Nanshan Buddhism Culture Park with Guanyin & Yazhou Old Town

About this tour

Location of Nanshan Buddhism Culture Park Sanya, Hainan Island/Nanshan Temple Sanya, Hainan Island/Nanhai Guanyin Buddha Sanya, Hainan Island:

Nanshan Buddhism Culture Park is a prominent Buddhist cultural hub situated in the western part of Sanya, Hainan. As one of China’s largest cultural tourist attractions, it lies just 40 km west of Sanya City, approximately one hour from Downtown Sanya, 40 minutes from Sanya Phoenix International Airport, and a mere 15 minutes from Yazhou Ancient Town.

How to get to Nanshan Buddhism Culture Park

It is easy to reach Nanshan Buddhism Culture Park by public transportation.

• From Downtown Sanya: Take bus No.16 from Sanya Bus Station or along Sanya Bay.
• From Dadonghai and Yalong Bay: Board bus No.25.
• From Haitang Bay: Catch bus No.35 to Sanya Train Station, then transfer to bus No.25.

Reasons to Visit Nanshan Culture Center:

Even for those not particularly interested in Buddhism, a visit to Nanshan Culture Center is highly recommended due to the following:

1. Nanhai Guanine Buddha: The highest Buddha statue at sea, visible from Sanya Airport upon landing.
2. Beautiful Gardens: Featuring exquisite layouts and a plethora of tropical flora.
3. Special Vegetarian Cuisine: Delight in unique vegetarian delicacies.

Highlighted by the towering Nanhai Guanyin Buddha at sea (standing at 108 meters), key features of the park include a three-sided Buddha statue, Buddhist temples, meticulously crafted landscapes, and captivating ocean vistas.

Location of Yazhou Old Town, Sanya, Hainan Island:

Situated 40 kilometers west of Sanya City, Yazhou Old Town lies near Nanshan Buddhism Culture Park.

What we can know from Yazhou Old Town, Sanya, Hainan Island:

• Ancient Walls: Constructed initially with earth and grass, the walls were later reinforced with bricks during the Nan Song Dynasty (1127-1297).
• Historical Significance: Formerly an economic and political epicenter of southern Hainan, Yazhou served as the administrative hub until October 1954, when it was relocated to Sanya.
• Cultural Icons: Throughout history, Yazhou attracted renowned figures, including politicians, writers, and monks like Jian Zhen, who contributed to the local community.

Our 8-hour tour to Nanshan Buddhism Culture Park & Yazhou Old Town is priced at CNY 499/person (minimum 4 pax/trip), inclusive of entrance fees, private transfers with a Chinese-speaking driver, shared tram service in Nanshan Park, and an English-speaking tour guide.