Haitang Bay

​​Haitang Bay: Sanya’s Crown Jewel of Luxury & Nature​​

​​Location & Significance​​
Stretching ​​21.8km​​ along Hainan’s eastern coast, Haitang Bay (18.4°N, 109.7°E) is a ​​AAAAA-rated​​ destination merging ecological preservation with ultra-luxury development. Its "National Coast" status (since 2014) reflects a $200B investment to create a global tourism hub.

​​Natural Wonders​​

• ​​Beaches & Marine Life​​:

  • ​​"Glass Sea"​​: Waters with ​​25–30m visibility​​ host 260+ coral species and blacktip sharks near Wuzhizhou Island.
  • ​​Tidal Ecosystems​​: Rare ​​mixed freshwater-saltwater zones​​ support mangroves and seagrass beds.

• ​​Geology​​:

  • ​​Coconut Island​​: A 4,978-acre archipelago with 10,000+ coconut trees, formed by volcanic basalt columns.

​​Key Attractions​​

1. ​​Wuzhizhou Island​​

   • China’s top diving site, featuring ​​30+ dive spots​​ like "Lionfish Zone" and coral-planting programs.

2. ​​Atlantis Sanya​​

   • A ​​1,300-room​​ resort with underwater suites, a ​​20,000-ton aquarium​​, and a water park rivaling Dubai’s.

3. ​​Nantian Hot Springs​​

   • ​​56°C radon-rich springs​​ amid tropical gardens, renowned for therapeutic benefits.

4. ​​Sanya Duty-Free Mall​​

   • Asia’s largest duty-free complex (72,000m²), offering 30% discounts on luxury brands.

​​Cultural & Adventure Experiences​​

• ​​Li Minority Culture​​:

  • ​​Tengqiao Village​​ hosts brocade-weaving workshops and bamboo-dance performances.
  • ​​Legend of Haitang​​: A tragic love story behind the bay’s name, commemorated at sunrise viewpoints.

• ​​Activities​​:

  • ​​Parasailing​​ (¥320) and ​​motorboating​​ through wild waves at Westin Resort’s private beach.
  • ​​Nighttime Illuminations​​: AI-powered light shows project cultural tales onto cliffs.

​​Visitor Essentials​​

• ​​Best Time​​: November–April (avg. 25°C); avoid summer monsoons.
• ​​Transport​​:
  • ​​Bus 33/35​​ from Sanya Airport (45min; ¥15).
  • ​​Free shuttles​​ from luxury hotels like Wanda Reign.
• ​​Hidden Gems​​:
  • ​​"Whispering Rocks"​​ at low tide echo when struck—a local proposal spot.
  • ​​Moon Bay’s bioluminescent plankton​​ (visible Nov–Feb).

​​Sustainability & Awards​​

• ​​Coral Restoration​​: 50,000+ corals replanted since 2020.
• ​​2024 UNESCO "Living Heritage"​​ for eco-tourism efforts.

Haitang Bay is more than a resort—it’s a ​​testament to China’s ambition​​, where golden sands meet futuristic luxury under the banner of "slow living".