Overview

Visit the 108m Guanyin statue at Nanshan, then walk Tianya Haijiao's symbolic 'edge of the world' coastline. Lunch and private transport included.

Itinerary

Sanya: Nanshan Buddhism Park & Tianya Haijiao Coastal Cultural Day Tour

Combine Sanya's two most iconic cultural sites in one private day. Morning: Nanshan Buddhism Cultural Park, where the 108-meter-tall Guanyin Bodhisattva of the South Sea rises out of the sea — one of the world's tallest statues. Walk the temple courtyards, ring the prayer bells, and enjoy a vegetarian buffet lunch at the temple's monastery dining hall. Afternoon: drive to Tianya Haijiao ('Edge of the Sky, Corner of the Sea'), where massive inscribed boulders mark what ancient Chinese travelers called the southern edge of the empire. Walk the coast, take photos with the iconic boulders, and return to your hotel.

Visit the 108m Guanyin statue at Nanshan, then walk Tianya Haijiao's symbolic 'edge of the world' coastline. Lunch and private transport included.

Meeting & Pickup

Sanya City Hotel Pickup

📍 Sanya Bay Road, Sanya, Sanya, 572000, CN

What's Included

✓ Included

Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Sanya; English-speaking guide; Nanshan and Tianya Haijiao entrance tickets; Vegetarian lunch at Nanshan

✕ Not included

Cable car or shuttle inside parks (optional); Beverages outside meals; Personal expenses; Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.

Traveler Reviews

5★★★★★Based on 43 reviews

Hannah D.🇪🇸 Spain★★★★★2025-03

Honestly, I had seen plenty of photos of Nanshan Buddhism Park & Tianya Haijiao Coastal Cultural Day. Being there was quieter and more absorbing than I expected, and I stopped checking my phone for a while.

Laura G.🇳🇿 New Zealand★★★★★2026-04

The meeting instructions were clear and we knew what came next without being herded around. In Sanya, that saved a surprising amount of energy.

Emma D.🇮🇳 India★★★★★2024-09

A practical note: the busiest place on the route was genuinely busy. Starting earlier would be my only change. With 8 hours to work with, the balance felt sensible.

Elena E.🇮🇪 Ireland★★★★★2024-10

In hindsight, not every minute was engineered into a “moment.” There was time for coffee, questions and simply watching Sanya go by.

Greta F.🇺🇸 USA★★★★★2024-07

In short, the guide knew when to explain and when to stop talking. Rare, and appreciated. For 8 hours around Sanya, the pace felt about right.