Sanya 5A National Attractions

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🏝️ 5A National Attractions

Last verified 22 Jul 2025

Sanya now boasts 4 national-5A scenic areas—three surf-kissed coasts plus a hilltop Buddhist sanctuary—giving the resort city an unmatched "sun + culture" combo inside one taxi grid.

1 Quick Metrics

Total 5A sites

Coast / island share

3 / 4 (75 %) beach-front or offshore isles

Spiritual sites

2 (Nanshan & Daxiaodongtian blend Daoist/Buddhist lore)

Ticket range

Free (Tianya Haijiao) → ¥ 135 peak (Nanshan full pass)

Real-name booking

Required for all except Tianya Haijiao (free e-QR optional)

Metro reach

0 / 4 – use bus / DiDi; 30–50 min from Sanya Phoenix Airport

2 Why It Matters

One city, four postcards — kiss the "edge of earth", snorkel coral canyons, ring a 3-ton bell for longevity and wander a Daoist cliff garden—all within a 35 km coastline.

Free love spot — Since Feb 2024 Tianya Haijiao became a free 5A beach park, making bucket-list vows cost zero.

Eco-faith flagship — Nanshan's 108 m Guanyin statue is the tallest seaside Buddha in the world; entry funds giant sea-cleanup skimmers.

Year-round water clarity — Wuzhizhou's visibility hits 27 m, China's clearest 5A dive site.

3 Pro Tips

Nanshan sunset deck – book 17 : 00 slot in "南山文化旅游区" mini-prog (opens 5 days ahead, sells out in 30 min weekends).

Daxiaodongtian tide tunnel – arrive 09 : 30 for ankle-deep walk to "仙剑" cave before tide swallows the path (~11 : 00).

Tianya Haijiao drones – free beach but drones banned 08 : 00-19 : 00; fly sunset after lifeguards close.

Wuzhizhou boat hack – 08 : 00 first ferry + online combo (¥ 133 ticket + boat) skips harbour queue and secures dive time.

Eco-bus day-pass – Route 25 loops Nanshan ↔ Daxiaodongtian ↔ Tianya for ¥ 10 unlimited rides—scan Alipay "海南公交".

4 The Full 5A List

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1 · Buddhist Culture · West Sanya

Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone / 南山文化旅游区

40 km west of Sanya; 108 m Guanyin sea statue, vegetarian buffets, bamboo forest sky-walk; 08 : 00-17 : 30, ¥ 103-135.

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2 · Daoist Cliffs · West Sanya

Daxiao Dongtian Tourist Area / 大小洞天旅游区

Daoist "Big-&-Small Cave" cliffs (since 1187), banyan maze, shell-sand beach; 08 : 00-18 : 00, ¥ 130.

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3 · Coral Island · Northeast Sanya

Wuzhizhou Island Tourist Area / 蜈支洲岛旅游区

Coral-ringed isle, China's clearest dive (27 m vis), zip-line & glass kayaks; first ferry 08 : 00, last 18 : 00, ¥ 133 incl. boat.

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4 · Edge of Earth · Southwest Sanya

Tianya Haijiao Tourist Area / 天涯海角游览区

Granite "Edge of Earth" boulders, glass sea-view bookshop, sunset wedding decks; 08 : 00-19 : 00, free since Feb 2024 (e-QR recommended).

Pack reef fins, temple shoes and wedding hashtags—Sanya's four 5A headliners fit a two-day loop. No Tourist Traps. No BS.