Dadonghai Sea in Sanya, Hainan

Dadonghai Sea in Sanya, Hainan

Sanya Dadonghai Scenic Area is one of the three most popular tropical seaside tourism areas in Sanya Hainan along with Sanya Bay and Yalong Bay. It is the first free open scenic area in Sanya. This scenic area lies between Tuwei Hill and Luhuitou Hill, about 2.5 miles (4km) southeast of downtown Sanya.
English Name: Dadonghai Sea in Sanya, Hainan
Chinese Name: 三亚大东海
Opening Hours: All day long
Recommended Visiting Hours: 2 or 3 hours 
Best Time to Visit: October to March
Ticket Price: Free of charge, but you need to pay for certain entertainment activities.
Location: Dadonghai Tourist Area, Tiandu County, Sanya, China.

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Dadonghai Sea in Sanya

Dadonghai Beach is one of Sanya cleanest beaches, situated about only 3 km from the center of the city and just off the main road. The beach close proximity to the city means that it can get very busy here, but this remains a pleasant and convenient spot to kick off your shoes, soak up the rays and swim in the sea.

Introduction of Dadonghai Sea

Major landscapes and activities

Here, one can take a leisurely sunbath, listen to the sound of waves, collect shells or build sand castles on the beach, or dive into the deep water to meet a variety of fishes. Dadonghai provides visitors with Barrier Reef Diving, Pirate Bar Diving Club, and Global Diving Base. About 330 yards (300 meters) east along the beach is the Seashore Park. Standing on the top of the small hill inside the park, you have a panoramic view of the beach and the vast water. On the east side of the beach there is an Amusement Park with thrilling activities such as a Pirate Boat, merry-go-round and bungee jumping

Walk eastwards for about 300 meters, you will reach a coastal park, and there is sea-view pavilion on a hill top in the park, where you can have a bird view of the ocean. And there are famous Bailu Park and Luhuitou Park near the beach, which can be reached by public bus or tourist express bus nearby.

Travel Guide Accommodation in Sanya

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If you want to get rid of hustle of public transportation and troublesome navigation, you can book a private tour package which covers sightseeing dining and transfer from us. Our local tour guide and driver will escort you to Sanya with speed and convenience, and take care of all the details. You just need to focus on sightseeing.

Independent Travel

Eating and accommodation are quite convenient around the beach as well. There are numerous small restaurants and bars serving up tasty snacks and drinks. And along beach are all kinds of hotel and hostels for you to choose, from high-end deluxe hotel to cheap and clean hostels. It is particularly pleasant here in the evenings, when the sun sets and the crowds disperse.

Liking Resort is a 4-star local resort right on Dadonghai Beach with private pool and beach services, a very good choice for a moderate stay on Dadonghai Beach with walking distance to local restaurants, bars and shopping center.

How to get there

  • You may take Bus Route No.4 or 15 and get off at Dadonghai Bus Station(“大东海”站); As the nearest beach to Sanya downtown, Dadonghai Beach enjoys convenient public transport.
  • You may take Bus Route 2, 8, 15, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 28 and then get off at Dongdonghai Square Station (“大东海广场”站)
  • Sightseeing buses running between major attractions such as Yalong Bay, Dadonghai, Sanya Bay, Western Island Dock, and Tianya Haijiao depart every 30 minutes from 7:00 to 19:00.
  • Taxi from downtown Sanya to the scenic area costs about CNY 15, and sometimes you need to bargain with the driver.

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Edited by  Lynette Fu/付云锐