Blog of Elena Iskhakova. Hainan beaches - the luxury of the coast Which beaches prevail on Hainan
Every year, China is visited by hundreds of thousands of travelers who want to touch antiquity. But when it comes to "ordinary" beach holidays, China recedes into the background and modestly hides behind the backs of such generally recognized tourist giants as Turkey and Egypt.
Meanwhile, China is a great place for a relaxed beach holiday. The coast of China has a length of over 14 thousand kilometers and is washed by the waters of four seas at once. Pleasant, mild climate, picturesque nature and dozens of cultural beaches for every taste.
Unfortunately, most tour operators offer trips to the same destination, where vacationers are waiting for overcrowded hotels and industrial infrastructure. We have compiled our own list of the best beaches in China, most of which are unknown to the general public.
Surfing, diving, sea fishing or a family vacation with children - there is a place for every taste. And you can be sure: any destination included in our list is in no way inferior to either Turkish or Egyptian beaches.
1st place: Wuzhizhou)
Topping the list of China's best beaches is Wuzhizhu, a small island located near the popular resort of Hainan. The island has an area of just over two square kilometers and is washed by the waters of the South China Sea. Vuzhizhu is reliably protected from external currents, thanks to which the sea here is always warm and calm.
Geography and climate
Despite its small area, Vuzhizhu boasts abundant vegetation - researchers have established several thousand endemic plants here. The pride of the island's fauna is considered to be the oldest plant in the world, the Dragon Tree, over 10,000 years old.
Vuzhizhu is a typical beach island. The coast with a length of about 6 kilometers is completely covered with the purest sea sand. The water area serves as a haven for numerous fish, and the ancient coral reefs make Vuzhizha a desirable place for diving enthusiasts.
The climate is typically subtropical, humid, the maximum air temperature reaches 32 degrees in June. From May to October, the rainy season lasts here - but even during this period, the temperature of water and air does not fall below 20 degrees. The ideal time to visit is autumn and winter. From October to January inclusive, the weather here is mild, ideal for a beach holiday.
Infrastructure
Due to its small size, there is no serious infrastructure on Vuzhizha. The only hotel - five-star Sanya Wuzhizhou Coral Hotel, one of the best hotels in the world. All beaches are cleaned daily of marine and cultural debris, equipped with umbrellas and deck chairs made of natural wood.
How to get there
You can get to the island by ferry, which departs from Haitan Bay every hour. Car rental is open on Vuzhizhu itself, and a regular bus also runs.
2nd place: Yalong Bay)
Hainan Island is considered the pearl of the Chinese beach industry. And in the very center of this pearl is Yalong Bay - the most protected, expensive and prestigious place in this region.
Geography and climate
Yalong Bay is eight kilometers of flat coastline strewn with the purest sea sand. From all sides, the bay is surrounded by a chain of high mountains covered with picturesque forests - a great place for leisurely walks. It is worth noting that the air here is especially clean thanks to the efforts of the Chinese authorities, who have banned any industrial activity near the bay.
The climate in Yalong Bay is milder than in the rest of the island, which is explained by the closed ecosystem of the bay. It is protected from the mainland by mountains, and the natural bay is fenced off by coral reefs, which prevent the cold currents of the South China Sea from penetrating inside. Thanks to this, Yalong Bay can be visited even in the rainy season - the air temperature here does not fall below 26 degrees.
Another amazing feature of the bay is the almost complete absence of wind and the same water temperature (25-26 degrees). All this, combined with developed infrastructure and magnificent beaches, makes Yalong Bay the best place for a relaxing holiday.
Infrastructure
Yalong Bay is rightfully considered the pride of Hainan, and local authorities are making every effort to maintain the image of a high-class resort. The area near the coast is built up with the best hotels - all, as one, with a five-star category. There are golf courses, tennis courts, shopping malls, swimming pools and even a hippodrome - in a word, in Yalong Bay there is something to do even for the most sophisticated tourist.
How to get there
Despite the constant and calm climate, the best time to visit the bay is from October to May. At this time in Yalong Bay there is a comfortable temperature in the complete absence of rain. You can get to the bay by taxi from Sanya International Airport, the journey time is about an hour, excluding traffic jams.
3rd place: Dadonghai
Dadongai is a continuous line of sandy beaches located in the south of Hainan Island. Like most other popular beaches in the region, Dadongai is located within a natural bay that protects it from unwanted climate changes.
