Sanya West Island Pitfall Avoidance Guide｜10 Hard-Learned Tips Just After Getting Off the Island

🌴Sanya West Island Pitfall Avoidance Guide｜10 Hard-Learned Tips Just After Getting Off the Island

✅【Ticket Purchase and Island Entry】
❶ Buy tickets online 2 hours in advance (💰90 including ferry ticket) → scan code for direct access to the ticket gate
❷ Less crowded times to go ashore: 8:00-9:00 / 13:00-14:00 / 16:00-17:00
❸ Recommended to arrive before 15:00 or stay overnight (homestays include sea-harvesting tools + shuttle service)

🚌【Transportation Guide】
➤ Avoid tourist shuttle: tickets from Visitor Center cost 70/35 yuan and are one-way only
➤ Hidden perk: take tour bus No.1/2 at Summer Wharf Coral Wall in summer (💰25 for unlimited rides all day)
➤ Electric cart rental: rent from homestays (💰40-60/day), wear helmet to avoid fines

🗺️【Tour Route】
Seaside Bathing Beach → Summer Wharf Coral Wall → Heart-shaped Wooden Sign Wall → Fishing Village Market → Coral Old House → Fishing Village Wharf → Sea Library → Coconut Grove Beach → West Island State-owned Store → Niuwangling Road → Niuwang Island
👗【Dress Suggestions】
Short sleeves/dresses + sun protection during the day｜light jacket at night (sea breeze is cool)｜hole shoes suitable for all terrains
🐶【Pet Policy】
Dogs allowed on island but must be in a cage｜cages can be rented at Visitor Center or bring your own｜80% of homestays are pet-friendly
⚠️【Pitfall Tips】
➜ No street lights at Coral Old House at night, enter with caution
➜ Beach loungers at Seaside Bathing Beach cost 💰60/hour, low cost-performance
➜ Carry a paper map (easy to get lost in alleys)
🌅【Scenic Bonus】
▫️ Sunset: Niuwangling Road / Niuwang Island (wait for golden sunset at 17:30)
▫️ Sunrise: Coconut Grove Beach / Fishing Village Wharf (bring jacket and wait at 5:30)