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Luhuitou (Deer Looking Back) Tourism Area
4A Tourism Area

Luhuitou (Deer Looking Back) Tourism Area

鹿回头风景区

Hainan, Sanya4.6·18.2185°N, 109.5332°E
Ticket Price
CNY 60 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)
Duration
3-4 hours
Rating
4.6 / 5.0

About Luhuitou (Deer Looking Back) Tourism Area

Luhuitou is a scenic headland on the coast of Sanya, Hainan, named after the legend of a young hunter who fell in love with a deer that turned into a maiden. A landmark deer statue crowns the hill, which offers panoramic views of Sanya Bay.

Highlights

• Hilltop park with the Li love-legend deer statue and Sanya panorama. • Sunset and night views over the bay and city lights. • Easy scenic overlook.

Suggested Route

Base → uphill path or cart → deer statue → viewing terrace; allow 1–1.5 h.

Food & Lodging

Snack stalls on site; Sanya hotels nearby.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, shuttle cart, some wheelchair access.
Travel Tips

Paid services within the scenic area include sightseeing carts, sedan-chair rides up the hill, and a slide—available for visitors to choose as desired.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: November-April (avoid summer typhoons)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

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Opening Hours

09:00-17:00 (closed Mondays, except holidays)

Getting There

In Jiyang District, Sanya (Luling Rd, south-west peninsula); bus 254 / tourist shuttle; nearest airport Sanya Phoenix Int'l (~20 km); no metro.

Reservation

Free entry (reservation via platform required); shuttle bus optional (~28-33 RMB).

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (≈ $8.3) (peak season), CNY 40 (≈ $5.6) (off-season)

Address

Sanya City Dadonghailuling Road Luhuitou Park

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
鹿回头风景区

三亚市大东海鹿岭路鹿回头公园

Sanya City Dadonghailuling Road Luhuitou Park

18.2185, 109.5332

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