Yazhou Ancient City
崖州古城
The seat of Yazhou Prefecture for a thousand years, where city gates, the Confucian temple and old streets preserve the historical layout and offer a window into Sanya's cultural past.
Yazhou Ancient City lies in Yazhou District in western Sanya. It served as the seat of Yazhou administration from the Song dynasty onward, and many officials who were exiled in ancient times were sent here. The restored South Gate (Wenming Gate) watchtower, Yazhou Confucian Temple, Shengde Hall and an arcaded old street still stand. The Confucian temple is one of the more intact ancient temples in Hainan.
The old town is free to enter, but the Confucian temple and some other sites may charge admission. It is about 50 kilometres from the city centre and can be combined with Nanshan, Daxiaodongtian or Yazhou Bay on the same day.
Opening hours
Open all day (venue about 09:00–17:30)
Nearby sights
- Daxiaodongtian Scenic Area
- Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone
- Hongtang Bay
- Tianya Haijiao
- Xidao (West Island)
- Sanya Bay & Coconut Dream Corridor
- Haiyue Square
- Phoenix Island (Sanya)