Sanya’s Champion-Founded Sports Venues and Active Holiday Guide
Beyond its celebrated blue seas and clear skies, Sanya is emerging as a destination for premium sportcations—holidays that combine sport with relaxation—thanks to its international-standard facilities and favourable climate. The arrival of venues founded by world champions has brought exceptional sporting resources to the city, alongside more opportunities for the public to get active. Discover our selection of standout champion-founded venues and well-equipped public sports facilities, and experience a more energetic side of an island holiday.
01 | Ruina Badminton Club
Founded by badminton world champion Gong Ruina, the club covers approximately 1,930 square metres. It features 12 international competition-standard badminton courts, professional anti-glare lighting and an advanced fresh-air ventilation system, as well as personalised premium services. Competition-grade flooring and generous ceiling clearance create a comfortable environment for fluid, unrestricted play, whether you are attending an intensive training camp or enjoying a friendly match.
📍 Address: Level 4, Bailu Indoor Stadium, Sanya Sports Centre, junction of Fenghuang Road and Yingbin Road, Jiyang District, Sanya.
02 | Tian Liang International Diving Club
Two-time Olympic diving champion Tian Liang established this specialist club at Sanya Sports Centre. Equipped with training facilities designed to international competition standards, it brings together high-performance training and introductory diving experiences. Facilities include a diving pool built to international aquatics federation standards and an Olympic-standard dryland training hall. An athletes’ dining hall and dedicated accommodation provide comprehensive support modelled on the national team’s training environment, making it an appealing choice for diving enthusiasts seeking a taste of professional training.
📍 Address: Inside the aquatics centre at Sanya Sports Centre, Jiyang District, Sanya.
03 | Quanshibao International Table Tennis Training Centre
Created by table tennis world champion Fang Bo, the Quanshibao brand has established a training centre within Jinghai International Holiday Hotel, which enjoys a seafront setting on Sanya Bay. The venue combines the focus of competitive sport with the relaxed atmosphere of an island holiday. Competition-grade table tennis rubbers and tables from Double Happiness support serious play, while floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of the blue coastline between rallies. Spend the day at the table and the evening strolling along the beach, with sport and seaside relaxation flowing naturally into one another.
📍 Address: Basement Level 1, Jinghai International Holiday Hotel, 218 Sanya Bay Road, Tianya District, Sanya.
04 | He’ermeng Jiequ Basketball Hall
Covering nearly 2,000 square metres, this spacious, column-free venue features professional maple sports flooring certified by the International Basketball Federation. Climate-controlled air conditioning keeps the hall comfortable throughout operating hours, offering a welcome escape from the tropical sun and heat. It is an ideal setting for competitive full-court games, amateur league matches and basketball conditioning sessions.
📍 Address: Sanya Sports Centre, junction of Fenghuang Road and Yingbin Road, Jiyang District, Sanya.
05 | Sanya Sports Centre Aquatics Centre
This indoor facility features a temperature-controlled swimming pool, with water-quality monitoring and recirculating filtration systems operated to international standards. Clearly designated swimming lanes, consistently comfortable water temperatures and comprehensive supporting facilities accommodate both recreational swimmers and those following a structured training programme. It is a well-equipped public swimming venue in central Sanya.
📍 Address: Sanya Sports Centre, junction of Fenghuang Road and Yingbin Road, Jiyang District, Sanya.
Sanya’s sporting facilities invite visitors to step out of the stands and into the action, revealing a new dimension of the island’s energy. From the squeak of trainers on competition-grade floors to table tennis played against a backdrop of the sea, these experiences showcase a lively, spirited side of the city. On your next visit, pack your sports gear and discover these exceptional venues—then add the exhilaration of sport to your tropical escape.