Sanya Nanshan Dongtyan Park (Taoist Sky Grottoes Park)
China, Sanya

Sanya Nanshan Dongtyan Park (Taoist Sky Grottoes Park) is located in China, on the southwest coast of Hainan Island, at the foot of Nanshan Mountain, 55 km from Sanya City. These places have long been known for their stunning natural landscapes - the blue sea, mountains, grottoes and caves, bizarre boulders, relict Dragon Trees, many of which are more than 2000 years old. The park was founded in 1187, during the Song Dynasty. In addition to natural beauties, the park is famous for historical sights, temples and monuments, many legends and traditions are associated with it. This place is considered sacred to all followers of Taoism - one of the most revered religions of China. According to legend, a dragon of the South Sea lives in these parts - one of the four rulers of the world in the Taoist religion, and gods live in sacred grottoes and caves, as evidenced by inscriptions made in ancient times on cliffs and rocks. Sanya Nanshan Dongtyan Park is called "the most picturesque place on Hainan Island", "the most exciting place in the south of China", "a fabulous country." The park is a national treasure of the country and holder of the AAAAA status (analogue 5 *). The main attraction of the park are the grottoes - large and small. In the sacred Small Cave of Heaven, located at the foot of a huge rock in the form of a turtle, the followers of Taoism gathered, Mao Kui preached here and from here, according to legend, ascended to heaven. In the Dragon Temple of the King of the South Sea, his statue is installed. In Chinese culture, this dragon is considered one of the most powerful gods, it brings stability and good luck, nourishes all living things and sends rain to the earth. The second lunar day of February is considered the day when the dragon raises its head. During this holiday, magnificent celebrations are held in the park and prayers are offered to the king and the sea. Walking along the coast and shady alleys, you can see many sculptures and monuments, sacred stones - the Immortal Altar, Luck Stone, Heavenly Imprint, Magic Peach, visit the Turtle Pavilion, touch the bark of the Dragon Tree (longevity tree), whose age is more than 6000 years. Among the park's more than 50 attractions are the Zhou Kang stone boat from the Song Dynasty, the Stone Pavilion, Fairy Stairs, Life Extension Bridge and many others. The park houses the Sanya Natural History Museum, with more than 2,000 exhibits, 800 of which are considered national treasures. Visitors can go for a walk in the park on foot or ride an electric car, climb many steep stairs and see the bird's eye view of the sea, lighthouse and picturesque surroundings. The park has recreation areas, gazebos twined with ivy, restaurants and souvenir shops.

Tourist Objects nearby
Nanshan Buddhism Center
Nanshan Buddhism Center