Scuba Diving? Sanya Is Highly Recommended!

Pre-trip Preparations Documents: Bring your ID card to purchase tickets and complete relevant procedures. Clothing: Pack swimwear, a swimming cap, swimming goggles, a diving suit (can be rented on the island), beach shorts, short-sleeved shirts, and slippers. Sunscreen: The island has strong UV rays, so prepare high-SPF sunscreen, sun-protective clothing, sunglasses, and a sun hat. Other items: You can bring towels, bath towels, waterproof bags, a cell phone, and a camera (if needed). Transportation Guide By car: Navigate to "Wuzhizhou Island Wharf." There is a parking lot at the scenic spot. By bus: Take bus No. 28 or Haitang Bay bus No. 1 to Wuzhizhou Island Wharf. By taxi: Take a taxi from downtown Sanya or Yalong Bay. The journey takes about 1 hour. Ticket Information Ticket + round-trip ferry ticket: CNY 144/person. Ticket discount policy: Free for children aged 6 and under. Free admission for active-duty military personnel, disabled revolutionary soldiers, retired military personnel, fire rescue personnel, and people with disabilities (people with mobility impairments are not allowed to visit the island) with valid IDs. Half-price tickets for those aged 7–18, seniors aged 60–69 with valid IDs, and students with valid student IDs (full-time undergraduate students and below). Diving Projects Reef diving: Diving depth of 3–6m, price around CNY 380. Enter the water from the shore. The underwater scenery mainly consists of coral reefs. Seniors and children can also participate if they are physically able. Coral reef diving: Diving depth of 3–8m, price around CNY 500–600. Enter the water from a boat in the middle of the sea. Requires an oxygen tank. VIP diving: 45-minute dive, depth of 3–10m, full VIP service, complimentary disposable mouthpiece and locker. Price over CNY 800. You can decide the diving direction based on the environment and your preferences. The instructor will accompany and protect you within a reasonable range, offering greater flexibility. Seabed walk: A way to walk on the seabed without getting your hair wet. Wear a diving suit and a "space helmet." A specific area of the sea is marked off with ropes. You just need to hold onto the ropes and walk. Divers will use bait to attract fish. Price around CNY 350. Diving Process After arriving at Wuzhizhou Island, go to the diving center to register and choose a diving project. Fill out the relevant forms and undergo a simple physical examination to ensure you are fit to dive. Participate in a diving training course, including theoretical knowledge explanations and underwater skill practice. Change into diving equipment and go to the diving site with the instructor. Dive under the guidance of the instructor, enjoy the underwater scenery, and pay attention to safety. After diving, return to the diving center, return the equipment, and rinse off. Other Attractions on the Island White Sand Beach (seaside bathing area): Located in the northwest corner of Wuzhizhou Island, it has the best sand in Sanya. The beach is clean, fine, and soft, and the seawater quality is excellent. It is the only place on the island suitable for swimming in the sea. Lover's Bridge: Located in the northwest of Wuzhizhou Island, it is a long wooden bridge built on the sea, connected to a pavilion on a reef in the sea. Standing on the bridge, you can see the coral reefs in the shallow sea. It is the filming location of the movie *Personal Tailor* and a famous spot for couples on the island. Sea Viewing Corridor: Located on the northeast side of Wuzhizhou Island, a wooden corridor is built along the coastline, with many sea-viewing pavilions along the way. Because there are many reefs in this area, you can enjoy the waves hitting the reefs and see many crabs crawling on the reefs. If you're lucky, you can also see groups of tropical fish swimming in the clear seawater. *Personal Tailor* Movie Freshwater Swimming Pool: Located on the north side of Wuzhizhou Island, there is a white building resembling a "bird's nest" built between the sea and the sky. Against the backdrop of bougainvillea, blue sky, blue pool, and coconut shadows, it looks particularly serene and tranquil, suitable for taking photos. Lover's Island: Located in the northeast corner of Wuzhizhou Island, it consists of two huge rocks by the sea that have faced each other for thousands of years despite the tides. The seawater in this area is clear and blue, the waves crashing against the rocks make a surging sound, broken corals and shells can be seen on the beach, and the sea breeze is cool. It is suitable for strolling, listening to the waves, and collecting shells. Sunrise Rock: Located on the southeast cliff of Wuzhizhou Island, it is the best sunrise viewing spot on the island. Facing the sea and wind, you can overlook the entire island and the vast South China Sea. The first ray of dawn rises from here every day, and the crimson sun rises slowly from the sea, forming an excellent sea sunrise viewing spot. Dining Recommendations Danjia Buffet: Lunch buffet for CNY 98 per person. You can eat your fill. Coral Hotel Restaurant: There are the Green Island All-Day Dining Restaurant (buffet for CNY 228), the Asian Flavors Restaurant (dinner à la carte, over CNY 200 per person), and the Poolside BBQ Bar (evening barbecue buffet, around CNY 200). Snack stalls: Meat skewers are about CNY 15 per skewer, and seafood skewers are more expensive. Hidden snack street: Near the diving entertainment hall, there are various rice noodles, noodles, rice bowls, fried rice, Baoluo powder, and some fruit juices and drinks. Important Notes Travel to Wuzhizhou Island is greatly affected by the weather. It is recommended to go when the weather is good to avoid strong winds and waves affecting the diving experience. Before diving, listen to the instructor's guidance, warm up, and ensure you are physically fit to dive. Pay attention to safety while diving, follow the instructor's instructions, and do not touch marine life at will. The island has strong UV rays. Take sun protection measures during your visit to avoid sunburn. You can bring some water and snacks because prices on the island are relatively high. Do not take a plane immediately after diving. It is recommended to rest for a while to avoid physical discomfort.