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 construction of a railway station has ... Read More>>

Vital Statistics (2006) GDP: RMB10.89 billion GDP per Capita: RMB 20,973 Economic Growth Rate: 14.5% Population: 0.25 million (urban) - 0.29 million (rural) Annual Average Wage: RMB16, 661 FDI: US$110 million Economic Overview Sanya is the most famous ... Read More>>

Sanya Phoenix Airport (SYX) (Sanya Fenghuang Jichang) Sanya's airport is situated 11 kilometers northwest of the city, and operates flights to 59 domestic destinations, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shenyang and Wuhan. 44 international ... Read More>>

Sanya's nightlife scene isn't known for its sophistication. After a very late start, this newborn industry seems to overcompensate with a whirl of blinding lighting and by-the-bottle liquor. Unless low-key resort lounges are your ideal party location, ... Read More>>

The small city of Sanya has few bus lines, but they do manage to span the entire city. Buses operate from 6:00-23:00 and bus fares range from 1-4 RMB. The Dadonghai Station to Civil Aviation Station (Minhang Zhan) line is probably the most useful. The ... Read More>>

• GDP: RMB 28.457 billion (2011) • Per Capita Disposable Income of Urban Residents: RMB 20,068 (2011) • Economic Growth Rate: 14.2% (2011) • Resident Population: 0.685 million (2010) • Unemployment Rate: 1.55% (2010) • ... Read More>>

The tiny city of Sanya occupies approximately 1,915 square kilometers of land in the southern tip of the Hainan Province. Its coastline stretches over 258.65 kilometers. The city's population is a little over 685,000, made up of 20 nationalities including ... Read More>>

Ferries are a picturesque way to travel between the city of Sanya and Guangzhou, Beihai and Haian and tickets are easily obtained as they do not need to be booked in advance. The ferries do not run during bad weather, which means that between June and ... Read More>>

Tourism Product Street 旅游产品一条街 This is the best place to buy local products. The street is dotted with many craft shops and much more. You can buy Hainan specialties here, such as seashell, crystal art crafts, and much more. Add: on the north entry ... Read More>>

Most visitors coming to Sanya are looking for a peaceful haven away from their busy city lives. Long days lazing on the beach and afternoons spent taking part in water sports are the most popular forms of entertainment in Sanya. Another way to spend time in ... Read More>>

Sanya Waimao Road Food Street 三亚外贸路美食街 Hainan seafood, Lanzhou stretched noodles, various morsels from Northeastern China and much more can be found in this one delicious location. Get a real feel for the dietary differences between China’s ... Read More>>

Sanya is a stretch of resort coastline with a small urban center along the southern edge of Hainan Island off the southern shores of China. When describing the charms of this tropical playground, Chinese tourist authorities start at paradise and work up the ... Read More>>

Often called the "tail of the dragon", Sanya sits at the far southern tip of Hainan Province. It has a hot, humid tropical monsoon climate with an average July maximum temperature of 33C (91F). Typhoons are common during June and July. City ... Read More>>

If you love seafood, Sanya is not to be missed. Sanya tables overflow with the familiar and the exotic. Like most island diets, traditional Hainan cuisine has been influenced over the years by local resources, weather and the environment. Abundant abalone, ... Read More>>

Wenchang Chicken (Wenchang Ji) 文昌鸡 Dongshan Lamb (Dongshan Yang) 东山羊 Jiaji Duck ( Jiaji Ya) 加积鸭 Hele Crab (Hele Xie) 和乐蟹 Wenchang Chicken (Wenchang Ji) 文昌鸡 This small, colorful variety of poultry is indigenous to Hainan Province. Prized for ... Read More>>

Sanya's first train station opened in 2007, from where trains to the nearby cities of Haikou and Guangzhou can be caught. Direct lines to Beijing (35 hrs), Guangzhou (14 hrs) and Shanghai (37 hrs) also start at this station. .this_tab td{padding:5px;} Train ... Read More>>

China Country Code Number: 0086 Sanya City Code Number: 0898 Emergency & Most Commonly Used Police: 110 Telephone Repairing: 112 Local Directory Assistance: 114 International Long-distance Register: 115 National Long-distance Operator: 116 Time inquiry: ... Read More>>

Sanya is known all over China for its clear water and white-sand beaches, and it is sometimes compared to the Hawaiian Islands (but only by people who have never been to them). There are plenty of beach swimming opportunities, and water sports are extremely ... Read More>>

Traveling by taxi around Sanya is a viable option for many travelers, who will find the fares quite reasonable. The starting fare in Sanya is 8 RMB, which covers the first 2 kilometers, with additional charges of 2 RMB for each kilometer beyond that. If the ... Read More>>

Mountain Bike Sanya is easy to navigate on bicycle, which can be hired from a variety of shops around the city. Hotels and hostels also hire bicycles out for between 20 RMB　　and 60 RMB, depending on the make of bike. The prices vary between individual ... Read More>>

In order to rent a car in Sanya, non-Chinese visitors will need to produce a valid passport and their tickets for travel out of China, or a valid visa, as well as their driver's license and a deposit, the exact amount of which will vary between companies. ... Read More>>

Long Distance Bus Buses to Sanya usually come through Haikou which acts as a hinge for road transport into the city. It takes around three hours to get between the two cities, costing between 50 RMB and 80 RMB depending on the class of bus. In addition, ... Read More>>

Pearls, coral, crystal and other natural products of the sea are the main attractions for Sanya shoppers. Pearls, in particular, are one of Hainan's principal commodities, and hawkers populate every beach and souvenir shop. Salt water pearls are prized over ... Read More>>

Sanya is a hot, humid city which suffers from typhoons during June and July when many visitors choose to stay away. If a typhoon is forecast, the city will usually try to move as many visitors as possible from the area and travel plans should be made ... Read More>>