Autumn sunsets enthrall tourists at Sanya

The reluctant sun set slowly behind the distant mountains on the evening of Sept 6, casting a warm glow over the cityscape and shimmering sea — enveloping the entire city of Sanya in a rich, golden hue.

With the arrival of autumn, the tropical climate of the coastal city in China's southernmost Hainan province beckons many tourists south for a getaway. Together, the sunsets and coconut breezes are an irresistible draw.

The autumn sunset casts its spell, as it bathes the city on Sept 6. [Photo/Sanya Daily]

The sun slips slowly and silently behind the mountain. [Photo/Sanya Daily]

Tourists watch the magic of the sunset from watercraft. [Photo/VCG]

The sunset's afterglow reaches Phoenix Island. [Photo/VCG]

Tourists catch the dying sunset at a beach on Sanya Bay. [Photo/VCG]