Sanya was awarded the Best International Tourism Holiday Destination Award at the 2014 International Tourism Holiday Destination Forum held in Putuo District of Zhoushan, Zhejiang on December 21st.

At the ceremony, other individual awards were also given out, including the Best Eco-tourism Holiday Destination Award, Best Cultural Tourism Holiday Destination Award and Best Ancient Town Tourism Holiday Destination Award.

Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park was awarded the Best Eco-tourism Holiday Destination Award and the Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone was awarded the Best Cultural Tourism Holiday Destination Award.

Launched in July 2014, the nationwide selection attracted more than 200 destinations to participate. 9 domestic cities and 4 different scenic spots were honored with Best International Tourism Holiday Destination Awards.