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It is a must to eat ice cream when you come to Sanya. I saw that this store has good reviews so I gave it a try. I was not disappointed. The portion is large, the ingredients are sufficient, and the taste is fragrant. However, the price is a little expensive, and more discounts would be better. .
Sanya Food Guide: Affordable, Local-Hottest Delights Stop complaining about Sanya's expensive and unpalatable food! Check out this regional food list, where you can eat your fill for just 30-80 RMB per person. 🌊Sanya Bay: Traditional Flavors from the Alleys 1️⃣ Jinying Chuanchuan (Old-Famous Jinying Chuanchuan) The fried eggplant dipped in a thick sauce is so delicious you'll lick the plate! With fresh ingredients and a wide variety, this small alleyside shop has only two or three tables, and you can eat your fill for just 50 RMB per person. 2️⃣ Afang Laoba Tea The seafood dregs and vinegar noodles are sour and spicy, a welcome treat, and the ingredients are generous! The braised pork rice and silk stocking milk tea are also authentic, and you can eat your fill for 30-50 RMB per person. 3️⃣ Xinma's Danzhou Rice Authentic Danzhou flavor with rich ingredients and a refreshing marinade. A bowl for only 10 RMB! A humble little shop frequented by locals 🌴Dadonghai: Breakfast and seafood are all yours 1️⃣ Wengji Houan Noodles The bone broth is incredibly delicious! The noodles are generously topped with lean meat, large intestines, and fried pork skin. A small bowl is just 10 yuan, and a full bowl for breakfast is incredibly filling. 2️⃣ Buzai Ke Seafood The freshly caught seafood is incredibly fresh! The spicy crab noodles and salt and pepper mantis shrimp are flavorful, and the waiter even shells them for you. 100 yuan per person is a full meal. 3️⃣ Coconut and Clear Cold Beef The stir-fried clear cold beef is generous with the natural richness of coconut milk. Adding the 3 yuan coconut treasures is a unique flavor, 20 yuan per portion. 🏖️Yalong Bay: Seafood and tea restaurants are both excellent choices. 1️⃣ Zhijia Lao Taste The seafood is braised in a spicy and sour sauce, and the fresh shrimp and clams soak up the broth. The shrimp and clams are deliciously paired with the shrimp sauce sandwiches, making them incredibly delicious! Two people ate a full meal for 150. 2️⃣ Qilou Old Street Hainan Herb Duck The duck meat is tender and boneless, and the secret herb sauce thickens with each simmer. Add a side of fried dough sticks to soak up the broth! The food stall atmosphere is lively and lively, 100+ for two people. 🌌Haitang Bay: Affordable night market delicacies 1️⃣ No. 13 Ding'an Small Yellow Beef The beef offal pot features tender brisket and tendon, and the salt-and-pepper shrimp are fresh and flavorful. The place is packed with locals, 50 yuan per person. 2️⃣ Erjie Fish Cakes The fish cakes are fried daily, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and juicy. Dipping them in their special sauce is incredibly flavorful. A portion plus a drink is just over a dozen yuan per person, making it a delicious meal. 🛒Yi Shi Market/Commodity Street: Snack and late-night snack hotspot • Yi Shi Market · Xingji Shaved Ice King: Soft shaved ice resembles snowflakes, and the mango flavor is rich and fruity. The 40+ yuan shaved ice hot pot comes with 6 different fruits, 9.9 yuan a la carte. • Commodity Street · Zhenwei BBQ: Stir-fried duck with wet vermicelli and a rich, savory marinade, and roasted pork belly are charred and juicy. 40 yuan per person, enough to keep you leaning against the wall. Sanya's delicious food isn't found in internet-famous restaurants! Explore the alleys and night markets, and enjoy authentic Hainan cuisine for just a few bucks per person! Save this article and don't get ripped off in Sanya anymore! ##Sanya Must-See Attractions #Sanya Travel Guide #SanyaTravel
