A great resort!!! The sea is warm without jellyfish. The Chinese are hospitable. There are a lot of restaurants and cafes, respectively, a lot of food. The prices are reasonable. In the evening there is a place to walk, concerts, songs, music. Lots of fresh fruit. Big supermarkets, pineapple vodka is awesome!!! The city is clean, the rooms are clean and everything is there: towels, three pieces plus beach clothes per person, white bathrobes, slippers, toothbrushes with paste. In the shower, shampoo, shower gel, balm and body gel. Tea, coffee, sugar bags and a kettle. Big rooms!!! There are no mosquitoes or flies. The city is clean. Go ahead, you won't regret it!!!
It's a great place, everything is clean, very beautiful, lots of cafes and restaurants, fruit shops (green passion fruit topchik) A beautiful coastline with outdoor restaurants, live music and entertainment for children. The sea is clean, the sand is light.
A huge disadvantage that spoiled all the impressions was the restrictions on the beach, almost a pioneer camp. You can swim only in three pens of 20 meters each, two of which were closed almost all the time, the whole area comes to swim in the remaining one, but it is also closed at the slightest wave. If the situation doesn't change, we won't go again.
Dadonghai Beach is a very beautiful, clean, Hawaiian–style beach with clean sand, wide coastline and strong waves. The sand on the beach is yellow and fine. There are no insects. There are a lot of beautiful shady palm trees, under which it is very pleasant to sunbathe. There are a large number of sun loungers on the beach, both free from hotels and paid, lifeguards are on duty, who control that no one swims in strong waves and after 6 p.m.
An interesting feature of the beach is the large number of local bloggers who stream and often approach tourists to chat. Quite unusual and unusual!)
On the approach to the beach, there is a large walking area with numerous souvenirs and cafes. In the evening, many of them host live music concerts.
Gymnastics is held in the main square in the morning, dancing and fitness in the evening. Everyone can take part in all these activities for free.
The fountain's light and music show is held several times a week. The sight is really exciting!
It's a great place. We had a rest at the end of March 2025. The best time to relax, as for me, is not very hot yet, moderate humidity levels, and the sea is already very warm, which allows you to enjoy swimming without much discomfort (the average water temperature at that time was 28 degrees). Although the beach is state-owned, it is clean, there are a lot of sun beds (although they are paid, but we initially knew what we were counting on). Beach bars are a separate plus - you can buy one dish or cocktail and relax, enjoy the sea view, pleasant music and the atmosphere of eternal summer.
In general, I really enjoyed my vacation, we will definitely come back here more than once. ☺️
A good urban area with developed infrastructure. Next to the Pearl river garden hotel there is a small shopping complex, a fruit market, Pineapple shopping center, a city park, which is always fun. There are carousels for children. There are many cafes along the beach where you can have a snack and get a sunbed. There are 2 good large medical centers near the hotel.
A great hotel in the center of the bay, with access almost to the beach. The rooms are small but comfortable. There are beach towels, bathrobes and slippers changed every day. The breakfast is very decent, for every taste. Room cleaning and staff are excellent. The location is perfect. The only disadvantage is the lack of a full-fledged closet in the hallway.
Great beach. The warm sea. Beautiful palm trees. There are many rescuers. Suitable for families with children. Brackish water. Magnificent view from the sea to the shore. Fine, pleasant sand. They are constantly being cleaned. It's wide, and there's plenty of room for everyone. Clean air. Lots of cafes.
Impressions of "then" and "now":
If I had written this review in 2018, I would have undoubtedly given **5 stars**. Dadonghai then captivated me with its vibrant Chinese flavor, authentic atmosphere, and perfect balance between amenities and the local spirit.
Why are there 4 stars now?
Unfortunately, when I came back after a while, I couldn't get the highest score. The main reason is strong Russification. The signage, menu, and staff are all aimed at Russian–speaking tourists. They're calling you everywhere. For me, it has lost the very unique "Chinese" charm that many people travel to Asia for. The beach has become noticeably very crowded, which adds to the fuss and reduces comfort.
