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China's Only Tropical Island: Exploring Sanya & Wuzhizhou
Did you know that Hainan IsIand is China's only tropical island? This is my first time discovering it, and it is not what I expected at all! In this video we explore the area of Sanya here on the island. It is for sure luxury travel, we get to stay at the Atlantis hotel, the top luxury hotel on the...
Did you know that Hainan IsIand is China's only tropical island? This is my first time discovering it, and it is not what I expected at all! In this video we explore the area of Sanya here on the island. It is for sure luxury travel, we get to stay at the Atlantis hotel, the top luxury hotel on the island, visit the highest free standing buddha in the world, explore the micro island of Wuzhizhou Island, and see the famous Romance Show. I didn't even know China had a tropical island before this trip.
Who knew China had its own tropical paradise? Petrena explores Hainan Island, staying at the luxurious Atlantis hotel, visiting the world's tallest free-standing Buddha, and discovering the stunning Wuzhizhou Island. A surprising luxury escape in Sanya!
Did you know that Hainan IsIand is China's only tropical island? This is my first time discovering it, and it is not what I expected at all! In this video we explore the area of Sanya here on the island. It is for sure luxury travel, we get to stay at the Atlantis hotel, the top luxury hotel on the island, visit the highest free standing buddha in the world, explore the micro island of Wuzhizhou Island, and see the famous Romance Show. I didn't even know China had a tropical island before this trip.
Petrena Schell takes us on a whirlwind tour of Hainan Island, China's only tropical destination, and it's nothing like a typical beach getaway.<br><br>Her journey begins at the over-the-top Atlantis Hotel in Sanya, a luxury resort where the aquatic theme is taken to the extreme. The room itself is a watery wonderland, but the real shock comes from the hotel's massive aquarium, complete with stingrays, zebra shark eggs, and even beluga whales—all inside a hotel, not a public zoo. Petrena is genuinely amazed, calling it a real-life version of *The Little Mermaid*.<br><br>A quick 15-minute ferry takes her to Wuzhizhou Island, a tiny micro-island off Sanya's coast. The cultural contrast is immediate: unlike the bikini-clad beaches of the Philippines where Petrena currently lives, everyone here is fully clothed, even while lounging on the sun chairs. The island is a hive of activity with tour trucks, viewpoints, food stalls, and a surprising number of people—even out of peak season.<br><br>The next stop is Nanshan Temple, the busiest tourist spot in Sanya. Despite the massive crowds of 3,500 visitors by 9 a.m., the temple complex is a sensory overload of shopping stalls and lanterns. The main attraction is the Nanshan Guanyin, a 108-meter-tall, three-faced statue of the goddess standing over the water. Petrena participates in a local ritual, burning incense sticks and making a wish, finding the statue to be the most iconic and mind-blowing Buddha she has ever seen in all her travels across Southeast Asia.<br><br>The adventure concludes at the Romance Show, a theme park centered around a high-octane performance that tells the story of Hainan and the maritime Silk Road. Petrena is blown away by the acrobatics, noting the performers had no harnesses. She highly recommends the show as a must-see in Sanya, a fitting end to a trip filled with luxury, culture, and unexpected cultural observations.
Petrena Schell's journey to Hainan Island shatters every expectation of a tropical paradise. From the jaw-dropping luxury of the Atlantis Hotel, with its massive aquarium and beluga whales, to the surreal experience of a packed beach where everyone stays fully clothed, this is China's tropical island like you've never imagined. She visits the colossal 108-meter Guanyin statue and an epic acrobatic show, revealing a world of surprising contrasts and unforgettable moments.
Petrena Schell explores Hainan Island, discovering a luxury Atlantis hotel, a massive ocean Buddha, and a fully clothed beach culture that defies tropical norms
Exploring Hainan Island: Sanya's Atlantis Hotel & Ocean Buddha
3:53 Take a 15-minute ferry from Sanya to Wuzhizhou Island for a unique beach experience where locals are fully clothed.
6:38 Arrive early at Nanshan Temple, as over 3,500 visitors show up by 9 a.m. Expect big crowds and extensive shopping areas.
8:17 Don't miss the 108-meter Nanshan Guanyin statue. Light three incense sticks and make a wish like the locals do.
13:57 Book tickets for the Romance Show in Sanya. The acrobatics without harnesses make it a thrilling, must-see performance.
3:53 Take a 15-minute ferry from Sanya to Wuzhizhou Island for a unique beach experience where locals are fully clothed.
6:38 Arrive early at Nanshan Temple, as over 3,500 visitors show up by 9 a.m. Expect big crowds and extensive shopping areas.
8:17 Don't miss the 108-meter Nanshan Guanyin statue. Light three incense sticks and make a wish like the locals do.
13:57 Book tickets for the Romance Show in Sanya. The acrobatics without harnesses make it a thrilling, must-see performance.
0:00 Entering Atlantis Hotel
1:31 Hotel Aquarium Tour
3:21 Beach at Sanya
3:53 Ferry to Wuzhizhou Island
6:38 Nanshan Temple Visit
8:17 Giant Guanyin Statue
13:57 Romance Show Review
0:00 Entering Atlantis Hotel
1:31 Hotel Aquarium Tour
3:21 Beach at Sanya
3:53 Ferry to Wuzhizhou Island
6:38 Nanshan Temple Visit
8:17 Giant Guanyin Statue
13:57 Romance Show Review
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The Atlantis Hotel in Sanya. It had a massive aquarium inside with beluga whales and a water-themed room that was absolutely stunning.
How do people dress on the beach in Hainan?
Everyone is fully clothed on the beach, even on sun chairs. It was a big contrast to the Philippines where people wear bikinis.
What was the most impressive sight you saw?
The Nanshan Guanyin statue, standing 108 meters tall over the water. It's the highest standing Buddha over water in the world.
Is Hainan Island crowded with tourists?
Yes, extremely crowded. Even at 9 a.m., there were 3,500 people at Nanshan Temple, and the ferry lines were huge even out of peak season.
