C&R

A wedding · in Sanya

Together with their families

Carl&Rachel

Saturday

20 . 03 . 2027

The Westin Sanya · Haitang Bay

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The Venue

The Westin Sanya
Haitang Bay Resort

Find us

The Westin Sanya Haitang Bay Resort

No. 116 Haitang North Road, Haitang District

Sanya, Hainan, China 572013

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Getting here

By air to Sanya

SYXSanya Phoenix International — direct from Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, Seoul and major Chinese cities.
CAR≈ 50 minutes from SYX to the resort. More transport details to come — we may organise a group van.
VIAEasiest US/EU connection: Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong or Singapore.

Our gift to you

What's covered

◇Two nights at the Westin — Friday 19 → Sunday 21 March.
◇Daily breakfast — Club House guests at the Club House Lounge. Main hotel guests at Mai (recommended — semi-à-la-carte / buffet, 2nd floor) or the buffet at Seasonal Tastes.
◇All wedding events — welcome party, ceremony, and dinner reception.

Extra nights, room upgrades, spa, restaurants and bar tabs are on you. Please RSVP early so we can hold your room.

The Venue · ceremony + dinner + party

Yinyiju · Where it all happens

Ceremony on the seaside lawn, dinner at the clubhouse, drinks until late. Everything for the day takes place inside Yinyiju — the Westin's private 3,500 m² enclave of lawn, gardens, and suites set just back from the beach.

Yinyiju at a glance

◇3,500 m² of private lawn + gardens — ceremony on the lawn
◇Club House lounge · 280 m², seats 60 — dinner + breakfast
◇Live cooking stations: Western, Chinese, Hainanese

A private path through the resort gardens leads to the Sanya International Duty Free Mall in about three minutes.

More of Yinyiju

Accommodations · two options, both walkable

Where you'll stay

We've blocked rooms in two places — the Yinyiju Club House right at the venue, and the Westin's main tower a short walk away. We'll assign your room ahead of arrival.

Yinyiju villa pool — closest accommodation to the venue

Club House

Yinyiju Club Suites

Premium villa-style accommodations right inside the venue grounds. Closest to the ceremony, dinner, and after-party.

◇Steps from the lawn ceremony — no transit needed
◇Club lounge breakfast included each morning

The Westin Sanya main tower from the gardens

Main Hotel

Westin Main Tower

Standard tower rooms in the main Westin hotel — a few minutes' walk to Yinyiju, with full access to the resort's pools, bars, and beach.

◇5–10 min walk to Yinyiju over the resort grounds
◇Full Westin amenities — pools, sky bar, spa, beach

Hotel highlights

Between the events

Three days at the Westin is more than the wedding itself. Here's what to roam to between sessions.

The Sky Bar
Rooftop pool deck with sunset views over Haitang Bay.

Nightly Live Band
Live band sets the mood at the Sky Bar each evening.

Beach Bar
Toes-in-sand cocktails with the ocean a few steps away.

Dining at Dusk
Beachfront tables and private white-canopy cabanas glow as the sun comes down.

Swim-up Bar
Swim-up service in the resort's central pool.

Pool-side Cabanas
Woven canopy cabanas float right at the edge of the central pool — claim one for the afternoon.

Pool-side Show
Resort-wide live entertainment by the pool after dark.

Daily Breakfast
Western, Chinese, and Hainanese stations in the main lounge.

Pool Gardens
Lush tropical gardens wrap around the pool walks.

Open-Air Lobby
Sunken turquoise lounges under the Westin's signature curved façade — a good spot for afternoon drinks.

Kayaking
Glassy Haitang Bay waters — paddle out at sunrise or sunset.

The lay of the land

Find your way around

Three days, by the sea

The Itinerary

Everything happens within a five-minute walk on the resort grounds. Times are Sanya local (UTC+8).

What to wear

Dress code, three nights

Welcome party

Resort casual

Linen and light layers. Sandals are perfect.

Cream

Sand

Sage

Soft sky

Coral

II.

Ceremony & reception

Garden formal

Long florals or light suits. Skip the stilettos — grass underfoot.

Champagne

Blush

Sage

Cornflower

Olive

Friday, 19 March

Arrival

Take the afternoon to settle in. The lobby is a few steps from the main pool.

15:00
from three onwards
Hotel Check-in
Yinyiju Club House guests → dedicated parking + check-in at Yinyiju · all other guests → Westin Main Lobby As you travel
21:30
later in the evening
Welcome Party
Yinyiju Presidential Suite (likely) · TBD Resort casual · linen, light colours

Saturday, 20 March

The Wedding

The Day

The day itself. Take your time at breakfast — nothing happens until late afternoon.