Who is Dadonghai suitable for NOW?
*For beginners in Sanya and China: This is the perfect "launching pad"! It's easy to get comfortable here: figure out the location (the city center is nearby), try both Chinese and adapted cuisine (without fear of ordering "incomprehensible"), understand the transport system (buses, taxis) and get to the main attractions. Everything is at hand and clear.
* Budget travelers: Still one of the most affordable places to stay in Sanya, especially compared to Yalongwan.
Alternative for families (Yalongwan / Yalong Bay):
Dadonghai is not the best choice for holidays with children. Yalong Bay is much more suitable. This is a zone of fashionable hotels, where everything is created for children: huge pools with slides, water towns, children's clubs, animation, safe and clean beaches. The hotel territories themselves are a resort with entertainment. Yes, there are Russified cafes there too, but the atmosphere is more resort-like and relaxed. Minus Yalongwan:it is remote from the city and the main attractions of Sanya. This is a place for a "hotel" vacation.
Dazhonhai has transformed from an authentic Chinese beach into a convenient, but very "Russian" and lively tourist hub. It is perfect for your first experience of Sanya if you are looking for an inexpensive, central location and are not afraid of crowds. But if you appreciate the Chinese flavor or are traveling with children for the most comfortable beach and hotel vacation, look towards Yalongwan, despite its remoteness and higher prices.
And the most important thing is the beach: Dadonghai is closed at 19.00, a patrol oversees it and makes sure that no one is in the water, on the one hand this is a plus, but on the other hand, why can't I go knee-deep and flop on Dadonghai on vacation? The sand is different than on Yalong and the beaches are wide. Important: the entrance to the water on Dadonghai is smoother, there are fences for swimming, on Yalong there is one fence for swimming, as well as a beach with a steep entrance to the water.
My rating: 4 out of 5 (Good, but not what it was... and a lot of people).
A picturesque bay, a wonderful beach, a wonderful seaside vacation. I recommend everyone to visit. And in the evening, the beach becomes a vibrant place with live music, lots of cafes and beautiful illumination. Unforgettable!
Large sandy beach. The only thing is that swimming is only in a fenced enclosure. They say it's for safety, but then put more rescuers. But you get used to it quickly. We stayed at the Harman Hotel. It doesn't reach 5 stars. Dadonghai Cafe is a good place to eat. Large portions, fast service, understand Russian. It's enough to have dinner and take it with you for lunch. In any case, do not have dinner if you come across a Slavyanka cafe on the way. The service is terrible, the waiter is running around, but it's no use. We ordered salad, fish and salad. They brought the fish, but they didn't wait for the rest, they waited an hour, they didn't wait. They left, refusing to pay.
Dadonghai Bay is cool, filled with different people, a great place to relax. Everything you need is within walking distance-the sea, the beach, shops, fruits. The beach is sandy, the sea is exciting! Definitely we will come again)))
A pleasant place to relax. Gentle sea, warm sand...There are some nuances associated with staying in China, but everything is resolved quickly. I really liked the Uzbek cafe next to the Winter-Summer shopping center. Very tasty tea, baklava, lagman and much more
Dadonghai Bay is very beautiful, the beach is urban, clean, the sand is fine, there are no insects. Umbrellas are paid.
There is a promenade with numerous cafes and live music for every taste.
Gymnastics is held in the main square in the morning, dancing in the evening, free of charge.
There are a lot of food places in Dadonghai Bay, shops with tea, silk, souvenirs, also for every taste and purse.
Also, there are three large stores: Summer-with expensive brands, Winter-with souvenirs, tea, etc., Pineapple-crazy and Chinese clothes in the middle price category. There is a large supermarket in Pineapple with good products and prices.
Nearby is the Deer Turned its Head Park, I really liked it, gorgeous views from the mountain to Sanya, the park itself is also very beautiful, there are many locations for photos.
The big disadvantage of this bay is the limitations of bathing places. There are only three areas where you can swim. If the tide is high, then it's fine, you can swim. But if the tide is out, it's just knee-deep.
In general, Dadonghai Bay is very lively for outdoor activities.
