Hainandao
An island in the South China Sea that forms an autonomous region of China; pop. 6,420,000; capital, Haikou.
The island had once been a getaway for the exiled government officials. It had transformed into an independent region in 1989, to become a Special Economic Zone and now a world famous tropical resort.
The large and noisy city of Haikou is the capital of Hainan, serving as a convenient point on the way to the beaches in the south of the island. Danzhou, Changjiang, Baisha, and Dongfang are located near nature reserves and interesting cultural sites. More aesthetically pleasing spots are on the eastern coast of the island, as well as a few pleasant beaches and bays.
The highlight of Hainan is Sanya. It deserves its great reputation, and some of its beaches rival Hawaii or Thailand in terms of facilities, clean sand and seas.
Sanya
Sanya is a famous coastal tourist city with tropical landscapes. It is situated in the south part of China. In ancient China, it was viewed as the last border of heaven and the ending corner of the sea. The most beautiful and well-maintained stretches of sand make up the beaches of Sanya. Picture it: White sand, palm trees, warm sunshine and a wonderfully blue sea. You can easily spend a few days or a week here.