Geography and climate
In general, Dadongai is a typical Hainan beach, with one exception. The waters of the beach are strewn with unique pink corals, which are listed in the International Red Book. If we add to this the always calm sea and developed infrastructure, we get an ideal place for lovers of tourist diving.
About the water of this resort it is worth talking separately. It is surprisingly transparent here, with a barely noticeable turquoise hue. There are rumors that the Dadongai water area has healing properties - however, this statement has not yet been confirmed by anything.
The coast of the beach is a homogeneous sea sand that goes far inland, which distinguishes Dadongay from other beaches with a rocky bottom. The homogeneous and slightly dull landscape is diluted with wild palm trees.
Like the rest of Hainan, the rainy season lasts from May to October. The best time to visit is late spring and all autumn, when the water warms up to 30 degrees.
Infrastructure
Dadongay boasts a very developed tourist infrastructure. The beach provides its visitors with free umbrellas, sun loungers and soft drinks. A cozy shopping line stretches along the coast, where you can find products and souvenirs for every taste.
A distinctive feature of this resort is the presence of hotels and guesthouses directly next to the sea. The choice is really impressive: from luxury hotels, where the price for one night reaches $500, to small cozy bungalows.
How to get there
There are special taxis from Sanya International Airport to Dadongai Beach that will take you straight to the main tourist area. In general, Dadongay is a typical beach resort, with developed infrastructure and reasonable prices. It will suit lovers of both lovers of a prestigious holiday, and adherents of minimal costs.
4th place: Sanya Bay (Sanya bay)
Another beach resort in the Hainan region, Sanya Bay City Beach is considered a favorite vacation spot for locals. This may turn off lovers of typical resort beaches - on the other hand, this beach has the lowest possible prices. In terms of the quality of the coast and water area, Sanya Bay is in no way inferior to its more "eminent" counterparts in tourism.
Geography and climate
Sanya Bay Beach is located in the bay of the same name, which protects it from a very turbulent outer sea. The coast is strewn with amazingly white sand, but the seabed is mostly rocky.
The climate of the Hainan region has already been described in detail, and Sanya Bay does not stand out in this regard. The best time to relax is spring and autumn, the average air and water temperature is kept at around 26-27 degrees.
Infrastructure
A distinctive feature of Sanya Bay Beach is its focus on serving the local population. There is a huge selection of places where you can stay overnight at very affordable prices. Fans of prestigious hotels should be warned: five-star hotels here are clearly not up to the mark. A highway stretches along the coast, which does not reach the main territory of the beaches - you don’t have to worry about the purity of the air.
How to get there
A taxi from the international airport will take you straight to Hainan. From there you can take a taxi to Sanya Bay or use public transport: special buses run to the beach.
It should be noted that Sanya Bay is probably the only beach resort in China where you can watch how the locals live. Fishing and seafood, lively trade and many small restaurants will not leave indifferent lovers of local exotic.
5th place: Tianya Haijiao
Closes the top five is another beach resort in the Hainan region, Tianya Haijiao. Translated from Chinese, this name translates literally as the Land of Heaven. Tianya Haijiao is the southernmost territory of Hainan Island, which ends with the cape of the same name, which offers a magnificent view of the entire water area.
Geography and climate
Tianya differs from the rest of the beaches of Hainan with its amazing “lunar landscape”. The coast here is literally strewn with the remains of ancient marble rocks, which give it a resemblance to the Seychelles.
Here is the highest point of Hainan - Cape Tianya, on which the acting maniac is located. Lovers of green landscapes will not be disappointed either: the area around the coast is thickets of wild palms and shrubs.
The sand here is traditionally "Hainanese" - fine, white and very clean. The bottom is predominantly rocky, with sharp drops in depth. Diving enthusiasts will appreciate the huge number of exotic fish that flock to the bay.
Infrastructure
Tianya Haijiao can offer a wide range of budget hotels, guesthouses and private villas. It should be noted that they are all located at a distance from the beach itself. Otherwise, the infrastructure of the resort is no different from the rest of Hainan: many shops, souvenir shops and restaurants.
How to get there
Getting to Tianya Haijiao is somewhat more difficult than to other resorts on the Island, since the beach is located at its southernmost tip. Its remoteness should be taken into account when calculating the time - the journey can take up to two hours due to possible traffic jams.
6th place: Haitang Bay bay)
Haitan Bay is a continuous strip of white sand, enclosed by a natural bay. Haitan belongs to the territory of Hainan Island, but stands apart from other beach resorts.
