can drift freely seven days a week.

Lingshui Li Autonomous County

Spanning vast stretches, the salt flats shimmer like silver under the sun, creating a landscape that feels like a paradise all year round. When seawater evaporates, it forms sparkling silver mounds, offering a spectacular sight. Beyond its role as an important salt-producing area for Hainan, Yingge Sea Salt Fields have become a unique tourist destination, drawing countless visitors eager to admire its dazzling beauty.

Lingshui Li Autonomous County

Qingshui Bay boasts a 12-kilometre coastline known for its crystal-clear waters, soft sandy beaches, and unique curved shorelines. Nicknamed the “Singing Beach,” Qingshui Bay is a premier destination for leisure and water sports, offering opportunities for swimming, surfing, diving, and other aquatic activities. Its stunning natural beauty and serene atmosphere make it one of Hainan’s most popular coastal retreats.

Yazhou District | 8 AM - 5 PM

Right in the southwest of Sanya, this ecological and cultural park is a premier destination for an experience of Buddhist pilgrimage and longevity culture. At the magnificent Nanshan Temple, the world's largest statue of Avalokitesvara (Guanyin of Nanshan at 108 meters high) stands in majesty, while the largest golden jade Buddha statue in the world (Bodhisattva Statue) captivates visitors with the spiritual solace that Buddhist culture brings.

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Yazhou District | 7 AM - 7 PM

Yazhou Ancient City, located 42 kilometres from downtown Sanya, is the southernmost ancient city in China and also Sanya’s major base for off-season fruit and vegetable cultivation and distribution. With the implementation of preservation initiatives, Yazhou is being developed into a cultural town themed around “Tianya Culture.” It brings together multiple cultural narratives: the Tianya landmark culture represented by Yazhou Ancient City; the exile culture of Shuinan Village; the Confucian, Taoist, and Buddhist culture represented by Yazhou Confucian Temple, Dayun Temple, Nanshan, and Daxiaodongtian; the maritime Silk Road trading culture of Dagu Port; the traditional handicraft culture represented by Huang Daopo; the cultural landscape of tropical farmlands and the “Eight Views of Yazhou”; the diverse ethnic cultures of the Li, Han, and Hui peoples; and revolutionary red culture found in Yazhou, Baoping, and Meishan.

Within the ancient city lies the Yazhou Confucian Temple, once the highest academic institution in ancient Yazhou and the southernmost Confucian temple in China. It nurtured many scholars and remains a symbol of Yazhou’s profound cultural heritage.

Baoting Li and Miao Autonomous County | 8 AM - 6 PM, Last entry 5 PM

Hidden in the heart of Hainan's rolling mountains, the area is ranked as a diamond rainforest scenic spot in China. In this tropical rainforest, travellers can connect with local Li and Miao ethnic cultures and enjoy thrilling outdoor adventures — from trekking to ziplines.

Jiyang District | 8 AM - 6 PM

Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park is located in the Yalong Bay National Tourism Holiday Resort and covers an area of 1506 hectares. It is the first coastal forest park featuring eco-tourism built in the mountains in Hainan Province. Tropical evergreen plants and tropical semi-deciduous plants form the vegetation of the park. The park is endowed with a variety of resources in the respect of biology, geography, astronomy, hydrology and culture.

With the natural landscape in the park, you can enjoy multiple activities including hiking, field activities, sightseeing, wellness-related activities, popular science education, folk customs and culture experience, hot spring spas and sunbathing in the tropical forest.

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Shuiman Township, Wuzhishan City | 8 AM - 4:30 PM

Wuzhishan RiverManhe Tropical Rainforest Scenic Area is a national 3A-level scenic spot. The best mountain viewing spot in the scenic spot can be seen directly at the Wuzhi Mountain, the ridge of 1867.1 meters above sea level in Hainan It stands tall and the five peaks are juxtaposed like the five fingers that support the sky.

Walking along the rainforest plank road in the scenic area, you can watch the landscapes of Alsophila spinulosa, aerial flower baskets, thousand-year lychee trees, banyan trees, wild peach blossoms, and natural stone turtles.

