Tianya Haijiao (Ends of the Earth)
China's most famous 'place-name-level' scenic area. During the Yongzheng reign of the Qing dynasty, Cheng Zhe, prefect of Yazhou, inscribed the two characters 'Tianya' (edge of the sky) on a giant rock, and the 'Haipan Nantian' stone also stands on the beach; since then, 'Tianya Haijiao' has become a cultural coordinate in the Chinese imagination of remote frontier lands
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 07:30-18:30
- Ticket
- CNY 95 in peak season
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
China's most famous 'place-name-level' scenic area. During the Yongzheng reign of the Qing dynasty, Cheng Zhe, prefect of Yazhou, inscribed the two characters 'Tianya' (edge of the sky) on a giant rock, and the 'Haipan Nantian' stone also stands on the beach; since then, 'Tianya Haijiao' has become a cultural coordinate in the Chinese imagination of remote frontier lands. The bay holds rock clusters of every shape — the 'Nantian Yizhu' (Pillar of the Southern Sky) rock was once printed on the old 2-yuan banknote. In ancient times this was a place of exile, and traces of exile culture such as the 'Panguan' (judge) stone inscriptions link up the tragic side of Hainan's development history. The sightseeing route runs along the coast, and sunrise and evening light are best for photos — a 'cultural must-see' for first-time visitors to Sanya.
Getting there: City bus / by taxi from downtown
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