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Dadonghai Beach is Located just 2 KM from Downtown Sanya, Dadonghai Beach is a combination of city life and beach pleasure. Local restaurants, bars, shopping malls & supermarkets are just within walking distance from all the resorts and hotels. Though it is close to downtown, you will not feel the hustle and bustle of city life if you stay in one of the beach resorts on Dadonghai Beach. For your information, the beach area close to South China Hotel is the best part: empty and clean.

One of the most popular tropical seaside holiday areas in Hainan Province is located 3 kilometers (about 1.9 miles) southeast of downtown Sanya, between Mt. Tuziwei and Mt. Luhuitou. Dadonghai has a crescent-shaped beach 2.3 kilometers long (about 1.4 miles) and clear blue sea, sunshine, white sand and green trees creating a beautiful location in the Torrid Zone.

The famous beach is ideal for diving, beach sports, bathing and sunbathing. And as it has everything to support a seaside tourist location, including a large shopping square on the shore, amusement companies and a famous dive company that can provide scuba diving, ship diving, seabed strolling, speed boat, motorboat, luxury yacht, sail boat, ocean fishing, beach sports and underwater photography, this location is renowned for water activities in Sanya and throughout China. Dadonghai has spring-like weather all year round. The water temperature is about 20C degrees even in winter, hence its reputation as an idyllic spot for winter holidaying and relaxation. It also has several shopping areas; the largest shopping center is the Sanya-Ruihai Shopping Park, then Dadonghai Pearl Square, Tropical Rain Forest Square, Seashore Lovers Road and Seafood Barbecue Square, are all able to offer leisure for tourists. 300 meters (about 328 yards) east along the beach is Seashore Park. Standing on the top of the small mountain inside the park, you have a panoramic view of the beach.

This area is a wonderful outdoor swimming and bathing place. At the thought of vernal sunshine and soft sea breezes you will be agreeably dissolved into the blue sky and seawater.

Who should stay on Dadonghai Beach Sanya Hainan Island China?

If you wish to take a walk after dinner or go for local restaurants, learn more about local life, Dadonghai Beach is a good choice. You will find hotels and resorts from 5 star to budget.

Transportation:

It is easy to go from Dadonghai Beach to Downtown Sanya. The local bus just costs CNY1/ /way. You can easily get on or get off every five minutes. And you could also pay a visit to Yalong Bay. Local Bus No.15, 24 & 25 takes you to Yalong Bay at only CNY5/way. Local buses run every 30 minutes from 7am to 7pm. It takes only 30 minutes from Dadonghai Beach to Sanya Airport, so leaving your hotel 90 minutes before your flight is still ok if you are short of time. But we recommend 2 hours before your flight departure time.

Bus or taxi from Phoenix International Airport directly to reach directly
Taxi or bus No.2 or No. 4 from downtown area to Dadonghai.
Sightseeing bus (10 minutes once) special for tour line (from 7:15 to 19:00) to reach 

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