Yazhou Ancient City
Yazhou District, China
Yazhou offers a historical counterpoint to Sanya’s resort coastline. Its lanes, surviving gate and religious sites recall an administrative and trading centre with connections across the South China Sea. Walk slowly through the older streets and look for details that reveal successive periods of building and everyday use. A knowledgeable guide can help connect the remaining structures with the wider story, making this a more rewarding outing than a brief stop for photographs.