Occupying pride of place in one of Hainan Province’s most scenic locations, Dadonghai Beach is conveniently located 3km from the heart of Sanya. Tucked between Mount Luhuitou and Mount Tuziwei this popular tourist hub is a tropical paradise blessed with sunny skies and sandy shores. Sprawled across nearly 2.3km, this golden beachfront shaped like a crescent is one of the best reasons to head down to the Torrid Zone this holiday season. Ideally situated within driving distance of downtown Sanya, Dadonghai Beach is a popular weekend stopover for locals and tourists alike as the crystal clear ocean, white, sandy beach and tropical foliage creates a recreational atmosphere that is found nowhere else in Hainan. Blessed with fine weather conditions all year long, frequent visitors to the seaside hamlet declare its climate which is akin to spring time weather, as one of its chief attributes. Water temperatures never dip below 20 degrees Celsius even during winter making Dadonghai Beach a fair-weathered holiday capital for the masses.
Revered as a water sports hub, Dadonghai Beach is a diver’s Mecca with many intriguing diving hotspots littering its seabed. A renowned diving operator is also located near the beach offering visitors a variety of diving excursions including scuba dive excursions and ship dives in addition to seafloor strolling activities and luxury cruises on yachts, motor boats, sailing vessels or speed boats. Fishing expeditions are also carried out by the famed tour operator which also offers divers the opportunity to learn and engage in underwater photography.
Shopping enthusiasts can head down to its largest retail space the Sanya-Ruihai Shopping Park or go through boutiques in Dadonghai Pearl Square for the latest trends in fashion. Other designated leisure enclaves in the area include Seashore Lovers Road and the Tropical Rain Forest Square which is perfect for nature lovers. Foodies on the other hand can explore Seafood Barbecue Square while Seashore Park occupying the beach’s eastern fringes affords the best view of the beach from a small mountain located within the parkland.
Travellers in search of a luxurious Sanya resort should look no further than the elegant Anantara Sanya Resort & Spa. Conveniently located in a tranquil area, this stylish Sanya hotel is ideal for both business travellers and holidaymakers.
Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.