Sanya, the dream holiday destination?

Shanghaiist linked to a video by a couple disappointed Chinese tourists to China's "Hawaii" - Sanya, Hainan.

I often get asked by new arrivals in China if Sanya is worth the visit - despite having gotten married there, I invariably tell them to spend the extra few bucks and go to Thailand. I've yet to see a beautiful beach in China.

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