Sanya ranks 8th on China's top 100 destinations list for 2024

Sanya has secured the 8th spot on Ctrip's 2024 China Top 100 Destinations list, 18th in Asia, and 27th globally, reaffirming its pivotal position in the tourism market and international acclaim.

The rankings were unveiled during Ctrip's Global Partner Summit in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The result is based on user reviews and comprehensive evaluations of China's leading travel service platform.

The continued display of this list on Ctrip's homepage is set to further boost Sanya's tourism influence, attracting more domestic and international visitors.

In 2024, China's inbound tourism market showed positive growth trends, with Sanya, renowned for its tropical seaside resorts, experiencing flourishing inbound tourism.

From January to December 2024, Sanya welcomed 750,700 overnight inbound tourists, marking a 152.59 percent year-on-year increase.

With its natural landscapes and diverse tourism offerings such as ecotourism, cultural tourism, and wellness tourism, Sanya caters to various preferences and needs of tourists.

Favorable policies, including the visa-free policy for 59 countries in Hainan, extended stay durations for foreign tourist groups from Hong Kong and Macao to 144 hours, and visa-free transit for travelers from 54 countries with extended stays up to 240 hours, have enhanced Sanya's appeal to international visitors.

Moreover, Sanya has optimized its international flight network, with 29 international routes operating as of December 2024, covering major destinations like Hong Kong, Seoul, Singapore, Moscow, and Osaka.

Furthermore, Sanya has made remarkable progress in enhancing tourism infrastructure, including the Sanya Phoenix International Airport expansion project and the construction of high-standard hotels.

Sanya has upgraded its tourism services comprehensively, with multilingual signage in tourist spots, hotels, and transportation hubs and robust international tour guide training, ensuring seamless communication for visitors.

On Dec 13, 2024, domestic and international tourists enjoy the warm winter sun at Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Tourism Area in Sanya. [Photo/Hainan Daily]