Xi Island, located at the heart of Sanya Bay, is a native tourism island in Hainan, covering an area of 2.8 square kilometers. The island boasts stunning scenery with crystal-clear waters, making it a comprehensive tourist area that integrates coastal landscapes, beach bathing, leisure and entertainment, and marine exploration.
Besides water entertainment, visitors can also explore Niuwang Island (Niuwang Ridge), a miniature island nearly connected to Xi Island. Accessible by electric cart via the West Island Ring Road and a long marine plank road, Niuwang Island offers pristine island scenery. From a height, one can admire the magnificent sea and sky, the naturally carved reef landscapes, and the grand sunrise and sunset views. To the north, one can overlook the cityscape of Sanya, while to the south, one can take in the vast expanse of the South China Sea.
Xi Island, known as a ‘diving holy land,’ has designated diving areas with clear and azure waters and a rich variety of marine life. Here, you can dive into the ocean, linger among the coral reefs, and experience the joy of being surrounded by corals and dancing with schools of fish.
Xi Dao Island offers discounted and free admission to specific groups:
– Revolutionary disabled soldiers: Admission and ferry tickets are free with the ‘Revolutionary Disabled Soldier Certificate’.
– Firefighters and rescue personnel: Admission and ferry tickets are free with the ‘Fire Service Certificate’.
– ‘Three Relatives’ personnel: Admission and ferry tickets are free with the ‘Three Relatives Preferential Certificate’.
– Retired military personnel: Admission and ferry tickets are free with the ‘Military Retirement Certificate’.
Additional information: The above information is for reference only, and specific details should be confirmed with the scenic area on the day of visit.
Service facilities at Xi Dao Island include:
– Parking lot: Xi Dao Parking Lot. Reference price: Paid; Address: Opposite the scenic area ticket office, behind the scenic area sign; Capacity: 300; Parking fees: Small vehicles 8 CNY/entry (new energy vehicles 4 CNY/entry), medium vehicles 10 CNY/entry (new energy vehicles 5 CNY/entry), large vehicles 15 CNY/entry (new energy vehicles 7.5 CNY/entry), motorcycles 1 CNY/entry. Free for the first 30 minutes (inclusive), and charged per entry after 30 minutes with no exit in between; 24-hour parking is calculated as one entry. Parking fees are cumulative for continuous parking over 24 hours.
– Legally registered disabled person’s vehicles; taxicabs waiting at designated spots; motor vehicles driven or used by physically disabled persons using accessible parking spaces in public parking lots; other vehicles exempted by law or regulation are free of parking fees.
– Luggage storage: Reference price: Starting from 10 CNY; Address: Inside the ticket hall.
– Transportation: Island shuttle buses are priced at 60 CNY/person, and Niu Wang Island shuttle buses at 35 CNY/person; Address: At the shuttle bus station. The island shuttle bus runs from the scenic area to Niu Wang Island and back, while the Niu Wang Island shuttle bus goes from the scenic area to Niu Wang Island and then returns.
– Restrooms: Restrooms are located within the scenic area, with clear signs at the entrance and other locations.
– Convenience stores: Multiple convenience stores are available within Xi Dao Island, accepting Alipay and WeChat Pay.
