Source: CCTV.com
08-02-2006 10:47
Nanshan
On the outskirts of sanya city, 20 kilometers west of "the end of the world" lies Nanshan Mountain, guarded by one grandiose statue of buddasava of mercy rising up to 108 meters overlooking the sea.
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Nanshan temple was the only Buddhist temple built from scratch after the birth of PRC. The architecture of the entire temple complex was tastefully adapted to pre-tang style, surrounded by tropical botanic gardens.
Its short history does not discourage pious Buddhists and dutiful son and daughters pouring in paying pilgrimage. Because its location. South is believed to be the direction of buddisava of mercy’s domain. This golden sculpture is a remarkable piece resembling modern craftsmanship of portraying her in Tibetan Buddhism style.
Nanshan, the mountain on the south, is also believed to be the auspicious mountain of longevity in Chinese mythology.
Night entertainment
Sanya feels like a small city pulsating with big city beats at night…The night can always stay young esp. when you have nice accompanies…
Night scene happenings are mostly around Yalong bay and dadonghai bay areas. It is a vocation town, of course, the night never die out early…
Who said traveling together is the best test for friendship? True and true. Frankly sanya has been great and wonderful. But sometimes you just need take a break!
Wuzhi Island----sanya's hidden treasure, honeymoon destination
Just 20min boat ride away, it is wuzhi island---favorite destination among honeymooners here.
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Wuzhi Island, also called woody joe island has always been a popular weekend getaway among sanya locals and gets busy only at weekends.
They seem to rather keep it from outsiders but unavoidably; this little island is a too big secret to keep…
White sand beach, turquoise water and all water-born fun, in one little island. There is something for everyone to enjoy no matter if you are sportier or less....
The beach is at its most beautiful and romantic when most of tourists take the last boat ride back to the city at dusk, leaving the entire island to honeymooners own, even the fake ones.
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Sanya is great. but wuzhi island is the best. when you come to sanya, you have to come to wuzhi island.
When you come to Wuzhi Island. One day is not enough. You have to enjoy the beach, the bar, the food, the fun, right, and the water jetski!
Editor:Chen