Tianya Haijiao-----A romantic Place in Hainan

Tianyahaijiao, which means the end of sky and the rim of the sea, is a romantic and beautiful scenic spot located at the southwest seaside of Sanya. It receives many visitors from home and abroad every year since its open in 1988. It also attracts thousands of young lovers from every corner of the world to hold their wedding ceremonies here.

Tianya Haijiao means 'the furthermost part of the sky and the sea' in Chinese, suggesting an unattainable place. In the past, Chinese people believed that the sky was square and the earth was round. Therefore there was definitely a furthermost part of the sky and the earth. Hainan Province, the southernmost part of China, was believed to be the location of Tianya Haijiao.

You can see a stone carved with the characters of Tianya and another stone carved with the characters of Haijiao. There is a romantic love story about these two stones. In ancient times, two young lovers eloped when their parents disapproved of their marriage. Unfortunately, when they arrived in Hainan, their parents were also there. Facing the sea and with nowhere to escape, they were so sad that they just held each other as they jumped into the sea. Suddenly, there was a thunderstorm. They were hit by lightning and changed into two stones. Now people regard these two stones as symbols of eternal and faithful love. Because of this beautiful and romantic story many young lovers choose this place for their wedding ceremony.

Apart from the legend, Tianyahaijiao is also famous for the beach, which is so South-Sea-Island paradise-like that it is hard to connect it to the rest of bustling China. This area is a heaven for people who are head over heals in love, and also an ideal place for people who are deeply in love with the sea. With palm trees gently swaying on sandy beaches and sparkling, pristine waters beckoning, one has to pinch oneself to remind oneself that this is not some sort of exotic, South-Sea-Island movie set.

Besides the three stones, modern facilities can be found such as a Shopping Center, the Li Ethnic Group Village and a Celebrity Sculpture. An international wedding festival is celebrated in Tianya Haijiao every year. Around the Mid Autumn Day, there is a Lantern Festival, which adds to the special atmosphere. You will definitely have fond memories after visiting this scenic spot.
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