Media Representatives from 19 Countries and Regions Explore China's Coastal City of Sanya

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Media Representatives from 19 Countries and Regions Explore China's Coastal City of Sanya

China Correspondent

Published : Saturday, 7 November, 2026 at 2:12 PM, Count : 30

Media Representatives from 19 Countries and Regions Explore China's Coastal City of Sanya

The coastal city of Sanya in China's southern Hainan Province hosted an international media and cultural exchange programme from November 1 to 6, bringing together overseas media representatives and social media influencers from 19 countries and regions to explore the city's growing role as a gateway to China.

The six-day initiative, titled "Go China In Sanya", formed part of the "Why China: Discovering Sanya" international communication campaign, aimed at introducing the city's tourism attractions, cultural heritage, economic development and opportunities under the Hainan Free Trade Port.

The event was guided by the Publicity Department of the CPC Sanya Municipal Committee, organised by the Sanya Tourism Development Bureau, supported by the Sanya Municipal Cyberspace Administration and implemented by the Hainan branch of China News Service International Communication Group.

The official launching ceremony was held on November 2 at Luhuitou Scenic Area, where local officials highlighted Sanya's efforts to strengthen international tourism, cross-cultural exchanges and economic openness.

Addressing the ceremony, Li Yingting, a member of the Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China Sanya Municipal Committee and head of its Publicity Department, described Sanya as a city where mountains, the sea and urban life come together.

He said Sanya was developing into a modern coastal destination that offers opportunities for living, tourism and business while reflecting China's increasing openness and economic dynamism.

During the six-day programme, international media representatives explored Sanya's remarkable natural landscapes and cultural attractions, including Luhuitou Scenic Area, Tianya Haijiao, Daxiaodongtian, Wuzhizhou Island and West Island. The visits offered opportunities to discover beautiful coastal scenery, marine conservation initiatives, and the traditions of a century-old fishing village. At Yazhou Ancient City, participants experienced traditional architecture, Yazhou folk songs, and Li ethnic cultural performances, gaining insights into the region's rich cultural heritage. Visits to Sanya Bay, Dadonghai, Tianya Town and the First Market also provided a closer look at local communities, traditional cuisine and the city's vibrant coastal lifestyle.

Beyond its natural and cultural attractions, the participants explored Sanya's modern tourism, education and business sectors through visits to Hongzhou International Yacht Marina, Atlantis Sanya, the CDF Sanya International Duty-Free Shopping Complex and Sanya Joy City. They also discovered traditional Chinese medicine and wellness tourism at the Sanya International Friendly Traditional Chinese Medicine Sanatorium, international hospitality education at Hainan Lausanne Tourism University, and tropical agriculture at Durian Valley in the Yucai Ecological Zone. These experiences highlighted how Sanya combines cultural preservation and natural beauty with modern tourism infrastructure, economic development, and international engagement.

The programme took place as China entered the first year of its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), alongside the implementation of special customs operations at the Hainan Free Trade Port.

According to information presented at the launch ceremony, nationals of 88 countries can benefit from visa-free entry arrangements. At the same time, immigration clearance for an individual traveller can take as little as 30 seconds. Sanya has also established 38 international passenger air routes connecting the city with destinations across Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Russia and other major markets.

As of October 24, more than one million passengers had passed through immigration at Sanya Phoenix International Airport this year, representing a year-on-year increase of 30.3 percent. These developments reflect the city's efforts to improve international connectivity and attract more overseas visitors.

For audiences in Bangladesh and other countries, the programme offered a closer look at China's efforts to connect cultural heritage, sustainable tourism and economic development while strengthening people-to-people exchanges. The six-day exploration concluded by highlighting Sanya's ambition to become a leading international tourism destination and an important gateway for visitors seeking to discover China.

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