Sanya is the southernmost city on Hainan Island, located in Hainan Province. It’s a popular visitor destination for its tropical climate and bay, beaches, and lush rainforest. The best running in Sanya is on paths along the water, with some hilly, challenging trail running opportunities in the area’s forest park.
The best place to run in Sanya is the many km of waterfront path along Sanya Bay. The beach there is also runnable. In the resort area of Haitang Bay, there’s a growing network of trails along the waterways. For those who like hills and trail running, there’s running amidst the tropical rainforest in Luhuitou Park, Lin Chun Ling Forest Park, and Yalong Bay Park.
Runner Notes: The climate is hot and humid year-round, with temps between 27-32C and nights that don’t cool off. Also note there’s lots of construction in this city, with an expanding network of paths and trails.
