🌴A tiny slice of tropical paradise 🌴

Xiaodonghai Beach There are so many beaches and hotels at Sanya, it can become overwhelming when deciding on a location. We usually stay at Yalong Bay, however, this summer, we decided to try Xiaodonghai for something different and were pleasantly surprised. Pros: -hosts a mix of luxury and affordable resorts and airbnbs but doesn't feel super touristy (we can highly recommend the Luhuitou Sanya Resort) -the shady palm tree-lined 🌴beach is very quiet and less crowded than most of Sanya's beaches -short drive to the popular Dadonghai beach where you will find the best nightlife at places such as Dolphin Bar & Grill. -lots of options on meituan -at low tide many rockpools become exposed which makes for an afternoon of fun exploring for the kids -has a large supermarket and small Chinese restaurants across the road from the beach -you aren't hassled every second by someone trying to sell you something, though you do get the odd person selling fruit which is nice -the beach is dog friendly but kept clean. Cons: -there is only a small section where you can swim because there are lots of rocks beneath the surface -there are many small sharp rocks and shells as you enter the water, however, once you're in it's fine. -it's not as beautiful at low tide Best location for those who want some peace and quiet throughout the day, but also access to a wide variety of bars and restaurants in the evening. 🍉🍹 #beachlife #sanya #sanyatravel #summervacation