Transportation

By plane: Phoenix Airport is 20 km northwest away from the city. Now, there are more than 30 national direct flights to Sanya including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shenyang, Wuhan, Qingdao, and 9 international airlines from Singapore, HongKong, Malasia, Thailand, Seoul, Tokyo and Osaka. There is a highway linking the airport and the city centre. You can take a taxi or a bus to the city centre. In addition there are direct buses to Sanya Bay and Dadonghai at the airport.

By bus: Air-conditioned buses go from Haikou to Sanya every hour and take about three hours. The main bus station, Sanya Bus Station in Sanya is at the Jiefang Road. Every 20 minutes, the buses return to Haikou.

City Transport:

Taxi: The various beaches and sights in Sanya are a fair distance apart. Taking a taxi or hiring a driver is the most convenient way to reach the destinations. Paying RMB 5 for the taxi fee, you can get to the city centre but to the scenic spots you should haggle the price with the taxi driver first. Generally from city centre to Sanya Bay the taxi cost is RMB 25, to Dadonghai beach RMB 10 is enough and to Yalong Bay you should pay RMB 50.

Bus: In Sanya, there are 3 main lines for the bus. They is No.2 bus, No.4 bus and the bus of Yalong Bay direction. Motorbike: Motorbikes are very popular in Sanya. However, generally they are operated illegally and very dangerous .We suggest you do not choose them as your main traffic tool during your trip

. Renting cars: If you want to have a comfortable trip, you can rent a car. Normally all hotels in Sanya have this service. You can consult the price in the hall of the hotel. Additionally there are many companies supplying this service. After researching some information on them and comparing their prices, you can make the final decision. To hire a car you need RMB 5,000 as the guarantee, an ID card, return ticket, and driving license are all necessary. You needn't pay for the cost of maintaining the roads or any other cost. The only cost is the gasoline expense. Recommended self-driving: Sanya is the most suitable city to drive the open cars. Driving an open car along the famous Binghai Blvd, listening to the sound of the seawater, taking in the fresh air and enjoying the beautiful sea scenery will be a wonderful experience. The whole journey from the beginning to the end of the road is 30 minutes. Moreover on the way there are many kinds of delicious seafood for you to choose.

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