Sanya is so beautiful it makes you afraid to go

5 Days 4 Nights Lazy Vacation Guide in Sanya🏖️ Sunshine, beaches, bikinis—this is what summer should look like❗️ 🎫Tickets: The scenic area is open from 08:00 to 18:00 (Tickets + round-trip ferry ticket for adults are 95 RMB; some groups enjoy half price or free admission) ✅Transportation 🚗Self-driving: Navigate to Xidao Parking Lot (discount for energy vehicles) 🚌Bus: Take bus routes 16/25/26/30/32 to Xidao Bus Station, then walk about 268 meters to Xiaoqigang Pier and take the Xidao ferry to reach the island 📍Location: Malin Community, Tianya District, Sanya, with convenient transportation ⏰Best time: Early morning 7-9 am (fewer people, soft light) & evening 5-6:30 pm (stunning sunset) 🌴【Trip Highlights】 • Explore the three major bays of Sanya Bay, Yalong Bay, and Haitang Bay all at once • Hidden local spots to avoid crowds • Authentic local food known only to locals 🏝️Day 1: First Encounter with Sanya 📍Sanya Bay: After checking into the hotel in the afternoon, head straight to Sanya Bay for a walk; the 18:30 sunset is breathtaking (Sanya Bay Road Promenade) 📍First Market: Have dinner at Xiaohuzi Seafood at night, remember to bargain! The salt and pepper mantis shrimp is amazing (No. 122 Xinmin Street) 2: Explore Tianya 📍Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone: The 108-meter sea Guanyin statue is stunning; it’s recommended to buy the electric cart ticket (ticket 129 RMB) 📍Tianya Haijiao: Although it’s said to be a tourist trap, it’s still a must-visit; couples should take photos at the Love Stone (ticket 79 RMB) 📍Yemeng Corridor: Come here at dusk to take silhouette photos; the corridor is 20 km long, just find a less crowded section 3: Yalong Bay Secret Spots 📍Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park: The Dragon Crossing Suspension Bridge and glass plank road are must-tries (ticket 158 RMB including electric cart) 📍Yalong Bay Beach: The water is crystal clear; remember to bargain for water sports! Jet ski 180 RMB/15 minutes 📍Liupan Village Night Market: A night market frequented by locals; don’t miss the Qingbuliang dessert! (Liupan Village, Yalong Bay Road) 4: Romantic Haitang Bay 📍Wuzhizhou Island: China’s Maldives; it’s recommended to buy the 138 RMB island electric cart ticket (ticket 144 RMB including ferry) 📍Sanya International Duty-Free Shopping Complex: Remember to bring your ID and return flight ticket for shopping (No. 118 Haitang Bay North Road) 📍Houhai Village: A beginner’s surfing village; you can experience a 1-hour lesson for 200 RMB 5: Departure Day 📍Luhuitou Park: Overlook the panoramic view of Sanya; it’s recommended to go at 8 am when it’s less crowded (ticket 42 RMB) 📍Buy local specialties: Recommended Wanghao Supermarket, much cheaper than scenic spots (No. 1 Jiefang Second Road) 📸Photo Spots: ✅Coral Wall: A must-shoot popular spot, backed by the sea, great for photos, and less crowded in the morning ✅Seaside Bathing Beach: Has a few coconut trees, the sea is bright blue and photogenic; sitting and resting is comfortable, but beach chairs reportedly charge a fee, so ask first ✅Sea Library: Accessible by tour bus from the fishing village; it’s next to the pier in the village, small with few items, but worth a visit ✅Graffiti Wooden Fish: Near the Sea Library, cute colorful wooden fish perfect for photo check-ins ✅Seaview Boardwalk: Walk towards Niuwangling; along the way, there are wooden signs, heart nests, and it’s very beautiful by the sea with few people—a hidden gem for photos ✅Heart Wall: A wall made of many heart-shaped decorations, perfect for couples and friends to take photos ✅Niuwangling: Every shot here is beautiful; great for photos on the rocky beach or mountaintop ✅Tide Hunting Spot: There is a small path connected at the entrance of Niuwangling, with large rocky beaches on both sides 🍤【Food Recommendations】 1️⃣ Aju Cold Drink Shop: Durian fried ice is legendary! (First Market) 2️⃣ Sisters Qingbuliang: Generous ingredients (No. 47 Qunzhong Street) 3️⃣ Diadia’s Coconut Chicken: Three coconuts in one pot of soup (multiple branches) 🏨Accommodation: For a sufficient budget, choose a beachfront hotel in Yalong Bay (St. Regis / Ritz-Carlton) For cost-effectiveness, choose a homestay in Sanya Bay (recommended Kangnian Hotel with infinity pool) For duty-free shopping, stay in Haitang Bay (Westin / Minsheng Westin) ⚠️Practical Tips: 1. Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Important things said three times 2. Using Didi is cheaper than taxis 3. Always watch the seafood being weighed when buying 4. December to February is peak season; book hotels one month in advance 🌟If you like it, go for it👉