Ledong Li Autonomous County | 7 AM - 12 AM

Jianfengling was approved by the Ministry of Forestry to establish a national forest park in 1992, making it the only forest park characterized by tropical rainforests in China. It measures about 1,600 hectares, mainly for the protection of tropical virgin rainforests and rare animals such as gibbons and peacock-pheasants. 

Jianfengling is China's first national tropical rainforest park, with the largest and best-preserved tropical virgin forest in the country. It has a wideand distinctive variety of tropical forest vegetation and abundant wildlife species. In addition to tree ferns (Cyatheales), a living fossil plant from the age of dinosaurs more than 200 million years ago, it is also home to more than 20 nationally protected species that are rare to find. The natural and ecological landscape is original, majestic and wonderful. There is a basin enveloped by mountains to the east of Heiling Ridge in Jianfengling. Shrouded in wreathing clouds all day long, the basin is called "Tianchi" (Heavenly Lake). From the top of the mountain, you can enjoy the "spectacle of four seas", which are the sea of forest, sea of clouds, sea of fog and the real sea.

Baoting Li and Miao Autonomous County | 8 AM - 5:30 PM

Qixianling (literally “seven-deity ridge”) is located in Baoting Li and Miao Autonomous County, about 7 kilometers from the county seat. It is one of the few well-preserved rainforests on Hainan Island.

The seven peaks of Qixianling are composed of seven steeply standing granite boulders in the peaks, which look upright and elegant from afar, and majestic and wonderful up close. In the rainforest, there are towering ancient trees, intertwined tree vines, and more than 5,000 proven rare plant species and more than 500 proven wild animal species.

Qixianling is also well-known for Qixianling Hot Spring with a magical combination of a wild hot spring and a tropical rainforest, the only hot spring of its kind in China, which makes Qixianling Hot Spring reputed as “forest hot spring”. It has the highest temperature of 95°C and contains a variety of trace elements. The hot spring water is rich in metasilicic acid and silicate bicarbonate, and therefore, is effective in skin cleansing and beautifying with health claims.

Opening：08:00-17:30, Last Entry: 16:30

Tianya District | 24h open

Baolong Forest Park sits within a tropical rainforest ecosystem, surrounded by lush scenery and a tranquil atmosphere. With a warm climate year-round and rich negative oxygen ions reaching up to 80,000 ions/cm³, it is known as the “green lung of Sanya.” The park’s highlight, Jianling Peak — Sanya’s highest point at 1,019 metres — can be reached via a 2.5-km hiking boardwalk, offering breathtaking views and an ideal place for leisure and fitness. With over 92% forest coverage and abundant rare plant species, the park serves as an educational base for Hainan University and a designated Five-Coconut-Rated scenic site.

At the park’s heart is Baolong Forest Resort Hotel, featuring villa-style rooms, a Chinese restaurant, an infinity pool, and direct access to hiking trails. With diverse indoor and outdoor facilities, rich wildlife, and immersive rainforest experiences, the resort is perfect for corporate retreats, team-building, family vacations, and educational programmes — a peaceful escape into nature for wellness and relaxation.

Wuzhishan, located in central-southern Hainan Island, is a lush, mountainous city known as “China’s Natural Oxygen Bar.” Surrounded by dense forests and rich biodiversity, it has become a top destination for wellness and eco-tourism. Visitors can explore attractions like Wuzhishan Grand Canyon Rafting, Red Canyon Rafting, the National Nature Reserve, Yahu Terraces, Taiping Reservoir, and the Shuimang Xiangye Organic Tea Plantation.

Covering 1,144 square kilometres, Wuzhishan is also a cultural hub for Hainan’s ethnic minorities. Nicknamed the “Emerald Mountain City” after Hainan’s highest peak, it offers a blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage, including tropical rainforests, the Hainan Ethnic Museum, ancient-style Li villages, and the Li and Miao Song and Dance Gallery. With its stunning landscapes and rich traditions, Wuzhishan is a must-visit destination for travellers seeking both adventure and culture.

