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Diving is a must-do in Sanya, with Wuzhizhou Island and Xidao Island both renowned diving destinations. Sanya's major bays offer designated swimming areas, offering a refreshing dip in the sun. Besides the various water activities, Sanya's nightlife is equally captivating. Bars, cafes, and hotel lobby lounges offer excellent spots for a night out. As night falls, enjoy a drink in the intoxicating sea breeze and lose yourself in the melodious sounds of the waves.
Wuzhizhou Island is Sanya's premier diving destination, boasting white sand beaches and abundant coral reefs, making it a great diving destination for even beginners. Other popular diving destinations include Yalong Bay, Dadonghai, Xidao Island, Jiajing Island, and Fenjiezhou Island.
1. Participants must be in good health and be over 12 years old;
2. Anyone who can swim or not can participate;
3. For shallow dives (0-4 meters), you can wear contact lenses and a regular mask (which is waterproof). For deeper dives, it is recommended to remove contact lenses.
4. If you are nearsighted, you can choose diving goggles with the same degree of myopia;
5. Do not engage in diving activities when drunk;
6. People with heart disease, asthma, high blood pressure, or otitis media are not allowed to engage in diving activities;
7. Never use earplugs when diving;
8. Comply with the system of traveling with the coach;
9. Several hand gestures you must master when diving: OK, ascend, descend, uncomfortable, poisonous creatures, do not touch.
10. Learn to use counterpressure. When diving, water pressure can cause ear pain at a certain depth. Using counterpressure can significantly alleviate this pain. To use the counterpressure technique, pinch your nose through the mask to block your nostrils. Then, breathe in forcefully until you hear a "pop" as air enters the ear tubes, confirming the success of the counterpressure. Alternatively, swallowing can help equalize ear pressure.
Made of inflatable material, the banana boat is shaped like a large banana, about 5 to 6 meters long, and can seat up to five people. It's towed by a speedboat, which propels it forward, reaching speeds of up to several dozen knots.
The parachute is connected to the speedboat in the sea, and the power of the speedboat lifts the person wearing the parachute into the air.
The driver needs to wear a life jacket, get on the motorcycle, start the ignition switch, and step on the gas. Then he can instantly speed up and fly close to the water surface, reaching a speed of more than 60 kilometers per hour.
These marine recreational activities can be enjoyed on the coasts of Wuzhizhou Island, Xidao Island, Yalong Bay, and Dadonghai. For safety reasons, it's recommended to avoid privately operated activities. For places like Wuzhizhou Island and Xidao Island, where prices are clearly marked, you can choose with confidence.
Most of Sanya's bars are located in Dadonghai and Sanya Bay, while Yalong Bay is dominated by hotel lobby bars. Similar to regular bars, they're affiliated with the hotels. Sanya's bars are a great place to spend a night in the city. With the coconut breeze and the waves, and a glass of tequila, getting tipsy by the sea is a truly unique experience.
This is a typical American-style bar, so foreigners are the main customers. In the evening, you can usually watch football games on TV or enjoy the resident Filipino band. The atmosphere is lively and the burgers are also very good.
Address: No. 95 Yuya Road, Dadonghai, Sanya (opposite the City Express Hotel, on the first floor of Donghai Pearl Garden)
Tel: 0898-88215700
This is a popular bar in Sanya, where DJs and dancing create a lively and exciting nightlife. If you enjoy upbeat disco music and lively carnival scenes, this bar is definitely a good choice.
Address: No. 1, Shidai Coast, Yuya Road, Sanya
Tel: 0898-88601266
This is the best bar to enjoy the sunset. There are also guitar singing performances in the evening. The quiet and pleasant environment is especially suitable for enjoying the quiet night in Sanya.
Address: Mandarin Oriental Hotel, No. 12 Yuhai Road, Sanya (near Dadonghai)
Tel: 0898-88209999
Jade Court is the lobby bar of the Marriott Hotel. The outdoor area here faces the sea and has a very wide view. You can have a few drinks while looking out at the blue sea and sky of Yalong Bay. In the evening, there is a resident pianist and you can also request songs. The atmosphere and environment are first-class.
Address: 3rd Floor, Building B, Sanya Yalong Bay National Tourism Resort, Marriott Resort Hotel
Tel: 0898-88568888
With its ocean, blue skies, white sand, and coconut trees, Sanya is a natural fit for wedding photography. Besides following the photographer's instructions, you can also bring your own wedding dress and take photos as you go, offering greater flexibility and the chance to capture stunning wedding photos just for you.
Dadonghai
Located in the southeast of the city, Dadonghai offers convenient transportation, making it easy to change outfits and move equipment for filming. The calm waters, crystal clear waters, and smooth, soft beaches are the primary elements for filming, featuring turquoise sea, white sand, and blue skies and white clouds.
Yalong Bay
The pristine white sand and serene sea provide a natural backdrop, and the private beaches of seaside hotels are the perfect photo spots, with fewer people and less chance of obstructing the view. If you stay at a hotel here, you can also use the hotel's green space as a backdrop.
Coconut Dream Corridor
The Coconut Dream Corridor is a famous coastal scenic avenue built around Sanya Bay, known as "Asia's No. 1 Avenue." The "Sanya Bay sunset," "coastal plant landscape," and "Haiyue Square" are all worth capturing; the silhouettes at sunset are particularly moving.
The End of the Earth
With the sea in front and the mountains behind, the scenery here is unique. "Accompany her to the ends of the earth" is a timeless classic. The framing here is more meaningful than formal, and the fusion of mountain and sea views is quite unique.