
Sanya – China’s tropical beach vacation destination.
Famous for hosting the 2003, 2004, and 2005 Miss World beauty pageants, Sanya boasts China’s best white sand beaches, a sunny tropical climate, and a laid-back charm.
This resort town is one of China’s tourist meccas, having been developed solely for the purposes of tourism. Located along the southern shore of China’s Hainan island, Sanya is Hainan Island’s second-biggest town. Its 40km of golden coastline is ringed inland by a chain of rugged mountains, isolating the resort from the rest of Hainan and adding to Sanya’s holiday destination feel.
More than just a relaxing beach holiday.
There’s no shortage of things to do while in Sanya, whether you’re looking for a lazy, chilled-out beach vacation or more active adventure. Relax on Sanya’s most stunning beaches at exclusive Yalong Bay in the East, go scuba diving and discover Sanya’s coral reefs, or spend a romantic evening at Deer Turning Back Park, a popular spot where hundreds of couples before you have commemorated their love.
Sanya is a short hop from Hong Kong and many other major cities in Southern China. The city has excellent air links with all of China’s major cities, as well as land transport links with all parts of Hainan Island.
Geography and climate
Sanya is the roughly on the same latitude as Hawaii, with very warm weather all year around. It is one of the transportation and communication centers of China, and one of the important trade ports in the extreme south of the golden coastline. The daily average temperature is 25.4C and annual rainfall is 1,279mm.
Holidaying in Sanya? Take your pick from one of two beautiful Wyndham Hotel Group properties.
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