Yalong Bay

Sanya (Hainan Island), China

Boasts 7.5 kilometers of soft, white sand and azure waters, surrounded by lush hills.

Places in Yalong Bay

Yalong Bay resort restaurants Restaurants within the world-class luxury resorts along Yalong Bay.
Yalong Bay beachfront cafés Cafés along the soft white sand beach, surrounded by lush hills.

Best time to visit: November to April, when the weather is warm and dry, ideal for beach activities and exploring the outdoors.
Getting around: Sanya's three main areas, Sanya Bay, Dandonghai Bay, and Yalong Bay, plus the newer Haitang Bay, each offer distinct beach and accommodation experiences, with Yanoda Rainforest and Monkey Island reachable as day-trip excursions.
Currency: Chinese Yuan (¥)
Language: Mandarin Chinese, with strong regional dialects. English is limited.
Timezone: CST (UTC+8)
Current trends: Sanya's reputation as 'China's Hawaii' continues to center on the three-bay structure of Sanya Bay, Dandonghai Bay, and Yalong Bay, with Haitang Bay's luxury resort boom, anchored by Atlantis Sanya China, drawing the most upscale travelers, while natural attractions like the Yanoda Rainforest's ziplines and Monkey Island's 2,500 macaques diversify the destination beyond pure beach tourism.

Haitang Bay — Provides the most luxurious resorts and up-to-date facilities in Sanya, the best accommodation on all of Hainan Island.
Sanya Bay / Dadonghai Beach — Home to more budget-friendly hotels, with clean water good for swimming at Dadonghai/Xiaodonghai.