Sanya’s Sustainable Journey: Exploring the Green Pulse of the Island

Sanya’s ocean is a “blue treasure” that needs to be protected collectively. Here, visitors can personally take part in marine restoration efforts. Wuzhizhou Island is hailed as “China’s first tropical marine ranch,” where tens of thousands of cubic meters of artificial reefs and multiple ship-shaped reef structures have been deployed to create a thriving marine ecosystem. As a visitor, you can participate in coral transplantation—under professional guidance, you can plant coral seedlings back into the seabed, becoming a guardian of this “blue treasure.” At the same time, as a “zero-waste scenic area,” Wuzhizhou Island integrates low-carbon and eco-friendly principles into every aspect of its operations.

Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park, a sprawling 1,506-hectare coastal mountain ecosystem park, is one of nature’s most magnificent gifts. Here, you can truly become part of the rainforest—wander through vibrant green landscapes, listen to the symphony of birdsong and insects, and feel the gentle wilderness breeze brush by. The park offers an immersive “live in the rainforest” experience, where you awaken amidst ancient trees and deepen your connection with nature, feeling its rhythm and participating meaningfully in its conservation.

Sustainable travel is also reflected in our attitude toward food and nature. The “Clean Plate Campaign” represents an eco-conscious approach to dining etiquette. Many hotel restaurants in Sanya actively champion sustainable gastronomy, consistently sourcing produce from local farms and seafood from secure, reliable channels, transforming fresh regional ingredients into healthy and delicious cuisine.

At the same time, camping has become one of the most popular ways to vacation in recent years. Sanya’s coastline, rainforests, and countryside offer exceptional settings for camping. When you set up your tent and enjoy a beachside cinema or a bonfire party under a canopy of stars, please remember the principle of “Leave No Trace”—carry through with environmental responsibility by taking only photos and leaving only footprints, allowing this shared green legacy to endure for generations.