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Sanya: China's Hawaii
By Meng Jing (China Daily)
Updated: 2010-02-02 11:16
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If you think Hawaii is too far away, Sanya, a booming city in Hainan province, can offer you a similar experience a lot closer to home for a lot less money.
Beaches, diving and seafood are the three eternal themes in Sanya. The current temprature in the city is around 23C-25C, just like spring in Beijing.
Many choices can be found there. The fancy hotels in the city offer spas, golf, hot springs and all kinds of water sports. If you want to keep a lid on the cost, watching sunset, collecting shells on the soft beaches and embracing the warm wind are great free experiences.
A recommended three-day trip in Sanya starts from Yalong Bay, which has the best bay in the city. Find yourself a suitable hotel and enjoy the fantastic view. Just breathe and relax, the whole place has a fresh smell. Sports fans who love exciting games must go to Wuzhizhou Island the next day. Surfing, diving and paragliding are must-dos there. And don't forget the famous resort of Tianya Haijiao, meaning the end of seas and skies, which is considered the most southerly point in China.
The city is full of flowers and coconut trees and will fulfill all your dreams about a tropical island. China's Hawaii is only 4.5 hours away.
Affordable and luxurious Hainan
It was a wonderful experience to relax on the Great East Sea beach in Sanya last February.
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This area boasts some of the most recent hotel novelties in the wintertime resort, and the Westernized, tropical style of the holiday complex made every angle seem like a great escape from reality.
I loved my room. The French-style window before the spacious massage bathtub led my sight straight to the beach and the blue horizon at far end. Even the foot of my bed was a panoramic view of the sea, making me feel totally refreshed when I woke up each morning.
I also enjoyed the hotel's swimming pool, surrounded by a garden growing orchid blossoms.
When we stopped to swim, we exchanged small talk with tourists at the tropical style cafes and bars.
I booked the luxury hotel in advance through a local travel agent. With partnership deals, a scenic view suite is about 5,000 yuan for a three-night stay. Even luxury hotels try to attract tourists after the peak season of the Spring Festival holiday.
It's a great deal for anyone who enjoys a slowed-down life.
As told by Liu Ping
