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Sanya + Nanny-Level Guide to Explore Stunning Attractions

「🗺️ Three-Day Sanya Tour | Classic Combination of Yalong Bay and Wuzhizhou Island・Suitable for All Groups」 Sanya, a tropical town embraced by blue sea and sky, is perfect for walking and sunbathing with your parents under coconut trees and on sandy beaches, diving and surfing with friends, and digging sand, exploring tidal pools, and watching corals with kids. The 3-day itinerary balances relaxation and excitement, from seafood feasts to refreshing Hainanese desserts, allowing the whole family to immerse in this tropical vibe~ 🗓️ Itinerary Overview Day 1: Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park → Yalong Bay Beach Day 2: Wuzhizhou Island Tourist Area → Sanya Bay Coconut Dream Corridor Day 3: Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone → Tianya Haijiao → Return Daily Detailed Plan 🌴 Day 1: Rainforest Adventure · Beach Strolling 📍 Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park (5A) Highlights: Filming location of "If You Are the One," take a sightseeing bus (50 RMB/person) through the tropical rainforest, walk the glass plank road (98 RMB/person) for panoramic views of Yalong Bay. Rest with elders in the rainforest tea house, kids can chase squirrels and see orchids, friends can snap photos at the trendy Bird’s Nest Hotel—fun for the whole family. 🕙 Opening Hours: 8:00-17:30 💰 Cost: 140 RMB (includes ticket + sightseeing bus), half price for seniors 60+, free for children under 1.2m 📸 Photo Spots: Glass plank road (with blue sea and rainforest background), Guojianglong Suspension Bridge (capture people crossing the hanging bridge) 💡 Tips: The mountain road is winding; prepare motion sickness medicine for elders and kids; mosquitoes are common in the rainforest, bring insect repellent. 📍 Yalong Bay Beach Highlights: Known as "The World's No.1 Bay," the sand is fine and white like powder, and the water is crystal clear. Activities include sailing (180 RMB/hour) and water biking (60 RMB/hour). Elders can relax under umbrellas (50 RMB/set) watching the sea, kids can build sandcastles, and the sunset in the evening is super romantic. 🕙 Open 24 hours 💰 Free entry 📸 Photo Spots: Under the coconut trees on the beach (people framed with blue sea and sky), coastline at sunset (silhouettes) 🍖 Recommended Food: Yalong Bay "Sister Lin’s Fragrant Seafood," try steamed grouper and salt and pepper mantis shrimp (freshly caught and cooked, about 100 RMB per person); try Hainanese Qingbuliang dessert (15 RMB/serving, coconut milk base, very refreshing). 🏨 Recommended Accommodation: "MGM Resort Hotel" (near the beach, family pool, 800-1200 RMB/night); budget option "Yalong Bay Guesthouse" (high cost-performance, 500-700 RMB/night) 🏝️ Day 2: Island Fun · Bayside Scenery 📍 Wuzhizhou Island Tourist Area (5A) Highlights: Known as "China’s Maldives," water visibility reaches 10 meters, perfect for diving (580 RMB/person) to see coral and fish schools. Elders can take the island electric cart (138 RMB/person) to see Sunrise Rock and Lover’s Valley, kids can ride the beach train (50 RMB/round), friends can try the thrilling speedboat (200 RMB/person), and relax at the island café when tired. 🕙 Opening Hours: 8:00-17:30 (last boat to island at 16:00) 💰 Cost: Ticket + boat fare 140 RMB, half price for seniors 60+, free for children under 1.2m 📸 Photo Spots: Lover’s Valley wooden plank road (blue sea and reef background), White Sand Beach (pure sea views) 💡 Tips: Food on the island is expensive, bring snacks and water; choose certified diving instructors and wear life jackets. 📍 Sanya Bay Coconut Dream Corridor Highlights: A 20-kilometer stretch of coconut-lined beach, free to enter, the "coconut forest sunset" in the evening is breathtaking. Take elders for a stroll and chat, kids can chase the waves, every snapshot is a tropical masterpiece. 