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Hainan Travel Guide: 🌊 I. Must-Visit Cities & Attractions in Hainan 1. Sanya (Holiday Paradise) - 🏖️ Yalong Bay: "Hawaii of the East," fine white sand, cluster of luxury hotels. - 🌴 Wuzhizhou Island: Diving paradise with 27-meter water visibility, jet skiing and parasailing available. - 🌅 Tianya Haijiao: Romantic landmark, perfect for couples. - 🌿 Tropical Paradise Forest Park: Filming location of "If You Are the One 2," overlooking Yalong Bay. - 🛍️ Sanya International duty-free shop: Shopping paradise with great discounts on luxury goods and cosmetics. 2. Haikou (Culture + Food) - 🏛️ Qilou Old Street: Southeast Asian style architecture, great for photos and street food. - 🌋 Volcanic Geopark: Tropical volcanic wonder, perfect for hiking and exploration. - 🍜 Hainan University South Gate Night Market: Gathering place for Hainan rice noodles, Qingbuliang, coconut chicken and other delicacies. 3. Wanning (Surfing & Off the Beaten Path) - 🏄 Riyue Bay: China's surfing mecca, suitable for beginners and experts. - 🚗 Shimei Bay: Most beautiful coastal highway, must-visit for road trips. - 🌊 Jiajing Island: Snorkeling paradise with crystal-clear waters. 4. Lingshui (Pristine Islands) - 🐚 Boundary Island: Diving + marine theater, ideal for family trips. - 🌴 Daidai Island: Instagram-worthy photo spot, less crowded with beautiful scenery. 5. Other Recommendations - Wuzhi Mountain: Tropical rainforest hiking, explore Li ethnic culture. - West Island: Fishing village atmosphere, perfect for slow travel. 🍍 II. Must-Try Hainan Cuisine 1. Classic Hainan Dishes - 🍗 Wenchang Chicken: Poached and served with dipping sauce, tender and juicy. - 🦆 Jiaji Duck: Qionghai specialty, similar to roast duck but more aromatic. - 🐖 Dongshan Goat: Wanning specialty, non-gamey meat. - 🍲 Hele Crab: Full of roe and fat, recommended spicy stir-fried. 2. Special Snacks & Desserts - 🍜 Hainan Rice Noodles (Haikou pickled noodles, Sanya Baoluo noodles). - 🥥 Qingbuliang: Coconut milk + fruits + taro balls, summer must-have. - 🍚 Coconut Rice: Glutinous rice steamed in coconut, sweet and soft. - 🍢 Lingshui Sour Noodles: Sour and spicy appetizer, amazing with dried fish. 3. Seafood Recommendations - 🦞 First Market (Sanya): Choose your own seafood for cooking, lobster and mantis shrimp recommended. - 🐟 Xincun Harbor (Lingshui): Dan boat people's fishing rafts, freshly caught and prepared. 🚗 III. Transportation Guide 1. Getting There - ✈️ By Air: - Sanya Phoenix Airport (popular destination, many flights). - Haikou Meilan Airport (cheaper tickets, high-speed rail transfer to Sanya available). - 🚄 High-Speed Rail: Island loop rail (Haikou↔Sanya takes about 1.5 hours). 2. Getting Around - 🚗 Self-driving: Recommended! Hainan highways are toll-free, convenient car rental (about ¥200-500/day). - 🛵 Electric bikes: Great for short distances (perfect along Sanya/Wanning beaches). - 🚌 Public transit/taxis: Sanya has convenient public transportation, taxis recommended for remote attractions. 🏨 IV. Accommodation Recommendations 1. Sanya - Luxury resorts: Yalong Bay (St. Regis, Park Hyatt), Haitang Bay (Atlantis). - Value options: Dadonghai, Sanya Bay (guesthouses/chain hotels). 2. Haikou - Convenient for food and shopping: Near Qilou Old Street. - Comfort options: Guomao and Wanlu Park areas. 3. Wanning - Surfing guesthouses: Riyue Bay (recommend Grom, Pangu Zhang). - Ocean view hotels: Shimei Bay Westin, Le Méridien. 📅 V. Classic Itinerary Recommendations 5-Day 4-Night Classic Tour (Sanya + Wanning) - Day 1: Sanya → Yalong Bay Beach → Tropical Paradise Forest Park. - Day 2: Full day at Wuzhizhou Island (diving + water activities). - Day 3: Sanya duty-free shop → Drive/high-speed rail to Wanning → Surfing at Riyue Bay. - Day 4: Shimei Bay coastal highway → Snorkeling at Jiajing Island. - Day 5: Return (or visit Qilou Old Street in Haikou). 7-Day 6-Night In-Depth Tour (Island Loop) - Haikou → Wenchang (East Coast Coconut Forest) → Wanning → Lingshui → Sanya → Wuzhi Mountain → Haikou, perfect for driving enthusiasts.
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Posted: Apr 25, 2025
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