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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.