Sanya (Hainan)
Tropical beaches to end a China trip, with Hainan's own visa-free entry rules.
Highlights of Sanya (Hainan)
China's tropical island is warm all winter. Hainan has a separate visa-free entry scheme for many nationalities.
Yalong Bay
Fine white sand and calm water lined with resorts.
Wuzhizhou Island
Snorkelling and diving off a small island.
Nanshan
A Buddhist park with a 108-metre statue of Guanyin standing in the sea.
Connections
| To / from | By | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Flight | about 4 hours |
| Shanghai | Flight | about 3 hours |
Times are typical and vary by service.
Tips from our guides
- Avoid Chinese New Year, when prices peak and beaches are busiest.
Nearby and nicely paired
3–4 daysGuilin & Yangshuo
The karst peaks of Chinese paintings, rice terraces and slow days on the Li River.
1–2 daysGuangzhou
The home of Cantonese food, and China's oldest trading port.
3–4 daysBeijing
Six centuries of emperors, the best stretches of the Great Wall, and hutong lanes where neighbours still play cards on the pavement.
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