China in January is wonderful. Lots of greenery, fresh air, hot sun, clear sea of 25 degrees. Nice beach. There are many cafes with delicious and affordable food. Very tasty cocktails and juices. I really enjoyed my stay on Hainan Island, and I really want to go back there again.
I visited Dadonghai many times before the pandemic. For the first time since the pandemic. Nature, sea, sand-everything is great!!! I was disappointed with the innovations: the territories of permitted swimming are limited (now there are only 4 of them, and people, like in a pen, are forced not to swim, but to stand between two ropes, given the large number of swimmers).
Swimming time is limited: at 19 o'clock the pens are closed, swimming is prohibited. Some pens were closed even with minimal waves. People were forced to huddle in one pen.
Hotels no longer have their own territories with sun beds and umbrellas, so they are not responsible for the cleanliness of the beaches. It has become much dirtier, there is a lot of garbage, and the quality of cleaning has decreased. the beach is dirty. But the main disadvantage is still the restriction of bathing places.
Hainan Island is a unique tropical island, washed by the waters of the South China Sea. Dadonghai state beach with a white delicate sand! There are no umbrellas or sun beds. Even if you spread your umbrella, the policeman will politely ask you to put it away! In late November and early December, there was no sweltering heat. They swim in a fenced place, as there is a danger of a rip current! Top-level security! In the evening, you could walk along the embankment to the sound of the surf, listen to music, and have a delicious meal!
Dadonghai is the smallest cove in Sanya city. It is small and very cozy, there are many Russians there. A beautiful promenade for walking with cafes and entertainment for children. It is beautiful both in the afternoon and in the evening. There are umbrellas and sun beds - they are paid (60 yuan 2 hours, 85 - 3 hours). You can swim in places that are strictly fenced off by buoys. Otherwise , the uncle of the rescuer swears ⛑️
The beach is not bad, the sea is very cool, the approach is gentle. There are a lot of people from Russia, as if they had never left. Most of the vacationers over 50 +, shorts below the knees and flip-flops paired with socks, nervous grandmothers and mothers tried to spoil the rest. I was near Hainan and decided to fly here for a couple of days to see if it was worth flying here for a family vacation. I realized that I shouldn't. Dadonghai has a lot of cafes, but the food has already been adapted to Russians, not spicy, in short, not China. Yalong Bay Bay is a very good hotel, but again, there are many retirees, there are no young people, there are no bars on the beach. It's very strange. Beaches and sea for 5 c+. Beer can be bought on the beach from the Chinese, they are located near the beach next to the sheraton. Sanya Bay is a 5 c+ beach and sea, but the hotels are far from the coastline, there are many cafes, restaurants. The food is good, but it must be said to be prepared like for the Chinese. Russians, if you are going somewhere and want to experience the culture and flavor of the country, you do not need to teach them how to cook) eat what they have prepared for you. I'm not going with my family, it's very boring. I'll definitely come back for a couple of days after my business trip. The hotels are good. Night 3509 rub. There is a swimming pool, room 40 m2. There is a large swimming pool on site that is open until 22-00.
A great place for those who are already tired of Europe and the emirates) excellent beaches, warm sea, "0.0%" of Paphos, a sea of fruits ripened in natural conditions, a lot of interesting places and impressions, Chinese medicine, and despite the fact that we speak several languages, the fact that almost everywhere the inscriptions are duplicated in Russian and the staff is quite good at communicating in our native language.
The beach is nice, the sea is clean, but it's not free. There are four swimming areas for the entire beach. You can rent a city bike, ride a banana, and so on... you can also go diving. There are disadvantages and advantages.
We were in Sanya from 12/6/2024 to 12/20/2024, the Pearl River Garden Hotel is very nice. Firstly, this hotel is on the first line, secondly, the bed is changed every day, access to the sea is direct through a luminous passage. The breakfasts are great, the choice of dishes is great. There are three restaurants on the 2nd, 3rd and 9th floors, the pools are also clean and comfortable on the 3rd floor with a photo zone, and on the 9th floor there is a swimming pool with a sea view and a restaurant. There is even a 1981 restaurant next to the hotel, where they cook real Peking duck. But the truth is, of course, the prices there are high.