Haitang District | 10 AM - 10 PM (Facilities start at 2 PM)

This marine-themed complex features the city’s most iconic landmark, an 88-metre-high Ferris wheel (Eye of Sanya), where travellers can get panoramic views of the Haitang Bay coastline.

Guests can also enjoy a Tijuana-style underwater restaurant, the Adventure Island Family Entertainment Center, and more leisure & vacation experiences.

Haitang District | 10 AM - 6 PM

Looking for the thrill of a lifetime? Ride the ‘Shark Safari’ raft and come face-to-face with sharks through the transparent corridor. Get whipped up six-story high by the ‘Eye of the Storm’, and take the unforgettable ‘Leap of Poseidon’.

Afterwards, take on the roles of explorers who journey through the Lost Chambers Aquarium to see 86,000 marine animals — travellers can even book a dive with sharks and rays!

Jiyang District | Show time: 5 PM, 8 PM daily
📍Near the city centre

This immersive experience, inspired by a living Li and Miao ancient town, is where travellers can experience local traditions brought to life with modern technology. The signature show “Sanya Romance” covers 10,000 years of history with breathtaking staging and cinematic effects. Other highlights include the 5D reality performance “The Earthquake,” the historical show “The Battle of Hainan Island,” and interactive experiences such as Li Village Courtship and the Horror Lab. The park also offers hotel packages for visitors.

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Tianya District | Showtime: 8:00 - 9:10 PM

Junda Stunt Cars Show is established with the close collaboration of the world-renowned Bizzarro Car Stunt Team. The stunt show features an international cast that challenges what is possible with both cars and motorcycles. The Hollywood-level car stunts promise to leave audience reeling in their wake.

Tianya District | 2:30 - 10 PM, Showtime: 7:30 - 8:30 PM

The park is a red China-themed performance area with a focus on Maoist plays. It has an outdoor theatre with a natural beach backdrop used to perform Red Women’s Detachment-related pieces, as well as an indoor special-effects stage designed for The Liberation of Hainan play.

Here, visitors can pick and choose from a wide selection of regional cuisine and cultural experiences, and immerse themselves in the history and storytelling of China’s revolution, its red culture, and the local traditions.

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Tianya District

An innovative complex for luxury hotels & resorts, exhibitions, leisure, entertainment, and shopping, featuring the Amazon Jungle Water Park, specialty shops, cinemas, art galleries and more for the perfect family-friendly vacation experience.

Mar 1 - Oct 31, Nov 16-17: 8:30 AM - 6 PM
Nov 18 - Feb 28: 8:10 AM – 5:30 PM
📍In the Ganshiling Nature Reserve

Be completely surrounded by the vast mountains, clear waters, and the hundred-year-old betel nut forests. Largely inhabited by the island's indigenous Li and Miao people, and even known as “Holy Land of the Li and Miao Customs,” this place is itself a living piece of ancient civilisation in Southern China.

Yazhou District | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
📍40 kilometres west of Sanya City, northwest of Nanshan Mountain

Beyond the beautiful scenery, the Park is worth a visit for four reasons: 1) Rich Taoist cultural colours and profound historical and cultural connotations; 2) Rare tropical coastal plant ecosystem in China; 3) The unique natural and cultural landscape of the "Nanshan Ageless Pine" group; 4) A pristine bay with beautifully, unique environment.

Some must-visit spots: Nanhai Fumen, Dragon Head Rock, Small Dongtian Park, 10m rainbow slide, Jungle Flying Car, and Water Activities.

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Haitang District | 8:30 AM -10:30 PM

The park is split into two zones: the Tourist Area and the National Rice Cultivation Area.

In the Tourist Area, one can find gardens that celebrate different cultures, colourful flower fields, a dinosaur park, and dining spots that blend rice with Li culture’s dishes.

Visitors can join hands-on activities like planting, harvesting, threshing, or even painting with rice, and enjoy an immersive light and sound show in the evening. Travellers can also spend the night right in the park.

