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Sanya is famous for its sun, sand, and sea. But there are also lots of cool natural tourist attractions to check out. In Sanya, you can see beautiful orchids, majestic butterflies and subtropical plants galore if you know where to go: Read more>>
Up until December 31, tickets for the Haikou to Sanya leg of the Guangzhou-Sanya K407 train will be discounted by as much as 40%. Hard sleeper tickets from Haikou to Sanya that originally cost 156 RMB, are now selling for 126 RMB. The K407 Guangzhou-Sanya train departs from Guangzhou at 21:20 and arrives in Sanya at 12:39 the following day. The entire journey takes 15 hours 19 minutes. Passengers interested in availing themselves of the discounted tickets should call 0898 9510 5105 or visit... Read more>>
Sanya has been inhabited for over 10,000 years; however, Chinese have inhabited the area since the Qin Dynasty. During the Han dynasty, the Li people arrived from Guangxi province. For many centuries, the island was designated as a place for exiles, one of the most famous of whom was the poet Su Dong Po (1036-1101). Systematic Han settlement began during the Song dynasty, and large-scale migration of Han from Fujian and Guangdong took place...Read more>>
Sanya's remote position as the "tail of the dragon" has historically made it difficult to reach. Only one large road connects Sanya to the mainland and the traffic can become very heavy in peak hours. The recently opened railway station should ease the journey for many visitors, who can skip the traffic by arriving by train. Once inside the city, the area is easy to negotiate on foot and bicycle, but the comprehensive bus network and...Read more>>
