Atlantis Aquaventure Sanya — Waterpark & 86,000-Animal Aquarium, 2026 Tickets

Q: How much does a ticket to Aquaventure Sanya cost?

A waterpark-only ticket is roughly ¥338 (about ฿1,690) for an adult and ¥258 (about ฿1,290) for a child. A combo covering the waterpark plus The Lost Chambers Aquarium is around ¥473 (about ฿2,365) for an adult and ¥365 (about ฿1,825) for a child. Aquarium-only entry is cheaper, around ¥198 (about ฿990). Prices shift with the season and where you buy — always check the price for your date before you go.

Q: How long should I spend at Atlantis Aquaventure, and which days are best?

Plan for most of a day — the waterpark alone easily fills 4 to 6 hours, and if you are adding the aquarium you should set aside a full day. Peak season (Chinese New Year in February, the Golden Week holidays and the winter months of December to February) is very busy, with long slide queues and higher prices. Go on a weekday if you can, and arrive at the 10 am opening to ride the headline attractions before the crowds build.

Q: How do I get to Atlantis Sanya from Sanya city?

Atlantis Sanya is at Haitang Bay, on the north-eastern side of the city, about 45 minutes by car from downtown Sanya and the Dadonghai beach area, and around 40 to 50 minutes from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX). The easiest option is to take a Didi or taxi straight to the resort. The resort also runs free shuttles from the airport and the nearby CDF duty-free mall on some schedules — check the timetable with the hotel first.

What it is

Why Atlantis Sanya is a full family day out

There is a moment at the top of the Leap of Faith slide — eight storeys up, looking down a near-vertical clear tube that drops through a tank with sharks circling below — when you have to decide whether you are actually going to let go. A second later you are travelling fast enough that you cannot quite catch your breath. That is the headline ride at Aquaventure, and the one with the longest queue.

Atlantis Sanya is a mega-resort on Haitang Bay, on the north-eastern side of Sanya on Hainan island. It is far more than a hotel: it combines the Aquaventure Waterpark with The Lost Chambers Aquarium in one complex — a sister property to the Atlantis resorts in Dubai and the Bahamas. The thing that pulls people in is the aquarium, home to roughly 86,000 marine animals across 280 species, headed by the Ambassador Lagoon, one of the largest aquarium tanks in the world.

Good news if you are not staying at the resort: both the waterpark and the aquarium are open to the public on a day ticket — you do not have to be a hotel guest. (And if you do stay here, entry to both is usually included in the room rate.) If you are visiting Sanya with children, this is a place worth blocking out a whole day for.

Atlantis Sanya at Haitang Bay — the curved resort tower in warm light with dolphins in front, home to the waterpark and aquarium — Atlantis Sanya on Haitang Bay — the resort that brings the waterpark and aquarium together in one place

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Waterpark ticket

~¥338 (~฿1,690)

Adult · child ~¥258 (~฿1,290)

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Combo + aquarium

~¥473 (~฿2,365)

Adult · child ~¥365 (~฿1,825)

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Opening hours

Waterpark 10 am–6 pm

Fri–Sat until 8 pm · aquarium until 10 pm

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Marine animals

~86,000

280 species · 21 display chambers

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Time needed

Most of a day

Waterpark 4–6 hrs · full day with aquarium

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Location

Haitang Bay

~45 min from central Sanya

Highlights

5 things not to miss at Atlantis

From the scariest slide to the underwater tunnel — these are what people talk about most.

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Leap of Faith — the eight-storey drop slide

Aquaventure Waterpark · signature ride

A near-vertical drop from a tower as tall as an eight-storey building, ending in a clear tube that runs through a shark tank. It has the longest queue in the park and is the most-filmed ride for social media. If you are afraid of heights you can skip it — but coming all this way and not trying it feels like a missed opportunity. Queue right at opening for the shortest wait.
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The 1,800-metre lazy river

Aquaventure Waterpark · drift on a tube

A current channel that loops the whole park for 1,800 metres — drift along on a tube past tunnels, waterfalls and the occasional rapids section. It is the perfect way to rest your legs between queues for the big slides, and ideal for younger children and any adults who would rather skip the intense rides. One full loop comfortably takes an hour.
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Ambassador Lagoon — the shark-and-ray tunnel

The Lost Chambers · a 13.5-million-litre tank

The heart of The Lost Chambers is a 13.5-million-litre seawater tank — about five Olympic pools — where sharks, large eagle rays and person-sized groupers glide overhead through curved glass and a walk-through tunnel. The aquarium holds around 86,000 animals in total. It is the spot where children light up and adults cannot resist taking photos.
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Jellyfish, seahorses and sea dragons

The Lost Chambers · 21 Atlantis-themed chambers

Beyond the big tank, The Lost Chambers is divided into around 21 chambers linked by underwater passages — a darkened jellyfish room where dozens drift in shifting light, a delicate seahorse-and-sea-dragon gallery you have to look closely to appreciate, and shark and ray feedings that usually run at 3 pm and 6 pm. Check the day's show times at the entrance.
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Kids' zones, the wave pool and dolphin programmes

Aquaventure Waterpark · Dolphin Cay

The Splashers area has dozens of colourful children's slides and a safe shallow-water zone for little ones, while the broad wave pool is good for a family sit-down in the water. There are also swim-with-dolphins and sea-lion programmes at Dolphin Cay — these are separate paid packages that need booking ahead. Children under 13 must be supervised by an adult at all times.

