Most guide books will tell you Sanya is the best choice to enjoy beaches and tropical scenery in China. That is true. All things to see in Sanya are based on its sandy white beaches, lush jungle and swaying palm trees on Hainan Island. You can enjoy yourself for swimming, water sports and sun bathing. Sharing the same latitude as Hawaii, Sanya has a tropical monsoon climate with warm weather throughout the year. Stay at one of the new luxury hotels along Sanya's gorgeous coastline, find budget accommodations in town or hobnob with the backpacking set at one of a number of pleasant hostels. Wherever you stay, you're never far from the water and don’t have to worry about nothing to do. You can join the crowds on the popular beaches of Yalong Bay, visit Buddhist temples, linger in tropical gardens and see rare Macaque monkeys on Monkey Island. The best time to visit Sanya is from March to May or October to November when the Chinese New Year and Christmas crowds are gone and rain becomes less frequent. You won’t believe how many things you can do in this beach heaven until you discover it by yourself.