[3 Days 4 Nights in Lingshui] Less Crowded than Sanya! Cheaper than Wanning!

**🌴A Guide to Hainan's Hidden Coastal Town!** --- ### **🚗 Itinerary at a Glance** **Day 1: Boundary Island + Yetian Ancient Village** • Morning: Visit "Boundary Island" for snorkeling/feeding manta rays (CNY117 including ferry) • Afternoon: Experience Li minority culture at "Yetian Ancient Village" (watch silver forging + bamboo pole dance) • Dinner: Fresh seafood at "Dan Boat Restaurant" at Xincun Port (recommended: salt and pepper mantis shrimp) **Day 2: Nanwan Monkey Island + Clearwater Bay** • Morning: Take cable car to "Nanwan Monkey Island" (beware of food-snatching monkeys!) • Afternoon: Visit "Clearwater Bay" for musical sand beach + photo-op at the iconic lighthouse • Evening: Buy golden coconuts in Yingzhou Town (CNY15 each - sweetest in Hainan!) **Day 3: Diaoluo Mountain + Return** • Full day: Hike "Diaoluo Mountain" (see Fengguoshan Waterfall + thousand-year-old banyan king tree) • Alternative: R&F Ocean Paradise (perfect for families with kids) • Before leaving: Pack Lingshui sour rice noodles (Wang Haifa's is the most authentic) --- ### **⚠️ Essential Tips** ✔️ Transportation: 1h drive from Sanya/take train to Lingshui Station (CNY50 taxi to attractions) ✔️ Accommodation: Clearwater Bay hotels offer great value (Westin CNY500+/night) ✔️ Avoid scams: Start bargaining at 30% of initial price at seafood markets ✔️ Hidden activity: Bioluminescent sea viewing available April-May --- ### **💥 Trending Title Options** • **"Lingshui is Hainan's True Gem! Unlock Crystal Sea + Monkey Island in 3 Days for Less than Half of Sanya's Cost!"** • **"Sanya Too Crowded? Smart Travelers Choose Lingshui! This Guide Even Includes Coconut Bargaining Tips!"** (Tested 40% cheaper than Sanya, diving at Boundary Island CNY380/person, seafood feast for just CNY80/person!) --- **📌 Important Notes** • Keep food hidden at Monkey Island • Choose restaurants with clear pricing at Dan Boat area • Pack rain gear for May-September rainy season