Sanya (in Hainanese, Tam A, pronounced "Dumb Ah") is the tropical resort at the southern end of Hainan that everyone seems to be going to. Its image was recently boosted by the holding of the Miss World contest. If you like gorgeous beaches and tropical weather, it's a great place to go. Don't forget, there is a lot more to Hainan than Sanya...
Sanya Weather Forecast (Weathercity)
General
Expats in SanyaSunnysanya.com is a site run by some English-speaking guides in Sanya. It offers an absolute wealth of information on getting there, getting around, things to do, hotels (with detailed descriptions and appraisals of Yalong Bay hotels), beaches, day tours, etc. -- lots of nitty gritty that is extremely helpful to tourists. Some of their pages appear as links below.
Free Sanya is another site that has sprung up with Sanya's explosive growth in popularity. Lots of stuff here: Hainan island, How to get there, Resorts, Travel, Meetings and events, Entertainment, etc.
Sanya Introduction (Ctrip) General all-round introduction.
Sanya (Wikitravel): From the people who brought you Wikipedia. Spotty, but with useful information.
Sanya: Planning Your Trip, Introduction (Frommers) Getting there, getting around.
The Subtle Invasion of Paradise (Travel China Guide) An essay about a visit to Sanya at Chinese New Year by JABAROOTOO, an Australian living in Chongqing. A very interesting and detailed picture of what it's like. 2007.
Surprised by a Big-Eyed Chicken (Travel China Guide) A further essay about the sights of Sanya by JABAROOTOO. Unlike most visitors, Jabarootoo also goes and has a look at the timeless fishing port, with some interesting observations. The Big-Eyed Chicken refers to the eyes on the Hainanese fishing boats.
China Guide: Nanshan. Despite the name, covers not only Nanshan Temple but Sanya in general. Quite long. Sections include a detailed introduction to Sanya, Longevity Valley, "Gold Jade Buddha in Sanya", "Nanshan Culture Tourism Resort", "Remains of Monk Jianzhen's Fifth Time East Sailing", "Yalong Bay". Perspective and language tend to be quite Chinese.
Sanya Expat "The Best Sanya Information on the Web". Life in Sanya, Sanya Restaurants, Sanya Hotels, Sanya Real Estate Property, Insider Tips, Reviews and Recommendations.
Sanya Lifestyle: This is the English section of a Chinese-language site (and navigation on the site itself is often in Chinese rather than English!) The site appears to be of a commercial nature.
