3pm
Drinking so-called Daddy Tea is a tradition for Hainanese. You can see groups of three and four people sitting near the street with some dishes on a table under an areca tree. Daddy Tea gets it name from those who enjoy it, many of whom are middle-aged men. The tea is just common green tea or chrysanthemum tea. In the afternoon, people in the street greet each other by saying, “Go for a tea?” The tea stall is like a small version of social media and an important part of local life. If you want to learn more about Hainan, just go drink Daddy Tea.
6pm
As the sun sets, it’s time to enjoy the nightlife at Dadonghai’s bars, which include romantic bars with marine decor, live music bars or bars decorated like forests or with other themes. It’s a favorite place for local young people and expats looking for freshly brewed ales and dark beer. Live singers and performers and grilled seafood stalls keep things going late into the night.
If you go
Where to stay
Mandarin Oriental, Sanya
Mandarin Oriental, Sanya is unrivalled in sheer luxury and elegance, and enjoys a secluded 1.2km nationally protected coral bay and lush tropical flora.
Located just 10 minutes drive from the center of Sanya City and 20 minutes from Sanya Phoenix International Airport, the resort provides convenient access to all major tourist attractions including Dadonghai public beach, the First Market for seafood, Nanshan Mountain Temple and Yalong Bay Tropical Forest Paradise.
At the resort, enjoy the spacious state-of-the-art fitness facilities with the latest Technogym exercise equipment and a relaxing sauna and steam room. For kids, the pirate-themed CoCo Kids Club has activities including arts and crafts, cooking and swimming classes.
Address: 12 Yuhai Rd, Sanya City
Tel: 0898-8820-9999
Website: www.mandarinoriental.com/sanya
Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa
Nestled amongst tropical gardens, the hotel is just about a 30-minute drive from both the city and the airport.
Relax at the nine outdoor swimming pools, work out in the fitness center or visit the spa, relaxation room, herbal tea lounge and steam room and sauna, as children enjoy the kids activities at Little Prince and Princess Club.
Address: Yalong Bay National Resort District, Sanya City
Tel: 0898-8858-8888
Website: www.sanya.hilton.com
Renaissance Sanya Resort & Spa
The 140,000sqm resort occupies a prime position on Haitang Bay. For families, the hotel offers a wide array of special activities and entertainment to delight all ages. R-Kids is a one-of-a-kind designer kids club for children from infants up to age 12 with multiple indoor and outdoor themed entertainment zones.
Address: 1 Yezhou Rd, Haitang Bay
Tel: 0898-3885-8888
Website: www.renaissancesanya.com
Sanya Marriott Resort & Spa
Designed with vibrant colors, natural stone and warm woods to reflect its spectacular surroundings, Sanya Marriott Resort & Spa offers 452 well-appointed rooms and suites.
Multiple swimming pools, a kids club, fitness center and signature Quan Spa combined with a comprehensive range of meeting facilities, including an Ocean Front Chapel, make it the perfect choice for holidays, meetings and celebrations of all kinds.
Address: Yalong Bay, National Resort District, Sanya City
Tel: 0898-8856-8888
Website: www.sanyamarriottresort.com
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