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By Jiang Xinhua (Shanghai Daily) 09:03, September 22, 2013

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Where to stayMandarin Oriental, Sanya

Mandarin Oriental, Sanya is unrivalled in sheer luxury and elegance, and enjoys a secluded 1.2km nationally protected coral bay and lush tropical flora.

Located just 10 minutes drive from the center of Sanya City and 20 minutes from Sanya Phoenix International Airport, the resort provides convenient access to all major tourist attractions including Dadonghai public beach, the First Market for seafood, Nanshan Mountain Temple and Yalong Bay Tropical Forest Paradise.

At the resort, enjoy the spacious state-of-the-art fitness facilities with the latest Technogym exercise equipment and a relaxing sauna and steam room. For kids, the pirate-themed CoCo Kids Club has activities including arts and crafts, cooking and swimming classes.

Address: 12 Yuhai Rd, Sanya City

Tel: 0898-8820-9999

Website: www.mandarinoriental.com/sanya

Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa

Nestled amongst tropical gardens, the hotel is just about a 30-minute drive from both the city and the airport.

Relax at the nine outdoor swimming pools, work out in the fitness center or visit the spa, relaxation room, herbal tea lounge and steam room and sauna, as children enjoy the kids activities at Little Prince and Princess Club.

Address: Yalong Bay National Resort District, Sanya City

Tel: 0898-8858-8888

Website: www.sanya.hilton.com

Renaissance Sanya Resort & Spa

The 140,000sqm resort occupies a prime position on Haitang Bay. For families, the hotel offers a wide array of special activities and entertainment to delight all ages. R-Kids is a one-of-a-kind designer kids club for children from infants up to age 12 with multiple indoor and outdoor themed entertainment zones.

Address: 1 Yezhou Rd, Haitang Bay

Tel: 0898-3885-8888

Website: www.renaissancesanya.com

Sanya Marriott Resort & Spa

Designed with vibrant colors, natural stone and warm woods to reflect its spectacular surroundings, Sanya Marriott Resort & Spa offers 452 well-appointed rooms and suites.

Multiple swimming pools, a kids club, fitness center and signature Quan Spa combined with a comprehensive range of meeting facilities, including an Ocean Front Chapel, make it the perfect choice for holidays, meetings and celebrations of all kinds.

Address: Yalong Bay, National Resort District, Sanya City

Tel: 0898-8856-8888

Website: www.sanyamarriottresort.com

Kempinski Hotel Haitang Bay Sanya

Kempinski Hotel Haitang Bay Sanya offers a wide selection of rooms, suites and residential-style villas. Unique to the hotel are 15 private dining rooms, the rare Wood Art Museum, two pagodas from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), a dragon boat experience and a miniature 18-hole golf course.

Address: No. 2 Haitang Rd N., Haitang Bay, Sanya City

Tel: 0898-8865-5555 To visit nearby: Hainan Island, the second-biggest island in China after Taiwan Island, has plenty of natural resources, a wonderful sea view and quality resort facilities. Sanya City is among the most popular tourist destinations on Hainan Island.

Besides Sanya, there are also many islands that are good places to have fun and enjoy nature, including Shenzhou Peninsula.

Boasting a tranquil sea, abundant sunshine and blessed with a perfect location, Shenzhou Peninsula is also one of the most ideal destinations for couples and families to enjoy a vacation.

Located at the southeast of Hainan Province, Shenzhou Peninsula covers an area of 24,000 square meters and is a 20-minute high-speed train trip away from Sanya City and a 40-minute trip from Haikou City. There are many tropical scenic areas not far from the peninsula including Xinglong Tropical Garden and the East Mountain area.

Shenzhou Peninsula has a favorable climate and the natural bay is a perfect place for yacht services. Besides complete pier facilities, you can also lease a yacht for a one-day trip to go deep-sea fishing or engage in other sea sports.

The area has already attracted some big names including Sheraton Shenzhou Peninsula Resort.

One of the biggest features is The Dunes, a 36-hole golf course with an additional five practice holes that has been thoughtfully designed by internationally renowned American golfer and golf course designer Tom Weiskopf to make the most of the distinctive geography and dramatic beauty of this unique location — from the rugged coastal dunes to the strong, craggy boulders.

The unique native bunker style has also been designed to blend in with natural surroundings and made to look like it has been there for centuries.

Weiskopf is famous for world renowned golf course designs such as Loch Lomand, making The Dunes one of the best golf courses in the world.

This golf course is complemented by a world class golf academy and modern clubhouse. Besides the Shenzhou Peninsula, there are also many gorgeous islands with perfect natural views and complete facilities including Seven Island Archipelago, featuring fishing in Wenchang City; Boundary Island, including rare animals and plants, and South Bay Monkey Island, which is a macaque protection zone.