Geography and climate
Unlike the popular and developed resorts discussed earlier, Khaitan may seem like a "wild" place. Its development began relatively recently, and it is still not very popular with tourists. Thanks to this, an amazing ensemble of untouched nature, wild beaches and half-empty five-star hotels, built quite recently, has formed here.
The coast of Khaitan stretches for almost 30 kilometers. And all these kilometers are in no way fenced clean beaches, untouched by man. The bottom, for the most part, is sandy, the water area is famous for its coral reefs, which makes Khaitan a good choice for diving enthusiasts.
The climate is traditionally Hainanese, the ideal time to visit is from November to April. In May, heavy rains begin, which, despite the warm weather, will interfere with a beach holiday.
Infrastructure
There are really few hotels in Haitan, and all of them are five-star. But what is surprising is the prices. A luxurious room with all amenities, access to the pool and sea views will cost some hundred dollars per night. Khaitan is that rare case when an unpopular resort can be recommended on a par with more famous beaches. However, fans of active nightlife may not like Haitan Bay - the infrastructure here is not well developed.
7th place: Riye Bay bay)
The beaches of Hainan, probably already had time to get bored. But what to do - this is the most developed and high-quality resort in China, it is not surprising that almost all the best beaches are concentrated here. So is Jiyue, a bay with a hard-to-pronounce name located in the south of the island.
Geography and climate
The bay has already become a mecca for lovers of wild romance and surfing. Here you can hardly meet pampered lovers of sand and sun. But this place is ideal for those who want to spend their holidays actively.
Zhiyue is practically not fenced off from the open sea, thanks to which high waves rage here all year round. But there are also protected places where you can soak up the clean sand. This is the hallmark of the bay: here you can enjoy plenty of active water sports, and then relax on the beautiful beaches.
The water temperature is colder than in the rest of Hainan - within 20 degrees Celsius. The air is also very cool, but comfortable. In summer, the temperature reaches 27 degrees, and the constantly blowing sea breeze smooths out the stuffiness.
Infrastructure
There are practically no hotels here - you can stay with private traders, or rent a bungalow. Prices are low, and the absence of crowds of pampered tourists will appeal to lovers of secluded relaxation.
How to get there
You will have to get to Zhiyue Bay on your own, by taxi. Travel time from the center of Hainan can take from half an hour to an hour, depending on traffic conditions.
8th place: Beidaihe
Beidaihe opens the list of resorts outside Hainan Island. This is a small resort area near Qinhuangdao, located on the shores of the Bohai Bay. Beidaihe is not as popular as the Hainan resorts described earlier. On the other hand, there are fewer people, not so high prices and equally beautiful beaches.
Geography and climate
Beidaihe is literally immersed in greenery and boasts a healing climate. Beidaihe is washed by the Yellow Sea, which is known for its calm disposition and clear blue-black waters.
The climate is moderately humid, which will appeal to travelers from central Russia. The beach line of the city is divided into three parts: Western, Central and Eastern. The central one is the most popular among tourists: sandy beaches and the bottom, calm waters, many shops and entertainment centers.
Western beaches are not as popular, but also offer a good level of service. The eastern zone is the wildest, here you can meet divers, fishermen and surfers. All the beaches of the city are equally well-groomed and clean - you should choose from personal preferences.
Infrastructure
In addition to a beach holiday, Beidaihe can offer its visitors a full range of entertainment. Prices here are moderately low, you can find a clean and comfortable room for 10-15 dollars.
How to get there
Beidaihe has regular flights from Beijing and Harbin. The best time to visit is from May to October, when comfortable weather and water temperature sets in.
9th place: Gulangyu Island
A tiny island in the southwestern tip of Xiamen County, Gulangyu can be considered the beach highlight of this region.
Geography and climate
The island is really tiny - you can walk around it in just an hour. Meanwhile, there is a wonderful climate and always a calm sea. The coast consists of several kilometers of coarse sea sand, the bottom is also sandy. The whole island is covered with tropical vegetation and flowers. An amazing feature of Gulanyu is always comfortable weather. Even during the rainy season you can sunbathe and swim here.
Infrastructure
There are no hotels on the island - only rare private villas. It is unlikely that you will be able to settle directly on Gulanya - it is better to choose one of the hotels in the city. In addition, there are practically no cars or motorcycles here.
