Admission**: Free.
Opening hours: 8:30 17:30
Famous scenic spots: Nanshan Bulao Pine, Xiaodongtian, Jianzhen Muhai, Shouzi Monument, Sanya Natural History Museum, etc.
Location: 40 kilometers west of Sanya City, Hainan Province, northwest of Nanshan Mountain.
Located in Yazhou District, west of Sanya City, Hainan Province, China, Daxiaodongtian Tourist Area is a national 5A-level tourist attraction that combines natural wonders with profound historical and cultural heritage. This magical land surrounded by mountains and the sea is famous for its unique coastal karst landform and long historical and cultural landscape.
Famous Attractions & Highlights:
Large and small caves and strange stone groups: The core area of the scenic spot is full of huge stone pillars and karst caves of different forms, among which the natural stone scenery such as "Small Cave Heaven" and "Shoubi Nanshan Bulao Pine" are the most praised, and it is a paradise for photography lovers.
Jianzhen Dongdu Ruins: According to historical records, Master Jianzhen, a high monk in the Tang Dynasty, was in distress here on the way to Japan and stopped to preach the Dharma, leaving a deep historical imprint and adding a strong cultural atmosphere to the scenic spot.
Nanshan Temple and the surrounding cultural landscapeIn addition to its beautiful natural scenery, it also has the historic Nanshan Temple, as well as a series of scenic spots closely connected to Taoist culture, such as Tai Chi Square and Lao Tzu Wanghai Statue, which reflect the perfect combination of traditional Chinese philosophical thought and seaside scenery.
Coastline walks and marine ecological experiencesVisitors can take a leisurely stroll along the coastline for several kilometers, taking in the magnificent views of the blue sea and blue sky, while having the opportunity to see the abundant tropical marine life.
Sanya Museum of Natural HistoryThe museum has a large number of precious animal and plant fossils and specimens, and shows visitors the rich and diverse ecological environment and biodiversity of Hainan Island through exhibitions.
With its irreproducible natural resources and cultural heritage, the Big and Small Dongtian Tourist Area has become a resort yearning for domestic and foreign tourists. Whether you're exploring the wonders of nature or indulging in millennial history, there's something you've come to expect from coastal leisure and cultural tourism.