🕙 Open 24 hours (recommended 17:00-19:00 for sunset) 💰 Free entry 💡 Tips: Rent an electric bike (30 RMB/hour) for a pleasant ride along the bay; nearby "Yiheng Night Market" offers grilled oysters (10 RMB/6 pieces) and Hainan rice noodles (10 RMB/bowl). 🍖 Recommended Food: Sanya Bay "A Jun’s Fermented Vinegar Hotpot," a sour and spicy seafood hotpot (60 RMB per person), elders can request less spice; try coconut rice (8 RMB/serving, fragrant and soft). 🙏 Day 3: Cultural Blessings · Landmark Check-in 📍 Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone (5A) Highlights: Home to the 108-meter-tall Guanyin statue at sea, a cultural icon of Hainan. Elders can burn incense and pray, kids can watch fish in the release pond, the whole family can take the electric cart (30 RMB/person) to tour and experience Buddhist culture’s tranquility. 🕙 Opening Hours: 8:00-17:30 💰 Cost: 129 RMB, half price for seniors 60+, free for children under 1.2m 📸 Photo Spots: In front of the Guanyin statue (panoramic and people photos), Bufeifa Gate Archway (iconic check-in spot) 💡 Tips: The park is large; take the electric cart with elders and kids; free incense is given in front of the Guanyin statue, no need to buy extra. 📍 Tianya Haijiao (4A) Highlights: A classic Sanya landmark, the "Tianya" and "Haijiao" stone inscriptions symbolize love and travel. Elders can explore historical relics, kids play on the beach, friends take commemorative photos. 🕙 Opening Hours: 7:30-18:00 💰 Cost: 81 RMB, half price for seniors 60+, free for children under 1.2m 📸 Photo Spots: In front of the Tianya stone inscriptions, Love Square (with ocean background) 💡 Tips: Electric carts inside the park cost 15 RMB/person, available if you don’t want to walk; it’s windy by the sea, bring a light jacket. 🍖 Recommended Food: Before leaving, try "Qiongba Fried Ice," mango fried ice (18 RMB/serving), Qingbuliang dessert (15 RMB/serving), refreshing and cleansing; bring some Nanguo coconut candy (20 RMB/bag) as souvenirs. ✨ Sanya Survival Guide 1️⃣ Transportation: - From downtown to Yalong Bay/Wuzhizhou Island: taxi about 50 RMB, or take bus No. 27 (5 RMB/person); - Driving between attractions is more flexible (car rental 200-300 RMB/day), parking fee 5-10 RMB/time; - Shared electric bikes in Sanya Bay and Dadonghai (3 RMB/30 minutes) are very convenient. 2️⃣ Clothing: - Year-round short sleeves + shorts + sun protection clothing, bring swimwear (ready to swim anytime); - Essential sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen (SPF50+), UV rays are very strong; - It can be cool by the sea early morning and evening, bring a light jacket. 3️⃣ Taboos: - No loud noises or pointing at Buddha statues inside Nanshan Temple, respect religious customs; - Do not touch corals while diving (can be fatal), protect marine ecology; - Buy seafood at the First Market, watch the scale carefully to avoid switching. 4️⃣ Accommodation: - For water activities, choose near Yalong Bay or Wuzhizhou Island; - For night markets and sunsets, choose Sanya Bay; - For elders and kids, pick hotels with pools and close to the beach for easy rest. 🛍️ Must-Buy Souvenirs ① Hainan Huanghuali Wood Bracelets (300-800 RMB, hard texture, suitable as gifts for elders) ② Chunguang Coconut Crisps (25 RMB/bag, crispy and sweet, loved by elders and kids) ③ Sanya Dried Mango (30 RMB/jin, thick flesh, sweet and sour) ④ Yellow Lantern Chili Sauce (15 RMB/bottle, Hainan specialty, great for cooking seasoning) Closing Interaction The sunshine in Sanya is warm, the sea is blue, and the seafood is fresh~ Whether you’re daydreaming by the sea with your parents, challenging diving with friends, or building sandcastles with kids, you’ll find your own tropical happiness. If you come to Sanya, would you rush first to the Yalong Bay beach or go see the 108-meter-tall Guanyin statue at sea?
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