🌴 4-Day, 3-Night Sanya Pitfall-Avoiding Guide | Bringing the Wrong Clothes Is a Waste of Your Trip! A Local's Secret Guide Hey babes! Just got back from Sanya with a tan! 😭 The weather was ridiculously hot, but choosing the right accommodations, food, and clothes can double your fun! Follow this guide and avoid 90% of the pitfalls! 🏨 1. Accommodation: Choosing the Right Area = Saving 2 Hours of Commute 🌊 Accommodation Options • Close to Scenic Areas: Sanya Bay (Coconut Dream Corridor, West Island), Yalong Bay (Yalong Bay Beach, Tropical Paradise Forest Park), both within walking distance of the beach, making it super convenient for ocean gazing. • Rich in Cultural Attractions: Tianya District (Tianya Haijiao, Nanshan Cultural Tourism Area), where you can experience the fisherman's lifestyle in the surrounding fishing villages and markets! • Close to Food and Shopping: Dadonghai (First Market, Dadonghai Night Market), Haitang Bay (Duty Free Shops), where you can enjoy seafood and a refreshing cold soup right downstairs. Foodies, go! 💡 Accommodation Recommendations ✅ Prioritize new hotels opening after 2022, like the Holiday Inn Resort Sanya Bay, with its new facilities and stunning ocean views! ✅ For a budget-friendly stay, choose a star-rated chain (Yalong Bay Marriott, Haitang Bay Westin); for value, choose a budget chain (Home Inn, 7 Days Inn, Sanya Bay/Dadonghai subway station). ✅ Before booking, scan negative reviews and photos. If the beach is dirty or the soundproofing is poor, simply pass! ✅ Avoid Yazhou District! It's far from the city center, and the commute is time-consuming. 🚗 2. Transportation: Check these options for getting around Sanya. ✈️ Arrival • Air: Sanya Phoenix International Airport, airport shuttle (15 yuan/person), ride-hailing service (about 30 yuan to Sanya Bay). Taxis can take detours, so choose with caution! • High-speed Rail/Train: Take the bus or online taxi from Sanya Station to the city center; Yalong Bay Station is close to the beach, a 15-minute taxi ride away. • Driving: Suitable for island tours. Parking in the city is expensive, so renting a new energy vehicle (100-200 yuan/day) is a better deal! 🚌 Within the city • Public Transportation: Use Alipay to get a "Sanya Public Transportation" QR code for 2 yuan per ride, perfect for budget travelers! • Online Ride-hailing: Short trips are 10-15 yuan, cheaper than taxis. Use Didi/Amap, and don't hail taxis on the street. • Taxi: Metered fares are used, but avoid any "seafood restaurants" recommended by the driver. Say "no shopping" when you get in the car! 🌊 3. Attractions: Avoid the trending sites and only visit truly worthwhile ones. 🏛️ Historical Attractions • Tianya Haijiao: A Sanya landmark, take photos of the "Tianya" and "Haijiao" stone carvings. Crowds are minimal after 4 PM (81 yuan admission). 🌳 Natural Attractions • Yalong Bay Beach: Excellent water quality, free! Before 8 AM, it's less crowded and less sunny. Diving costs around 300 yuan per session. • Coconut Dream Promenade: A free beach in Sanya Bay. The sunset is stunning in the evening, making for incredible photos! • Xidao: A pristine fishing village on an island. Enjoy catching seafood or riding electric scooters around the island. It's a sparsely populated and fun place! (98 yuan admission + ferry ticket) 🏙️ Modern Architectural Attractions • Sanya International Duty Free City: Asia's largest duty-free shop. Visit one day before your departure and save big on shopping with your flight/ferry ticket! 🎎 Cultural Attractions • First Market: A local seafood market where you can buy seafood and have it prepared by local vendors. There's also a night market in the evening, perfect for a quick stroll and a meal. 🍜 IV. Food: 8 local favorites—you won't miss out! • Ajun Zaohu Vinegar (Sanya Bay): Super fresh sour soup hot pot with seafood! 60 yuan per person. • Hupo Vanilla Duck (Dadonghai): The vanilla duck is tender and fragrant, perfect with Hainanese noodles. 50 yuan per person. • Linjie Fragrant Seafood (First Market): A popular seafood restaurant with clear prices. The spicy crab is a must-try! 100 yuan per person~ • Grandma Zheng's Qingbuliang (Coconut Dream Corridor): Generous portions, a great way to beat the heat, 15 yuan/bowl~ • Aju Cold Drink Shop (Tianya District): Delicious mango rice noodle rolls and Qingbuliang, 10 yuan/serving~ • Qiongba Fried Ice Cream (Dadonghai Branch): Freshly cut fruit fried ice cream, classic mango flavor, 20 yuan/serving~ • Lao Hainan Houan Noodles (Sanya Station Branch): A must-try for breakfast, with a delicious and smooth broth and an egg, 12 yuan/bowl~ • Xiao Huzi Seafood Processing Shop (First Market Branch): Transparent processing fees, and incredibly flavorful salt and pepper mantis shrimp #Sanya Must-See Attractions #Sanya Travel Guide #SanyaTravel