How to get there
You can only get to the island by ferry, which departs regularly from the city of Samen. The most pleasant weather here lasts from May to October.
10th place: Weihai
Last doesn't mean worst. It is with this slogan that we would like to complete our personal TOP-list of China's beaches. Indeed, just because Weihai's beaches are at the bottom of the list, it doesn't mean that they are any worse than their more famous beach tourism counterparts. Not at all - the fact is that it is difficult to get to Weihai, the tourist infrastructure is not so developed here, and in general, the beaches of this region do not stand out from other resorts.
Geography and climate
Weihai is an amazing natural phenomenon. Where else can you see centuries-old coniferous forests that go straight to sandy beaches? The city and its beaches are located on the Shandong Peninsula. The terrain is very mountainous, with height differences reaching several hundred meters.
The climate is temperate, monsoonal. Winter is mild, the minimum temperature is 14 degrees. In summer, air and water warms up equally, up to 25 degrees. The sea is often stormy, but even in bad weather the water remains clear.
The coast is strewn with coarse sea sand of a bright yellow hue. The bottom is variable rocky, sandy on the most popular beaches.
Infrastructure
Weihai is a fairly large city, with a population of about 700,000 people. This means only one thing: a huge variety of entertainment. Diving, surfing, fishing, excursions to protected areas and tea plantations - in a word, an ideal place for an active family holiday.
How to get there
Weihai can be reached by direct flight from Beijing, the flight duration is just over an hour. Fans of boat trips can be offered a ferry crossing from Dalian - it should be borne in mind that the sea current here is rough, and inexperienced sailors can get sick.
The tropical island of Hainan attracts tourists from all over the world with its exoticism, wonderful, warm weather, azure sea with white sand, and, no doubt, a large number of chic beaches to choose from. Russian tourists can get into this warm tropical paradise in the middle of winter in their homeland.
On the island of Hainan, the beaches are mostly municipal, there are well-known and little-known, cultural and wild. And almost all have sun loungers, sun umbrellas, and showers. These services are provided for a fee, but, as a rule, the amount is not very large.
What are the attractive beaches of Hainan?
Great love of Russian tourists won Sanya, Yalunvan and Dadonghai. Enjoying the beauties of the island, you can see a picture before your eyes, like sea foam, like sea cream, covers loose sand.
The beaches of Hainan can be enjoyed from early morning until evening. For guests of the island who want to diversify their vacation, and they are bored with the beaches, it's just the right time to start water sports. Vacationers will enjoy diving. Plunging into the azure waters of the South China Sea, you can see the beauty that the water world reveals with pleasure.
For those who have never dived before, but want to experience this feeling, under the guidance of experienced guides, you can master this activity in just half a day. For diving professionals, the island has prepared about six places where they can fully enjoy the underwater world while diving. Mostly, these are sunken ships and aircraft. For diving and snorkelling, the best places are Dong Dao and Sidao - two coral islands. Here, a great place for fans of spearfishing and fishing.
A bay called the Great East Sea is very popular among Hainan surfers. Almost all the beaches of the island are equipped with special points where yachts, scooters, boats and motorbikes are rented for walking on the high seas.
All the beaches of Hainan are different from each other and are good in their own way, but they are united by one thing - the azure sea, fine white sand and the gentle sun.
What are the most popular beaches on Hainan Island?
In the west of the Luhuitou Peninsula, five kilometers from the famous city of Sanya, Xiaodonghai Bay is located in a colorful place.
Xiaodonghai Bay with a beautiful beach is separated by a ridge of stone reefs from Dadonghai Bay. It is impossible to get from one bay to another along the beach. Xiaodonghai is less popular among Russians, due to the fact that some tour operators mistakenly take these two bays for one.
Entertainment and safety The water area of the bay and its beach are a nature reserve, the quality of the water there is checked regularly and has excellent performance. The underwater landscapes of the bay are of fabulous beauty, and in its waters there are more than 600 different species of inhabitants of the deep sea. Because of this, boat trips are common here, and scuba divers often dive underwater to admire the underwater beauty.
On the beach itself, on the shore, there are reefs and corals. The beach is cleaned regularly.
Another fabulous place in Hainan is the beach of Pirate Island, which is located in Haitan Bay, 30 kilometers from Sanya in a northeast direction, between Yalun Bay and Monkey Island. The area of Pirates Island is almost 1.5 square kilometers, and the beach with dazzling white sand stretches for more than 5 kilometers. It is believed that in Hainan it is one of the cleanest.
