Discovering the Hidden Gems of Boundary Island on My Third Visit

September is the off-season, making it the perfect time to visit Lingshui with kids due to the smaller crowds. Fenjiezhou Island is a must-visit for families, offering attractions like the jelly sea and the chance to feed stingrays. If you're planning a family trip to Hainan during the National Day holiday, Lingshui is an ideal destination! - 🚗 Transportation: - By car: Sanya to Fenjiezhou Island takes about 1 hour. - By train: Sanya to Lingshui Station takes 21 minutes, followed by a 17-minute taxi ride to Fenjiezhou Island, or you can take the free shuttle bus. - ⏰ Opening hours: 8:30 AM to 10:30 PM (last entry at 8:00 PM) - 🎫 Tickets: - 159 RMB (includes round-trip ferry and sightseeing bus). Purchase tickets online an hour in advance and scan the QR code for entry. - Hotel guests on the island do not need to buy additional tickets for the ferry and sightseeing bus. - ✅ Tips: - It's advisable to buy a sightseeing bus ticket as hiking can be tiring, and the bus ride is more comfortable. - The ferry ride to the island takes about 15 minutes. If you get seasick, take medication beforehand. - Arrive early on the island; if you don't engage in water activities, 3-4 hours is sufficient for sightseeing. - If you buy tickets online, remember to report your phone number at the visitor center to receive your sightseeing bus ticket. Keep it safe as it will be checked at each stop. - The visitor center offers free luggage storage. Moonlight Castle and the Ocean Theater are to the left, while the commercial street and sightseeing bus stops are to the right. - Feeding stingrays costs 80 RMB per person, including two fish baits. Wait at the shallow shore for stingrays to swim by. Do not touch their tails. (Children must be accompanied by an adult, and children under 2 are free.) - For family trips, visit the Ocean Theater for performances at 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:30 PM. - The island has only one hotel, which is a bit old, and the sound of the waves can be loud. - ✅ Suggested itinerary: - Ocean Theater → Moonlight Castle → Sightseeing Bus → Dadongtian → Wind-moving Stone → Happy Pavilion → Wind Pavilion → Visitor Center Beach → Feed Stingrays → Return - 📷 Photo spots: ❶ Moonlight Castle: A coastal rainbow road with waves crashing on the rocks, Roman-style architecture, and a sea swing. Perfect for photos. ❷ Dadongtian: The first stop offers a close view of the sea, with popular attractions like a hot air balloon, coconut grove road, white chapel, and First Sight Pavilion, all great for photos. ❸ Wind-moving Stone: The second stop features cliffside cabins. If time allows, stay overnight for stunning photos (only accessible to guests). ❹ Happy Pavilion: The third stop offers free coffee and scenic views. ❺ Wind Pavilion: The last stop is the highest point on Fenjiezhou Island, with a cliffside boardwalk and Judgment Valley, offering panoramic sea views. #Lingshui #LingshuiTravelGuide #FenjiezhouIsland #OffTheBeatenPath #FamilyTravel #NationalDayTravelTips #CityFlavorsSelection #SlowTravelDuringNationalDay