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Among the many travel destinations in China, Sanya is considered the most tolerant.
A person can come here to relax, a couple can continue their romance here, and when traveling with children, it can also satisfy all the children’s fantasies about the sea.
Nowadays, more and more parents realize the meaning of “reading thousands of books is not as good as traveling thousands of miles”. Travel has gradually become an irreplaceable growth course for children, where there are fresh things hidden that cannot be touched in any books. world.
For the city of Sanya, there is no more suitable way to travel than renting a car and traveling by car. Speeding on the coastal road, feeling the sea breeze, and quietly enjoying the scenery outside the window…
Today, Luisito will sort out a 7-day Sanya self-driving tour route suitable for traveling with children. Follow the route and give your family an unforgettable self-driving trip.
Large and small caves – Guanyin on the Sea (about 25 minutes by car) – Coconut Dream Corridor (about 40 minutes by car) – First Market (about 21 minutes by car)
If you want to integrate into a place, you must first understand the local culture. As a leisure resort, Sanya also has many rich cultural heritages. Take your children to explore the depth of this small seaside city in the ruins.
“Big and Small Cave Sky” is the southernmost Taoist cultural scenic spot in my country. It does not have the outdated feeling of historical relics. Instead, it integrates sea views, mountain views, stone views, and cave views. It looks like a happy look spoiled by God.
Here, you can travel through the mountain forests full of tropical plants, and even the air you inhale is sweet. From time to time, you can see three or two wild animals passing by; you can also take a break on the 7-kilometer-long coastline under the mountain. There are couples who come to take wedding photos, and there are also children running around happily. Everyone is writing their memories here in their own way.
It’s not suitable or necessary to be in a hurry when traveling to Sanya. After having fun in the Big and Small Cave Heavens, you can go to worship the most famous “Avalokitesvara on the Sea”.
The Guanyin statue standing proudly on the sea is 108 meters high. It is the tallest Guanyin statue in the world. It holds a lotus on one side, a scripture on the other, and a Buddhist beads on the other. It is three-dimensional. Standing in front of it, the dust in your heart will disappear with the sea water.
In the evening, of course you have to come to the “Coconut Dream Corridor” and wait for a red sun at the best place in Sanya to watch the sunset.
When the sun sets in the west, the setting sun is shining, and the golden light spreads evenly over the sky. In such an intoxicating scene, record the happy time of the family. Every time you take a photo, it will be an atmospheric blockbuster. At that moment, you will understand your trip to Sanya. There is no mistake.
In the evening, you can go to the most famous “First Market” in Sanya. Not only are there many seafood processing shops, but there are also many food stalls and small shops where you can browse and eat.
The seafood that has just been caught ashore is fresh and sweet without complicated cooking. The clear and tasty pink soup cannot be described as delicious. The Wenchang chicken with crispy skin and tender meat leaves a long-lasting fragrance in the mouth. Coconut rice is a favorite of children. … Under the pleasant sea breeze, taste the most delicious taste of Sanya, and your fatigue will disappear.
/ Play with the sea in various ways /
One-day trip to Wuzhizhou Island – Atlantis (about 25 minutes by car)
Among the many places to visit in Sanya, “Wuzhizhou Island” can be said to be an irreplaceable choice.
The moment you arrive on the island, you will understand what it means to be beautiful and relaxed. It is not something that can be described by superficial words such as nobility and luxury, but the tension of nature that needs to be felt quietly in it.
If you come here for the action, you’re right!
China’s leading way to play in the sea has been discovered here. Not only does it have a variety of diving methods, it also integrates maritime entertainment projects imported from abroad such as dynamic airships, dolphin submarines, sea and sky flying, etc., as well as water sports suitable for children. Any water park.
If you come here for comfort, that’s fine!
Walking on the beach with soft waves and white sand, the gentle sea breeze blowing on your face, lying on the beach when you are tired and letting time slip by, or playing with your children in the sand or picking shells, you can also gain a lot of happiness.
There is an island hotel on the island. If you don’t want to bother, you can stay here, but Luisito recommends that you stay in “Atlantis”. After all, the ultimate luxurious seaside experience is also a major feature of Sanya.
This is a hotel that integrates food, accommodation and fun, especially suitable for bringing children. There is the world’s largest open-air aquarium with more than 86,000 marine creatures, a water world with rich entertainment items, and even close contact with dolphins and sea lions…
There is also a shopping and food paradise that women love, and you can overlook the most prosperous night view of Sanya without leaving home.
It can be said that there is nothing wrong with this place except that the price is a bit high, but in terms of cost performance, it is well worth the money because the experience here is unique in the country.
West Island – Tianya Town (about 15 minutes by car)
After finishing the previous day’s itinerary, don’t over-schedule it today. Find a quiet sea and integrate into the slow life of the locals.
