Sanya: CHINA'S holiday capital, Sanya is located in the extreme south of Hainan Island, looking out on the South China Sea. With clear blue waters and white sand beaches along its south edge, lush green mountains to the north and palm trees just about everywhere, Sanya, made up of Sanya City and its surrounding area, is truly a tropical paradise with seemingly endless sun, fun and exciting activities for visitors of all nationalities, ages and interests. Blue sea, sand like butter, coconut trees whirling, fragrant grass Hero, the blue sky, known as the "Oriental Hawaii" . Sanya, recognized as the most suitable for human habitation. Four Seasons here in like springs, the average temperature is 25.4 degrees. Sanya air quality known as a "Natural oxygen bar", 1999 world environmental organizations to 154 cities in 48 countries announced that Sanya’s air quality ranked in the second place worldwide, just after Havana, Cuba. Sanya life expectancy is 80 years, is called "Healthy City", the "longevity of all," Of particular note among a surprising array of attractions in the Sanya area is Yalong Bay National Resort, a pleasant 20-minute drive from Sanya City. Offering superb golf facilities and international holiday resorts overlooking a world-class beach, Yalong Bay is a special pearl in area's crown. Location Situated at the southern-most tip of Hainan Island, Sanya lies in the southern valley of the Wuzhi Mountain range. Sanya covers an area of about 1,900 sq km, with about 210 km of coastline high lighted by natural beaches, fresh sea breezes and crystal-clear waters. Sanya is located at 18° latitude and 108° longitude. Population Sanya's population is more than 450,000 people, about 20 nationalities, including the Han, Li, Miao, and Hui. Increasingly, people from across China and elsewhere in the world are coming live in Sanya, The good climate and promising business environment attract more international people, it will become a multi-cultural city.Culture Sanya's long history, traditional Chinese culture and wealth of ethnic minorities have merged and blossomed with a wide variety of enduring and endearing folk culture and art, as evidenced in local handicrafts, clothing and dance. Of special interest are legends and tales, music and sculpture guaranteed to enchant. Visitors to Sanya are well advised to take note of folk weaving techniques and their colorful results. Also of special note is the practice of Buddhism in the area and the introduction of Buddhist teachings and literature during the Tang Dynasty.Events Beautiful, charming, World-class tourist destination. Sanya was the host city of Miss World during three years from 2003 to 2005. Triathlon, film festival, marriage festival, Sanya become a busy event convention city.
