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Nanshan Culture Tourism Zone

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The Nanshan Culture Tourism Zone is located 40 km (24 miles) southwest of Sanya City in the Hainan Province. Countless visitors flock to the area, drawn by the beauty of Nanshan Mountain (South Mountain), making it a principal eco-tourism zone. Visitors also are attracted to the area because of the profound Buddhist influence on the surrounding culture. The zone features three theme parks: Buddhism Culture Park, Blessing and Longevity Park, and Hainan Custom Culture Park.

Buddhism Culture Park

Buddhism Culture Park was developed to portray the Buddhist culture and help people understand its profound philosophy. Highlights included the Nanshan Temple (South Mountain Temple), the statue of the South China Sea Guanyin Bodhisattva, the China Buddhism Culture Institute and the Guanyin Park. Visitors are awed by the giant sea-side statue of Guanyin which stands 108 meters (353 feet) high. A second statue of Guanyin, located nearby, stands 3.8 meters high (12.5 feet) and was constructed out of gold, diamonds and jade, among other precious stones. It is said that its craftsmen used over 100 kg of gold to make this statue.

Blessing and Longevity Park

Blessing and Longevity Park embodies the essence of Chinese culture, conveying an atmosphere of peace and fortune.

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Hainan Custom Culture Park

Hainan Custom Culture Park is filled with the characteristics of Hainan Province. It takes advantage of its picturesque location (by Nanshan Mountain) to showcase tropical scenery and the customs of Li and Miao ethnic minorities.

Things to Do in Nanshan Culture Tourism Zone

In the Nanshan Culture Tourism Zone, you will be able to feast your eyes on the beautiful location, while dining on the area's renowned vegetarian dishes. Cooks make use of wild mushrooms and other vegetables when preparing delicious and nutritious dishes.

After you dine, be sure to attend the classical concert and kung fu performance. The concert band is comprised of 14 Chinese young girls. They use traditional instruments such as the Erhu, zither, lute (pipa), and flute, to create beautiful Chinese Music. The Chinese kung fu performance is splendid as well. One cannot fully appreciate the skill and technique of Chinese kung fu without witnessing a live performance such as this one.

If you would like to increase your understanding and appreciation of Buddhism, or to experience the life of the Li and Miao ethnic minorities, a visit to the Nanshan Culture Tourism Zone is a must.

How to get to Nanshan Culture Tourism Zone

Take bus 16, 55, or 57 to Nanshan station; or bus 25 to Nanshansi (Nanshan Temple) station.

Entrance Fee	October - April: CNY 129 May - September: CNY 108 Half price for children between 1.2 - 1.4m (3.9 - 4.6ft); Free for children under 1.2m.
Tourist Bus	CNY 30; CNY 15 for children between 1.2 - 1.4m; Free for children under 1.2m.
Opening Hours	08:00 - 17:30
Recommended Time for a Visit	1 day

Further Reading:
Top 10 Things to Do in Sanya

- Last updated on Dec. 17, 2023 -

Questions & Answers on Nanshan Culture Tourism Zone

Asked by Simon from USA | Nov. 08, 2024 21:51

Is it possible to get ticket on the same day at the entrance ticket office on Dec 4 2024?

We plan to go to Nanshan Culture Tourism Zone on Dec 4 2024. Is it possible not able to get ticket at the entrance ticket office on the same day or need to buy in advance? Do they limits number of tourists or need reservation entering to this place daily during peak season? Thanks.

Answers (1)

Answered by Emily | Nov. 10, 2024 23:44

You can buy the ticket upon arrival on the same day if not on public holidays. I see no limits on number of tourists.

Asked by NK | Dec. 10, 2023 07:47

Ticket Buying and information

Hi. Which website can I buy the online entrance tickets for Nanshan Culture Tourism Zone? For international tourist using passport as ID details.

Please advise! Thank you!
NK.

Answers (4)

Answered by Diana | Dec. 11, 2023 01:09

The online ticket booking only has Chinese version so it is better to buy it at the spot.

Answered by NK | Dec. 13, 2023 02:09

Oh I see. Ok, that's not a problem. Can you please share me the booking link or the website link of it? You can send it to my email address.

Thank you!
NK

Answered by Diana | Dec. 13, 2023 19:44

I'm not sure if the passport can be used to book. (nanshan.com/nanshan_EN/pwxz.html)

Answered by NK | Dec. 17, 2023 06:22

I appreciate your replies! Thank you for your help!

Regards.
NK.

Asked by Ed from SINGAPORE | Jun. 16, 2014 20:10

Travel direction to Nanshan Culture Tourism Zone from Sanya?

Answers (1)

Answered by Amos from AUSTRALIA | Jun. 16, 2014 22:53

You mean from the SY city proper or any scenic spot to Nanshan?
If you start from Asian Dragon Bay, you can take the Nanshan Special Line to that place directly. This line will pass the Luhuitou Park, Bailu Park, Dadonghai, Sanya Bay to reach Nanshan.

Or you can take a taxi to that area and the taxi fare is around 60 to 80RMB.