Day 1–2 · Arrive & beach base
Check in near your chosen bay. Keep day one light: beach, sunset, seafood. Day two for full beach or water activities.
Day 3 · Island day trip
Pick Wuzhizhou or West Island. Start early, return by late afternoon, keep dinner easy.
Day 4 · Culture or shopping
Choose either a scenic/cultural half-day or Haitang Bay duty-free, depending on your trip goals.
Day 5 · Buffer & depart
Morning free time, then transfer to airport with pickup buffers if you shopped duty-free.
If you have more days
These five days stay based in Sanya. For the east coast or Haikou, use the island-loop page and the seven-day itinerary. Do not split five days into a new city every morning.
FAQ
Can I add Haikou in 5 days?
Possible but tight. Better to keep 5 days Sanya-focused unless flights force a Haikou overnight.