Sanya >> West Island

Attraction Typ: lake, Sea, Island and Sand Beach Resort

Location: about 20 km from city

Recommend: 4 Star

West Island

West Island is the number one destination in Hainan for diving and water sports.

Hainan West Island (Chinese: 海南西岛; pinyin: Hǎinán Xīdǎo) is the number one destination in Hainan for diving and water sports. It is shaped like a hawksbill, which is like a turtle living in tropical area. Among the series of small islands located off Sanya, the West Island is the largest one.

West Island is loved by domestic and foreign tourist because it is home to fishing tribes for generations and its idyllic surroundings of sandy beaches, rocky coves, and an interior filled with palm trees.

West Island boasts crystal clear waters with a wide array of marine life and extensive coral reefs to dive while para-sailing, jet-skiing, and four-wheeling on beach ATVs are all available to test your mettle. In addition to water sports, visitors can enjoy salt-water pool, camping and barbecue facilities, or test their aim on archery range. West Island is also an ideal place to relax. Take a break in the shade of the coconut trees and enjoy the tropical breeze can make you calm.

It is easy to go to the West Island. From morning to evening, there are speedboats for the 10 minutes trip to West Island depart regularly from Sanya Harbor. On the island, there are a wide array of souvenirs, including the exotic seashells, beautiful coral pieces and minority handicrafts.