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  • KodoDrummer
    Buenos Aires, Argentina65,207 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a very beautiful beach, well maintained with nice soft, clean sand. Water too is clean but chilly in the winter months. Few adventure beyond dipping their feet in the water. Inexpensive in the off season.
    Written 6 January 2023
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  • amamam12
    Auckland, New Zealand9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We went the water park in January, we didn’t stay in the hotel (so the access to the park costs money). We booked tickets two days in advance, so it costs RMB 198 instead of the normal ¥298. We were there for the whole day, didn’t see a dolphin, but we had so much fun. The rides were thrilling. All staff were helpful. The park wasn’t busy (we went on a Friday), we only queued for two rides (the tornado spin and the rollercoaster), so no need to buy the express pass.
    Written 19 January 2024
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  • KodoDrummer
    Buenos Aires, Argentina65,207 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Awe-inspiring, beautiful Guan Yin Goddess of Nanshan statue. Large park area, lends itself to nice walks while you reflect on (your) life and the energy of this Buddhist haven for sightseers.
    Written 18 March 2024
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  • Dusica J
    3 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Not far from the Marriott Dagonghai, a 5-minute taxi ride takes you to the foot of the park, where there is a shop, restaurant, and toilets. The ticket is paid by those who want transportation by minibuses to the top of the park and back. After a leisurely walk along the asphalt road for about 2 km, you will reach the top where there is a park and a monument. Along the way, there are several points from which you can see the sea and the marina. 2-3 hours are enough. At the top there are cafes that offer refreshments with a great view. An excellent choice for lovers of walking past the summer heat.
    Written 27 December 2023
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  • donbergo
    Kecskemet, Hungary17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Super show our children where shinning and daughter said that’s the best show in the world :) price was only 100 for a family of 4.
    Written 24 February 2024
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  • KodoDrummer
    Buenos Aires, Argentina65,207 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Tianya Haijiao Scenic Area is home to huge rocks, coconut trees, and crystal-clear blue water. This charming tropical coastal area has a rich historical heritage, going back many dynasties.

    The growth of trees in the scenic area is not only charming but also strange in rooting and branching.
    Written 17 March 2024
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  • Dmitriy S
    Klin, Russia240 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We get to the park by mistake, cause the Orchid garden was closed at that day, and taxi driver just took us to the "Sky Grottoes" park.
    We were not really enthusiastic about the place at the beginning. We entered the park in the morning at about 10am, but it was already full of people in beatifull costumes - a big crowd of brides, grooms and photographers - then we learned that this park is one of the best places for wedding photosessions!
    Fortunately for us newelyweds occupied area close to the beach side, so we could continue our walk further. Nearby the entrance and a big food court there was a museum of Hainan history with remains of ancient trees in the garden, found in the nearest rivers, some of them were of 5000 years old!
    You can take a touristic bus to travel between locations, but we decide to walk and then the road led us along the beach to the next park location with food, high stairs to monks temple and lovely stone turtles.
    Several signs attracted us to climb the hill by stone stairs, where top of the hill called "Golden Gates" - well, to finish this path up you need to have really "golded" strength and stamina! But the feeling at the top is worth two-hour climbing! You can have a rest in peace and silence - the only sound you can hear is murmur of waves 900 meters below you - this is the height you just reached! Take enough water with you before climbing, otherwise you risk not to finish the route!
    On the way down you will be really tired physically, but absolutely rested mentally!
    The park provides you a combination of marvelous beachside panoramas and a chance to test your power! I wish I could visit this park again!
    Written 6 October 2019
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  • AtanasA
    Guangzhou, China12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We stay for around 4 hours in February 2019. The small jacussy don't have bubbles. but water is very hot. It is small park with trees, air is very good. The place have 5-6 bigger swimming pools 1 small lake and maybe more than 70 small like jacussy pools. Another good thing is marble beds for relax which are very hot and pool with small fishes which peel your skin, very refreshing
    Written 30 January 2019
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  • Victor H
    Shanghai, China335 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The South (China) Sea Guanyin is a masterpiece and must see and visit in this huge park. Walking around this park is a bit physical especially in Summer. For the ones who have health issues they can rent golf cart just after the entrance. More economical way is to take the little trains that stops frequently at different stations for attractions. The sea view from different points in the park is relaxing to breathtaking. This is a must visit park for tourists visiting Sanya.
    Written 7 July 2020
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  • Downtown83
    Nanjing, China498 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I did not have high expectations about this tourist spot, but was even more surprised about the beauty of Wuzhizhou Island. Especially the track trough the middle of the island is amazing, beautiful flower garden and little animals running around. Totally worth taking the trip from Sanya to here.
    Written 21 December 2022
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  • kevin m
    Kunming, China98 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A very nice Sandy beach with clear and clean water.
    It is a public one so be ready to be bothered by many outsiders.
    Very far from any attraction or even resturants or cafes.
    Bring your own stuff as you will find nothing there
    Written 19 May 2021
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  • Joanne J
    Namba, Japan116 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Went with elderly parents and young kids. It's a really good place for all generations. There are frequent shuttle busses to bring you to different parts of the park so that was amazingly easy. The trails aren't too hard either for the elderly folks. There are fun activities for the bigger kids such as zip lining (there were 3 different zip lines) but the most fun for those under 70 years old was the giant 3km slide at the top of the mountain. It was a water slide on a glass path heading down the mountain -- super thrill ! It was like being in a water park -- fast and exciting and so much fun.
    Take note that the park is quite strict about ages so they don’t allow people under 10 and above 70 to take the rides or even walk on the suspension bridge or the glass bridge. Which is a pity cause the glass bridge is the main highlight of the park. But there are other trails for the elderly too. The cinema experience was quite a treat as well – it’s a 4G type cinema experience and the show was about the whole park and seeing all the different areas of it – it was very well done and I would recommend watching it.
    Our taxi driver offered to help us buy tickets which was helpful so they could help translate the ticket packages and they get a commission from the park – we still pay the same rate so I would recommend everyone let their taxi drivers help them buy the tickets. This seems to be the case to any attraction in Haikou – the taxi drivers get a commission if they help you buy the tickets so why not help them out.
    We had an excellent taxi driver lady whom we used for all our 4 days in Sanya – ping me and I can share her contact! We communicated via wechat and wechat had a seamless translation software so it’ll be easy for non mandarin speakers too.
    Written 6 September 2023
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