Tianya Haijiao, Coastal headland in Tianya District, Sanya, China.
Tianya Haijiao is a headland on the southern coast that extends into the South China Sea with prominent rock formations. The most notable features are several large boulders, including two that are traditionally called the Rocks of Sun and Moon.
The site first opened to visitors in 1988 and gained historical significance through ancient stone inscriptions. A notable engraving carries the name Hai Pan Nan Tian, marking the boundary between sea and sky.
The location appears in classical poems as a symbol of everlasting love, which is why many couples come here to marry or renew their vows. This literary tradition shapes how people experience and use the place today.
The site is open to visitors during daylight hours, and you should wear sturdy shoes since the rocks can be slippery, especially when wet. There are marked paths leading through the rock formations with viewpoints along the coast.
Two distinctive rocks at this location are depicted in local stories as a married couple appearing to embrace in eternal union. When viewed from certain angles, the two formations do appear to intertwine with each other, even though they stand physically apart.
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