Sanya City district, Hainan, China

Places to visit near Dadonghai

Dadonghai is a city in Sanya City district, Hainan, China, home to about 2,000,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 147 places to visit — 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 beaches & coast and 19 parks. The must-see places are Luhuitou Park (2 km), Phoenix Island (4 km) and Luobi Cave (16 km).

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Dadonghai at a glance

Location
Sanya City district, Hainan, China
Population
about 2,000,000
Coordinates
18.2206° N, 109.5103° E
Places within 50 km
147 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Dadonghai

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Dadonghai: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dadonghai

36 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dadonghai. The closest is 紫气东来 (2 km); the best-known is Gou Ling (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dadonghai

32 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dadonghai. The closest is Songhe Shuiku (17 km); the best-known is Banling Reservoir (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Dadonghai

25 beaches & coast within 100 km of Dadonghai. The closest is Dadonghai Beach (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Dadonghai

23 parks within 100 km of Dadonghai. The closest is Luhuitou Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Dadonghai

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dadonghai. The closest is 一见钟情 (2 km); the best-known is Deer Turning Back (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Dadonghai

12 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Dadonghai. The closest is 小青州 (4 km); the best-known is Phoenix Island (4 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Phoenix Island · river spot · Sanya City · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Xi Island · river spot · Sanya City · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Dong Island · river spot · Sanya City · ~13 km
  • Wuzhizhou Island · river spot · Sanya City · ~36 km · Must-see
  • 小青州 · river spot · Sanya City · ~4 km
  • 神岛 · river spot · Sanya City · ~8 km

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A one-day trip from Dadonghai

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dadonghai
  2. 1 km Dadonghai Beach · beach, Sanya City
  3. 16 km Luobi Cave · cave, Sanya City
  4. 27 km Xi Island · island, Sanya City
  5. 16 km Phoenix Island · island, Sanya City
  6. 2 km Luhuitou Park · park, Sanya City
  7. 2 km Back to Dadonghai

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How to reach Dadonghai

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    Within 15 km of Dadonghai

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dadonghai by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions3746福 (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1636紫气东来 (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs932Songhe Shuiku (17 km)
    Beaches & coast1725Dadonghai Beach (1 km)
    Parks1923Luhuitou Park (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1515一见钟情 (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves812小青州 (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens79Paddy Field National Park (27 km)
    Museums57Sanya Shanhai Shell Culture Museum (9 km)
    Temples66龙王神洲庙 (3 km)
    Mosques & dargahs55清真南寺 (10 km)
    Waterfalls03太平山瀑布 (81 km)
    Caves22Luobi Cave (16 km)
    Churches11三亚市基督教堂 (8 km)
    Buddhist sites01水口庙 (86 km)

    Dadonghai: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dadonghai?

    Luhuitou Park (park, about 2 km), Phoenix Island (island, about 4 km), Luobi Cave (cave, about 16 km), Xi Island (island, about 19 km), Dadonghai Beach (beach, about 1 km), Deer Turning Back (heritage site, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Dadonghai?

    147 places on Spotwander: 37 other attractions, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 beaches & coast, 19 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dadonghai?

    紫气东来, about 2 km by road; 临春岭公园 (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Dadonghai?

    Songhe Shuiku, about 17 km by road; Banling Reservoir (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Dadonghai?

    Dadonghai Beach, about 1 km by road; 小东海 (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dadonghai?

    Start in Dadonghai, visit Dadonghai Beach, then Luobi Cave, then Xi Island, then Phoenix Island, then Luhuitou Park, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dadonghai?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks.

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