Solo Trip to Sanya: Have a Blast with Just 1500 RMB!
by AUBRIE STEELE
Jul 5, 2025
#chinatravelitinerary
Hainan is a tropical paradise in the south of China, famous for its stunning beaches, lush landscapes, and the worldโs largest Guanyin statue ๐๏ธ๐. Ready for a relaxing getaway? This easy 2-day itinerary from Beijing will help you explore Hainan and experience all the must-see spotsโwith plenty of sunshine and sea breeze! ๐
๐ Day 1: Beijing โ Haikou (Hainan) โ๏ธ
๐
Morning: Fly to Haikou
๐น 7:00 AM โ Have a quick breakfast (maybe baozi ๐ฅ or tea eggs ๐ต).
๐น 8:00 AM โ Head to Beijing Capital Airport โ๏ธ.
๐น 9:30 AM โ Fly to Haikou (~3.5 hrs).
๐น 1:00 PM โ Arrive at Haikou Meilan International Airport ๐๏ธ. Take a taxi to your hotel and check in ๐จ.
๐๏ธ Afternoon: Visit the Guanyin Statue & Surroundings
๐น 2:30 PM โ Head straight to the Nanshan Temple ๐ธ, home to the largest Guanyin statue in the world ๐๏ธ. The statue stands 108 meters tallโimpressive and peaceful!
๐น 3:30 PM โ Explore the Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zoneโthis place is full of beautiful gardens, temples, and ocean views ๐. Perfect for a relaxing walk!
๐น 5:00 PM โ Relax at the Nanshan Beach ๐๏ธโtake in the sea breeze and maybe dip your toes in the water. ๐
๐ Evening: Haikou Old Town & Night Market
๐น 7:00 PM โ Head to Haikou Old Town ๐๏ธ to stroll through the colonial-era streets, lined with shops, cafes, and markets.
๐น 8:00 PM โ Enjoy dinner at a local night marketโtry Hainan chicken rice ๐๐ or fresh seafood ๐ฆ๐ค!
๐น 9:00 PM โ Walk around Haikouโs night market, where you can shop for souvenirs and taste more local snacks ๐ก.
๐ Day 2: Sanya & Tropical Adventure ๐๏ธ
๐
Morning: Travel to Sanya
๐น 7:00 AM โ Have breakfast at your hotel (maybe dim sum ๐ฅข or egg pancakes ๐ฅ).
๐น 8:00 AM โ Take a morning flight or train to Sanya (~1 hr).
๐น 9:30 AM โ Arrive in Sanya, the tropical beach city in southern Hainan.
๐ Afternoon: Explore Yalong Bay & Tianya Haijiao
๐น 11:00 AM โ Visit Yalong Bay ๐ดโknown for its beautiful beach and clear waters. Relax in the sun or enjoy water sports ๐โ๏ธ!
๐น 1:00 PM โ Head to Tianya Haijiao ๐, also known as โThe End of the Earthโ. This scenic area offers gorgeous ocean views and legendary rocks. Itโs a perfect place for pictures ๐ธ and a leisurely walk along the coast.
๐ฝ๏ธ Lunch: Tropical Delights
๐น 2:30 PM โ Enjoy Hainanโs tropical fruits like mangoes ๐ฅญ, pineapples ๐, or a refreshing coconut drink ๐ฅฅ at a beachside cafรฉ.
๐ Afternoon: Sanya Cultural Experience & Return to Haikou
๐น 4:00 PM โ Visit the Nanshan Temple in Sanya (if you didnโt see the one in Haikou) for a cultural experience.
๐น 5:00 PM โ Explore the local markets or relax on Sanya Beach ๐๏ธ before heading back to Haikou.
๐น 6:30 PM โ Return to Haikou (by flight or train).
โ๏ธ Evening: Return to Beijing
๐น 7:30 PM โ Have a quick dinner in Haikouโtry some more seafood ๐ฆ or Hainanese-style noodles ๐ before heading to the airport.
๐น 9:00 PM โ Head to Haikou Meilan Airport โ๏ธ for your return
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