Sanya/Travel Guide for Students and Beginners is Here!!

🌴 Essential Hainan Travel Route Recommendations 🏝️ 5 Days & 4 Nights Classic Itinerary (Perfect for First-Time Visitors) **Day 1: Haikou (Experience Local Hainan Culture)** - **Qilou Old Street** (Nanyang-style architecture, super photogenic) - **Century Bridge/Cloud Cave Library** (Instagrammable spot with stunning sunsets) - **Hainan University South Gate Night Market** (Local snacks: Qīngbǔliáng, Lingshui Sour Rice Noodles, Zāopòcù) **Day 2-3: Sanya (Island Vacation Mode)** - **Wuzhizhou Island** (China’s version of the Maldives, tons of water activities) - **Houhai Village** (Paradise for surfing beginners, beach parties at night) - **Coconut Dream Corridor** (Free sunset views, ultra-photogenic) - **Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park** (Filming location for *If You Are the One*) **Day 4: Wanning (Less Crowded but Breathtaking)** - **Riyue Bay** (China’s surfing paradise, great for photos) - **Shimei Bay** (Serene and picturesque, perfect for relaxing) - **Xinglong Coffee Valley** (Experience Hainan’s coffee culture) **Day 5: Wenchang (Watch Rocket Launches + Eat Authentic Wenchang Chicken)** - **Tonggu Ridge** (Overlook Moon Bay with spectacular views) - **Dongjiao Coconut Plantation** (Hainan’s densest coconut grove) - **Wen’nan Old Street** (Retro Qilou buildings, even more charming than Haikou’s) ⚠️ **Tips to Avoid Scams:** - Be cautious with seafood stalls in Sanya—opt for **Hema Fresh** or **Chunyuan Seafood Plaza**. - Avoid street vendors selling "wild jackfruit"—it might be artificially ripened. 🏨 **Budget-Friendly Stays (Student-Friendly)** 💰 **Affordable (¥100-300/night)** - **Haikou**: Homestays near Qilou Old Street (convenient for food and exploration) - **Sanya**: Hostels or chain hotels (e.g., Hanting, Home Inn) in Dadonghai/Sanya Bay - **Wanning**: Surf hostels in Riyue Bay (great for young travelers) 🌊 **Seaside Resorts (¥500-1000/night)** - **Sanya Yalong Bay**: MGM, The St. Regis (private beaches + luxury experience) - **Wanning Shimei Bay**: The Westin/Le Méridien (quiet and less crowded) 🚗 **Transport Guide (Budget Version)** ✈️ **Flights**: Fly to Haikou first (30% cheaper than Sanya), then take high-speed rail to other cities. 🚄 **High-Speed Rail**: Hainan’s island loop is super convenient (Haikou→Sanya: 1.5h, ~¥100). 🚕 **Car Rental**: Ideal for groups of 4 (¥150-200/day), especially for Wanning/Wenchang. 💡 **Travel Tips** ✅ **Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen!** (Hainan’s UV is intense—use SPF50+, hats, and sunglasses.) ✅ Bring student ID/gaokao admission ticket (discounts at some attractions). ✅ Avoid midday outings in July-August (too hot—explore mornings or evenings). ✅ Book accommodations early (summer is peak season—Sanya hotels spike fast). 🎉 **Best Ways to Explore Hainan** - **Couples/BFFs**: Sanya + Wanning (photos + relaxation) - **Families**: Haikou + Wenchang (culture + food) - **Adventurers**: Wanning surfing + Wuzhishan hiking Hainan is *perfect* for post-gaokao relaxation! If time allows, stay longer—sleep in, then lounge by the sea all day~ 🌊