In addition to Asian Dragon Bay and Dadonghai, Sanya Bay is also an ideal place for vacation and leisure in Sanya. Lying to the west of Sanya city center, it stretches for 20 li (6.2 miles) from Sanya Harbor.

From the city center, Sanyawan Road leads directly to the bay. As you pass along the road, you can see the greenbelt on both sides as wide as 80 meters (87.5 yards), like a tropical plants viewing garden. Here you can find some typical and valuable tropical plants, such as cycad, palm, madagascar palm and oil palm.

Sanya Bay

Play card in coconut grove

The bay is surrounded by beautiful tropical scenery with a boundless sea view. The crystal clear blue sea stretches to the edge of the sky, while the waves lap the soft white sand. Across the sea, you will see two adjacent islands: Western Hawksbill Island and Eastern Hawksbill Island (commonly know as Western Island and Eastern Island). The Eastern Island is a garrison island with strict safety measures while the Western Island is open to the public. If you are interested in angling, you can reach the Western Island by motorboat as it has the biggest and best angling club of Sanya. There are many fish and you will return with great success. Furthermore, the island is famous for its limpid sea water and various benthoses.

Additionally, as Sanya Bay is not far from the city center, it would be a good choice to wander along the bay after supper to feel the soft sea breeze and warm sea water, and view the sunset. As you walk along the bay, you can see the fishermen trawling and hear their working songs resounding to the skies. If you want to taste the real life of the fishermen, you can join them. But remember, trawling is not easy work. The net is about 100 meters (109 yards) long and it takes nearly two or three hours to tow it up to the bank. Moreover, this scene can only be seen in Sanya Bay as fishing has been forbidden in Dadonghai and Asian Dragon Bay. Compared with those places, the sea water and sand in Sanya Bay are not as good; however it attracts millions of visitors with its advantages.

As the bay is near the city center, it's very convenient to reach and is much cheaper to visit. Not only is it much quieter and less crowded, but Sanya Bay has the most beautiful sunsets of Sanya and is safe for swimming as the sea is calmer. Also, it is a better choice to live here to taste the daily life of local people.

Transportation:
It takes only 5 minutes driving from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) directly to Sanya Bay;
You can also take a taxi with a fare of CNY8 or bus No.206 from Sanya city center to Sanya Bay;
Sightseeing bus (30 minutes once) in Asian Dragon Bay can take you to Sanya Bay in 50 minutes. 

Bare-footed walk on the beach

Sea beach at nightfall

 Sanya Bay Photos

 Recommended Nearby Hotels:
Narada Kempinski Resort & Spa Sanya     Sanya David Legendary Love Resort