Planning your visit

Tickets, hours and how to get the most out of the day

🎫 Tickets and packages — which to choose

There are three main tickets: waterpark only (adult ~¥338 / ~฿1,690 · child ~¥258 / ~฿1,290), The Lost Chambers Aquarium only (~¥198 / ~฿990), and a combo covering both (adult ~¥473 / ~฿2,365 · child ~¥365 / ~฿1,825). If you intend to do both, the combo works out cheaper than buying them separately.

Extras such as ray feeding, the Underwater Roaming walk, or a swim-with-dolphins session are separate packages not included in park entry — they cost more and some should be booked ahead. All ticket prices shift with the season and the channel you buy through, so check the price for your date before you go.

Tip: Booking Aquaventure and Lost Chambers tickets in advance through Klook usually beats the gate price and lets you skip the ticket queue. Check Atlantis Sanya tickets on Klook →

🕙 Opening hours and timing

Aquaventure Waterpark opens 10 am to 6 pm Sunday to Thursday, extending to 8 pm on Friday and Saturday. The Lost Chambers Aquarium stays open later, until around 10 pm (last entry roughly 9.30 pm). That means you can spend the daytime on the slides, then move on to the aquarium in the cooler evening at a relaxed pace.

Leave plenty of time — the waterpark alone easily eats up 4 to 6 hours, and you should set aside a full day if you are adding the aquarium. Bring swimwear, sunscreen, and budget a little for a locker (~¥20–50 / ~฿100–250) and a towel (~¥30 / ~฿150).

Haitang Bay, Sanya — the beach and blue sea near the Atlantis Sanya resort — Haitang Bay — the setting for Atlantis Sanya, on the north-eastern side of the city

👨‍👩‍👧 Crowds and when to avoid them

Sanya is mainland China's winter beach escape, so Chinese New Year in February, the Golden Week holidays and the winter months of December to February are very busy, with long slide queues and higher ticket prices. If you have a choice, visit on a weekday outside the holiday periods.

Whatever day you go, arriving at the 10 am opening is the key move — the morning is quietest, so ride the headline attractions like Leap of Faith before the queues build, then drift the lazy river and walk the aquarium in the late afternoon as the crowds start to thin out.

Getting there

How to reach Atlantis Sanya

Atlantis sits at Haitang Bay, away from Sanya's main beach districts — the easiest way there is by car.

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Didi / taxi

~45 min from town

From Dadonghai or central Sanya, a Didi straight to the resort is the simplest option

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From SYX airport

~40–50 min

Sanya Phoenix International · the resort runs free shuttles on some schedules — check with the hotel

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CDF Mall shuttle

Next to the duty-free mall

CDF Haitang Bay Mall is close by, with shuttle links on some routes — combine both in one day

Timing tip: Haitang Bay is the same zone as the CDF Haitang Bay Mall, the largest duty-free mall in the world. If you do half a day at Atlantis and still have energy, you can carry on to duty-free shopping in the same area without heading back into the city.

Where to stay

Sleep in a resort with the waterpark inside

Staying at Atlantis Sanya usually includes free entry to the waterpark and aquarium — or pick a Haitang Bay hotel nearby.

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Frequently asked

FAQ · Atlantis Aquaventure before you go

Can non-guests visit the Atlantis Sanya waterpark and aquarium?

Yes. Both Aquaventure Waterpark and The Lost Chambers Aquarium are open to visitors who are not staying at the hotel, every day. Guests staying at the Atlantis Sanya resort usually get free entry to both included in the room rate. If you are not a guest, you can buy a day ticket at the gate or book in advance through Klook.

How much does a ticket to Aquaventure Sanya cost?

A waterpark-only ticket is roughly ¥338 (about ฿1,690) for an adult and ¥258 (about ฿1,290) for a child. A combo covering the waterpark plus The Lost Chambers Aquarium is around ¥473 (about ฿2,365) for an adult and ¥365 (about ฿1,825) for a child. Aquarium-only entry is cheaper, around ¥198 (about ฿990). Prices shift with the season and where you buy — always check the price for your date before you go.

What is in The Lost Chambers Aquarium at Atlantis Sanya?

The Lost Chambers is a walk-through aquarium themed around the sunken city of Atlantis, with around 21 display chambers linked by underwater tunnels. The centrepiece is the Ambassador Lagoon, a 13.5-million-litre seawater tank — one of the largest in the world — where sharks, eagle rays and person-sized groupers swim overhead. In total it holds around 86,000 marine animals across 280 species, plus jellyfish, seahorse and sea-dragon zones. Shark and ray feedings usually run at 3 pm and 6 pm.

How long should I spend at Atlantis Aquaventure, and which days are best?

Plan for most of a day — the waterpark alone easily fills 4 to 6 hours, and if you are adding the aquarium you should set aside a full day. Peak season (Chinese New Year in February, the Golden Week holidays and the winter months of December to February) is very busy, with long slide queues and higher prices. Go on a weekday if you can, and arrive at the 10 am opening to ride the headline attractions before the crowds build.

How do I get to Atlantis Sanya from Sanya city?

Atlantis Sanya is at Haitang Bay, on the north-eastern side of the city, about 45 minutes by car from downtown Sanya and the Dadonghai beach area, and around 40 to 50 minutes from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX). The easiest option is to take a Didi or taxi straight to the resort. The resort also runs free shuttles from the airport and the nearby CDF duty-free mall on some schedules — check the timetable with the hotel first.

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