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14 Days in Sanya

Two weeks at resort pace — every bay and island, the Nanshan and west-coast sights, surf and dive days, and real rest built in between.

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Best time: October-AprilBudget: luxury

Quick Answer

Is 14 days enough for Sanya?

14 days lets you go beyond Sanya's core into neighborhoods, food markets, and one or two day trips at a relaxed pace.

Source: NihaoVisit Sanya guide

14-day Sanya itinerary at a glance

Use our full Sanya travel guide as the base and adapt it to 14 days. Keep the city's three signature attractions as the backbone; fill the rest with neighborhood walks, food markets, and an easy day trip.

Yalong BayWuzhizhou IslandNanshan Cultural Tourism ZoneHaitang BayWest IslandHouhai Village
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Day 1

Dadonghai arrival

Unpack slowly — beach walk and sunset dinner only.

Dadonghai Beach, Sanya, China
  1. Dadonghai Beach
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Day 2

Sanya Bay & Luhuitou

Morning stroll on the promenade, deer-statue panorama at dusk.

Scenes from Sanya, China
  1. Sanya Bay Coconut Promenade
  2. Luhuitou Park
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Day 3

First Market food day

Learn the seafood stalls, pick dinner from the tanks, get it cooked upstairs.

Scenes from Sanya, China
  1. First Market (Yi Market)
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Day 4

Yalong Bay

The signature crescent — a full lazy beach day.

Yalong Bay, Sanya, China
  1. Yalong Bay
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Day 5

Forest park canopy

Suspension bridges and the hilltop pavilion over the bay.

Scenes from Sanya, China
  1. Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park
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Day 6

Wuzhizhou Island

First ferry for the clear-water reef; stay for the afternoon water sports.

Scenes from Sanya, China
  1. Wuzhizhou Island
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Day 7

Houhai surf rest day

Beginner surf lesson in the morning, hammock-and-coffee afternoon.

  1. Houhai Village
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Day 8

Nanshan Buddhist culture

The full cultural zone at walking pace; vegetarian lunch inside.

Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone, Sanya, China
  1. Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone
  2. Nanshan Temple and Guanyin Statue
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Day 9

Tianya Haijiao

The famous "edge of the sky" rocks early, then a quiet afternoon back at the pool.

Tianya Haijiao (The Ends of the Earth), Sanya, China
  1. Tianya Haijiao (The Ends of the Earth)
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Day 10

Haitang Bay

The long quiet beach — the softest sand and the fewest vendors.

  1. Haitang Bay
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Day 11

Duty-free & spa day

Air-conditioned shopping, then a hot-stone spa back at your hotel.

  1. CDF Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex
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Day 12

West Island

Coral snorkeling off a fishing-village island; last ferry back before dusk.

  1. West Island (Xidao)
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Day 13

West-coast classics

Taoist sea-cliff scenery and Yazhou's old town in one day loop.

  1. Daxiaodongtian Scenic Area
  2. Yazhou Ancient City
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Day 14

Farewell swim

One last Dadonghai morning, beachfront brunch, then the airport.

  1. Dadonghai Beach

Budget for 14 days in Sanya

TierPer day14 days total
BackpackerUSD $50–$80USD $700–$1,120
Mid-rangeUSD $100–$200USD $1,400–$2,800
LuxuryUSD $300+USD $4,200+

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Frequently asked questions

What is the daily budget for Sanya?
Budget travelers: USD $50–$80/day. Mid-range: $100–$200/day. Luxury: $300+/day. These cover hotel, three meals, transit, and one paid attraction per day.
Do I need a visa to visit Sanya?
It depends on your passport — see our <a href="/china-visa-2026/">China visa guide</a> for the latest country-by-country list. Most Western passport holders can enter visa-free for 30 days as of 2026.
How do I get from the airport to the center of Sanya?
Sanya's main airport connects to the city center via airport bus, taxi, or metro where available. See the airport transfer section of our Sanya guide.
Can I use 14 days for both Sanya and a side trip?
Yes — with 14 days you can pair Sanya with one nearby city (e.g. a short rail or bus side trip) and still have buffer days.
Is Sanya safe for tourists?
Yes. Sanya has very low violent crime rates and is widely considered safe for foreign tourists. Standard petty-theft precautions apply. See our <a href="/is-china-safe-2026/">is China safe</a> page.

See also: Sanya travel guide, China visa 2026, China trip cost.