Dadonghai
Sanya's earliest-developed public bathing beach: the bay is ringed by hills on three sides and opens to the sea on one, with a small mouth and gentle waves; the flat, gently sloping beach suits beginners and family water play
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- Open all day
- Ticket
- Free
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Sanya's earliest-developed public bathing beach: the bay is surrounded by hills on three sides and faces the sea on one, with a small mouth and gentle waves, and a flat, gently sloping beach suited to beginners and family splashing. Since the 1990s it has been a gathering spot for Russian tourists; Russian-language signs and Russian restaurants line the streets, and the "Russian quarter" vibe is strongest in winter. The nearshore area is part of a coral reef reserve, where snorkelers can see schools of small fish; after dark, beach bars and barbecue stalls light up in a continuous strip. It is the closest bay to both downtown and the airport—the convenient choice for "playing in the sea as soon as you land".
Getting there: City bus
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