A Thousand-Year-Old City Ruins and Stroll Through Ancient Streets

Based on the layout of the Song and Ming dynasties, the ancient city retains the foundations of its city walls, ancient alleyways, and traditional street patterns. A walk through it reveals ancient wells, stone-paved roads, and traditional residences, the crisscrossing streets revealing the fabric of life in the ancient city. Entering the ancient alleys at dawn or dusk allows one to experience the unique historical charm of Yazhou’s “slow city.”

An Important Node on the Maritime Silk Road

Yazhou was an important port connecting ancient China with Southeast Asia, known as a “major town in the South China Sea.” The ancient city preserves numerous cultural relics related to the Maritime Silk Road, such as ancient wharf ruins and historical inscriptions. The exhibition halls offer insights into the history of ancient trade, cultural exchange, and maritime routes, allowing visitors to more intuitively understand Sanya’s maritime cultural heritage.

Temple Culture and Local Historical Stories

Historical buildings within the ancient city, such as the Civilization Gate, Yazhou Confucian Temple, and City God Temple, showcase the educational, religious, and local governance traditions of the Yazhou region. The Confucian Temple ruins retain traces of ancient imperial examination culture, marking an important node in the history of Hainan’s cultural development. The City God Temple is known for its local stories of worshipping gods and folk activities, showcasing the social landscape of ancient southern Xinjiang.