[2025 Sanya Stay] Travel Guide for Sanya Haishi Pool Design Homestay (West Island Tourist Scenic Area) (Updated Jun)

🍜 Food: East Coast Night Market Guide - Opens at 19:30, look for local vendors wearing flip-flops! That's the local relaxed vibe~ ✔️ Coconut Cake: I love all kinds of sticky coconut 🥥 cakes. When it comes to coconut delicacies, Hainan is definitely the place to go! ✔️ Seafood Buns: So fresh and sweet, seafood by the sea is such great value! ✔️ Hainan Qingbuliang: The most authentic ones are sold by grandmas pushing carts. Rich coconut flavor, though a bit too sweet for me, haha! 🏡 Accommodation: Stay in a fishing village with ocean views from your window ▪️ Xidao Shihai Guesthouse Area: Avoid the noise of Sanya Bay and enjoy exclusive coastline behind coconut groves, great value for money! ▪️ Room selection tips: Choose rooms with terraces! Super convenient for watching sunrises and sunsets! 🛵 Activities: Be a wild islander for a day ❶ Coral Old House Adventure - Rent an electric scooter for 30 yuan (remember to bargain!), explore the 300-year-old coral wall houses, the area near "Xidao Elementary School" is most photogenic. ❷ Beachcombing Surprise - Check the tide schedule (using the "Tide Sprite" mini program), bring iron tongs + bucket to Niuwangling Reef area. Small crabs hide under rocks, and starfish are found in shallow waters. ❸ Introvert-Friendly Bookhouse - "Sea Bookhouse" converted from an abandoned fishing boat, exchange seashells you collect for a book, sit on the deck to enjoy the breeze and daydream. 🛵 Tianya Town, not far from Sanya, is also nice. You can stroll at a leisurely pace and try local food recommended by residents. 🦆 Haimengmeng Herb Duck Don't be fooled by the name! The duck is first fried then braised, with crispy skin, tender meat, and a hint of lemongrass fragrance. Perfect with chicken oil rice (small portion enough for 2 people). 🧆️ Fuyu • Hainan Basket Rice They put fish 🐟, oysters 🦪️, salted duck eggs, and pineapple 🍍 all together. As someone from Guangxi who loves sweet and sour flavors, I absolutely love it! ⚠️ Pitfalls to Avoid (Learned the Hard Way) ❶ Last boat leaves the island at 18:00! Don't miss it. ❷ Beachcombing tools can be borrowed from guesthouses, don't buy overpriced rakes at the pier. ❸ Prices on the island are high, bring mineral water from the city center. ❹ Don't go barefoot in coral reef areas! Broken shells are very sharp.

Don't know how to plan your May Day holiday trip?! As someone who visits Sanya every year, I've put together an ultra-detailed, foolproof itinerary. From coconut tree-lined beaches and cultural attractions to Instagram-worthy towns—this guide covers both popular spots and hidden gems! Just save this post and you're all set~ 📍【Itinerary】 Day 1: Arrive in Sanya → Coconut Dream Corridor → Rest at hotel Day 2: Nanshan Temple → Tianya Town → Donghai Night Market Day 3: Da Donghai & Xiao Donghai Beaches → Semiramis Yacht Harbor → Scuba diving Day 4: West Island day trip Day 5: Shopping at duty-free shop → Return home 🌊【Must-Visit Attractions】 1️⃣ Coconut Dream Corridor🌴🌄 ✔️Free! 20km coastal coconut tree avenue, navigate to "Haiyun Hotel" for the opposite side with fewer people and great lawn photos ✔️Sunset time 17:30-18:30, perfect for silhouette shots! Watch out for mosquitoes🦟 2️⃣ Nanshan Temple🙏 ✔️Buy tickets 2 hours in advance (122 yuan), the 108-meter Guanyin statue over the sea is breathtaking ✔️The scenic area is huge, recommend taking the sightseeing car; climbing to touch Buddha's feet requires ascending 7 levels ⚠️Note: Shorts/skirts must be below the knee, no photos of Buddha statues allowed 3️⃣ Tianya Town⛱️ ✔️Blue and white Mediterranean style, a real-life Santorini 4️⃣ Da Donghai & Xiao Donghai Beaches🌊 ✔️Da Donghai is lively, Xiao Donghai is less crowded ✔️Recommend visiting the observation deck for a panoramic view of both bays 5️⃣ Semiramis Yacht Harbor⛵️ ✔️🆓! European-style port filled with yachts, best to visit after 4pm, and check out the white church next door💒 6️⃣ West Island🏝️ ✔️Round-trip ferry: 90 yuan, rent electric scooters to tour the island🛵 30 yuan/hour ✔️Zip around on electric scooters and discover jelly-blue waters at every turn💙 ✔️Accommodation recommendation: Haishi Guesthouse✅ 7️⃣ Donghai Night Market🍢 ✔️Sanya's largest seafood BBQ night market🔥 ✔️Best to go after 7pm when it's lively but not scorching hot! 🍤【Recommended Eats】 ▪️ Haimengmeng Herb Duck: A must for duck lovers! 80 yuan per person, eat until you can barely walk ▪️ Fuyu Basket Rice: Hainan specialty, as featured by Song Haoran 💡【Useful Tips】 1. Transportation: Car rental is most convenient (100+ yuan daily), Gaode taxi app is cheaper than Didi 2. Sun protection: SPF50+ sunscreen + umbrella, Sanya's UV rays are assassins! 3. Accommodation: Choose Yalong Bay for luxury, Sanya Bay for value, Haitang Bay for duty-free shopping 📸Photo outfit suggestions: White/bright colored long dresses👗 Good weather + blue sea = 📷amazing photos‼️

