CHINA 5A TRAVEL
Nanshan rewards slow pacing. Most visitors ride the shuttle to the far end near the Guanyin statue first, then walk back through the temple, garden and gate complexes, finishing with the famous vegetarian buffet before the sea-view terraces at dusk.
Suggested Itinerary
- Enter via Non-Duality Gate
Arrive at opening to beat tour groups; the white gate and Bodhi courtyard are quietest now. - Guanyin of the South Sea
Shuttle or stroll to the far cape; walk the causeway, circle the pedestal halls and the three-faced statue from below. - Vegetarian buffet lunch
Monastery-style buffet near Nanshan Temple - arrive before noon rush for the best spread. - Nanshan Temple & Golden Jade Guanyin
Terraced halls, drum and bell towers, then the jeweled Guanyin shrine. - Longevity Valley stroll
Shaded boulder path and stupa forest before exiting through the sea-view gardens.
What to See
Sea-view terrace by the Guanyin causeway
The classic panorama of statue, cape and open South China Sea.
Main hall of Nanshan Temple
Golden Buddhas, hanging lanterns and the scent of sandalwood.
Bodhi courtyard
Trees tied with red wish ribbons beside the Non-Duality Gate.
Stupa forest
Rows of white commemorative stupas, striking in late-afternoon light.
Shuttle-cart coastal road
The park's internal road runs beside casuarina-fringed shoreline - grab a front seat.
Evening gate view
The Non-Duality Gate silhouetted against the sunset sky on your way out.
Photo Gallery
Tips from Real Travelers
Food & Drink
Monastery vegetarian buffet
Yuanqi Lou inside the park - dozens of mock-meat and vegetable dishes, dine with temple views.
Hainan Wenchang chicken
The island's signature poached chicken with rice - served in Sanya city restaurants after your return.
Fresh coconut
Cold coconut water on the park's shaded lanes - the simplest tropical refresher.
Hainan Qingbuliang (清补凉)
The classic Hainan sweet soup - iced coconut milk over beans, jellies and fruit - the standard cooldown on a hot afternoon.
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