In the southernmost seaside resort of Sanya, on Hainan island in China, stands a 108 meter tall giant statue of Guan Yin with 3 faces overlooking the South China Sea as well as the hillside monastry known as Nanshan, which means "southern mountains".
The Nanshan Guan Yin is also known as "Nan Hai" Guan Yin because it faces the South China Sea which in Chinese is called "Nan Hai".
Nanshan Buddhism & Cultural Center showcases traditional Chinese, Hainanese and Buddhist culture. The most impressive attractions are the 108 meter high gold–jade Guanyin Buddha statue facing the South China Sea, the Nanshan Temples, the thousand arms golden Guanyin, the world’s largest dragon ink-stone and some superb tropical vistas. In Nanshan restaurant you can have a vegetarian Buddhist lunch which you might not have had ever before.