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Sanya

City · Hainan, 🇨🇳 China
Population 1,031,396
Area 452 km²
Time zone Asia/Shanghai
Official website www.sanya.gov.cn
Sanya

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Sanya Essentials

Sanya’s coastal landscape is defined by the expansive Sanya Bay and the snorkeling-friendly waters of Dadonghai Beach. This selection highlights the city's architectural landmarks, including the tree-shaped Beauty Crown Grand Theater and the golden Pineapple Shopping Center. Visitors can access panoramic views of the coastline from Phoenix Ridge or explore the 22-kilometer Coconut Dream Corridor. Cultural experiences range from the high-tech 'Sanya Legend' theatrical show to traditional seafood processing markets where local catches are prepared to order.

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Best of Sanya

Sanya features a diverse landscape of coastal stretches and elevated forest parks. Sanya Bay offers a 22-kilometer shoreline lined with the Coconut Dream Corridor, while Phoenix Ridge and Linchunling Park provide panoramic vantage points over the city’s four major bays. Cultural sites like Sanya Romance Park showcase regional Li and Miao ethnic heritage through large-scale performances and architectural recreations, highlighting the intersection of Hainan's natural geography and local history.

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Tranquil Parks & Lakes

Sanya’s urban landscape features a network of ecological retreats centered around the Sanya River and its tributaries. Linchunling Forest Park provides elevated views from its mountain trails, while Fengxinglong Sponge Park showcases modern flood-management design through its wetland landscapes. Egret Park serves as a protected habitat for migratory birds within its mangrove-lined inner lake. These sites offer concrete paths for walking and cycling, connecting the city’s green corridors and artificial waterways.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February, March, November, December

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Typical weather in January

Great
  • 24° · extremes 14°–27°
  • 18° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 23°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in February

Great
  • 25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 16°–28°
  • 19° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 23°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in March

Great
  • 27° (feels like 29°) · extremes 18°–30°
  • 22° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 24°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in April

Fair
  • 29° (feels like 33°) · extremes 21°–31°
  • 24° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 26°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 35°) · extremes 24°–33°
  • 26° at night
  • 23 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 35°) · extremes 25°–32°
  • 27° at night
  • 24 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 35°) · extremes 25°–32°
  • 26° at night
  • 26 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 35°) · extremes 25°–32°
  • 26° at night
  • 27 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 34°) · extremes 24°–31°
  • 25° at night
  • 25 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in October

Fair
  • 28° (feels like 31°) · extremes 22°–30°
  • 24° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 27° (feels like 28°) · extremes 18°–29°
  • 22° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 26°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in December

Great
  • 25° (feels like 24°) · extremes 15°–27°
  • 19° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 6 · high

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Chinese Yuan CNY ¥ · Card payments · Cash preferred
Emergency numbers
110 Police
Electricity
Type A / Type C / Type I
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Chinese
Tap water
Not safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+86
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Tours & Activities

Dadonghai Beach
Drive
三亚湾
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