Haitang Bay, located in the Haitang District west of Sanya, is a rapidly developing resort area. There’s some nice running here, on a series of paths built along the waterways just inland from the beach, across from Haitang N Rd. Our thanks to Joylin Nodwell for suggesting this route! 

As of 2025, there are about 5 km of ‘newer’ paths, and several km of older brick paths that are runnable but tougher on the feet/body. There’s nice vegetation & water views. Note: there is a lot of construction going on in the area, and the pathway network is being expanded & improved. 

The beach is also runnable. It’s lined with high-end hotels. It’s best north of Haitang Square, and goes for many km.