Excellent beach and promenade. Developed infrastructure, many restaurants, bars, children's amusement park. Always clean and quiet. The sea is good with a beach.
The beach is very long and wide, the sand is light and white, and cafes are located along the entire length of the beach. The beach is clean, and the bathing areas are equipped with restrictive floats, as is customary in China. It is possible to rent a sapboard. The water on the coast is clean.
A cozy place for evening walks, many places to relax, the beach is clean, it's nice to sunbathe under palm trees, the sea is beautiful, you can swim only in fenced-off places - it's a little unnerving, but overall I liked it
Everyone who goes on vacation to the beaches of Dadonghai should definitely know: Entering the water in formation (just kidding) only in fenced perimeters, but you quickly get used to this soup of people in these perimeters. There is very little natural shade, and deck chairs and ottomans with umbrellas are very expensive.
And!!!
No one writes or talks about jellyfish and biting plankton in the sea anywhere - take anti-allergenic products with you if you plan to swim.
A great place to relax. There are many places to visit.
But not about swimming in the sea. The Chinese make fences like in a pioneer camp and leaving it is a discomfort for everyone: shouting into a megaphone, sirens blaring, the arrival of the police. All in all, an unpleasant moment.
And also, there are sooo many people.
It was the first time, a normal beach, everything is within walking distance. It was noisy for us-see the beginning:everything is within walking distance)
Many of the signs are in Russian, just like me in restaurants.
We got used to the "Chinese" China, and eventually left for another bay
Clean and beautiful, there are always a lot of umbrellas, soft seats, and sun beds everywhere. They do not charge for the sunbed, they ask to order a couple of drinks, the price is slightly higher than in the store. In the evening, karaoke, live music, and fireshow parties are held on the beach.
It was April 2025. nice, mild weather, +28, mostly haze, 50% direct sun, tanned before lunch, walked around the city at lunch, and after lunch, so as not to burn out. There was plenty of sun. the water is a little cool for me, +24. usually after lunch there is a steady breeze from the east, from the sea. but when you're lying on the sand, it doesn't bother. The sea setting is comfortable 50-80 meters. the sand is soft everywhere.
Everything is fine in China!!it was the first time, but I will definitely go again - they stole our future from us)) this is how we should live) beautiful beaches, friendliness,affordable prices,easy access to Yalong Bay and Sanya, lifeguards everywhere, it's better to swim in designated areas because of the current, the beaches are municipal.Everything is great!! I liked Vietnam and Thailand even more.
There is a beautiful beach, clean sand, few people, there are many cafes on the embankment, the water is clean and transparent, swimming areas, but there are few sun beds with an umbrella and those are paid.
An interesting place. Very colorful. It's beautiful in the evening. There is a restaurant nearby that serves Peking duck. We liked it, we will come again. The video shows the opening of a restaurant in Dadonghai.
You don't really buy into the sea. Because of the reverse flow, everyone is driven into one pen and people are bumping into each other. But the location is interesting, good cafes, various restaurants, a large promenade along the embankment! Massage parlors, shops for easy shopping....
There are three swimming areas on the beach in Dadonghai Bay, fenced with buoys, you can swim only in these areas, going beyond the buoys is immediately stopped by rescuers, those who like to swim will not be comfortable, a lot of people and a shallow depth, 1.5 meters and even less at low tide, there are no sun loungers, so take towels from hotels there are few places where you can rinse and wash your feet from the sand. Otherwise, the beach is not bad, fine light sand, about two kilometers long, military units are located on the edges of the bay, military patrols can often be observed
One of the best beaches! Everything is nearby, everything is at hand, snow-white quartz sand! The water is simply amazing! Despite the fact that there are a lot of people, the beach is insanely clean!
