Lao Ma Farmhouse A day out in the countryside The Lao Ma Farm Restaurant is a great place for a day out, combining good food with a chance to take a walk and fill you lungs with real country air. More
First China International Beer Festival coming soon to Sanya plus... The First China International Beer Festival will be held in Sanya from 19 December 2008 to 3 January 2009. Key activities will include: minority song and dance show, election of Miss Beer, speed drinking competition, classic movie exhibition, beer knowledge contest, acrobatics.. and much more. More
Sanya hosts 2006 World's Strongest Man Contest The 2006 champion was Phil Pfister! The opening ceremony of the World's Strongest Man Contest was held in Sanya on September 11. Amid great enthusiasm, 27 of the world's strongest men, drawn from 15 nations, appeared on stage wearing ancient Chinese battledress to affirm their readiness to take part.
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Sand sculpture Exploring the world Sanya's first annual international Sand Sculpture Festival attracted many thousands of domestic and foreign tourists from all over the world. More
Big festival to celebrate Li and Miao people Sanya took a day off on 31 March to allow everyone to take part in the Li and Miao celebrations of their traditional holiday. There were ceremonial fires and beach bonfires, beach games and sports competitions, bamboo pole dancing and excellent food, including whole roasted oxen. The song festival was a key part of the events.
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Invest Over the last few years, there has been phenomenal growth in the Sanya real estate market. Apartment prices have risen from RMB 1,000 per M2 (1 US$ ~ 7.6 RMB) in 2000 to over RMB 25,000 per M2 for apartments with an ocean view. More
Which yaji ? Visiting the dentist, in Chinese. Being a dentist with Scandinavian licenses myself, I’ve always tried to visit dental clinics in the various countries where I’ve travelled. Mostly because of a professional interest in comparing standards of hygiene, treatment and knowledge, but also with a view to knowing where to go should I need dental service myself. More
Scheduled flight from Moscow UN535, a B767 operated by Transaero, the award-winning Russian holiday airline, landed at Sanya Phoenix International Airport on 30 March 2006 with 232 tourists on board. This marked the start of a regular route from Moscow to Sanya, flying approximately every ten days. From late 2007, the frequency will be every two days. More
The Russian Connection by David Sutton While Sanya has become a significant tourist destination, receiving 3.9 million person/days last year alone, it has yet to become an important international destination. More
The Goddess of Mercy Buddhist Cultural Centre Now Open This is an ideal place to relax and absorb some Buddhist culture, just 30 minutes from central Sanya. Do a spot of meditation or simply walk around, you will be surprised how quickly time passes. More