“West Island” is not particularly famous compared to other seascapes in Sanya, so there are not many tourists here.
It is like a pause button left for the world to adjust the pace of life. There are no exaggerated filters, only the tranquil coast and the fireworks in the village. No noise can bear to disturb this place.
In the afternoon, you can come to Tianya Town for a stroll.
This place is called “Santorini of Hainan”, not only because the buildings in the town are all blue and white, but also because romance can be seen everywhere here.
The clouds in the sky look soft and soft, the sea water turns into a blue love letter, and the undefeated little flowers on the roadside may be the town’s token to everyone.
Sun Bay Coastal Highway – Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park (about 8 minutes by car)
Since you are driving in Sanya, how can you not feel the freedom of driving on the coastal highway? The most beautiful coastal road in Sanya is the “Sun Bay Coastal Road”.
Driving along the coastal road, one side is full of green mountains, and the other side is the endless sea. Occasionally, I will encounter a pure white lighthouse standing on the shore. The sea breeze passes through every hair, and the boredom in my heart is That moment was liberating.
The “Tropical Paradise Forest Park”, also located in Yalong Bay, is not so much a scenic spot as a green gem left by God in this seaside town.
Take a tour bus, and you can see century-old vines and towering giant banyan trees everywhere along the way. When you arrive at the Peak Park, the glass plank road connects two green mountains. This is also the most lively and film-making place. You can also walk on the suspension bridge and stand in the middle of the bridge for a special view. It is so open that it is difficult not to blend into this paradise.
Dadonghai, Xiaodonghai—Luhuitou (about 8 minutes by car)—Yiheng Night Market (about 29 minutes by car)
As the earliest developed tropical coastal resort in Sanya, “Dadonghai” is very close to the city and very convenient to get there.
People who come here do not come here to go to the sea, but rather to camp or sunbathe. Just having the smell of sunshine on your body is enough to make you happy.
If you still want to dive into the sea, it is more recommended to go to the “Xiaodonghai” which is only 3 kilometers away from the Dadonghai. This is the most suitable place for diving in Sanya waters.
From the shore, the beach here is not delicate and even a bit rough, but diving into the seabed is a different scene. Countless gorgeous corals paint a colorful underwater picture.
If you still have the energy, you can go to “Luhuitou” and climb to the top of the mountain to overlook the entire Sanya city and the beautiful Phoenix Island.
It is recommended to go up the mountain in the evening and watch the sunset and night alternate. Everyone will be attracted by the flowing night.
The most lively place in Sanya at night is “Yiheng Night Market”.
The light and sweet coconut chicken, the sour and appetizing dregs and vinegar hot pot, the crispy and fragrant salt and pepper shrimps, the refreshing and thirst-quenching Qingliang… I just regret that my stomach can’t hold so many delicious foods.
Riyue Bay (it takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes to drive from Sanya to Wanning Riyue Bay)
Sanya is not a big place. You can basically visit all the places you need to visit in five days, and you are not particularly tired after playing. If you are still not satisfied, you can go to the surrounding Wanning to enjoy the quieter sea.
When you come to Wanning, I first recommend you to go to “Riyue Bay”.
This is the most dynamic sea in China, and there are always surfers on the sea. It is also a sea of freedom, giving everyone infinite tolerance.
Driving on the coconut grove coastal road, enjoy the collision of blue and green. If you are interested, you can try the joy of surfing. When you are tired, go to the most beautiful church to visit the holy place, or find an atmospheric coffee shop and tavern to sit down. .
You don’t need to take the initiative to cater here, because everyone is the rhyme of this poem.
/ Leisurely return trip /
Shimei Bay – Bali Village (self-driving journey about 18 minutes) – return to Sanya (self-driving journey about 1 hour and 50 minutes)
Compared with Riyue Bay, “Shimei Bay” is much softer.
The vast sea, the endless green bark forest, and the white sand beach are the arc that separates the two worlds. Among the 58 bays in Hainan, Shimei Bay even ranked first among the “Top Ten Most Beautiful Bays” .
Of course, Wanning not only has the sea, but also the most unique villages worth visiting.
“Bali Village” is not in Bali, but it can travel through Bali. The village is not big, and one hour is enough to go around it. The strong exotic atmosphere will inevitably make people feel trance-like, as if they have really arrived in Bali.
It’s best to reserve some time to return to Sanya. After all, you can’t go without shopping in Sanya.
Seven days go by in the blink of an eye. Following the route recommended by Luisito, you will definitely be able to make this self-driving trip to Sanya extremely cost-effective.
Some people say that traveling is the best gift for children. During travel, children can use their eyes, ears, hands and feet to experience nature in all aspects, and the beautiful memories parents create with their children are the greatest meaning of traveling with children. If you are already planning a self-driving trip, why not start from Sanya and start a very fresh self-driving trip?
