In some respects, nightlife is an oxymoron in Sanya. For years the growing number of visitors were left with nothing to do after a late night dinner. But finally Sanya is awakening from its slumber. Each of the three bays (Yalong, Dadonghai and Sanya) is evolving a distinct night scene of its own based on the nature of its clientele.
Yalong Bay Sanya Hainan Island
Yalong Bay is the only holiday resort area in China to receive the national 4-star rating from the State Council. By enticing a number of large international brand name resorts (such as the Sheraton,
Sanya Yalong Bay, one of top 10 beaches in Asia
Sandy white beaches, lush jungle and swaying palm trees — Hainan Island has them all in abundance, and Sanya, on the southern coast, is the best place to base yourself for swimming, water sports and sun bathing. Stay at one of the new luxury hotels along Sanya's gorgeous coastline, find budget accommodations in town or hobnob with the backpacking set at one of a number of pleasant hostels. Wherever you stay, you're never far from the water. You can join the crowds on the popular beaches of Yalong Bay, visit
In some respects, nightlife is an oxymoron in Sanya. For years the growing number of visitors were left with nothing to do after a late night dinner. But finally Sanya is awakening from its slumber. Each of the three bays (Yalong, Dadonghai and Sanya) is evolving a distinct night scene of its own based on the nature of its clientele.
Yalong Bay Sanya Hainan Island
Yalong Bay is the only holiday resort area in China to receive the national 4-star rating from the State Council. By enticing a number of large international brand name resorts (such as the Sheraton,
Sanya Butterfly Park
Sanya Butterfly Park consists of a small museum, a park, and within the park, a butterfly enclosure.
In the museum, There are lots of specimens on display there, and it's not just butterflies. You can see some really huge bugs. The butterfly enclosure is located inside the park. You will probably see some butterflies in the park. The place to really see them, though, is inside the enclosure. There are lots of them, all different kinds. You can just sit there and watch them. This page is designed by hainantour
After a joint inspection of the highly rated Yalong Bay Golf Course and facilities at Sanya this August, top officials of the Ladies European Tour and the Ladies Asian Golf Tour have added their enthusiastic support to that of China Golf Association for the holding of the inaugural Eur200,000 Sanya Ladies’ Open planned for 22nd to 24th October.
The new tournament will kick off a three week swing of Ladies European Tour events across Asia which, due to their end of season timing, are expected to attract some of the top Europeans looking for a final boost to their
After a joint inspection of the highly rated Yalong Bay Golf Course and facilities at Sanya this August, top officials of the Ladies European Tour and the Ladies Asian Golf Tour have added their enthusiastic support to that of China Golf Association for the holding of the inaugural Eur200,000 Sanya Ladies' Open planned for 22nd to 24th October.
The new tournament will kick off a three week swing of Ladies European Tour events across Asia which, due to their end of season timing, are expected to attract some of the top Europeans looking for a final boost to their
Two sightseeing submarines and one offshore platform were officially unveiled at Yalong Bay Undersea World, sanya.hinews.cn reported Wednesday.
The 2 sightseeing submarines, which are said to be the most advanced sightseeing submarines in China, valued at more than 10 million yuan each, can hold 60 passengers each time.
The offshore platform is 60 meters long and 20 meters wide, including a bar area, catering area, fishing area and swimming area. It’s worth mentioning that the swimming area is connected with the sea, so you can swim with
Sanya issued an emergency notice on Oct 20th, which required sea-related tourism operating enterprises and seaside hotels to suspend sea sightseeing tours and activities from Oct 20th, in a bid to take precautions against the impact of typhoon Megi, reports Hainan Daily.
According to the forecast from the meteorological department, under the impact of super typhoon Megi, obvious stormy and rainy weather will occur once from Oct 22nd to Oct 24th. The tourism reception facilities in Sanya will be under great stress once again.
Sanya
The pace of development on Hainan Island has gone into overdrive as the local government there begins delivering on its promise to turn the destination into the region’s leading resort area.
Established properties in Yalong Bay have recently hosted a steady stream of business events groups from across China, while the new hotel developments at Haitang Bay should increase the island’s capacity to 20,000 rooms by the end of 2012.
One of the island’s more recent properties is the 297-room Mandarin Oriental Sanya. This waterfront property
Haitang Bay in Hainan province, which has been under development since 2007, is still full of unspoiled nature.
Haitang Bay is fast becoming Hainan's most happening address, Yu Tianyu discovers.
While Yalong Bay and Dadonghai Bay in Hainan, also known as "China's Hawaii", are well-known, Haitang Bay is fast emerging as a formidable contender.
A popular legend surrounding Haitang Bay is that about 1,000 years ago, a young woman named Haitang left her boyfriend and sacrificed herself to the Dragon King to save starving local fishermen.
The bay,
On the morning of Jan 7, 2011, Sea Turtles 911, a Honolulu-based non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of sea turtles, held a sea turtle release ceremony at The Ritz-Carlton, Sanya.
Members of Sea Turtles 911 and hotel guests took active part in this activity and witnessed the significant moment.
There were a total of 6 different endangered sea turtles including Hawksbill Sea Turtles, Green Sea Turtles and Olive Ridley Sea Turtles released into their nature habitat in
Sanya is one of the world's top destinations for diving, with almost one million visitors annually. While visiting Sanya, try diving in the pristine water to see the colourful plants, corals and fish at the bottom of the ocean.
Famous diving spots around Sanya include Dadonghai, Yalong Bay, West Island and Wuzhizhou Island. These are a number of diving companies and clubs conducting diving trips for visitors, and also package tours specifically for scuba divers.
Below is some diving clubs & centres in Yalong Bay area:
Red Coral
The 2010 fireworks show in Sanya
To welcome the arrival of the 2011 Spring Festival, a gala musical fireworks show will be held in Sanya, according to the Sanya Culture & Sport Bureau.
The 2011 New Year fireworks show will be set up at Xiaodonghai beach on Feb 2, 2011 (New Year’s Eve), and other fireworks shows will be staged on Phoenix Island, Dadonghai Tourism District and Yalong Bay respectively on the first day of Spring Festival on Feb 3, 2011.
Fireworks will be set off throughout the gala show on Phoenix Island, the main venue
The 2010 fireworks show in Sanya
To welcome the arrival of the 2011 Spring Festival, a gala musical fireworks show will be held in Sanya, according to the Sanya Culture & Sport Bureau.
The 2011 New Year fireworks show will be set up at Xiaodonghai beach on Feb 2, 2011 (New Year’s Eve), and other fireworks shows will be staged on Phoenix Island, Dadonghai Tourism District and Yalong Bay respectively on the first day of Spring Festival on Feb 3, 2011.
Fireworks will be set off throughout the gala show on Phoenix Island, the main venue
The 2010 fireworks show in Sanya
To welcome the arrival of the 2011 Spring Festival, a gala musical fireworks show will be held in Sanya, according to the Sanya Culture & Sport Bureau.
The 2011 New Year fireworks show will be set up at Xiaodonghai beach on Feb 2, 2011 (New Year’s Eve), and other fireworks shows will be staged on Phoenix Island, Dadonghai Tourism District and Yalong Bay respectively on the first day of Spring Festival on Feb 3, 2011.
Fireworks will be set off throughout the gala show on Phoenix Island, the main venue
