May 29th Optional Touring Programs
Option 1: Rainforest & Hot Spring Tour
| Time |
Transportation |
Activity |
| 08:30-09:30 |
Tour bus |
Board bus and transfer to Yanoda Rainforest |
| 09:30-12:30 |
|
Guided tour at the rainforest |
| 12:30-13:30 |
|
Lunch |
| 13:30-14:20 |
Tour bus |
Transfer to Nantian Hot Spring |
| 14:20-17:00 |
|
Hot Spring Time |
| 17:00-18:00 |
Tour bus |
Head back hotel |
Yanoda Rainforest:
Yanoda Rainforest Tourism Zone is situated apart from 18km to the high way of Sanya-Haikou, and only 35 km from the downtown of Sanya City. The site has a total planning area of 45 square kilometers encircled by an ecological protection area of 123 square kilometers.Yanoda is originally a phonogram consists of Ya, No, Da, indicating the numeral words "one, two, three" in the Hainan dialect. Yanoda Rainforest Cultural Tourism Zone has put new meanings to these phonograms: "Ya” means innovation", "No" represents promise and "Da" refers to practice. The concept of Yanoda here intends to perpetuate the native cultures and exhibit the essence of Chinese traditional culture.
Nantian Hot Spring:
19km northeast of Yalong Bay and some 50km northeast of downtown Sanya, the mineral-laden waters of Nantian Hot Spring's 60 pools bubble up through the bedrock, acclaimed nationwide for their restorative and health-giving qualities. The site is set amidst attractive palm trees and tropical foliage, making for a relaxing experience indeed. Tropical fruits and coconuts fresh from the source are abundant.
People spend hours in the pools, which have been substantially engineered to provide a range of experiences: there are perfumed pools, waterfall pools, medical herb soaks, cold-water dips, a variety of warm-to-hot pools suited, and "fish therapy" pools full of exfoliating nibblers that industriously work over any exposed skin.
Option 2: Culture Tour
| Time |
Transportation |
Activity |
| 08:00-09:00 |
Tour bus |
Board bus and head to the Buddhism Culture Center |
| 09:00-12:30 |
|
Tour the site Buddhism Culture Center |
| 12:30-14:30 |
|
Vegetarian Lunch |
| 14:30-15:00 |
Tour bus |
Board bus and transfer to the Big and Small Dongtian |
| 15:00-17:30 |
|
Tour the site |
| 17:30-18:30 |
Tour bus |
Head back to hotel |
Nanshan Buddhism Culture Center:
The colorful Nanshan Cultural Center is a window on China's traditional Buddhism culture; the Felicity and Longevity Culture Park shines its light on an atmosphere of peace and harmony; the Nanhai Culture Customs Park highlights China's diverse social customs; and the Buddha Lustration Center includes the 108-metre-tall bronze statue of Buddha on the sea. The architecture of the entire temple complex was tastefully adapted to pre-Tang style. Key features of the zone include the three sided statue of sea Buddha, Buddhist temples, treasures Buddha, splendid landscaping and sea views. Additionally, Nanshan, the mountain on the south, where the center leans upon, is also believed to be the auspicious mountain of longevity in Chinese mythology.
Big and Small Dongtian:
The Big and Small Dongtian scenic spot has a history of more than 800 years and became famous in Song Dynasty. It's said that when the Chinese eminent Buddhist monk Jian Zhen visited Japan for the fifth time, he was encountered with typhoon on sea and floated to here and thus built the Dayun Temple to spread Buddhism culture. Beautiful sea view melting with mountain sights gives you a fantastic picture. When Guo Moruo visited Sanya in 1962, he highly praised the spot and wrote down in his poet.
Option 3: Wuzhizhou Island & Hot Spring Tour
Time |
Transportation |
Activity |
08:30-09:20 |
Tour Bus |
Board bus and transfer to dock |
09:20-10:00 |
Curise Ship |
Cruise to Wuzhizhou Island |
10:00-11:00 |
|
Island Bus Tour
|
11:00-12:00 |
|
Exploring the island
|
12:00-13:30 |
|
Buffet lunch |
13:30-14:00 |
Curise Ship |
Board cruise ship and leave the island |
14:00-14:30 |
Tour Bus |
Transfer to Nantian Hot Spring by bus |
14:30-17:00 |
|
Hot Spring Time |
17:00-18:00 |
Tour Bus |
Head back to hotel |
Wuzhizhou:
Located in Lingshui Bay about 40 km northeast of Sanya City, Wuzhizhou, also known as Gu Qi Zhou in ancient times, covers about 1.48 square kilometres and is home to more than 2,700 varieties of plant. The island was a military base in the past and tunnels and look-out posts can still be found. Offering clear blue water with visibility down from 6 to 27 meters and colorful coral reefs, Wuzhizhou Island affords visitors a variety of water sports. With its abundant plant life, dense forests and green hills, it is truly a mini paradise for lovers because of its beautiful scenery and tranquil
surroundings.
Nantian Hot Spring: Please refer to Tour Option 1
