Sanya Bay

　　Guide: Stretching 22 kilometers, Sanya Bay extends westward to Tianya Bay and starts east from Sanya Port, lined with dense coconut groves. Two small islands, East and West Haimaizhou, float in the sea, facing each other. Highlights: 1. Visiting the Coconut Dream Corridor in the evening or admiring the sunset on the beach is the most romantic thing to do. 2. Joining a traditional fishing net-pulling activity offers an authentic local fishing experience — this can only be seen in Sanya Bay, as it’s not allowed in Dadonghai or Yalong Bay. 3. As the largest bay in Sanya, it offers a relaxing experience with hammocks among the coconut trees.

　　Introduction: Adjacent to downtown Sanya, the bay stretches 22 kilometers. It features fine, sandy shores and lush greenery along the coast, including the famous 20-kilometer Coconut Grove Corridor (Coconut Dream Corridor). The western area, known as Haipo Resort District, has soft sand and clear waters, making it great for swimming. The standout feature here is its proximity to the port — in the evening, you can join fishermen in pulling nets and enjoy breathtaking seaside sunsets. At sunset, the sky turns crimson red, and you can hear fishermen rhythmically chanting “One, two, three” as they pull the large drag nets with a team of around twenty people. If you're interested, you can join in to experience real fishing life. A single fishing net can be over 100 meters long, and it takes two to three hours to pull it in. Fishermen usually set the nets in the afternoon and haul them out around 8 PM — no easy feat. Additionally, Sanya Bay has three seaside squares and one coastal park, with Haiyue Square being the closest to the sea. The long bay is divided into three sections: the section nearest to the city is ideal for leisurely sightseeing and entertainment, the middle section is for public swimming and water activities, and the farthest section is a resort area with several holiday villages where you can relax and enjoy the bay. Tip: Sunset watching at Sanya Bay typically begins after 6:30 PM.

　　Dining/Accommodation/Shopping: Dining: Nearby eateries like “Northeast King” and “Northeast Dumpling Restaurant” are affordable and offer decent food. Accommodation: Mostly family-run guesthouses. See Sanya Accommodation for details. Transportation: About 3 kilometers from the city center, and close to famous attractions such as Tianya Haijiao, Nanshan, and Xidao. 1. New National Line double-decker sightseeing bus (open-top upper deck, air-conditioned lower deck): Route: Yalong Bay – Dadonghai – Sanya Bay – Xidao Wharf – Tianya Haijiao. Buses run every half hour, with the first bus at 7:00 AM from Yalong Bay and the last bus returning from Tianya Haijiao around 7:00 PM. The journey takes about 70 minutes at a sightseeing pace, with a flat fare of 10 RMB (charged by section). 2. Alternatively, take bus No. 206. A taxi within the city costs around 25 RMB, or about 60 RMB from Yalong Bay.

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