Private Sanya Tour with Haikou & Xinglong

After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and escort you to Xinglong. On the way, overlook the Wanquan River, an unspoiled tropical river known as “China’s Amazon”. It stretches southward, framed by lush and green tropical rainforests, offering you a stunning visual treat.

Following a 2-hour drive, we’ll transfer to a sightseeing cart to reach the Permanent Venue of the Boao Forum for Asia, a landmark international conference complex where global leaders annually gather to boost regional and global cooperation. From a bird’s-eye view, it resembles a bow and arrow at full draw, signifying Asia’s strong economic momentum in the 21st century. Stepping into its 2,000-seat main hall, you’ll feel as if you’re standing among global bigwigs gathering to discuss cooperation. 
► Note: We won’t visit inside the venue during the Boao Forum for Asia in April, as it is closed to the public then.

★ Round-trip Cruise to Appreciate the Jade Belt Beach

We’ve included a round-trip cruise for you to visit the Jade Belt Beach, a narrow strip of coarse sand named for its likeness to a jade ribbon dividing the river and the sea. Here, you’ll marvel at a stunning contrast: the endless, surging South China Sea on one side, and the calm waters formed by the confluence of the Wanquan River, Nine-loop River, and Dragon Rolling River on the other. The beach is also a superb spot to enjoy a spectacular rock formation in the sea, made of several black boulders. Legend has it that they were accidentally dropped by Nuwa, the Creator Goddess in ancient Chinese mythology, when she was mending the sky.

After taking the ship back to the Boao Forum Venue, enjoy a comfortable hour-long car ride to the Xinglong Tropical Botanical Garden. Upon entering, you’ll burst into a fantastic kingdom of tropical plants, where you can watch how vanilla, coffee, cocoa, and pepper grow on the trees. It also boasts some legendary species, including baobab trees and upas-trees, which are dangerous just to touch. Thanks to dense vegetation, the temperature here is much cooler than in the city, and the air is fresher, which may draw you to spend more time escaping the heat while savoring free vanilla tea or coffee in various kinds of flavors. Finally, your guide and driver will escort you on a nearly 2-hour car ride to your hotel in Sanya.
► FYI: Remember to bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and insect repellent for your time in the garden. 

Meal: Western buffet breakfast
Accommodation: Golden Phoenix Sea View Hotel (4 stars) or Hilton Sanya Yalong Bay (5 stars)

After breakfast, your guide and driver will greet you at your hotel lobby and then accompany you to visit Tianya Haijiao, a famous coastal scenic area known as ‘the furthermost part of the sky and the sea’. Regarded in ancient times as the edge of China, this place was a desolate exile for punished officials and literati. Nowadays, however, it has transformed into a powerful symbol of eternal love, attracting countless young couples to take wedding photos. Idling through soft sands backed by swaying coconut trees, you’ll be charmed by the postcard-perfect boulders inscribed with “End of the Sky” and “Corner of the Sea”, standing silently for millions of years. Nearby, the conical “Giant Pillar of the South China Sea” is another famed sight, resembling a two-masted sail of an ancient boat from the side. Right here, you can capture the spectacular sight of waves crashing through the stone pillar. Out at sea, keep your eyes on the Sun-Moon Rocks emerging from azure waters, also known as “Love Stones” for they overlap to form a natural heart shape.

Next, let’s continue our way to the centuries-old Nanshan Temple, traditionally a sacred site where fishermen and sea travelers pray for safety. It is located right inside the Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone, and we’ve included the shuttle bus to directly whisk you to the temple. Take your time to wander around the temple, which is composed of Buddhist statues, stone inscriptions, relief carvings, and landscaped gardens, and surrender to the charm where ancient Buddhist culture meets modern garden artistry. Free incense is provided at each hall. Feel free to ignite incense sticks and bow three times for blessings, just as local people do. From the Sea Viewing Platform, you’ll get a spectacular view of the Nanshan Goddess of Mercy on the sea, a three-sided statue that is 15 meters (49 feet) taller than the Statue of Liberty. Each face of the Goddess holds a lotus, a rosary, and a sutra casket, representing purity, benevolence, and wisdom, respectively. And from here, what you see is the side where she holds the rosary. After the visit, your guide and driver will escort you back to your hotel. Sleep well! 

Meal: Western buffet breakfast
Accommodation: Golden Phoenix Sea View Hotel (4 stars) or Hilton Sanya Yalong Bay (5 stars)

No guided activities are arranged today. Our handpicked hotels are perfectly nestled along Sanya’s premier coastlines, such as Yalong Bay and Sanya Bay. Just enjoy a free day in paradise!

► Recommended Free-time Activities (at your own expense):
As your hotel is within walking distance of the crystal-blue sea and white natural sandy beach, you can catch a stunning sunrise over the sea early in the morning. A pale dawn breaks and bursts into a dazzling glow. Little by little, the red sun peeps up from the ocean, starting as a small arc, then casting rays of sunlight that transform the entire sea into a shimmering golden brocade. Afterward, you can return to the hotel for a delicious breakfast, or continue to stroll barefoot along the beach picking up seashells. Also, consider swimming, or sunbathing with an ice-cold coconut juice. 

If you’d like to visit further destinations, you can take a ferry or yacht from Xiaoqi Wharf to West Island, where you’ll discover a 400-year-old fishing village and dense tropical plants, or experience wonderful water activities such as diving and motorboating. Alternatively, dive into the Yalong Bay Underwater World for close encounters with tropical fish and corals. Or explore the Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park to appreciate the world’s rare coastal tropical rainforest landscapes. Please stay safe and have a great time!

Meal: Western buffet breakfast
Accommodation: Golden Phoenix Sea View Hotel (4 stars) or Hilton Sanya Yalong Bay (5 stars)

Today, after checking out of your hotel, your guide and driver will escort you to Sanya’s airport for your onward journey. We hope our service gives you a pleasant 5-day Sanya private tour. Sanya also offers exciting experiences such as a rainforest adventure at Yanoda and a cultural odyssey at the Binglanggu. If you’re interested, please feel free to contact us to customize your trip. 

Meal: Western buffet breakfast