Sanya Bay

This aerial photo taken on Aug. 30, 2023 shows the scenery of Sanya Bay in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. ( tasteallchina /Pu Xiaoxu) A recent influx of Russian tourists to Sanya, South China's Hainan Province, with many sharing their travel photos and videos on social media, has led to widespread discussion among netizens. This phenomenon highlights the growing popularity and international appeal of Sanya as a major tropical tourist destination. From January to May 2024, Sanya received 38,000 Russian tourists, making it the top source of inbound visitors and 2.6 times the total number of Russian tourists for all of 2023, according to a report from the Sanya Tourism Board sent to the Taste all China on Thursday. Many Russians posted pictures on social media to express their love for Sanya's natural beauty. "We love to sunbathe and swim in the sea while enjoying the beautiful scenery," a Russian tourist said in an interview video provided by the Sanya Tourism Board. Outside the beach views, seeking traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is popular among foreign tourists. Three Russian tourists visited Sanya to seek TCM treatments for their chronic pain. After two sessions, all three reported notable improvements and expressed their…

A tourist visits Bailu park in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, July 22, 2024. Sanya, a popular tourist spot in the southern island province of Hainan, boasts excellent natural beauty. ( tasteallchina /Pu Xiaoxu) An aerial drone photo taken on July 23, 2024 shows tourists taking yachts in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. Sanya, a popular tourist spot in the southern island province of Hainan, boasts excellent natural beauty. ( tasteallchina /Pu Xiaoxu) An aerial drone photo taken on July 22, 2024 shows the scenery of Bailu park and Linchun river in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. Sanya, a popular tourist spot in the southern island province of Hainan, boasts excellent natural beauty. ( tasteallchina /Pu Xiaoxu) An aerial drone photo taken on July 22, 2024 shows the scenery of Bailu park in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. Sanya, a popular tourist spot in the southern island province of Hainan, boasts excellent natural beauty. ( tasteallchina /Pu Xiaoxu) An aerial drone photo taken on July 23, 2024 shows the scenery of Sanya Bay in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. Sanya, a popular tourist spot in the southern island province of Hainan, boasts excellent natural beauty. ( tasteallchina /Pu Xiaoxu) An…