This isn't the Maldives, this is Qionghai, Hainan

[RoundNails] Qionghai is located in the east of Hainan Island. It is a coastal city full of tropical customs and cultural heritage. It is famous for the Boao Forum for Asia, and also has coconut groves, beaches, ♨️ hot springs, and Nanyang culture. The following is a detailed Qionghai travel guide to help you experience the charm of this city in depth: ▪️Must-see attractions 1. Boao Forum for Asia Permanent Site -🌟 Highlights: An international conference resort. Learn about the history of the forum in the main venue + museum, and climb Dongyu Island to overlook the mouth of the Wanquan River. - 💓Tips: It is recommended to buy a joint ticket including Yudaidai Beach (about CNY 128) and take a boat to visit the spectacle of the confluence of the three rivers (Wanquan River, Longgun River, and Jiuqu River). 2. Yudaidai Beach - The world's Guinness record for "the narrowest beach separating the sea and the river". One side is the waves of the South China Sea, and the other side is the still water of the Wanquan River. 📷 Aerial photography is excellent. 3. Tanmen Fishing Port - How to play: 🌅 Watch the fishing boats return to port in the early morning and taste the freshest seafood (recommended "Tanmen Seafood First Home"); [ClassicArch] Visit the South China Sea Museum to learn about the South China Sea fishing culture. 4. Caijiazhai (Overseas Chinese Residence) -🏫 A century-old Nanyang-style house with a combination of Chinese and Western architectural details, suitable for taking pictures and feeling the history of Qionghai as the "hometown of overseas Chinese". 5. Wanquan River Rafting - Choose a leisure bamboo raft 🎋 (suitable for families) or a passionate kayak. Along the way, you can enjoy the tropical rainforest scenery, and at the end, you can visit the Red Detachment of Women Memorial Park. ▪️Recommended niche experiences👍 - Shamei Village: A beautiful village near Boao, with wetland boardwalks and coconut grove rice fields. [Bicycle] It is suitable for cycling or walking. - Baishi Ridge: Mountaineering enthusiasts can choose to overlook the panoramic view of Qionghai from the glass viewing platform. There is a hot spring resort at the foot of the mountain. - Zhongyuan Town: A Nanyang-style town with arcade streets and vine rain trees, 📸 perfect for taking pictures. 🍜Food Map 1. Must-eat list - Jiaji Duck: One of the four famous dishes in Hainan, the most classic is boiled in water and dipped in sauce. - Assorted Grain Snacks: Chicken droppings vine cake, sorghum rolls, mango rice noodles. - Seafood: Freshly caught and made at Tanmen Fishing Port, recommended Spanish mackerel and Hele crab. - Hot Spring Goose: The meat is firm, and the old store in Zhongyuan Town is the most authentic. 2. Night Market Recommendation - Yinhai Miscellaneous Grain Street: 🌄 Opens in the evening, a one-stop shop for Qionghai snacks. - Boao Seaside Bar Park: Blow the sea breeze, 🍻 drink beer, and listen to live music. ▪️Accommodation Recommendations🏢 - Boao Area: High-end sea view hotels (such as Boao Forum for Asia Hotel), suitable for 🈴 vacations. - Urban Area/Jiaji Town: Cost-effective and convenient transportation (recommended Qionghai Guantang Holiday Resort Hotel, including hot springs). - Tanmen Town: [House] Fisherman's homestay, experience fisherman's life. ▪️Transportation Guide - Arrival: - [Airplane] Airplane: Fly to Haikou Meilan Airport and take the high-speed train to Qionghai Station (about 40 minutes). - [HighSpeedRail] High-speed train: Qionghai Station/Boao Station of the Island Ring High-speed Railway. Boao Station is closer to the forum site. - City [Car]: The attractions are scattered, so it is recommended to drive or charter a car (car rental is about CNY 200/day); [Electrocar] You can take a taxi or ride a shared electric car in the city. [Calendar] Itinerary Reference (2-3 days) - Day 1: Boao Site → Yudaidai Beach → Tanmen Fishing Port (lunch) → South China Sea Museum → Shamei Village Sunset. - Day 2: Wanquan River Rafting → Zhongyuan Town Arcade → Caijiazhai → Yinhai Miscellaneous Grain Street Dinner. - Day 3: Baishi Ridge Mountaineering → Guantang Hot Spring Relaxation. ▪️Precautions⚠️ - Sun protection! Hainan has strong ultraviolet rays, 🧴 prepare sunscreen, [BaseballCap] hat, [SunGlasses] sunglasses. - Ask about the price of seafood before consuming to avoid the "current price" trap. - November to March of the following year is the best travel season, avoid the typhoon-prone July to September. Qionghai has both an international style and a fishing village atmosphere. Slow down to feel its leisure. If you have more time, you can combine it with Wanning or Wenchang!