Sanya Diving Guide (including diving site rankings and club selection)

Diving is one of the most popular tourism activities in Hainan. Almost every tourist who visits Hainan wants to dive into the sea and have a romantic encounter with marine life. As the best diving destination in China, Sanya is known for its rich and well-preserved marine life. Diving into the deep sea is no longer a dream!

Wuzhizhou Island scuba diving

Wuzhizhou Island, known as the "Maldives of China," is widely regarded as the best place for diving in Hainan and is also known as the "number one diving base in China."

Scuba diving in Xidao island

The water here is clear and the sand is fine. The marine life is diverse. Compared to Wuzhizhou Island, Xidao is more like a small paradise with beautiful mountains, enchanting coral reefs, clear sea water, graceful coconut groves, and soft beaches. It offers a complete range of water activities at a cheaper price than Wuzhizhou Island.

Diving in the continent-divided island

Fenjie Continent Island is located in Lingshui County, about a 90-minute drive from Sanya. It is the only marine aquarium in China that breeds marine animals outdoors.

Underwater World diving in Yalong Bay

The Yalong Bay, known as the Eastern Hawaii, is a popular destination for both Chinese and foreign tourists. Its sand is white and soft, and the seawater is clear and transparent. The visibility is around 7-9 meters. The underwater world is rich in resources, including coral reefs, various tropical fish, and rare shellfish.

Diving in Dadonghai

Da Dong Hai is about a 10-minute drive from the city center. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides and the sea on one side. There are no reefs here, and the water is clear and the sand is flat. Although the water quality is not as good as Yalong Bay and Yuzhizhou, it is convenient to reach because it is close to the city center.