China's best-known tropical resort city, at the island's southern tip. Yalong Bay and Haitang Bay hold the top luxury resorts; Dadonghai is the liveliest beach area; the Sanya International Duty-Free City draws shoppers. The base for most first-time visitors — direct international flights, Russian-speaking staff and plenty of day trips.
Highlights
- Yalong Bay beach & luxury resorts
- Haitang Bay duty-free shopping
- Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone
- Wuzhizhou Island diving
- Russian-friendly restaurants and services
More to explore
Steamed Grouperβ
Wuzhizhou Island Day Tripβ
Duty-Free Shoppingβ
3 Days in Sanya: Beach Essentialsβ
5-Day Classic Hainan Routeβ
7-Day Island Loop: East Coastβ
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