Luhuitou Park
» Sanya, Hai Nan

鹿回头 爱情的甜蜜憧憬

Turn Round Deer

Luhuitou is a peninsula with water at three sides in the Sanya Bay which is 5 kilometers away from the urban city. And Luohuitou Park is situated on the hill near the seashore, 3 kilometers away from the Sanya city in the south. The hilltop park is noted for being an excellent place to have a look at sea-view and sunrise and Sunset or get a bird's-eye view on downtown Sanya.

Beautiful legend

The name Luohuitou which means the deer turning its head back is derived from a moving love story. Long time ago, a tyrant emperor desired a pair of dear hairy deer horn, so he forced a Li ethnic young man named Ahei to hunt for deer on the mountainous areas.

Once, when Ahei was hunting, he saw a beautiful spotted deer chased by a panther. He shot the panther to death with his arrow and run after the deer for nine days and nine nights. After passing ninety-nine hills, they arrived at the Coral Cliff of Sanya. The deer found no way to escape except jumping into the sea while the hunter were bending his bow and got ready to shoot. Suddenly it turned its head back and changed into a beautiful girl walking toward him.

Then, the hunter and the girl fell in love and married. In the end, the fairy girl collected her brothers to defeat the tyrant and settle down on the cliff. After several generations' hard work, they finally built the Coral Cliff into a beautiful farm. From then on, the romantic hill, the peninsula and the village are all named Luhuitou. Sanya City is also named "Deer City."

Luhuitou Park

At present, a charming park has been built on the top of the Luhuitou and a huge sculpture 9 meters long, 4.9 meters wide and 12 meters high was set there based on the moving legend. The park contains the Observation Station for Halley's Comet, the white Tingchao Pavilion (a pavilion for listening to the tide), the romantic Lover Island and Monkey Hill among other attractions.

What to enjoy here

Luhuitou Hill, at an altitude of about 280 meters (918 feet), is the main peak of Luhuitou Peninsula. Luhuitou Park is on top of the hill. It's a pleasant place to appreciate the sunrise and sunset, and overlook the downtown area of Sanya City.

Enjoyment of the hill

At the foot of the hill, you can see various kinds of halobios, including starfish, crabs, sea cucumbers, actiniae and jellyfish. Up along the hill, a kind of red flower called Triangle Plum will come into view. It's the City Flower of Sanya. Halfway up the hill, a tuft of Triangle Plum, descending like a waterfall, is a really amazing sight.

"Hai Shi Shan Meng"

Not far from the flower and at the foot of an old tree stands a tablet inscribed with the red Chinese characters "Hai Shi Shan Meng" (a solemn pledge of love). On the branches of the old tree are hanging many ribbons indicating the permanent love of peoples prayers. Walking along, you will see a pavilion called Shanmeng (unalterable love) Pavilion containing the Shanmeng Tablet, which corresponds to the four characters mentioned before.

"Deer looking back" stature

At the top of the hill, towers a twelve-meter (39 feet) high granite statue. The statue is really unique in its design; consisting of a deer looking back, flanked by the young Li hunter and the beautiful fairy girl, it's a visual reminder of the memorable legend.

Experience romance

Today, at the gate of Luhuitou Park, you can take a photo with the statue that commemorates that magical moment. To add to the magic, a small herd of Hainan deer live in the park.

Getting there

By bus: No.2 & 4

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  • What is the best time to visit Sanya?

    Sanya is often referred to as the land of eternal spring; a place where flowers remain in bloom throughout the year. Here the tropical climate blends with the clear, fresh air to create a vacationers paradise, regardless of the season! The average temperature in Sanya is 25C (about 77F), with temperatures typically climaxing in June (when they often reach 95F). The warm weather remains throughout the winter months.


  • What are some festivals in Sanya?

    Sanya hosts a range of festivals each year. Perhaps the most interesting of these festivals is the Tianya Haijiao International Wedding Festival. This festival, held on July 7th of traditional Chinese calendar, is a huge, collective wedding celebration. Couples from around the world come to Sanya for the festival eager to say their vows together in this elaborate ceremony.

    The final round of the Miss World Competition was held in Sanya three times between 2003 and 2005. Additionally, the annual China's New Silk Road Model Look competition has been held in this beautiful city six times since 2001. It is reported that in 2006, 18 international events will be held successively in Sanya, including the Tianya Haijiao International Wedding Festival, China's New Silk Road Model Look, World's Strongest Man, Sanya International Concert, and TCL Classic Tournament 2005.

    Given its natural beauty and comfortable climate, it is not surprising that Sanya has become an increasingly popular host city for a variety of international events.


  • How should I dress in Sanya?

    Daytime

    • Shorts, sandals or some good walking shoes
    • Short sleeve shirts or tops
    • Hat and sunglasses
    • Swim trunks or swimsuit for the beach

    Evenings

    • Casual pants and shirts for both men and women
    • Dress or skirt and top for women
    • Sport coat (if you plan to visit Hawaiis finest restaurants)
    • Light jacket or sweater


  • Emergency Numbers

    Fire: 119
    Police: 110
    Ambulance: 120
    Traffic: 122


  • Bring your own sunblock

    Sanya is a tropical city, so you will have to deal with sun a lot. However, local brands really don't work, and western brands are really hard to find or unbelievably expensive when found.


"When the deer finally ran out of places to go, the young hunter aimed his arrow. Suddenly, the deer turned her head and immediately became a lovely girl. They fell in love with each other and married, living a happy life." This is the romantic story about Luhuitou (Deer Looking Back).

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