1. Preliminary preparation Documents: Mainland China ID card (must bring! Needed for ticket purchase and accommodation), student ID (discounts available), driver's license (if driving) Medicines: gastrointestinal medicine, cold medicine, antipyretic medicine, motion sickness medicine, anti-mosquito bite medicine 2⃣️Transportation Guide ✈️Airplane: Sanya Phoenix International Airport, close to the city. The airport has multiple terminals. It is better to confirm the terminal where your flight is in advance so that you can take a taxi. 🚄Train: Sanya Station and Sanya Phoenix Airport Station. Sanya Station is in the city and is more convenient; Phoenix Airport Station is connected to the airport, which is suitable for passengers who want to catch a flight directly after getting off the train. 🚌Bus: Some bus routes cover major attractions, but the routes are long and crowded, suitable for tourists who have plenty of time and want to experience local life. 🚕Taking a ride on an online taxi: Choose a regular platform and don’t take an illegal taxi Renting a car and driving yourself is a good choice. Book a vehicle on the car rental platform in advance and pay attention to traffic rules. The speed limit on some roads in Sanya is low. 3⃣️Attractions Recommendation 🏝️【West Island】: How can you come to Sanya and not visit the beautiful island! Such as motorboats, banana boats, parasailing, etc., strolling in the fishing village, feeling the simple island life, visiting the Cultural and Creative Museum and the Sea Book House, and climbing to the commanding heights of Niuwangling to overlook the entire West Island. 🚘: You can take a taxi from downtown Sanya to Xiaoqi Port, and then buy a boat ticket to the island. The ferry ticket includes a round trip, and the operating hours are generally from 08:00 to 17:30. It is recommended to depart as early as possible to avoid the peak crowds. 🏡The Haishi B&B in Xidao is really nice. The rooms are clean and tidy, and the facilities are complete. The boss was very hospitable when I went there last time, and he also helped to provide travel suggestions. 🗺️【Tianya Town】: The Mediterranean-style "Santorini Town", every corner is literary, blue and white buildings, lighthouses, windmills, swings, just take a picture and it will be a good photo. 🚗: You can take the bus to Tianya Town Station, or take a taxi. The journey from the city is about 30 minutes. There are so many delicious foods in the town: 🦆【Haimengmeng Vanilla Duck】The signature duck meat is firm and tasty, with a rich aroma. The duck pot has a lot of ingredients, and the soup is perfect with rice. I have to say that the Hainanese special seasoning is really amazing. 🥗【Fuyu Dustpan Rice】Dustpan Rice is a specialty of Hainan. The local specialties of roasted chicken, roasted fish, vegetables, etc. are served in a large dustpan. Just looking at it makes you hungry. 🪩【Dong'an Night Market】One of the most lively food gathering places in Sanya, it is full of fireworks. It is no exaggeration to say that there are hundreds of special snacks, such as special desserts, grilled seafood, Hainan noodles, barbecue, and beautiful skirts and cultural and creative products. Transportation: You can take a bus or taxi. Traffic around the night market is congested, so it is recommended to plan ahead 4⃣️Tips Weather: Sanya is really hot during the May Day holiday! Sun protection and heatstroke prevention! Sun protection and heatstroke prevention! Sun protection and heatstroke prevention! Bring some extra clothes in case it gets cold at night Entertainment activities: When participating in diving, marine entertainment activities, etc., you must choose regular merchants and pay attention to safety! Seafood diet: Choose fresh seafood and avoid eating spoiled seafood that may cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Check the prices in advance to avoid being ripped off! Shopping: When buying specialties or souvenirs, be careful to distinguish and compare prices from several stores. Finally, it is best to book in advance wherever you go...