📍Just got back from Sanya, and I really don't recommend going there right now because October to December is Sanya's true treasure season! Enjoy the scenery and save money with fewer crowds. This post lists the itinerary, food, and pitfalls to avoid. Just follow it! ✅ [Route Logic] City Culture → Tropical Rainforest → Island Revelry → Luxury Vacation. No detours. Rent a car and drive across the bay (150-200 yuan per day). Buy ferry tickets in advance for the islands. Day 1: City Culture × Coconut Breeze and Ocean Charm (Sanya Bay + Dadonghai) • Coconut Dream Promenade (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM) ✅ How to: Watch the sunset along the 20-kilometer coastline, rent an electric scooter (30 yuan/hour) and ride/collect shells on the sand. ✅ Transportation: Take a taxi from Phoenix Airport, about 20 yuan (15 minutes). • First Market Night Market (7:30 PM - 9:30 PM) ✅ How to: Walk 1 km to the night market to eat seafood, tropical fruits, and island food. ❌Trap Avoidance: Ask about seafood processing fees in advance. Recommended: "Sister Lin's Fragrant Seafood" (Green Pepper Crab, Salt and Pepper Mantis Shrimp). • Luhuitou Scenic Area (9:30 PM - 10:30 PM) ✅ How to: Take a taxi for about 15 yuan (10 minutes) to reach the summit for a panoramic view of Sanya at night. ❌ Pitfalls to avoid: Wild macaques are found on the summit; do not feed them. • Accommodation: Shanhaitian Hotel, Autograph Collection, Dadonghai (800-1500 yuan/night, infinity pool overlooking the ocean) Day 2: Tropical Rainforest and Cultural Exploration (Yalong Bay) • Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) ✅ How to: Purchase a package ticket (258 yuan = entrance fee, sightseeing bus, and glass plank road), and visit the Dragon Cable Bridge (filming location for "If You Are the One 2") ✅ Transportation: Take a taxi from Dadonghai for about 30 yuan (20 minutes) • Binglang Valley Li and Miao Cultural Tourism Area (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM) ✅ How to Play: Take a taxi for about 40 RMB (30 minutes), watch Li brocade and Miao silver production, perform bamboo pole dance, and enjoy "Bolong Family" five-legged pork and bamboo rice. • Return to Yalong Bay (5:30 PM - 6:30 PM) ✅ Transportation: Take a taxi for about 50 RMB (40 minutes) • Accommodation: MGM Resort Hotel, Yalong Bay (1,000-2,000 RMB/night, play sea castle and surf) Day 3: Island Carnival and Water Activities (Wuzhizhou Island and Houhai Village) • Wuzhizhou Island (8:30 AM - 3:00 PM) ✅ How to Play: Take a taxi from Yalong Bay to the pier for about 20 RMB (15 minutes), then take a 20-minute boat ride to the island (144 RMB = entrance fee + boat ticket), enjoy a motorboat ride and snorkel to see the coral reefs. ❌ Avoid: Bring your own water and snacks, as the island is expensive. • Houhai Village (3:30 PM - 7:00 PM) ✅ How to: Walk 500 meters from the pier. New surfers can rent a board (100 RMB/hour) or take a lesson (300-500 RMB/2 hours). In the evening, visit the night market and enjoy barbecue. • Accommodation: "Jile Surf Inn" in Houhai Village (300-600 RMB/night, ocean view rooms with waves visible from the window) Day 4: Luxury Vacation + Duty-Free Shopping (Haitang Bay) • Sanya International Duty Free City (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) ✅ How to: Take a taxi from Houhai Village (about 15 RMB) (10 minutes). Purchase cosmetics/watches, order online via the app, and pick them up at the airport. • Atlantis Waterpark (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM) ✅ How to: Take a taxi (about 10 RMB) (5 minutes). Try the "Poseidon's Leap" (a stunner). ❌ Avoid: Bring your own swimsuit and waterproof phone bag; prices inside the park are high. • Haichang Dream City (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM) ✅ How to Play: Take a taxi for about 10 yuan (5 minutes), ride the Ferris wheel (108 yuan/person), and enjoy "Qiong Ba Fried Ice" (durian fried ice 38 yuan) • Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Yanlord Resort Haitang Bay (1,500-3,000 yuan/night, extensive kids' club activities) Day 5: Hidden Gem Return Trip (Sun Bay + Liuluo Canyon) • Sun Bay Highway (8:30 AM - 9:30 AM) ✅ How to Play: Rent a car in Haitang Bay for a 20-minute drive, or rent a convertible sports car (500-800 yuan/day) to capture road trip photos. • Liuluo Canyon (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM) ✅ How to Play: Take a taxi for about 