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Sanya's remote position as the "tail of the dragon" has historically made it difficult to reach. Only one large road connects Sanya to the mainland and the traffic can become very heavy in peak hours. The recently opened railway station should ease the journey for many visitors, who can skip the traffic by arriving by train. Read More>>
Sanya's airport is situated 20 kilometers northwest of the city, and operates flights to over thirty domestic destinations, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shenyang and Wuhan. 9 international airlines fly from Sanya Phoenix Airport... Read More>>
Sanya's first train station opened in 2007, from where trains to the nearby cities of Haikou and Guangzhou can be caught. Direct lines to Beijing (35 hrs), Guangzhou (15 hrs) and Shanghai (36.5 hrs) also start at this station. Read More>>
Buses to Sanya usually come through Haikou which acts as a hinge for road transport into the city. It takes around three hours to get between the two cities, costing between RMB50 and RMB80 depending on the class of bus. Read More>>
Ferries are a picturesque way to travel between the city of Sanya and Guangzhou, Beihai and Haian and tickets are easily obtained as they do not need to be booked in advance. The ferries do not run during bad weather, which means that between June... Read More>>
The small city of Sanya has few bus lines, but they do manage to span the entire city. The Dadonghai Station to Civil Aviation Station (Minhang Zhan) line is probably the most useful. The network opens at 6:00am, winding down by midnight. Read More>>
Traveling by taxi around Sanya is a viable option for many travelers, who will find the fares quite reasonable. The starting fare in Sanya is RMB 5, which covers the first 2 kilometers, with additional charges of RMB2 for each kilometer beyond that.... Read More>>
Sanya is easy to negotiate on bicycle, which can be hired from a variety of shops around the city. Hotels and hostels also hire bicycles out for between RMB20 and RMB60, depending on the make of bike. The prices vary between individual shops too, so... Read More>>
In order to rent a car in Sanya, non-Chinese visitors will need to produce a valid passport and their tickets for travel out of China, or a valid visa, as well as their driver's license and a deposit, the exact amount of which will vary between... Read More>>