I stayed at this super chill guesthouse on Xidao Island!! It's so relaxing here. The huge pool has a great atmosphere. It's also the largest pool on the island. Surrounded by greenery and flowers, it's a great place to take photos, day and night. The water temperature is just right, and you could soak in it all day. It's perfect for girls who love taking photos (like me). The service is excellent. The guesthouse butler provides island transfers and can even take you to Niuwang Ridge to watch the sunset!🌅 Saves a lot of legwork! No need to rent an electric scooter. (Plus, electric scooters can't go up Niuwang Ridge.) The sunsets on Xidao Island are truly stunning. And I feel like the prices on the island are pretty reasonable. Staying here makes it super convenient to go out and explore. The courtyard combines a KTV, a small bar, and a restaurant. It's perfect for having fun. Singing karaoke at night really lifts your spirits. The complimentary breakfast gives you energy for the day. Healthy and delicious😋 The nine-compartment breakfast offers a lot of variety. The room is clean and tidy and has a projector. The decor is in an Instagrammable Greek style. After a day of sightseeing, it's so comfortable to lie in bed and watch a movie. They even provide disposable bath towels and other thoughtful amenities. There's so much to do on the island; I don't think you can see it all in one day. If you have enough time, you can stay on the island for a few days and take your time.

| A hidden gem of an island worth visiting again and again. Friends, if you're traveling to Sanya, take my advice and visit West Island! Thanks to a local friend's recommendation, I discovered a hidden gem of a guesthouse. It's like a real-life paradise, and I fell in love with it after just one visit! And nearby is the stunning glass-like sea 🌊, so beautiful it's beyond words. As soon as I got off the boat, I was speechless by the crystal-clear glass-like sea. Sparkling under the sunlight, every photo I took was a masterpiece, each frame breathtakingly beautiful! 🏡 Arriving at the guesthouse, the travel experience was instantly elevated 💯 The guesthouse staff warmly welcomed us, making us feel right at home! Stepping into the guesthouse was like entering a dreamy tropical garden 🌴. The flowers and plants were arranged beautifully, and every detail exuded romance and warmth. Time seemed to slow down here, making me want to savor every moment. The huge swimming pool in the guesthouse was my absolute favorite! Glistening under the sun, it instantly lifted my spirits. Changing into my swimsuit, I jumped into the pool for a refreshing swim, then lay on a lounge chair to soak up the sun, fully enjoying the island's laid-back atmosphere. It was pure bliss 🏊‍♀️. 🛏️ Rooms for detail-oriented guests The rooms were stylishly designed with tasteful furnishings, making them incredibly comfortable. The bedding was as soft as clouds, and the rooms were spotlessly clean, giving me a sense of peace as soon as I entered. What's even better is that the guesthouse provides a dressing table for women, a small detail that truly captured my heart 💕. 🍢 Nearby night market, full of local life There's a bustling night market near the guesthouse. After a day of exploring, you can stroll through the market in the evening, sample local snacks, and experience the vibrant atmosphere of West Island. This trip to West Island was made even more perfect thanks to the Haishi Guesthouse. I'll definitely stay here again next time I'm in Sanya! I also recommend it to everyone planning to visit West Island. Just go for it! 📍 Guesthouse address: Haishi Guesthouse

I really want to stay in West Island for a month! Island life is awesome👏 There are many B&Bs in West Island, and the prices at the seaside are higher. There is no sightseeing bus to pick up the B&B near the fishing village, so you have to rely on yourself to get around, which is a bit inconvenient if you don't know how to ride an electric bike. I chose a B&B located in a central location that provides comprehensive pick-up and drop-off services. I can contact the butler wherever I want to go. Except for traffic restricted areas, the B&B provides pick-up and drop-off services to other places, making it very convenient to go anywhere. The room was very clean, every corner was spotlessly clean. The room is very large, and there are disposable spare bath towels and towels, which makes them safe to use! There are various facilities such as swimming pool 🏊, paddle boards, swings, karaoke 🎙️, etc. It is very complete. Breakfast was served by the pool, giving us a holiday feel. You can eat supper and sing karaoke at night🎤, the atmosphere is very good👍 The most comfortable thing is that the service of the homestay is really great. There is an exclusive group of housekeepers who can be called at any time for any needs. We will organize everyone to go to the beach at 5 o'clock and prepare the tools for going to the beach. ‼ ️Warm Tips: You can watch the sunset after catching the sea in Xidao Island 🌄, it is really beautiful. If I had the chance, I would really like to stay in West Island for a longer period of time to truly experience the life of the islanders.

🥥🥥🥥 In the cold winter, I brought my dreams to Sanya to find the glass sea. Tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, I really want to find a place with the sea, facing the sea, longing for the spring blossoms. 🌸 It seems that I decided to go to the West Island to be an islander and stay here before reading the guide, so I can stroll around this small island. 😍 This is as warm as its name. Coconut grove swimming pool, karaoke room, internet celebrity swing, garden, fish pond, every place shows the humanistic feelings, very suitable for couples and family outings. For me, it's still not enough to take pictures, haha😄 The homestay is quite new, the room styles are different, each has a large projection, it's been a long time since I've nestled in the room to watch a movie🎬, I've missed it. 💋 The homestay has a 24-hour butler service. When I arrived, the homestay had staff to dock at the pier, carry luggage, so considerate! We girls brought a lot of 👗, hehe😁 If you bring children, the homestay provides tools for catching sea creatures, experience the island life, bring back the treasures you find yourself and roast them to eat, it's delicious🤟❣️