6-Day Sanya-Haikou Shopping and Leisure Tour

Upon arriving in Sanya, you will be escorted by the tour guide and driver to the hotel. After checking in, prioritize organizing your luggage and taking a short rest to relieve the fatigue from the journey.

After breakfast, depart for Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone. Upon entering the scenic area, you will first see the world’s tallest offshore Guanyin statue, which stands at 108 meters. You can admire it up close or walk around the lotus throne to pray for blessings. The scenic area also houses the world’s largest Golden Jade Guanyin, crafted from precious materials such as gold, diamonds, and gemstones with exquisite craftsmanship.

Nanshan Sea Guanyin

Next, head to Nanshan Temple, a large-scale temple modeled after the architectural style of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. With its magnificent and imposing buildings, you can feel the solemnity and tranquility of Buddhist culture here. Then proceed to Longevity Valley to visit attractions such as tropical rainforest landscapes, the stone carving of the Buddha of Infinite Longevity, and the Hundred-Year Steps.

Later, go to the Hall of Thirty-Three Guanyins to view the Thirty-Three Guanyin statues. These statues were meticulously carved by over 130 craftsmen over a period of four years, making them the world’s largest and most exquisitely crafted indoor cluster of Guanyin statues to date. Inside the hall, there is also a free activity of copying Buddhist scriptures for prayer that you can participate in.

Your Journey’s Rewards:

Admire the architectural wonder of the 108-meter offshore Guanyin in Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone, and feel the solemnity and tranquility of Buddhist culture; explore the offshore Guanyin and the Golden Jade Guanyin to learn about their exquisite craftsmanship.

Educational Focus:

In what aspects does the exquisite craftsmanship of the Golden Jade Guanyin manifest?

Takeaway:

The Golden Jade Guanyin adopts the traditional Chinese "palace gold filigree craftsmanship". More than 200 gold pieces were hand-forged into shape and welded together, and then combined with techniques such as filigree inlay, gold carving, and jade carving. This showcases the superb level of ancient Chinese metalworking and jade carving skills.

Thought Challenge:

While spreading Buddhist culture, how can Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone balance the solemnity of religion with the enjoyment of tourism experiences, and avoid excessive commercialization/entertainment?

Arrive at Atlantis Sanya in the morning. It is a large-scale comprehensive resort integrating hotels, a water park, an aquarium, shopping, catering, entertainment, and other facilities.

Here, you can go to Atlantis Aquaventure to experience 34 water slides and a variety of thrilling water entertainment programs. There are also kid-friendly areas like Ocean Empire and Children’s Water Fun Zone designed for children. Next, visit The Lost Chambers Aquarium, which houses more than 280 species of marine life. The aquarium is also equipped with multiple exhibition tanks such as the Ambassador Lagoon, Coral Tank, and Beluga Pool, as well as free performances including mermaid shows and Ambassador Lagoon feeding shows.

After these experiences, take a short break and then start your shopping experience. Head to Sanya Haitang Bay International Duty-Free City, one of the world’s largest single duty-free stores. It has numerous internationally renowned brands, covering categories such as cosmetics, luxury goods, and electronic products. With favorable duty-free policies, it is suitable for purchasing high-end products, and particularly ideal for female tourists to buy cosmetics and skincare products.

Sanya Haitang Bay International Duty-Free City

Your Journey’s Rewards:

You can admire a variety of marine life at The Lost Chambers Aquarium in Atlantis Sanya and feel the excitement of various slides at the water park. Visit Haitang Bay International Duty-Free City to enjoy duty-free shopping and select global brand products at preferential prices.

Educational Focus:

What unique ocean-themed experiences does Atlantis Aquarium offer?

Takeaway:

Atlantis Aquarium provides beluga interaction experiences. Visitors can get up close to belugas Andy and Tina, learn about their living habits, and even have friendly interactions with them. There is a touch pool here where visitors can touch marine creatures such as starfish, bread starfish, and sea apples with their own hands, feeling the unique texture of these marine organisms.

Thought Challenge:

While operating high-end resort facilities, how does Atlantis Sanya balance the protection of the marine ecology around Haitang Bay?

After breakfast, pack your luggage, then check out of the hotel and depart for Haikou. Upon arrival, head to Mission Hills Volcanic Hot Spring Valley, Asia’s largest volcanic rock mineral hot spring theme park. It has 168 cold and hot spring pools, where you can soak in the hot springs to relieve your fatigue. There are also shopping malls, golf courses, and water parks nearby, and you can choose to experience them at your own discretion.

Relax in the Hot Spring

Your Journey’s Rewards:

Immerse yourself in volcanic rock hot springs at Mission Hills Volcanic Hot Spring Valley and relax both your body and mind through the hot springs.

Educational Focus:

Why is Mission Hills Volcanic Hot Spring Valley praised as a "treasure among mineral hot springs"?

Takeaway:

Mission Hills Volcanic Hot Spring Valley is rich in high concentrations of fluorine, metasilicic acid, as well as abundant minerals and trace elements. In accordance with the water quality standards for medical thermal mineral water in Japan, Russia, and China, it is a precious mineral hot spring that can be classified as medical thermal mineral water and has a variety of beneficial effects.

Thought Challenge:

When developing hot spring resources, how does Mission Hills Volcanic Hot Spring Valley achieve the sustainable protection of groundwater resources?

Depart for Qilou Old Street in the morning. As Haikou’s most distinctive street landscape, it allows you to stroll while admiring the exquisite qilou buildings. You can also savor local specialty foods here, including a variety of snacks like Hainan Rice Noodles, Qingbuliang (a sweet cold dessert), and fried pork ribs.

Qilou Old Street

From Qilou Old Street, head to Riyue Square Duty-Free Store, which gathers numerous international and domestic well-known brands covering multiple categories such as perfumes, skincare products, watches & jewelry, and trendy sports goods. You can enjoy a shopping spree here, take advantage of duty-free benefits, and also participate in preferential activities held in some stores.

In the evening, go to Haikou South Gate Night Market. The night market offers a rich variety of cuisines, including spicy and sour noodles, barbecues, and seafood feasts. There are also desserts like coconut jelly and Qingbuliang to satisfy your taste buds.

Explore Delicacies at the Night Market

Your Journey’s Rewards:

Stroll along Haikou Qilou Old Street and admire the unique style of over 800 Nanyang-style arcade buildings; taste Hainan’s specialty snacks and experience the leisurely life of local Haikou residents.

Educational Focus:

What is the architectural style of Qilou Old Street?

Takeaway:

The architecture of Qilou Old Street mainly features Baroque, Gothic, and Nanyang styles, with rich facade decorations such as Roman columns, arches, volutes, and wavy carvings. The parapets have unique shapes, integrating the aesthetic values of both Chinese and Western architecture.

Thought Challenge:

The buildings of Qilou Old Street are facing the problem of aging. How to restore these buildings without affecting the tourist experience?

After breakfast, pack your luggage, check your documents, and make sure nothing is left behind. The driver will take you to the airport or railway station in advance according to the schedule, allowing sufficient time for your check-in process. Say goodbye to the tour guide and the driver, and this itinerary service will come to an end.