What to see

Yalong Wan (Asian Dragon Bay), about 20km to the east of Sanya, Yalong Wan is the longest beach in southern Hainan, whose shimmering sands extend along the shore for about 5km. Part of an officially protected marine park. The beach is quiet and peaceful.

Dadonghai Beach (Great East Sea),3km south-east from Sanya (10 minutes by minibus, or less than 1 hour by foot), Dadonghai is a bustling and appealing seaside resort. There's a western-style cocktail bar with blues music here.

Tianyahaijiao, located at the southwest seaside of Sanya, Tianyahaijiao, means the end of sky and the rim of the sea.