The beach is so-so. It is annoying to have fenced swimming areas and whistles, which begin to whistle violently, it is only necessary to swim a little beyond the buoys. The bathing areas themselves are small, and the number of people per unit area is off the charts. It was also quite shallow, even at the far buoys I could stand on my feet. Strong currents, it is understandable, but the bathing areas could be expanded.
a great place to relax, there is a lot of entertainment for the whole family, the sea is calm, but sometimes there are typhoons, almost everywhere people swim in pens, just because the Chinese themselves do not know how to swim, in short, a super vacation
City beach. I didn't see any changing booths. It is necessary to swim in strictly designated areas, otherwise rescuers persistently ask to get out of the water. There is a line of cafes and restaurants along the beach. There is a free toilet on the main entrance square. Be careful, in January, at high tide, the water can roll very far onto the beach. She was lying about 7 meters from the water and miraculously remained dry. Nearby towels along with all the contents, bags, phones and people))) they were "flooded" by the incoming wave
Great beach.but there is a reverse current and therefore bathing restrictions are made.Rescuers are always at work, who constantly monitor the vacationers .Therefore, security is at its height here.
China didn't come to me. Nice beaches, sea, but I love places with history. This is a modern city, there is nothing special to see. A place to sunbathe, swim, and take a boardwalk, as well as enjoy Chinese cuisine.
We rested at the Barry Boutique 4* hotel in Dadonghai Bay. Very convenient location: close to the sea, shopping center, full of different cafes and restaurants to choose from, you will not stay hungry, developed infrastructure. The beach is great. I recommend.
A great beach, I stay here three times, because of the proximity of the infrastructure - bars, supermarkets, massage, cafes. However, this year it was impossible to swim, they made paddocks out of buoys, the depth is waist-deep, the people are dark, rescuers are driven out of the sea at the slightest waves. Dadonhai has deteriorated. But in the evening it was good - they built a long promenade with many beach clubs, restaurants and bars with live music.
The best place for tourists from Russia. They love us here. And our money, respectively. There is something to see, get medical treatment, buy things, souvenirs. Five in one. It's hard to fly for 8 hours.....
Vacation November 2024. I will describe the necessary things so I think. To get to the bay from the airport on your own:: exit, follow the signs, take the escalator to the 2nd floor across the street and then go down the escalator and here is the stop. The bus numbers have changed since 2019, now a unit has been added in front, for example, it was 8, it became 108, it was 25, it read 125. So, 108,136 go to the bay, the price is 5yu. It takes about 50 minutes to drive. They walk often, empty, there are no people. All on mopeds. If you have a payment on your phone, such as Zhifubao, then you can only pay for yourself, they do not allow payment for a neighbor. Although it is possible in other cities of China. Basically, travel around the city on the 5th bus. At the stops in front of each bus, there is a fare and a start and end time.
In many cafes, beer is free, we took our drinks without asking permission. There is a boutique hotel in the Barry building, a Summer cafe, you collect checks for 500 rubles, then Beijing duck for free.
Coconut vodka 10yu
Beer is an average of 6u
The brandy is 65 and 85 good.
In a cafe for 2 people, you can eat 80 on average.
Download the map Map.s, the distances are not so great, you can walk.
One of the dozen fries is located if you cross 2 bridges and 2 rivers at once, walk 30 minutes, you do not need to go anywhere (there are 3 fries in the city).
There are trees at home, a 50-minute walk, the underpass is closed, but you can go up to the letter D, no one stops you.
To see Phoenix Island, many observation decks are under construction, we walked from the bay for 50 minutes.
A walking street is not worth it.
Dancing bridge, you can walk everywhere.
I highly recommend the bay and the sea and the promenade. There is a place to walk. A lot has been written about the sea and the beach.
The impressions are great. The beach and the sea are clean. The water is warm in December. The air is transparent. The sound of the surf is divine. The brain is resting. Lots of cafes.
It's hard to call this place a beach. All the sand is in the cigarette butts. An umbrella and a soft bag for rent for 2 hours 80 yuan, 1120 rubles. Toilets, changing rooms, showers, or just water to wash your feet are available only for yuan and payment by Chinese card. , not for cash. Dinners are very expensive. But in the evening, the promenade is beautiful for walking.