Sanya day tour: Guanyin Statue, Tianya Haijiao & Luhuitou Park

Three of Sanya's most sacred and storied landmarks in one nine-hour arc, ending at sunset.

A full-day private tour of Sanya visits the 108-meter Guanyin Statue at Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone, the legendary Tianya Haijiao coastline where giant boulders mark the "Edge of Heaven," and Luhuitou Park for panoramic views of the city and bay at sunset. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as are all entrance fees, a Hainanese lunch, and bottled water. The guide speaks English or Russian and the tour suits children from age 6 onward. The nine-hour itinerary is built around three stops that anchor Sanya's spiritual and romantic identity, each one separated by scenic coastal drive.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Sanya's Culture and Coastal Views

• Visit Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone
• See the 108-meter Guanyin Statue
• Enjoy a Hainanese lunch
• Travel to Tianya Haijiao coastline
• Take photos at Edge of Heaven
• Walk along the sandy beach
• Ascend Luhuitou Park hill
• View panoramic city and coastline
• Watch sunset over Sanya

The experience

You start at Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone in the morning, where the centerpiece is the offshore 108-meter Guanyin Statue: the Sea Goddess of Mercy and one of China's most revered Buddhist sites. The grounds include gardens and the grand Nanshan Temple. The guide walks you through the philosophies of longevity and compassion the sanctuary embodies. From there, the tour moves to Tianya Haijiao in the afternoon, a dramatic coastline famed for giant boulders inscribed with the Chinese characters for "Edge of Heaven" and "End of the Earth." Historically the empire's remotest corner, it's now known for its romantic symbolism and the sweeping seascape that makes it a natural photo stop.

Lunch is a curated Hainanese meal at a selected restaurant, eaten between the second and third stops. The final leg takes you to Luhuitou Park, perched on a hilltop overlooking Sanya city and bay. A short, easy walk or shuttle ride reaches the summit, where you get a 360-degree panorama of the coastline and city lights beginning to glow as the sun sets. The park's name comes from a local legend about a young hunter who chased a deer that transformed into a beautiful maiden. They fell in love and founded the city. A large stone sculpture in the park depicts this scene.

Travel is in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with door-to-door hotel transfers within Sanya city and bay areas. The guide is a live local expert who shares the cultural stories and legends behind each location. Bottled water is provided during the drive.

What’s included

• All entrance tickets and fees for Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone, Tianya Haijiao and Luhuitou Park.
• hotel pick-up and drop-off within Sanya city and bay areas.
• a curated Hainanese lunch at a selected restaurant.
• bottled water in the vehicle.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 20:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Hislander

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you have a free day in Sanya and want to see the city's three most iconic spiritual and romantic landmarks without arranging transport or navigating between sites yourself. The nine-hour arc (starting at the Guanyin Statue, moving through the legendary coastline, and ending at Luhuitou Park at sunset) is built around stops that anchor Sanya's cultural identity, each one separated by scenic coastal drive in a private vehicle.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (6 to 11 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the 108-meter Guanyin Statue, and why is Nanshan considered so important?

The Guanyin Statue is a massive offshore sculpture of the Sea Goddess of Mercy, one of the most revered Buddhist sites in China. Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone is a spiritual sanctuary built around this centerpiece, with gardens and the grand Nanshan Temple. The site embodies philosophies of longevity and compassion central to Chinese Buddhist culture.

What can I do at Tianya Haijiao, and why is it called the Edge of Heaven?

Tianya Haijiao is a legendary coastline where giant boulders are inscribed with Chinese characters meaning "Edge of Heaven" and "End of the Earth." Historically considered the empire's remotest corner, it's now a symbol of eternal romance where you walk along the sandy beach, feel the ocean breeze, and photograph the dramatic seascape.

Is there time to watch the sunset, and where does the tour end?

Yes. The tour reaches Luhuitou Park between 4:00 and 6:00 PM, in time to ascend to the summit and watch the city lights begin to glow as the sun sets over the horizon. A short, easy walk or shuttle ride takes you to the top for a 360-degree panorama of Sanya city and bay.

What is included in the tour price, and do I need to arrange anything?

The tour includes all entrance tickets and fees for the three attractions, hotel pick-up and drop-off within Sanya city and bay areas, a Hainanese lunch at a selected restaurant, and bottled water in the vehicle. Gratuities and personal expenses are not included.