#Sanya large and small Dongtian tourist area 2026 latest play strategy (priority Douyin/official source verification) The Big and Small Cave is a national 5A-level scenic spot in Sanya that is open for free. It was founded in the Southern Song Dynasty (1187) and is known as "the first scenic spot in Qiongya for 800 years." It integrates coastal reef wonders, Taoist culture and thousand-year-old tree landscapes. It is a treasure place for niche films and slow travel in Sanya. --- ##📌 basic information (verified in August 2026) - ** Address **: Nanshan Village, 40 kilometers west of Yazhou District, Sanya City - ** Opening hours **: 08:30-17:30 (Entry stops after 17:30, and you can stay in the scenic spot during sunset until the staff clears the venue) - ** Tickets **: Free! Over 50 years old, swipe your ID card directly to enter the park. If you are under 50 years old, you need to scan the code on site/book a free ticket online and swipe your ID to enter. - ** Tel: 0898-88830188 - ** Recommended length of visit **: 2.5-5 hours (2.5-3 hours for half-day tour, 4-5 hours for one-day in-depth tour) --- ##🚗 traffic guide 1. ** Public transportation **: You can take Sanya bus No. 25, No. 30, No. 306 directly to the entrance of the scenic spot 2. ** Self-driving **: Navigation "Big and Small Dongtian Tourist Area", parking lot fee is 9 yuan/hour 3. ** Transportation in the scenic spot **: Sightseeing battery car 20-28 yuan/person (recommended purchase! The coastline of the scenic spot is long, and it is the most energy-saving to take a car to the depths and then walk back) --- 🗺️ classic tour route (no turning back, suitable for most tourists) ###Recommended way to go: take a sightseeing car to the end point → walk back along the coastal plank road (the most recommended labor-saving route for Douyin tourists) The rhythm of the whole process is loose, which can not only cover the core clock in points, but also slowly browse the sea view: 1. ** First stop: Xiaoyuewan Reef Beach (the end of the sightseeing bus) ** The original ecological reef bay in the deepest part of the scenic spot has few people and clear waters. It is suitable for shooting large areas of the seaside with a sense of atmosphere. You can also see marine creatures such as small crabs on the reef. 2. ** Second stop: Xiaodong Tianhaixudong ** The core logo of the scenic spot! It is a giant seaside reef that can be passed through. The entrance needs to be lowered to enter, and the interior is unique. Note that ** Xiaodongtian is affected by the tide **, and it may not be possible to enter during high tide. It is recommended to check the tide table of the day in advance. ✅ trivia: there is no entity "big cave sky" in the scenic spot, the ancients said "the cave is a small cave sky, and the mountain sea outside the cave is a big cave sky", no need to deliberately look for it. 3. ** The third stop: Seamount Wonders Cliff Carvings + Shou Stele ** The humanistic landmarks clocked in the literati and writers of the past dynasties, as well as the "Shou" monument written by Empress Dowager Cixi, are the physical carrier of the allusion of "Shou Bi Nanshan", which is suitable for understanding history and culture. 4. ** Fourth stop: Millennium Eternal Pine (Dracaena) Group ** There are more than 30,000 dragon blood trees in the scenic area (commonly known as "Eternal Pine", not pine trees), the oldest tree is 5600-6000 years old, and there are more than 2,000 trees over a thousand years. 5. ** Fifth Station: Jianzhen Group Sculpture ** Commemorating the history of resting here after the failure of Jianzhen's fifth eastward crossing in the Tang Dynasty, the sculpture backs to the mountains and seas, and is full of humanistic sense. 6. ** Sixth stop: Nanhai Fumen (Internet celebrity clock in) ** Shaped like the Taoist "Gate of Wonders", it uses the reflection of the pool to shoot the effect similar to the Bali Sky Gate, which is the hottest camera spot in the scenic spot. ⚠️ Note: During the day, the point charges 25 yuan/person/1-10 minutes, and there is also a free photo area; 17:30 staff can shoot for free after get off work, and there is no need to queue up at sunset (Douyin blogger's hidden gameplay). 7. ** Seventh Station: Coconut Grove Plank Road + clock in Dongtian Paradise entrance ** A piece of coconut forest with a blue ocean, you can shoot a large piece of coconut forest with a sense of atmosphere at the beginning, and finally return from the exit. ###Optional to play: - ** Sanya Natural History Museum **: The only natural museum in Hainan, open for free, displaying dinosaur skeletons 140 million years ago, "Sanya pterosaur" fossils, etc., suitable for parent-child tours with children. - ** Aoshan Genting/Binhai Observation Deck **: Tourists with good physical strength can climb to the top and overlook the entire mountain, sea and South China Sea panorama, with a very wide field of vision. --- ##📸 Photo & Play Tips 1. ** Best time to play **: Priority is given to 8:30-10 am (few people and soft light), after 16 pm - sunset (the golden light by the sea has the highest film rate and can also avoid noon sun exposure) 2. ** Dress & Equipment **: - Be sure to wear ** non-slip sneakers/sandals **! The seaside reefs are very slippery and easy to fall; - There is less shade on the coastal plank road, bring sunscreen, sunscreen clothes, visors, sunglasses, and do a good job of repelling mosquitoes (more green plants and more mosquitoes); - It is recommended to bring your own drinking water and small snacks. The price of catering in the scenic spot is relatively high (popsicles are 8 yuan/root, and the per capita consumption in restaurants is higher). 3. ** Pit avoidance reminder **: - No drones in scenic spots, do not carry them; - Do not climb reefs, climb over guardrails, and stay away from seaside reefs when the waves are big to avoid slipping and getting wet. - Some Internet celebrity clock in charge items, can be selected according to demand, do not want to spend money can wait for 17:30 after shooting free seats; - It is recommended to buy a single ride for the sightseeing car. You can take a walk back to the finish line. You can slowly browse the scenery without going back. --- ##🍜 scenic dining reference - There are a taste sea view restaurant, coconut forest bar, boat talk restaurant in the park, as well as fruit tea, refreshing cool, sour bean drink and other Hainan specialty snacks. You can also choose a package of battery car + afternoon tea (about 68 yuan). If you are tired, you can rest and drink tea to watch the sea. - If you pursue cost performance, it is recommended to bring your own light meal. After the tour, it is more cost-effective to go to Yazhou District to eat local seafood and Hainan cuisine.