Five Things to Know Before Embarking On a Trip to Spectacular Sanya
Posted by Caddie on November 9th, 2017
Planning a trip to Sanya Hainan Island? Whether for business or pleasure, you couldn’t have made a better choice for this tropical paradise on China’s Hainan Island is fast developing with world-class infrastructure and tourist attractions. Here are some things you need to know about this destination.
When to Travel?
Sanya is blessed with warm sunshine throughout the year. However, the months from October to March are the most pleasant which make them high season for traffic inflow – if cost is not a constraint, this is the best period to visit. If you want to beat the crowds during high season, April to June is a great period to plan a trip to Sanya. July to September is the rainy season but there’s plenty of sunshine and the region only witnesses light showers.
Where to Stay?
You’ll find a wide variety of accommodations in Sanya such as local budget hotels, vacation rentals, service apartments, guest houses, luxurious resorts and international chain hotels. Collaborating with an experienced local travel agency will help you get the best deals and rates. Reputed travel agencies offer value-for-money flight and hotel packages that cover round trip tickets, hotel accommodations, various taxes and service charges as well as private transfers to and from the airport.
What to Do?
There are lots of places to visit and things to do in Sanya. The beaches are stunning – Yalong Bay, Clearwater Bay, Haiting Bay, Dadonghai Bay and Sanya Bay are all distinctive and have their own special appeal. Most travelers visit local attractions such as the Sanya Romance Park, Nanshan Buddhism Culture Park and Li and Miao Minority Culture Park to name a few. Travel agencies also offer golfing packages because Sanya has world class golf clubs such as Yalong Bay Golf Club, Sun Valley Golf Club and Dragon Valley Golf Club among others.
Exciting Day Tours
If you are on a short trip to Sanya Hainan Island and would like a day tour, consider a package to places such as Wuzhizhou Island and Monkey Islet. You may also visit an authentic fishing village, go hiking in tropical rainforest or just soak in the therapeutic natural hot springs for which Hainan Island is famous. Sanya offers diverse water activities such as diving, snorkeling, scuba diving and parasailing to keep you occupied. The east coast is great for surfing during the winter months. For an ultra-luxurious experience, hire a yacht or boat to go sailing, fishing and exploring nearby islands.
Eating, Entertainment and Shopping
A trip to Sanya is incomplete without trying out the flavorsome regional cuisine which consists of light, fresh flavors and plenty of sea food. The main centers for nightly entertainment are along the three main bays – while Yalong Bay has upscale options, Dadonghai Bay offers a more diverse set of options and Sanya Bay has a good concentration of discos and bars. If you’re shopping for souvenirs, check out items such as loose pearls, pearl powder, pearl cream, coffee-flavored candies and local handicrafts. A night cruise is a wonderful way to soak up Sanya’s night atmosphere.
To know more about Sanya attractions, contact an experienced local travel agency!
