Sanya at the southern tip of Hainan Island on Sanya Bay enjoys a tropical climate that makes it one of the most desirable holiday destinations in China. Haitang Bay, one of five bays in Sanya is enjoying prominence with new infrastructure that has attracted up market hotels strung along its beach earning it the sobriquet, Chinese Riviera. Haitang Bay is easily accessed by several means of land transport and from the international airport that is just a 40 minute drive away.
Haitang Bay although fast developing still retain some of the charms such as an 18.7 km stretch of wide pristine beach with a background of forested hills and clear, calm, warm blue seas that made the area popular in the first place. A majority of things to do and see therefore are linked to the sea and sand and entertainment provided in the up market hotels. The relaxed vibe of the area attracts a considerable number of overseas and local tourists who come here to enjoy the tropical climate, laze on the beach, enjoy the water and walk on the beach in the evenings in the glow of the setting sun. Haitang Bay also offers optimum conditions for water sports. A host of water based activities such as jet skiing, parasailing, paragliding, banana boats, snorkeling, scuba diving and beach ATV rentals are on offer. The area is also one of the few beaches in China that produces consistent year round surf. Although the cooler months towards the end of the year offer bigger rollers surfing is yet to become a serious sport here. Biking on the smooth well lit roads around Haitang Bay is one of the best ways to enjoy the area. The flat landscape makes biking a popular way to visit the attractions around. The area around the bay offers other attractions, activities and entertainment ranging from excellent golf courses where avid golfers can get a challenging game and natural and manmade draws that include Sanya Butterfly Valley, the Sea Shell Museum, forest parks, marine parks, Nan Wan Monkey Island, Wuzhizhou Island diving area, malls including Asia’s largest duty free mall among others.
Occupying a prominent spot along a wide stretch of beach with spectacular vistas of blue sea, Anantara Sanya Resort & Spa is well placed to provide a relaxing beach holiday experience in a lovely tropical location. As an up market Sanya resort, guests are treated to many luxurious facilities and services among which are elegant well equipped Chinese inspired modern accommodation that sets the tone for an amazing experience. Take advantage of special offers to stay at this Sanya hotel to sample its unique accommodation, dining and spa packages.
Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world. Google+