Jiyang District ｜8 AM- 5:30 PM
📍In the Yalong Bay National Tourism Holiday Resort

As Asia's largest rose-themed park, the valley spans 183.6 hectares with over 1,200 varieties of roses and tropical flowers.

The valley is a modern urban agricultural park that features various kinds of rose exhibitions. With a theme of “Beauty, Romance, Love,” the valley has been a hotspot for wedding photos.

Jiyang District | 8 AM - 10:30 PM

Leaning against the city of Sanya and ringed by the sea, the Park covers an area of 82.88 hectares. At its 275-metre peak, visitors are treated to panoramic views of Sanya, perfect for watching the sunrise, sunset, and the city lights at night. The park’s iconic Deer sculpture has become a beloved symbol of Sanya, earning it the nickname “Deer City.”

The highlights of this eco-friendly park include Tailwind Terrace, Deer Park, Blessings from the East, the Love Culture Park, and the mountaintop garden. Travellers can also enjoy Li ethnic performances, hop on the park’s scenic slides, and take in breathtaking views from the northern observation deck.

Tianya District | 8 AM - 6 PM
📍18 kilometres west of Sanya

The garden is an ecological centre in China, covering an area of 143.8 hectares. More than just the lush forest, it also hosts regular botanical courses and guided tours.

Currently, facilities open to guests include World of Orchids, Exotic Plant Garden, Hydroponics Facility, Tropical Fruit Park, Aquarium, Tea  Pavilion, the Cactus Pyramid, and the Local Culture Center.

Tianya District

Once a small fishing village, this charming coastal neighbourhood is now dubbed “The Little Satornini of Sanya”. With streets that open directly onto the sea, travellers can catch a glimpse of bougainvillaea blooming at every corner, colourful wooden boats by the shore, and friendly locals who will charm you with their simple and authentic island life.

Haitang District｜10 AM - 10 PM

This begonia-shaped duty-free shop, the largest in the world, is located right in the heart of the city.

With over 850 international brands present, travellers can find a variety of high-end items, food and beverages, and more.

Haitang District | 9:30 AM - 11 PM

Right in the bustling golden section of the Dadonghai business district, the iconic building shaped like a Pineapple is the first multi-function mall in Sanya that combines shopping, dining, culture, entertainment, and leisure experiences under the same roof. 

Jiyang District | 9:30 AM - 11 PM

This local shopping complex houses a variety of shops for gold & silver jewellery, cosmetics, knitting materials, clothing and footwear, fresh food, and other goods.

With department stores, supermarkets, restaurants, cinemas, and tea places right by the Sanya riverside, it is a one-stop destination for visitors’ needs.

Jiyang District | 10 AM - 10 PM

This premier fashion and lifestyle hub in the Yalong Bay resort area offers a wide selection of genuine high-end brands at outlet prices. With its relaxed atmosphere away from the bustle of downtown Sanya, the outlet tours invite travellers to shop, unwind, and indulge in a little luxury.

Tianya District

Sync with the pulse of downtown Sanya in one of the city’s first commercial pedestrian streets. While the streets are a historical retail landmark, it is also lined with modern shops and local businesses selling Hainan-style handicrafts, jewellery, and souvenirs. At night, the street lights up with illuminated shops, nightlife, and dining spots.

Tianya district | 8 AM - 2 AM

Located between Jiefang Road and Huixin road, this night market sprawls with plenty of local stalls where visitors can enjoy authentic Chinese and regional Hainan cuisine, a variety of seafood, snacks, and fresh tropical fruits. You can also buy exquisite handicrafts and souvenirs from a variety of vendors after the sun sets.

Sanya Bay | 10 AM - 12 AM

Visit the square for a wide selection of Sanya’s famous seafood caught fresh off the sea! The local shop owners masterfully prepare them for a feast, best enjoyed with a variety of dipping sauces, including minced garlic, peanut oil, tomato sauce, mixed sauce, and chopped peanuts. In the cool breeze of a night, this spot is perfect after a day out in Sanya’s coastal wonders.

