Sanya is alive and kicking the whole year round with a festivals and gala events celebrating life and nature. These include:

International Coconut Festival and Li and Miao Festival

The Li and Miao nationalities celebrate life and love with traditional dance and food.

When: 3rd day of the 3rd moon of the lunar year (March 3)

International Labor Day

Celebration honoring workers of every nationality.

When: May 1

Duanwu Festival Dragon Boat Festival

Dragon Boat enthusiasts gather to pit their skills and strength against each other and the sea.

When: 5th day of the 5thmoon of the lunar year (May 5)

Mid-autumn Carnival at the Remotest Corner of the Earth Resort (Tianya Haijiao).

Sponsored by the Sanya Tourism Investment Co Ltd.

When: 15th day of the 8th moon of the lunar year

Double Ninth Festival on Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone

Sponsored by the Tourism Bureau of Nanshan in celebration of longevity.

When: 9th day of the 9th moon of the lunar year (September 9)

International Wedding Festival at the Remotest Corner of the Earth Resort (Tianya Haijiao)

Newlyweds and long-married couples celebrate their vows on the beach.

When: November 18