Sanya Shore Excursion: Luhuitou Park & Local Market

A 12-meter statue of a transformed deer overlooks Sanya from a peninsula 5 kilometers out.

This 4-hour shore excursion from Sanya takes cruise visitors to Luhuitou Park, a hilltop peninsula with sweeping views of the city, surrounding area and South China Sea, then to Sanya's biggest grocery market for authentic local shopping. The tour includes air-conditioned transport, park entrance and bottled water. Pickup is arranged for you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Luhuitou Park and local market

• Drive to Luhuitou Park
• Enjoy views of Sanya city and sea
• See the 12-meter-tall statue
• Visit Sanya's biggest grocery market
• Experience local shopping

The experience

Luhuitou Park sits on a peninsula 5 kilometers from downtown Sanya, a 30-minute drive from the airport and walkable from Dadonghai Beach hotels. The park's centerpiece is a 12-meter statue commemorating a local legend (a young hunter and a mountain deer that transformed into a beautiful girl), and the hilltop location delivers unobstructed views across Sanya's beaches, the city itself and the rolling mountains beyond toward the South China Sea. You spend the first part of the tour taking in those vistas and the park grounds.

The second half moves into the working city: Sanya's biggest grocery market, where locals shop for produce, seafood and everyday goods. This is not a tourist market. You walk through stalls selling what residents actually buy, and the guide gives you time to browse, ask questions and pick up items if you want to. It's the closest thing to seeing how the city feeds itself without the filter of a restaurant kitchen or a packaged tour stop.

Transport is air-conditioned throughout, and the driver picks you up from your ship or hotel. The pace is unhurried, four hours total, which means you're not racing between stops. Bottled water is provided, and your park entrance is already paid for.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle.
• entrance fee to Luhuitou Park.
• bottled water.
• hotel or cruise ship pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sunny Hainan Tours & Travel

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and delivers commentary throughout, so you follow the history and geography without a language barrier. This tour suits cruise visitors with a few hours between port calls and anyone who wants to see Sanya's landscape and working local life without spending a full day away from the ship.

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Top questions

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.

How far is Luhuitou Park from the cruise port?

Luhuitou Park is 30 minutes by car from Sanya Airport and 20 minutes from Yalong Bay, making it accessible for a short port call. The park sits on a peninsula 5 kilometers from downtown Sanya.

What is the 12-meter statue at Luhuitou Park?

The statue commemorates a local legend about a brave young hunter and a mountain deer that transformed into a beautiful young girl. It stands at the hilltop overlook where you get the sweeping views of the city and coast.

What will I do at the grocery market?

You walk through Sanya's biggest grocery market where locals shop for produce, seafood and everyday goods. The guide gives you time to browse the stalls, ask questions and buy items if you want. It's a real working market, not a tourist one.

Is pickup from my cruise ship included?

Yes, pickup is included. The driver will collect you from your ship or hotel and return you after the tour.

How much time do I spend at each stop?

The tour runs 4 hours total. You spend time at Luhuitou Park taking in the views and exploring the grounds, then move to the grocery market for browsing and shopping. The pace is unhurried, not rushed between stops.