Public Transportation

If you’d like to slow down and experience Sanya at a local pace, public transportation is one of the most affordable, convenient, and eco-friendly ways to get around.

City Buses

Sanya operates a well-developed bus network, with 132 routes covering virtually every corner of the city.

Real-time tracking
Worried about missing a bus? Use the link below to check real-time arrival information and plan your journey with confidence: 🔗 Sanya Bus Real-Time Information

Fares & operating hours

Distance-based fares, starting at RMB 2, with most trips costing RMB 2–12.

Core operating hours: 06:00–23:00

Payment options

Scan the “Sanya Tianya Travel Bus Code” via Alipay or WeChat
Pay with cash (exact change recommended)

Airport bus services

After arriving at Sanya Phoenix International Airport, you may purchase bus tickets at the ticket counter opposite Gate 5, with direct services to the city center and major bay areas.

Complimentary hotel shuttle buses

Many upscale hotels—particularly in Sanya Bay, Yalong Bay, and Haitang Bay (around 60 hotels)—offer free shuttle bus services. Please check with your hotel reception in advance.

Sanya Tram

Sanya’s tram system is sleek, modern, and often described as “transport woven into the scenery.”
As China’s first tram line built under a PPP (Public–Private Partnership) model, its design incorporates tropical island elements, featuring streamlined carriages and large panoramic windows—turning each ride into a moving observation deck.

The tram is zero-emission and low-noise, offering a green and comfortable way to explore the city, with 15 stations along an 8.37-kilometer route that runs from Jianguo Road in the bustling urban area to Sanya Railway Station, connecting the city’s key districts along the way.

Fare：RMB 3 per ride

Payment options：

QR code payment: Scan the QR code inside the carriage using WeChat Pay, Alipay, or UnionPay QuickPass
Self-service ticket machines: Purchase a physical ticket at station platforms
On-board cash payment: If needed, you may pay cash directly to staff after boarding