Diving enthusiasts, without exception, also try to visit here, because in this place the water is so crystal clear that a depth of up to 27 meters can be seen. More than 2000 different types of vegetation can be found on the territory of the island, among which there are quite rare ones.
For environmental reasons, entry to this island is currently limited to 8,000 people per day, and it has been paid.
Another bay in Hainan is Haitan, which definitely attracts attention with its unique character. It is spread 28 kilometers from Sanya. Compared to the already beloved bays of Dadonghai and Yalunwan, this one only wins the love of tourists. Its clean beach stretches for 22 kilometers, on which big waves and wind roll. Swimming here is almost impossible, but this has not lost its attractiveness.
The most popular beach is the beach of Sanya Bay, which is located near the city center. Sanya beach is over 15 kilometers long. Sunsets in this bay are especially picturesque. In the evening, many people go to the beach, when the sun just touches the water with its halo, and the illumination turns on here.
One of the most luxurious are the beaches of Hainan, located in the Dadonghai Bay, which resembles a crescent in shape. This is a very favorite place for tourists from Russia to relax. It is located three kilometers from the city of Sanya, and stretched for two kilometers. Dadonghai has a blue sea with clear water and white sand. Palm trees, pineapples and mangoes grow throughout the bay. Vacationers who are harassed by the sun can find coolness in the shade of tropical trees.
Russians have long fallen in love with this place for its beaches and impeccable hotel service. A plus here is also considered a comfortable environment, at prices that are much lower than in Yalunvani. There are enough surfers on the beaches here, who are attracted by the wind rose. And divers study many corals and schools of outlandish fish in coastal waters.
Along the entire Dadonghai promenade stretches a path for pedestrians, along the edges of which there are beach bars and restaurants. In the depths of the bay, on the slope of the mountain, three hundred meters from the beach, there is a magnificent landscape park. Here you can see the deer nursery, see the ethnographic buildings, and climb the mountain of monkeys.
According to the tourists themselves, if we compare all the famous beaches of Hainan Island, then it is for relaxing on the beach that Yalunwan Bay is considered the best. Here are the most expensive hotels in the Hainan resort with a five-star rating. The coast with sand of dazzling whiteness stretches for 20 kilometers. On the beach, any tourist will find something to their liking. There are a lot of restaurants here, specializing in cooking dishes from freshly caught, live fish. Outside the hotel complexes, if desired, it is possible to rent quite affordable accommodation and dine or dine in restaurants. Although the prices for food and accommodation here are much higher compared to other resorts. Despite the fact that beach holidays here are extremely popular, due to its vast length, it creates a feeling of its sparsely populated area.
Regardless of which beaches tourists prefer, they will all be welcomed with hospitality in the fabulous resort of Hainan.
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THE BEST BEACHES OF THE SOUTH COAST
Three popular bays with excellent sandy beaches and hotels are located on the southern coast of heavenly Hainan, in the resort of Sanya. All come here! These are Yalong Bay (or Yalongwan), Dadonghai and Sanya Bay (or Sanyavan).
Very clean and well maintained yalong beach (a 20-minute drive from the city of Sanya) is almost 7.5 km of soft light sand, a wide beach line with sun loungers, umbrellas and lifeguards near the hotels, long shallow water and well-developed infrastructure. This beach is ideal for families with children. He is the most popular and prestigious. Only tourists who prefer a quiet family vacation rest here. No annoying merchants, hustle and bustle.
The coast is lined with luxury hotels, including international chains, golf courses, restaurants and a marina.
The sea near the eastern part of Yalunvan Beach is always calm. And in the western part there are waves. Only in this bay it has a particularly beautiful azure color. Coral reefs and high water transparency (up to 10 meters) beckon diving. On the beach there is a rental equipment for diving.
Entertainment: banana and scooter rides, glass-bottom boat trips and fishing.
Dadonghai beach , which is located in the bay of the same name, is located just 3 km from the center of Sanya. Therefore, it is more crowded and lively here. The peculiarity of the beach is its small length, crumbly, soft sand. There are also many Chinese people who not only relax, walk, but also sing songs, dance, make noise, build sand castles, arrange wedding photo shoots. Many merchants of pearls, fruits, souvenirs. Don't get bored! :)
The coast is perfect for swimming small children. There is shallow water, a good entry into the sea (on the right side the coast is more rocky), a wide coastline with sunbeds and trees that give shade, there are many lifeguards. But here the water is not as clear as on Yalunvan. Within walking distance are many cafes with Russian names, restaurants, seafood square, shops, supermarkets.