30 yuan (25 minutes), hike in the rainforest and trek through the canyon. ❌ Avoid pitfalls: Wear non-slip shoes and bring mosquito repellent; there is no signal inside the canyon. • Return: Take a taxi to Phoenix Airport (approximately 60 RMB) (40 minutes). Arrive at the airport two hours beforehand to pick up duty-free items. [Food Hot and Bad List] ✅ Must-Try: • Seafood: Lin Jie Fragrant Seafood (Green Pepper Crab), Sichuan Xiao Huzi Seafood (Spicy Crab) • Hainan Cuisine: Qiongxiang Pavilion (Roasted Wenchang Chicken with Jackfruit), Yanjiang Hainan Cuisine (Double Combination Wenchang Chicken) • Snacks: Junrui Lingshui Sour Noodles (10 RMB/bowl), Aju Cold Drink Shop (Qingbuliang (Clean and Cold Drink) 15 RMB/portion) [Recommended Accommodations] • Sanya Bay (Budget-Friendly): 200-800 RMB/night (Kangnian Hotel, Infinity Pool) • Dadonghai (Young Adults): 300-1500 RMB/night (Shanhaitian Hotel) • Yalong Bay (Honeymoon/Family): 800-2000 RMB/night (MGM) • Haitang Bay (Luxury): ¥1,000-3,000/night (Yanlord Crown) [Seasonal Offers] • October: Post-typhoon, the water is crystal clear, and Wuzhizhou Island offers less crowds and better prices for diving. • November-December: Atlantis Christmas lights, Haitang Bay New Year's Eve fireworks, and a plethora of hotel events. Come to Sanya from October to December to avoid the crowds and save money. Follow this guide! 🌊 #SanyaMust-SeeAttractions #SanyaTravelGuide #SanyaTravel
After three days in Dadonghai, I've come up with this "lay-flat" guide to fully enjoy the area without rushing. 📍Location: Dadonghai Tourist Area, Jiyang District, Sanya, a 15-minute drive from downtown. 🚗Transportation Tips: If you don't want to squeeze in the bus, book a transfer from the airport or station on Ctrip. Once you're near Dadonghai, you can ride an e-scooter! They cost 30 yuan a day and you can stop wherever you want. It's much more flexible than taking a taxi. 🌊What's the most comfortable way to enjoy the area? 1. Before 10 AM: Stroll along the beach and collect shells. It's quiet and less crowded during this time, and the water is so clear you can even see small fish. 2. Noon: Return to the hotel to relax in the air conditioning and avoid the scorching sun (hotels in Dadonghai are super close to the beach, making it super convenient to return to your room). 3. After 4 PM: Go snorkeling. No need to take a boat out to sea; you can see small corals right on the shore, making it easy for beginners. 4. Evening: Order a cocktail at a beach bar and chat while listening to the waves. This is the perfect way to spend a vacation. 🍤Food Test List: - "Aju Cold Drink Shop": A local has been eating this since childhood. The mango fried ice is a must-try; it's so smooth and creamy it's like ice cream. - "Qiong Ba Fried Ice": The durian fried ice is their signature dish, generously topped with ingredients, leaving your mouth filled with the fragrance of the fruit. - Longji Grouper Restaurant: Thin grouper fillets, cooked in just 3 seconds, are perfect with chili sauce. 🏨 Choose from these accommodations (book directly on Ctrip): - Harman Resort Hotel Sanya: 700+ per night, with a rooftop pool offering panoramic bay views and a 5-minute walk to the beach. - Pullman Dadonghai Resort Hotel: A long-established hotel with stunning gardens. The freshly made Hainan noodles for breakfast are a must-try. - Huamengjian B&B: 200+ for a room with a small balcony. The owner recommends off-the-beaten-path activities, which is super thoughtful. 📸 Tips for taking great photos: - Wear a light-colored long skirt! Run on the beach and snap candid photos with your skirt flowing, looking ethereal. - Use a coconut as a prop and drink from it, looking natural and effortless. - Take backlit photos in the evening and have a friend stand sideways to shoot—your hair will shine. 💡 Tips for Lazy People: 1. Don't pack too much; beach towels and sunscreen are readily available at convenience stores. 2. If you want to enjoy water activities, book directly at the hotel front desk; it's more reliable than the beach vendors. 3. For seafood, go to restaurants with clearly marked prices or ask the B&B owner for recommendations. Dadonghai is perfect for those who want to relax and unwind. No need to rush to tourist attractions; just enjoy the sea and eat every day. Grab this guide and go! 🌞 #DadonghaiFreeTravel #SanyaGuide #LazyVacation