When one imagines a vacation to china, the manmade oriental attractions often outweigh the sheer natural beauty of this culturally vibrant holiday destination. However, in this country there exists lush forestry, lakes and rivers than can easily challenge the natural attractions of the more western vacation areas. Most, at the hands of the clever craftsman of old have been altered subtly with symbols and buildings that serve to honor its impressive history, religion and culture.

Sanya, the birthplace of Taoism, is among such destinations where manmade creations and natural beauty has blended in perfect harmony to create surroundings so peaceful that it will drown one’s memory of compact towns and buzzing cities. Out of its many natural attractions available to be explored, the Taoist Fairyland Park in Sanya is among the most celebrated. On a long awaited retreat at a luxury hotel, Sanya such as the Anantara Vacation Club one can embark on an excursion to the Fairyland Park which is only a short distance away. This park comprises of six areas called the Dongtian Fairyland, Longevity South Mountain, South China Sea Dragon King, Cliff Wall with Inscriptions, Seamounts Wonders, Sanya Natural History Museum. Also known as the Big and Small Dongtian, this park was founded over 800 years ago during the Southern Song Dynasty.

Famous among avid explorers for the raw beauty of the surroundings, ruins and clear evidence of a vibrant culture from a bygone era, the park has exciting attractions to suit everyone’s unique tastes. This international tourist attraction offers beautiful locations to photograph for the photography enthusiasts, hills and hidden grottoes to explore for the adrenaline junkies, a South China Sea dragon king temple and a natural history museum displaying an exciting array of remains including dinosaur fossils for the history buffs. The park also includes a recreational area to relax and unwind to conclude an unforgettable day of exploration in this mesmerizing Asian wonder.

Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world. Google+