Start your acquaintance with Sanya by visiting a traditional Lao Ba Cha (old dad) teahouse. It’s not just a place to enjoy a cup of fragrant tea, but a real centre for communication and news exchange for locals.

Most snacks are steamed in small bamboo baskets stacked on top of each other – this preserves the juiciness and aroma of the dishes. We suggest trying xiajiao (translucent dumplings made from rice flour with shrimp filling), steamed buns with various fillings, chicken feet in black bean sauce, sweet tartlets with delicate egg custard, and other desserts.

📍阿芳老爸茶 (A Fang Laobacha)
📍高登福茶楼三亚店(Gao Deng Fu Teahouse)
📍聚福源茶楼 (Jufuyuan Teahouse)
📍味琼·传统老爸茶 (Wei Qiong Traditional Laobacha)

Coconut Chicken Soup is a tropical classic made with fresh coconut water and tender chicken, slow-cooked to perfection for a rich, aromatic broth. Clear, sweet, and full of natural flavour, every spoonful blends the freshness of coconut with the savoury taste of chicken. Packed with electrolytes and vitamins, it’s refreshing and nourishing—perfect for warm, sunny days. Whether for family gatherings or friendly get-togethers, this dish captures the true taste of the tropics.

📍椰小鸡·椰子鸡 (Chicken Inside Coconut)
📍嗲嗲的椰子鸡 (Grandpa’s Coconut Chicken)
📍龙泉人椰子鸡 (Longquanren Coconut Chicken)

For lovers of thrills for the tongue, try the sour and spicy hot pot Zaopocu. This soup is prepared on the basis of fermented rice vinegar (zaopocu) with the addition of seafood, meat, seaweed, tofu, vegetables, and mushrooms. Order a small portion to appreciate the unusual and rich taste of the dish.

📍文昌小老弟海鲜糟粕醋火锅 (Xiao Lao Di)
📍琼州糟粕醋 (Qiong Zhou Zao Po Cu)
📍尝飨徕正宗铺前糟粕醋火锅

Hainan Five-Herb Duck is a signature local delicacy. Made with free-range sea ducks from Hainan’s mangrove forests, the dish is slow-cooked for 40 minutes with five fragrant herbs, allowing the rich flavours to infuse every tender bite. Juicy, aromatic, and full of the island’s sunshine and sea breeze, it’s a taste you won’t forget. Pair it with local favourites like Grandma’s Oyster Pancake or Handmade Noodles in Herbal Duck Soup for an even more mouth-watering experience.

📍虎婆香草鸭 (GrandmaHu Herb Duck)
📍唠婆香草鸭 (Laopo Vanilla Duck)
📍屯昌香草鸭旗舰店 (Tuanchang Herb Duck)

Tengqiao Pork Ribs, one of Sanya’s top ten signature dishes, are made with locally raised farm pork ribs marinated in honey, ginger, and garlic, then slow-fried to a golden crisp. The result is tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, with a perfectly balanced sweet and savoury flavour. Loved by both locals and visitors, this time-honoured dish showcases Sanya’s rich culinary tradition and irresistible taste.

📍朱家酒店 (Chu’s)
📍创味饭店 (Chuan Wei Restaurant)
📍三亚沿江海南菜·文昌鸡祖师爷 (Yanjiang Hainancai)

Tengqiao Intestine Rice Dumpling is a must-try local delicacy in Tengqiao! It’s not something you can easily find in the market, as making it takes time and effort—so even locals usually get to enjoy it only during the New Year.

Unlike the regular rice dumplings you may know, this special version is wrapped in cleaned pork intestine instead of bamboo leaves. Seasoned sticky rice is stuffed inside, both ends are tied, and the dumplings are simmered on a bed of sugarcane with chunks of pork belly. The rich aroma of the meat seeps into the glutinous rice, creating a soft, savoury, and deeply satisfying flavour.

