Daxiaodongtian Scenic Area
大小洞天
A Daoist cultural landmark on the shore of Yazhou Bay, known for sea-eroded rock formations, cliff carvings and a coastal walkway, hailed as the 'No. 1 Mountain-and-Water Scenic Spot of Qiongya in Eight Hundred Years.'
Daxiaodongtian lies about 40 kilometres southwest of Sanya, on the western slope of Nanshan Mountain, with the mountain at its back and the sea in front. It has been a Daoist site since the Southern Song dynasty. Inside the scenic area you will find rock formations such as Xiaodongtian, Diaotai and Haishan Wonders, along with historic cliff inscriptions from many dynasties. A coastal boardwalk lets you see strange rocks and crashing waves, and there are sites linked to Jianzhen (Ganjin), who landed here during his voyage to Japan.
Admission is around RMB 100 (check the official price). You can combine a visit with Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone on the same day. The area is large, so a sightseeing shuttle is recommended.
Opening hours
08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Yazhou Ancient City
- Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone
- Hongtang Bay
- Tianya Haijiao
- Xidao (West Island)
- Sanya Bay & Coconut Dream Corridor
- Sanya Serenity Marina (Banshan Peninsula)
- Haiyue Square