Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone
» Sanya, Hai Nan

南山文化旅游区 '福如东海长流水,寿比南山不老松'

Guanyin of the South Sea of Sanya

The key feature of the zone is the three sided statue of Guanyin Buddha, Buddhist Temples, spectacular landscape and sea views. The zone has been designated a Priority Project of China Tourism Development and earmarked for further development. Recently completed, the bronze statue of Guanyin Buddha stands 108 meters tall on a man made island in the sea just off Nanshan.

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Encompassing 50 square kilometers and a sea area of 10 square kilometers, the Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone is 40 kilometers (24.85 miles) in the western part of Sanya and is the largest Buddhism center after the birth of People's Republic of China. Countless visitors flock to the area, drawn by the beauty of Nanshan Mountain (South Mountain), making it a principal eco-tourism zone.

Three parks

Basing on its beautiful sea and mountain landscape and rich historical culture resource, Nanshan is now a tourist destination attracting more and more tourists. People can not only enjoy themselves in the great ecological environment with sun, sand, sea, but can also ,deep within the heart, the real beauty, peace, and harmony of Buddhist culture.

The zone is composed of three Parks with special themes. Nanshan Buddhist Culture Park is a window on China's traditional Buddhism culture; The Felicty and Longevity Culture Park reflects an atmosphere of peace, harmony and long life; and the Nanshan Cultural Park highlights China's diverse social customs.

Nanshan Buddhist Culture Park

The Nanshan Buddhist Culture Park, serving as a window on China's traditional Buddhism culture, is rich in philosophy and profound meaning which often arouses in visitors a sense of enlightenment and morality.

The main constructions in the park include the Nanshan Temple, Guanyin Cultural Garden, Tianzhu Saint Vestige, Scenic Garden for Buddhism, Shifangtalin, Guigen Garden, the China Buddhism Culture Institute, Dining and Shopping Street and so on.

Jian Zhen

Nanshan is a significant place in China's history of Buddhism and Taoism. It is said that Jian Zhen, a famous Tang-dynasty Buddhist monk, made five unsuccessful voyages to Japan to promote Buddhism. It was on the sixth time that he drifted to Nanshan. One and a half years later, he finally got to Japan. Recognized as important in Buddhist history, construction of the Nanshan Buddhist Culture Park within the resort began in November 1995, and it was completed in April 1998.

Golden Jade Guanyin Statue

The 3.8 meter-high Golden Jade Guanyin Statue is made of four parts, the golden body, the bright leaf, the Qianye lotus and the base made of red sandal wood, which had consumed more than 100 kilograms gold.

There are also 120 carats of South African diamonds embedded with Chinese traditional handicraft on it as well as other countless jewels like red and blue stones, emerald, coral, pearls and green jade of more than 100 kilograms. Its golden body was welded by 200 golden slices with an average thickness of 1.2 mm in hand-mould process. Its produces different colors and tactile sensations thanks to the different handicrafts.

The Felicity and Longevity Culture Park

The Felicity and Longevity Culture Park is a garden collecting the essence of Chinese long culture with the aim at creating atmosphere of peace, harmony and happy life.

Nanshan Custom Park

Highlighting China's diverse social customs, the Nanshan Custom Park well presents the natural landscape on the coastline of South Sea and the culture and customs of Li and Miao nationalities. Tourists can visit the Custom Garden for Li and Miao Nationalities, Fairyland of Legend, Memorial House for Huang Daopo, Ocean Park, Underwater World and Paradise for Birds and Flowers.

Nanshan Vegetarian Diet

It is a wonder in the world. Collected the essences of all vegetarian diets of different temples, combined with royal and folk ones and all kinds of favors in the country, it forms a unique Nanshan catering culture with modern cooking.

When to visit

Opening Hours: 8:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.

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  1. What are some festivals in Sanya?

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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.


As a National AAAA Class Scenery Park, Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone provides you with an ideal paradise where you can worship the Buddha eat the vegetarian food and view the enchanting scenes. The zone is composed of three Parks with special themes.

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