Nanshan Mountain

Located just 40 kilometers west of downtown Sanya, Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone has been deemed the most blissful Buddhist land. "Good fortune as vast as East Sea, long life as great as Nanshan Mountain" is a famous saying that further depicts Nanshan as the root of Chinese traditional culture emphasizing auspiciousness and longevity.

With an area of 34.7 square kilometers, the tourism zone is divided into three themed parks. Nanshan Buddhism Culture Park is a window onto China's traditional Buddhism culture; Felicity and Longevity Culture Park reflects an atmosphere of peace, harmony and longevity; Nanshan Cultural Park highlights China's diverse social customs.

The zone not only boasts beautiful scenery, but also features integrated cultural ingredients covering Buddhist culture, folk customs, historic legends and landscape architecture. Visitors, on one hand, can derive spiritual comfort from Buddhist culture, savor the fun of returning to nature and blend in the harmony between heaven and mankind. On the other hand, Nanshan vegetarian cuisine is a must-try.

Nanshan vegetarian cuisine amasses the essence of monks' vegetarian tradition. Its raw materials include wild mushrooms, bean products, konjac fiber and local seasonings. Boasting sophisticated cooking methods and distinctly simulated form and flavor, Nanshan vegetarian cuisine features not only nutritional value but also plastic arts which adopt the principle of "seeing meat without eating meat". There are over 100 dishes, many of which have interesting stories behind them.

Scenic Spot Level: AAAAA

Add: Yacheng town, Sanya city, Hainan province

Opening Hours: 8 am-5:30 pm

Ticket Price: 129 yuan ($18.80) for adults, half price for teenagers under the age of 18 and 30 yuan to take the sightseeing shuttle bus.

Tel: +86 0898-88837888

Notes:

1. Professional touristguides who can speak fluent English are available, at 80 yuan an

2. Nanshan cuisine is strongly recommended, especially for vegans.

3. Located at Hexi Road, Sanyacity, Nanshan Tourist Service Centre provides customized round-trip tickets with air-conditioned tour buses and professional tour guides.

4. Arrivals at Phoenix Airport can take bus Nos 8, 27, 36 and change to No 29 to get to the tourism zone. Tourists departing from downtown Sanya can choose bus Nos 16, 25, 29, 55 and 57, based on your location.