Massage therapy services are available on the beach. You can play volleyball, ride bananas, jet skis, go snorkeling or diving, go fishing.
At night, the beach is full of colorful fun. Concert halls and nightclubs are located in the area of Dadonghai Beach. There is also a picturesque heron park.
Sanyavan Beach - not as popular with tourists as Yalunvan and Dadonghai. But only because he began to develop infrastructure later than others. It is located a 10-minute drive from downtown Sanya. The coast is 17 km long and about 30 meters wide. This is the longest beach on the island, and at the same time very calm.
You can always find secluded areas here. There are not many merchants, but occasionally they sell pearls and fruits. There are not a lot of sun loungers with umbrellas here. there are no beach resorts on line 1, all hotels are across the road. But there are palm trees that give shade, the sea is the quietest, without strong waves.
Near the shore there is shallow water, a very gentle bottom, so the place is suitable for bathing kids. The water is clean, warm, sometimes cloudy due to sand.
The main attraction of the bay is the man-made Phoenix Island with a hotel.
In the evening, young people gather in beach cafes.
haitan bay — dynamically developing area in the south of Hainan. The 19-kilometer golden beach here is extremely beautiful, but the infrastructure is still in its infancy. Soon it will be a strong competitor to Yalunvan Beach. In the meantime, this is a special corner of the wild tropical nature, which has preserved its original beauty untouched, with luxurious 5 * international class hotels that you can only dream of.
There are not many people on the beach. An ideal place for those who like a serene holiday in a private setting.
Bay of clear water (Clear water Bay) - an area 12 km long, located 40 km from Sanya, with a long, clean and almost uninhabited beach. Tourists and residents come here to enjoy the crystal clear sea water (full of the name, visibility up to 12 meters) and hear the singing of the sand. Yes, it's so quiet here. If in other bays of the island you can hear the hum of cars, noise, warnings on the radio not to swim behind the buoys, then here there is still complete relaxation. And the sand is whistling something... Very few places on the planet can offer people to listen to such a natural "concert".
Hotels in this protected bay are still in the project, in the midst of construction, or have already been built, but are still not full. There are cafes and restaurants. If you want to settle right in the bay, we recommend:
WHAT TO SEE IN HAINAN?
Park "Edge of the World" (Tianya Haijiao) — with an unusually beautiful landscape. Fancy boulders rise on the sandy shore. The most unusual ones have their own names - "Stone of Wealth", "Broken Heart". A poem is written on one of the stones. According to legend, the drama of the Chinese Romeo and Juliet happened on the beach, which turned into two giant boulders.
On the territory of this magnificent park there is a zoo, an ethnic village, reservoirs and waterfalls, a museum of rare multi-colored crystal, pearl boutiques. You can easily get here on your own - by bus, flight to Tanya or Nantian. The park is located 23 km from the city of Sanya.
Monkey Island Sanctuary
Monkey Island is located 80 km from the city of Sanya. In this reserve, since 1965, on an incredibly beautiful area of forests and rocks, about 2 thousand funny and mischievous monkeys - Guangxi macaques - live in their natural habitat. To meet them, tourists get across the strait by cable car. The cabin soars at a bird's eye view over the strait, the open sea, the coastal settlement. Monkeys lure treats from tourists and can easily steal jewelry. In a small circus, the animals demonstrate acrobatic numbers.
Nanshan Buddhism Center - a cultural and tourist zone 20 km from the city of Sanya, which combines seascapes, Buddhist temples and attractions. Here are the largest temple complex of Nanshan, as well as the Buddhist statue of the goddess of mercy Guanyin, 108 m high. She stands in the sea on a pedestal in the form of a lotus flower. In one of the pavilions of the park there is a statue of the goddess made of pure gold, adorned with precious stones and listed in the Guinness Book of Records.
Yanoda rainforest is the only one in China. It is located 35 km from Sanya city and is equipped for safe walking. The reserve is divided by a gorge, over which a bridge is laid, into two parts - the Valley of the Jungle and the Valley of Dreams. On the territory of the forest there is the Chinese Zodiac Square, the Gorge of Medicinal Plants, the Valley of Tropical Fruits and much more. Tourists are waiting for all kinds of rare vegetation and a variety of animals.
Also worth going to Tropical Botanical Garden, