Sun Valley Golf Resort, Sanya
A 27 hole JMP resort near Yalong Bay on Hainan, Sun Valley is known for two records: the only par 6 in China, a 828 yard giant, and the largest green in the country, set among palms and lakes on the tropical south coast.
Photo: Sun Valley Golf Resort via Google.
The verdict
Sun Valley Golf Resort lies a short drive from Yalong Bay in Sanya, at the tropical southern tip of Hainan Island. Designed by the JMP Golf Design Group, with Mark Hollinger, Robert Moore and Ian Costello credited, it runs to 27 holes across three nines: LakeView, Desert View and Mountain View, weaving between water, palm groves and rugged volcanic outcrops.
Our verdict: this is resort golf built to surprise. Sun Valley holds two genuine national curiosities, the only par 6 hole in China and the largest green in the country, and it pairs them with year round warmth and a steady supply of visitor tee times. As a daily fee course beside one of Hainan's best beach strips, it slots neatly into a sun and golf week, and the three nine format keeps the rounds varied. For range and value on Hainan it earns its place alongside the headline names.
Sun Valley Golf Resort at a glance
- Opened
- 2000s
- Designer
- JMP Design
- Type
- Tropical resort
- Holes
- 27 (three nines)
- Layout
- To par 73
- Green fee
- From ~CNY 1,200
Designer, layout and signature holes verified June 2026 against JMP Golf Design, Where2Golf and leading course databases. Sun Valley is a 27 hole JMP design of three nines, LakeView, Desert View and Mountain View, with the only par 6 in China on Desert View. Indicative green fees run from roughly CNY 1,200 for 18 holes in 2026, typically with cart and caddie included; rates change by season and package, so always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The headline is the ninth on the Desert View nine, a par 6 that stretches to about 828 yards from the back tee, the only hole of its kind in China and a genuine three good shots and a putt proposition for most golfers. It is the sort of oddity that makes a round here a story to take home, and from the forward tees it becomes a reachable adventure rather than a slog.
Sun Valley also lays claim to the largest green in the country, a vast putting surface that turns a routine approach into a test of pace and a long walk to the hole. Around it the three nines each carry their own character: LakeView leans on water, Desert View on sandy waste and that giant par 6, and Mountain View on the volcanic rock and elevation that give the property its scale.
Built on warm, free draining ground beside the sea, the course plays firm and generous, with wide corridors off the tee and the trouble saved for the greens and the water. It is a layout that rewards a relaxed holiday round as much as a serious card, which is exactly what most golfers want on a Sanya trip.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort and daily fee course; visitors are welcome every day with advance booking |
| Green fee | Indicative from about CNY 1,200 for 18 holes in 2026, typically including cart and caddie |
| Booking | Reserve ahead through the resort or a Hainan golf specialist; advance booking is essential in the winter peak |
| On the day | Caddies and carts are standard; smart golf attire expected; sun protection and water for the tropical heat |
| Getting there | Short drive from Yalong Bay and about 45 minutes from Sanya Phoenix International Airport; resort transfers usually offered |
| Best months | October to April for the dry, warm season; midsummer is hot and humid with a chance of typhoons |
Access and indicative fees verified June 2026 from the resort and Hainan golf operators; rates change by season and package, so always confirm directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
The natural base is Yalong Bay, the resort strip a few minutes from the course, where a run of beachfront hotels puts white sand on one side and golf on the other. It is built for a week that mixes the beach with daily rounds, and the resort transfers make the logistics simple.
For a fuller Hainan golf trip, Sun Valley pairs well with the island's bigger names, including the coastal links at Yalong Bay in Sanya and the dramatic seaside holes of Shanqin Bay further up the coast, building a multi course week around one warm weather base.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Sun Valley Golf Resort.
Build a Sanya golf trip
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Sun Valley Golf Resort questions
Who designed Sun Valley Golf Resort in Sanya?
Sun Valley Golf Resort was designed by the firm JMP Golf Design Group, with Mark Hollinger, Robert Moore and Ian Costello credited on the work. It is laid out as 27 holes across three nines near Yalong Bay in Sanya.
Does Sun Valley really have the only par 6 in China?
Yes. The ninth on the Desert View nine plays as a par 6 of about 828 yards from the back tee, widely cited as the only par 6 hole in China, and the resort also holds the largest green in the country.
How much does it cost to play Sun Valley in Sanya?
Indicative green fees run from roughly CNY 1,200 for 18 holes in 2026, typically including a cart and a caddie. Rates change by season and package, so always confirm the current fee directly before booking.
Can visitors play Sun Valley Golf Resort?
Yes. Sun Valley is a resort and daily fee course that welcomes visitors every day with advance booking, and complimentary transfers from the Yalong Bay resorts are usually offered.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, layout and signature holes verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.