Stir-Fried Crab with Scallions and Ginger is a seafood delight that excels in flavour, aroma, and presentation. Plump crabs are quickly stir-fried with fresh scallions and ginger over high heat, resulting in tender, juicy meat infused with the fragrant aroma of aromatics. This dish preserves the natural sweetness of the crab while adding the distinctive flavour of scallions and ginger, leaving a lasting impression. Rich in protein and trace minerals, it’s both delicious and nutritious—an ideal choice for seafood lovers.

📍三亚肥婆海鲜 (Fat Lady Seafood)
📍东海龙宫海景大酒楼 (Dragon Restaurant)
📍琼菜王·海南菜 (Qiong Cai Wang)

Handmade rice noodles are mixed with dark soy sauce, garlic paste, peanut or sesame oil, and a variety of toppings including black bean sprouts, shredded beef, fried squid, crispy peanuts, toasted sesame seeds, crunchy fried noodle pieces, chopped coriander, and bamboo shoot chicken pickles.

Bursting with layers of flavour and a silky, smooth texture, this dish is even more delightful when the last few noodles are enjoyed with a small bowl of steaming hot sea clam soup, leaving a lingering, unforgettable taste.

Sanya Fresh Fish Soup is a beloved local dish from Hainan’s coastal city of Sanya, famous for its pure and delicate flavour. Made with freshly caught local sea fish and seasonal vegetables, it is gently simmered to create a clear yet richly flavoured broth. The tender fish retains its natural sweetness, offering both nourishment and comfort. Packed with high-quality protein and minerals, this wholesome soup boosts appetite and aids digestion. Enjoying a bowl of steaming fresh fish soup in Sanya is one of the best ways to savour the island’s ocean breeze and culinary charm.

📍第一家鲜鱼汤清真老饭店

Qingbuliang is a signature Hainan dessert made with a mix of fresh fruits, dried fruits, and grains, topped with coconut milk. Refreshing and naturally sweet, it’s the perfect treat to cool off on a hot day.

📍糖老铺传统清补凉
📍彬彬饮品琼海炒冰清补凉

It goes without saying that pandan desserts are a must-eat in Sanya. You’ll find all kind of pandan-made sweets- pancakes, egg tarts, cakes, buns, and more; pick whichever is to your liking because it could never go wrong!

Stir-Fried Ice is made by pouring fresh milk and fruit juice onto a cold pan and continuously stirring with a wooden spatula. The mixture gradually thickens and transforms into a smooth icy paste. Served in a clear cup, it’s colourful, vibrant, and visually delightful. Refreshing, sweet, and silky, this treat is perfect for cooling off while enjoying a burst of flavour.

Sanya Street Barbecue is everywhere, offering a vibrant and bustling food scene. The variety of ingredients is endless—beef, lamb, and chicken are staples, along with local seafood such as shrimp, oysters, mackerel, mullet, and conch. Vegetables like grilled chives, water spinach, green peppers, and eggplant are also popular. Some vendors serve unique dishes wrapped in foil, such as grilled soybean sprouts, shrimp cabbage, or vermicelli parcels, adding a special local twist to the barbecue experience.

📍八哥蜂蜜烧烤 (Eight Brother Honey Barbecue)

Bua is a unique yet everyday snack in Hainan. it’s traditionally made for celebrations, with different fillings across the island—commonly crushed peanuts, grated coconut, or winter melon sugar. The dough is made from starch, crushed peanuts, sugar, a touch of ginger, and coconut. The filling is wrapped like a dumpling, placed on boiled jackfruit leaves, and steamed for 15–20 minutes. Each bite bursts with the fragrant aroma of coconut and sesame, offering a soft, chewy, and satisfyingly flavourful experience that instantly whets the appetite.

Crispy Shrimp Cakes are a must-try when visiting Sanya! A favourite snack among locals, the shrimp cakes are crispy on the outside and tender inside. Fried to a perfect golden brown and brushed with a special sweet, sour, and spicy sauce, they’re irresistible. Freshly cooked, each bite delivers a delightful trio of aromas—the crispiness of the batter, the rich scent of the oil, and the natural sweetness of the shrimp—making it impossible to stop at just one!