Sanya sights are a curious blend of tradition and modernity, and a unique mix of natural beauty and man-made attractions. Sanya is a picturesque town located on the southern extreme tip of Hainan Island, and it draws huge tourist inflow right through the year. The salubrious beaches of Sanya are truly captivating, with their neat and long stretches of silver sands, refreshingly warm blue waters, and lush green palm trees. In short, Sanya is an ideal holiday resort where one can relax and spend quality time with loved ones.

Butterfly Valley

Butterfly valley, situated close to the breathtakingly beautiful Yalong Bay, is a romantic garden spread over 1.5 hectares. The chief attraction here is the presence of some exotic Chinese butterflies. As a matter of fact, Hainan Island is widely known as the "Kingdom of Butterflies," and the variety of these colorful creatures in Butterfly Valley provide a veritable optic feast – the likes of which are not found anywhere else in the world.

Gan Shi Ling Tropical Forest

Gan Shi Ling Tropical Forest, lying to the north-east of Sanya town, is an adorable natural park with local plants and trees galore. Maintained by the government, this forest is home to some well preserved flora and fauna. This is an enchanting place for nature lovers and tourists who want a get away from the fast-paced city life.

Dadonghai Holiday Resort

Located barely three km from Sanya city, Dadonghai, is a scintillating beach resembling a crescent in shape. Both domestic and foreign tourists flock to this beach for a refreshing swim. The sands here are clear white and soothing to the eyes, and the serene sea waters provide a calm ambience. Dadonghai ranks high as one of China's outstanding tourist resorts.

Ying Wang Tower

Ying Wang Tower is a time-honored Confucian temple, hexagonal in shape, and built at a time when Buddhism was spreading fast. This stately brick monument is located close to Yazhou Ancient City, and houses large volumes of Buddhist writings produced by Jianzhen, a renowned Buddhist monk, and his followers.

Sea Zoo of Sanya

Sea Zoo is an exciting must-visit place for all Sanya tourists. It is here where one can see firsthand leaping dolphins and ferocious sea lions, or visit one-of-its-kind sea aquarium, rare turtle pool, or awesome crocodile pond with uncommon birds fluttering all over.

Luobi Cave

Luobi Cave is an ancient quaint cave situated in Lizhigou Town that lies in the peripheral areas of Sanya City.  The caves reflect a timeless legend. The gigantic cave measures 12 m high at its mouth and rises up to 22 m at its centre.  The two pen-shaped stalactites that dangle from the roof are truly awesome. No visit to Sanya is complete without a visit to this historic site.