Sanya Nanshan Guanyin of the South Sea｜Complete Guide to the 108m Sacred Statue Blessing

🗿 Highlights ✅ World's tallest sea-view Guanyin statue (108m three-sided sacred statue) ✅ Buddhist cultural sanctuary + mountain-sea wonder ✅ Touch the Buddha's feet for blessings (requires climbing 108 steps) ✅ Vegetarian dining experience (Zen-style restaurant, ~¥80/person) 🎫 Ticket Info • Adult: ¥129 (includes shuttle bus) • Concession: ¥65 (seniors aged 60-69/students) • Opening hours: 8:00-17:30 (last entry at 17:00) 🕯️ Must-Do Blessing Rituals 1. Touch the Buddha’s Feet ◦ Take elevator to lotus pedestal (¥30/person), circle clockwise 3 times ◦ Tip: Wear anti-slip shoes—steps are steep 2. Tie a Wish Ribbon ◦ Wish Forest near Golden Jade Guanyin Hall (red ribbons ¥10/each) ◦ Best photo spot: Close-up with Guanyin statue backdrop 3. Vegetarian Feast ◦ Recommended "Yuanqi Lou": ✅ Nanshan vegetarian dishes (Luohan Zhai/coconut curry rice) ✅ Must-try "South Sea Jade Guanyin" (tofu sculpture dish) 📸 Photo Spots 1. Front view of Guanyin ◦ Wide-angle upward shot, avoid crowds (best light after 16:00) 2. Golden Jade Guanyin Hall ◦ Frame the gilded Buddha with sea views through windows 3. "Non-Duality" Gate ◦ Symmetrical shot of the archway—light-colored outfits pop 🚌 Transport • Bus: ◦ Xinguo Line Tourist Bus (Yalong Bay-Nanshan), ¥25 ◦ Bus 16 (Phoenix Island-Nanshan), ¥10 • Taxi: ~¥80 from downtown, 40min ride • Drive: Parking ¥10/day, navigate to "Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone" 🏨 Stays • Nanshan Guesthouse: 10min walk, includes breakfast+shuttle (from ¥500/night) • Fairy Cave Resort: Mountain-sea view rooms, ideal for meditation (from ¥800/night) 💡 Tips ⚠️ Sun protection: Extreme UV—use SPF50+ and hats ⚠️ Attire: Avoid revealing clothes; wear long pants/skirts ⚠️ Etiquette: Don’t step on thresholds; no flash photography 🌴 Nearby Attractions 1. Fairy Cave (¥108): Taoist culture + tropical coastline 2. Tianya Town (free): Blue-white fishing village + cafés 3. West Island (¥90 ferry): Artsy village + Niuwangling sunset