Wuzhishan Travel Guide

Wuzhishan, often referred to as Tongzha, is a dusty city in south/central Hainan that is known for its fantastic surroundings. It lies just off the main Haikou-Sanya G224 highway in the central highlands.

Worth It?: Yes, for the surrounding scenery.
What to Do: market shopping, hike the Five Finger Mountains.
Best Time to Go: in the cool season (November through February).
How Long?: A daytrip to Wuzhishan from Sanya is ample time.
Trivia: Wuzhishan, often mistakenly called Tongzha, is sometimes known as Shuimanxiang.

Wuzhishan is mainly just a stop-off town on the way between Haikou and Sanya, and as a day trip destination from Sanya. It is best known for the nearby Five Finger Mountains, a beautiful area of five peaks in among the jungle. The hiking here is good and the easiest way in is to rent a scooter from Sanya.

Wuzhishan town itself is nice for a wander and comes with tourist areas and lively markets. The souvenirs and food here are especially cheap, particularly the noodles and dumpling. The Hainan Nationalities Museum is worth a look on a rainy day.

Travel to Wuzhishan - Getting There

Buses run hourly from Sanya to Wuzhishan, but may also be labeled as Tongzha. It's within a 100kms and 2 hours north on the G224 highway. Sanya Airport is the nearest airport, receiving flights from all over China. Flight time from Beijing to Sanya is about 4 hours.

Wuzhishan Things to Do

Wuzhishan Attractions

Wuzhishan town

there are no outstanding attractions in Wuzhishan; simply wandering around the various markets, eating noodles, and shopping for souvenirs is popular.

Side trips from Wuzhishan

1- Five Finger Mountains: the main attraction is a few kilometers from town where the peaks of Wuzhishan rise to around 1,800m and come with great hiking.