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December 23: stand-up comedy
Support the arts by clapping or laughing during this free comedy show.
Thursday 23 December; 7 p.m.-late. Free entry. FreeGen.
December 24: Live IMT concert
This duo comes highly recommended by the locals.
Thursday 23 December; 7 p.m.-late. Free entry. FreeGen.
December 24-26: Sanya winter holidays
Three events and three locations for a special and sunny Christmas. Check out their Christmas menu below.
Fri-Sun Dec 24-26, 5 p.m.-late. Solar & Solicious.
December 24 & 25: Christmas menu
Save money but enjoy an authentic hot meal with Christmas dinner at the Dolphin.
Friday and Saturday 24 and 25 December. 159 RMB per person. Dolphin Sports Bar & Grill.
December 24: Christmas Eve dinner
Fri 24 Dec; 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 388 RMB for adults and 128 RMB per child. Primas Hotel.
December 24-26: Merry Christmas from MCB Bar
Fri-Sun Dec 24-26, 10 p.m.-late. MCB bar.
December 25: Christmas buffet at Pullman
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Enjoy a fantastic buffet at Pullman, a hotel chain well known for showing off its culinary delights.
Sat 25 Dec .; 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 298 RMB on Dianping. Pullman Yalong Bay Hotel.
December 26: Christmas services and celebrations
Join the SICF for a memorable service and celebration followed by a hearty and joyful banquet.
Sun December 26, 2.30 p.m.-6 p.m. To free. Bihai Registered Church.
December 26: Mardi Gras Yacht Party
Sip the sunset as you step out at night with Friends of Sanya.
Sun, Dec 26, 3 pm-7pm; RMB450-550. Luhuitou public jetty.
December 26: English corner
Sun, Dec 26, 3:30 p.m; To free. Sanya Mass Art Museum.
December 27: Brunch & Bubbly
Mon, Dec 27, 11 am-3pm; RMB328-528. RSVP by contacting WeChat ID: kleong1030. Sanya Shangri-la.
Until December 31: Christmas menu
Enjoy one of Hainan’s best dishes at Adrian Quetglas (see our review here).
Mon-Fri December 20-31; 738 RMB for 2 people. Adrien Quetglas.
Snowboard
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It might not be the same as fresh powder or bunny hills elsewhere in the world, but at least you’ll have some practice for this beloved winter sport.
Every day, 10 am-7pm, last admission 6pm; 288 RMB per person for one hour. Simulated indoor ski resort.
Ice skating
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As the temperatures cool down in Hainan, have some fun this Christmas by dressing up in party dresses and going with friends or students to twirl and turn.
Every day, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. 80 RMB on weekdays and 100 RMB on weekends for 90 minutes of skating. Sanya Qiyi Ice and Snow Sports Center.
Christmas dances in Fantasy Town
Image via Sanya Fantasy Town’s WeChat account
For the month of December, Fantasy Town has Santa Claus running free throughout the park and a professional dance team ready to wow you and your friends.
Every day, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., last entry at 9 p.m. Free tickets for park entrance and dolphin watching in Dianping. Click here for More information. Fantastic city of Sanya.
Buy Christmas decorations
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If you’ve never been to the pedestrianized street, now might be a good time for you to take a look at the Christmas decorations or craft supplies available to create your own. Stay until 6 p.m. and later for one of Sanya’s best-known night markets.
Every day, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. To free. First street.
NEW YEAR’S EVE
December 31: New Year’s Eve Luau Party
Fri 31 Dec 5 pm-1am; To free. Cool Shop kiosk in Houhai.
December 31: NYE Celebration Dinner
Fri 31 Dec 6 pm-9pm; 328 RMB per person. Buy your tickets using the QR Code. Autographed reef.
December 31 – January 1: I Music Festival 2022
Friday and Saturday 31 December-1 January; RMB366-668. Buy your tickets using the QR Code. Yasha game room in Sanya Tianjiao area.
December 31 – January 1: I Music Festival 2022
Friday and Saturday December 31 and January 1; RMB399. Scan the QR code to buy tickets. Place de la Baie d’Haitang.
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