Wuzhizhou Island

Address Haitang Bay Town, Sanya City, Sanya, Hainan

Hours 08:00–18:30 (Ferries to the island stop around 16:00)

Phone +86 898 88891013

Announcement: Water Sports & Diving Hub

Entrance ¥168

Hours 08:00–18:30 (Ferri...

Best Season November to April for the calmest seas and best underwater visibility.

Time needed 6–8 hours

Last visit: May 28, 2026

Author: Chen Liu

Reviewer: Yong Liang

Wuzhizhou Island Overview

Often called the 'Maldives of China', this 1.48-square-kilometer island in Haitang Bay is Sanya's top destination for scuba diving and water sports, featuring some of China's best-preserved coral reefs and crystal-clear turquoise waters.

Wuzhizhou Island Opening Hours & Tickets

08:00–18:30 (Ferries to the island stop around 16:00)
Best season: November to April for the calmest seas and best underwater visibility.
Ticket note: Entrance fee includes the round-trip ferry. Advance booking is highly recommende...

Essential Wuzhizhou Island Visitor Information

Enquiries: +86 898 88891013
Ferry terminal
Visitor center
Electric sightseeing carts
Lockers and showers
Marine sports centers

How to Get to Wuzhizhou Island

Take bus 28 from Sanya downtown directly to the Wuzhizhou ferry terminal, or take a taxi (approx. 50 minutes from downtown). Then take a 20-minute ferry to the island.

Wuzhizhou Island Travel Safety & Advice

A medical clinic is available on the island. Lifeguards monitor the designated swimming zones closely.

Practical Info

Haitang Bay Town, Sanya City, Sanya, Hainan
08:00–18:30 (Ferries to the island stop around 16:00)
+86 898 88891013

Chen Liu

Certified Senior Tour Guide

Chen Liu, a Guangzhou-based Certified Senior Tour Guide, specializes in Central South China itineraries covering Guilin, Yangshuo, Shamian Island, and Chaozhou tea-culture alleys.

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Ratings

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On-site notes & editorial review

Tickets

Entrance fee includes the round-trip ferry. Advance booking is highly recommende...

Online booking may be required

Tips

Foreigners must bring their original physical passport for ferry boarding. The last ferry leaving the island is usually at 17:30, so keep a...

Reality Check

Can be overwhelmingly crowded during Chinese national holidays. Water sports packages are pricey, and visitors with certain health conditions (like heart disease or pregnancy) are strictly restricted from boarding ferries or participating in intense activities.