Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone

Sanya Attractions

	Introduction to Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone (南山文化旅游区) Sanya Nanshan Buddhism Cultural Tourism Zone is one of the largest cultural tourist attractions in China, it's located about 40 kilometers west of Sanya City along the Hainan West Expressway. There are three separate parks within Nanshan: Nanshan Buddhism Culture Park is a window on Chinese traditional Buddhism culture; The Felicity and Longevity Culture Park reflects an atmosphere of peace, harmony and long life. The cultural tourism zone should be a part of your Hainan sightseeing. Visitors are attracted to Nanshan Culture Tourism Zone because of the beauty of Nanshan Mountain and the profound Buddhist influence on the surrounding culture. The zone features three theme parks: Buddhism Culture Park, Blessing and Longevity Park, and Hainan Custom Culture Park. Buddhism Culture Park was developed to portray the Buddhist culture and help people understand its profound philosophy. Highlights include the Nanshan Temple, the statue of the South China Sea Kwan-yin Bodhisattva. Visitors are awed by the giant sea-side statue of Kwan-yin which stands 108 meters (353.33 feet) high and was constructed out of gold, diamonds and jade, among other precious stones. The Nanshan Cultural Park highlights China's diverse social customs. The key feature of the zone is the three sids statue of Guan Yin 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 Guan Yin Buddha stands 108 meters tall on a man made island in the sea just off Nanshan. It's much larger than the statue of liberty in New York City, USA

	Location Nanshan Mountain, Nanshan Village, Yacheng County, about 40 kilometers away from Sanya, Hainan Island

	Main Sights Nanshan Temple, Tianzhu Saint Vestige, Guanyin Cultural Garden,Guigen Garden, Shifangtalin, the Scenic Garden for Buddhism, the Communication Center for Buddhist Culture, a dining and shopping street

	Travel Information Opening Hours: 8:00AM~5:30PM Admission Fee: 150 Yuan Visiting Time: 4~6 hours Best Time to Visit: summer

	Transportation By bus: Take Nanshan Bus Special Line of Xinguo Line from Sanya Downtown and get off at Nanshan Mountain. By taxi: Taking a taxi from Sanya Downtown to get there directly which costs about 70 Yuan.

	Travel Tips 1. Better to avoid to travel during the high season of Chinese Lunar New Year for there will be extreamly crowdy in tourism zone. 2. The vegetarian diet at Nanshan Temple is really famous and taste also very good which deserves tasting.