Sanya (Chinese: 三亚; pinyin: Sān Yà), often called as the Hawaii of the orient, is the second largest and most popular city on Hainan Island.

Located at the southernmost tip of Hainan Island and to the east of Vietnam, Sanya City boasts 19 bays and over 40 islets lying along a 209 kilometers coastline. It is an important sea route connecting China with Southwest Asia, Africa and Europe. Moreover, it's also the focus city for China's Utsul Muslims and the site for training of the Chinese national beach volleyball team.
Sanya is rich in tropical scenery and historical sites, having been praised as the only place in China with a really laid-back feeling and atmosphere. Visit to Sanya, you will have chance to enjoy the wonderful sunshine, white sandy beaches, fresh air and crystal water no matter whenever you go there. As a result of that, Sanya is considered to be the most suitable city for people to live especially in winter when there is a good resort to avoid the cold.
The region's premier tourist attractions of Sanya include Yalong Bay, End of the World, Dadonghai Beach, Luhuitou Peninsula as well as the Butterfly Valley and the Sea Shell Museum and so on. In addition, a 108-meter Buddhist statue of Guanyin in Sanya is one of the tallest statues in the world.
Besides the charming scenery of Sanya, the local dishes there are also a must on your journey. There are various seafoods and delicious tropical fruits all the year round and you can fulfill your appetite.