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Sanya

City in Hainan, China

Overview

Sanya, set on the tropical island of Hainan and nicknamed 'China's Hawaii', is renowned for its stunning coastline, year-round warm climate, and relaxed island vibe. The city combines luxury resorts, lively beaches, and authentic local markets, attracting both international and domestic travelers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
China
Province
Hainan
Population
1,031,396
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
18.25°, 109.50°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
78
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
52
Food Safety
68
Monthly Cost
$1,102
Local Cost
$625
Local Income
$770
Cashless
92
English
33
Temperature
24.1°C
Summer Avg
26.8°C
Winter Avg
19.9°C
Record High
36.4°C
Record Low
5.0°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1931 mm
Internet Speed
289 Mbps
Upload
41 Mbps
Latency
220 ms
City Vibrancy
55
Coworking
0
Cafes
43
Nightlife
2
Parks
10
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SYX
Distance
11 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 18 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 74/100.

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