Is it far from Boao to Sanya?

Not far. Checking the Baidu map shows that Boao is 179.8 kilometers away from Sanya, and it takes 2 hours and 28 minutes to drive, which is not far. Boao Town is a town in Qionghai City, Hainan Province. It is located on the eastern coast of Qionghai City and the estuary of the Wanquan River. It is world-famous as the permanent site of the Boao Forum for Asia. The main tourist attractions in Boao include: Hainan Boao Aquarium , Boao Forum for Asia International Conference Center, Hainan Qionghai Qibao Lotus Pond, Boao Jinniu Ridge, Hongshiyan Scenic Area, Boao Wanquan River Scenic Area, Boao Blue Coast, Boao Le City, Boao Jade Belt Beach, etc.