Sanya lies at the southern tip of Hainan Island on Sanya Bay. Located at 18° 15' N latitude, Sanya is–after Sansha (also administered by Hainan Province)–the second-southernmost prefecture-level city nationally.

Situated in the south end of Hainan Island, Sanya is an international tourist city boasting tropical scenery and coastal landscape. In this attraction-studded city, we have summarized top 10 things to do in Sanya for tourists who are spoilt for choice.

May 18, 2024 · Sanya is located on the southern coast of Hainan Island, which is the southernmost province of China. Positioned at approximately 18 degrees north latitude, Sanya enjoys a tropical climate, with warm temperatures year-round.

Sanya is on the southernmost point of China, at the tip of Hainan island. Billed as "China's Hawaii", Sanya has 20-km stretches of beach. As the only tropical city across the coastline, it is definitely booming and packed with a lot of water sports such as snorkeling and jet-skiing, rainforest hiking, and innumerable hotels ranging from zero to ...

Mar 13, 2025 · Sanya is located in the south end of Hainan Island, adjacent to Lingshui County on the east, Ledong County on the west, Baoting County on the north and the South China Sea to the south. Sanya is the only city in China that can enjoy the tropical rainforest and ocean scenery at the same time.

Known as the Hawaii of China, Sanya’s miles of coastline, tropical climate, and upscale resorts make it a go-to beach destination for many travelers. But, it’s the city’s Buddhist temples, coconut plantations, fruit-sorbet stands, and fishing port that keep travelers coming back.

Sanya is located at the southernmost tip of Hainan Island, bordering the South China Sea. The city is approximately 300 kilometers from Haikou, the capital of Hainan Province, and serves as the gateway to the island’s tropical paradise.

Jul 9, 2023 · Sanya is a tropical paradise located on the southernmost tip of Hainan Island in China. Sanya boasts stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and a vibrant tropical landscape, making it a popular tourist destination. The city of Sanya is known as the “Hawaii of China.”

Sanya is an important political, economic, cultural and foreign trade port in the southern part of Hainan, China, and also a famous coastal tourist city filled with tropical landscapes and local customs.

Sanya is a popular tourist destination in southeast China, known for its tropical climate. It is the training site of the national Chinese beach volleyball team and is a favorite destination spot of many retirees from northeast China, leading to its nickname, “China’s Florida.”