Hainan · Sanya 4 Days 3 Nights Tour

📅 Itinerary Overview (Recommended Time: October to Early December) Duration: 4 days 3 nights Budget: About 2980 RMB/person (excluding major shopping) Transportation: Flight + Bus/Ride-hailing + Scenic Area Shuttle Style: Natural Scenery + Cultural Experience + Island Relaxation Suitable for: Couples, families with children, solo travelers, or friends traveling together 💰 Cost Breakdown (per person) Item Cost ------ ------ Round-trip Airfare (Economy, booked in advance) 1200 RMB Accommodation (3 nights selected homestay/seaview hotel) 900 RMB (300 RMB/night) Meals (3 meals + fruit + drinks) 500 RMB (about 125 RMB/day) Local Transportation (bus + taxi + shuttle) 180 RMB Attraction Tickets and Activities 150 RMB Others (coconut water, souvenirs, etc.) 50 RMB Total ≈2980 RMB ✅ Tips: Flights are cheaper if departing on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday; prioritize accommodation in Yalong Bay or Dadonghai area for better value than Sanya Bay downtown. 🗺️ Detailed Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Sanya, Embrace the First Sea Breeze Afternoon: Fly from your city to Phoenix International Airport (early flights recommended), then take Airport Bus Line 1 or Didi to your booked homestay (about 50 RMB to Dadonghai/Yalong Bay). Recommended Stay: Choose a designer homestay with a courtyard within walking distance to the beach (such as near Yalong Bay "Sun Bay" or Dadonghai "Summer Station"), open the window to greenery and fall asleep to the sound of waves. Evening: Stroll along Dadonghai Beach, the closest and free high-quality beach in the city, moderately crowded, perfect for watching the sunset. Walk barefoot on soft white sand and feel the sea water gently caress your ankles. Dinner: Try local seafood stalls (recommended "Lin Jie Fragrant Seafood" or "A Lang Seafood"), order steamed grouper, garlic vermicelli scallops, coconut rice, about 80 RMB per person for fresh and safe food (you can also have the shop cook seafood you bring). 📌 Friendly Reminder: Don’t trust roadside touts; ordering food through official platforms is safer. Day 2: Wuzhizhou Island Full-Day Deep Tour | Date with Blue Tears and Coral Reefs Morning: Early departure to Wuzhizhou Island Pier (taxi about 60 RMB, 40 minutes), buy combo ticket (round-trip ferry + island electric car pass, about 150 RMB). Rent an electric car to tour the island (30 RMB/hour) for flexible freedom. Must-visit highlights: Lover’s Bridge: Iconic wooden boardwalk, waves crashing on rocks, full of romance; Sun Viewing Rock: Overlook the whole island and the vast South China Sea; Private Customized Snorkeling Spot (optional, about 380 RMB/person): crystal-clear water with clownfish, starfish, and colorful corals; Back Garden Area: fewer people, beautiful scenery, perfect for photos and daydreaming. Lunch: Simple meals on the island (coconut rice + juice about 40 RMB), or bring your own snacks. Return to the city in the evening, take a hot shower at the homestay, and fully relax. 📸 Photo Tips: Best lighting before 9 AM and after 4 PM, wear bright colors for better shots. Day 3: Immerse in Local Culture | Nanshan Temple Blessing + Yanoda Rainforest Exploration Morning: Join a half-day tour or self-drive to Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone (ticket 108 RMB, including electric car), worship the 108-meter-high Guanyin statue at sea, meditate in the Zen garden. Hiring a guide to learn about Buddhist culture is recommended (cost about 20 RMB, shared). Lunch: Vegetarian meal at the scenic area restaurant (health tofu pot + Luohan vegetarian dish, about 40 RMB). Afternoon: Head to Yanoda Rainforest Cultural Tourism Zone (ticket + electric car about 158 RMB), a true tropical primeval forest with abundant negative ions. Hike the glass plank road, cross the valley suspension bridge, and feel the vitality of the "natural oxygen bar." Evening: Return to Sanya Bay, bike or stroll along the Coconut Dream Corridor, a 17-km coastline dotted with coconut trees, with a sunset that melts into gold—Sanya’s most beautiful dusk scene. 🍹 Little Joy: Buy a freshly opened green coconut roadside, a refreshing sip straight to your soul. Day 4: Slow-Paced Farewell | Visit Morning Market, Pick Up Local Products, Say Goodbye to the Sea Early Morning: Head to the First Market for the early market! Best time 6:30-8:00, local fishermen just landed their catch, a dazzling variety of fresh seafood. You can buy some vacuum-packed dried goods to take home (dried cuttlefish, dried shrimp, seaweed buds, etc.). Also try a bowl of authentic Hainan noodles (sour, spicy, and refreshing, only 6 RMB with fried dough sticks) or Bao Luo noodles to start your day full of energy. Morning: Visit Spring Light Coconut Kingdom or Nanguo Tropical Orchard (some free), learn the whole coconut processing process, and taste different flavored coconut products. Check out before noon, head to the airport according to your flight schedule, and buy some tropical fruits (mango, wax apple, red-fleshed dragon fruit) at convenience stores in the city as gifts. 🌴 Advantages of Autumn Travel in Sanya Pleasant climate: Average temperature 26℃-30℃, sunny but not scorching, little rain, perfect for outdoor activities. High cost performance: Prices drop after National Day, airfare and hotels significantly cheaper, ideal off-peak travel period. Rich ecology: High water transparency, great for diving and snorkeling; lush rainforest vegetation with amazing biodiversity. Diverse cuisine: Fusion of Li, Miao, Minnan flavors plus Southeast Asian influences, forming a unique "Qiong cuisine" system. 🧳 Practical Tips Sun protection essential: High SPF sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, and arm sleeves are must-haves; UV rays are strong by the sea. Transportation options: Buses cover main attractions (e.g., tourist lines D1/D2); Using Didi for taxis is more transparent than hailing on the street; Half-day car rental about 300 RMB, suitable for groups to share. Avoid pitfalls: Don’t buy “low-price one-day tours” from street vendors; Confirm weighing method when buying seafood (whether peeled); Choose certified institutions for diving activities. Environmental advocacy: Do not step on corals, do not feed marine life, reduce plastic use. 🌟 Conclusion Sanya is not just a "vacation label," it can also be a deep dialogue about sunshine, forest, faith, and taste. In these four days, you can lie on the beach watching clouds roll by, or walk into the rainforest listening to birds and insects; feel the solemn tranquility of Buddhist culture, and savor the authentic flavors of local life. Spend less than 3000 RMB for a truly personal Sanya trip—not just a quick visit, but a heartfelt touch of this tropical land’s warmth. 🌴 Hainan · Sanya awaits you to wake up amid swaying coconut shadows.