07:00
until eleven
Breakfast (covered)
Club House Lounge (Club House guests) · Mai 2/F or Seasonal Tastes (main hotel guests) As you wake
16:30
half past four in the afternoon
Ceremony
LightBreeze Garden Lawn Garden formal · grass underfoot
17:30
five thirty in the evening
Cocktails
Club House Front Lawn · steps from the ceremony lawn Same — golden hour
19:00
seven o'clock in the evening
Dinner Reception
Club House Front Lawn · steps from the ceremony lawn Garden formal
21:00
from nine onward
After Party
Yinyiju Presidential Suite or the Westin Rooftop Bar · TBD Kick off the heels

Sunday, 21 March

Farewell

No rush. Linger by the pool — checkout is at noon.

08:00
from eight until eleven
Breakfast (covered)
Club House Lounge (Club House guests) · Mai 2/F or Seasonal Tastes (main hotel guests) As you wake
12:00
by twelve
Check-out
Westin Lobby
—
throughout the afternoon
Departures
SYX or onward

RSVP · by 1 December 2026

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Helpful answers

Things you might
be wondering

10 answers

Hainan has a 30-day visa-free entry policy for citizens of 59 countries — including the US, Canada, UK, Australia, most of the EU, Japan, South Korea and Singapore. To qualify, you must arrive on a direct flight to Hainan (or transit via Hong Kong) and register with a Hainan travel agency ahead of time — they file your passport, itinerary and hotel details with immigration at least 24 hours before arrival (48 hours recommended). The visa-free entry only covers Hainan; visiting other parts of mainland China requires a separate tourist visa (L visa). Visa rules can change, so please double-check the current requirements on the official sites before booking: Hainan Free Trade Port's Visa-Free Policy Guide at http://en.hnftp.gov.cn/tips/policy/202003/t20200317_3263796.html and China's National Immigration Administration at https://en.nia.gov.cn/n147418/n147463/c180637/content.html. We'll also send a reminder six weeks out.

Fly into Sanya Phoenix International (SYX). Direct flights run from Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, Seoul and most major Chinese cities. From the US or Europe, the easiest path is a connection through Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong or Singapore. The resort is about a 50-minute drive from the airport — more transport details to come closer to the date.

Google, Instagram, WhatsApp and most western services are blocked on Chinese networks. Install a VPN before you arrive (Astrill and ExpressVPN both work well). WeChat works everywhere and is a lovely way to keep in touch with us during the trip — we'll share our IDs with the group chat in February.

Yes. Two nights at the Westin (19 → 21 March) and daily breakfast for each guest are our gift. Any extra nights, room upgrades, spa, restaurants and bar tabs are on you. Please RSVP early so we can hold your room.

Because the resort capacity is finite, we've named each guest's party on the invitation itself — including any plus-ones and children. Whoever appears on your card is who we're so delighted to host. If something looks off or you'd like to ask about an addition, please reach out to us directly and we'll do our best. The resort has a wonderful kids' club, too, if you'd ever like a quiet moment to yourselves.

Welcome party — resort casual: linen and light layers, sandals. Ceremony & reception — garden formal: long florals or light suits, no stilettos (grass underfoot). The colour palette for both events is shown on the dress code section.

Glorious. Sanya in late March is around 28°C / 82°F by day, dropping to a soft 22°C / 72°F in the evening. Light rain is rare. Pack reef-friendly sunscreen, a hat, a swimsuit, and one warmer layer for the breeze after dark.

The currency is the renminbi (¥ / RMB). Almost everything in China runs on Alipay and WeChat Pay — both now accept foreign cards if you set them up before you arrive. The Westin takes Visa, Mastercard and Amex. Tipping isn't customary in mainland China; service is included.

On the RSVP form there's a free-text dietary field. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and shellfish allergies are all easily accommodated by the resort kitchens. If your needs are more specific, please email us directly and we'll loop in the chef.

Swimsuit, sandals, a hat, reef-safe sunscreen, a light layer for evenings, your ceremony outfit, and an adapter (China uses Type A/I plugs, 220V). Anything you forget, the resort sundry shop has.

Still wondering something?

Extending your trip?

Sanya recommendations

A few of our favourites if you want to make a longer holiday of it.

I. Three minutes on foot

Sanya International Duty Free Mall

The world's largest duty-free complex — luxury fashion, watches, fragrance, and jewellery under one curved-roof landmark. The resort has a private garden path that lets out at the entrance.

II. A short drive

Haitang's Story

An open-air lifestyle precinct of boutiques, cafés, and patios — a relaxed afternoon of shopping or an unhurried dinner under the trees.

III. After dark

68 Food Court

A fairy-lit alley of Hainanese eateries and casual cafés. Best after sunset, when the lights come on and the locals come out.

IV. A day at sea

Wuzhizhou Island

A jewel of an island off the Sanya coast — crystal water, coral gardens, and a short ferry from the mainland. Half a day is enough for snorkelling, diving, or a quiet beach hour.