In Sanya, you’d better not miss fresh seafood and authentic four famous Hainan dishes are also deserved to have a try. Sanya abounds with tropical fruit and the price are inexpensive. You can see mango, durian, papaya and wax apple everywhere. Besides, some traditional food, such as Baoluo vermicelli and cool soup, is also a good choice.
Local Cuisine
Seafood Dinner
Fresh seafood has become a specialty in Sanya. Sanya has a variety of seafood, such as mango conch, scallop, sea urchin, oyster, abalone and razor clam. As a result, there are several famous seafood markets where you can buy and eat fresh seafood. The First Market is the largest seafood trading market in Sanya. Chunyuan Seafood Plaza and Nanshan Hot Pot Village are also known for delicious seafood.
Nanshan Vegetarian Diet
Nanshan Vegetarian Diet is a local specialty in Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone. It combines the essence of the temple vegetarian, using modern cooking techniques, thus has formed a unique food culture. Nanshan Vegetarian Diet is recognized as the “state guest reception point ".
Bamboo-tube-cooked Rice
Bamboo-tube-cooked Rice is usually prepared for taking a trip, hunting in mountain areas and treating guests. Now many hotels also provide bamboo-tube-cooked rice in order to reflect the characteristic of Hainan. You can also buy it on streets.
Baoluo Vermicelli
Baoluo Vermicelli is a traditional local cuisine in Hainan. It was cooked by vermicelli, soup and diversified seasonings. The base flavoring of vermicelli are pork, beef and beef tripe. Adding some homemade chill sauce, the Baoluo Vermicelli tastes awesome.
Sanya Food Streets
Chunyuan Seafood Plaza
Chunyuan Seafood Plaza is located in No.297, Hexi Road, Sanya City. There are nearly 100 stalls and 1000 tables in Chunyuan Seafood Plaza. Its business hours are from nightfall to midnight. Besides fresh seafood, you can also taste many traditional Hainan food here.
Dongjiao Coconut Forest Seafood Village
Dongjiao Coconut Forest Seafood Village is located in No.109 Yuya Avenue, Sanya City. Seafood of different species and prices can all be found here. The four dishes of Hainan are also deserved to have a try.
Hexi Road
You can find seafood, traditional Hainan cuisine and various seafood here. However, if you want to eat seafood here, you need to buy it first and then find a restaurant to cook it. The largest fruit market is also on the street.

