Nanshan Temple

Nanshan Temple, located 40 kilometers west of Sanya is the most famous temple in Hai'nan. It occupies nearly 400 acres on a mountain over 500 meters tall. The area is especially beautiful because it is surrounded by clouds all year round. The temple has great views of the mountains and hills to its east and west and the Nanhai Sea to the south. Nanshan, the mountain to the temple's south is known to represent longevity according to Chinese mythology.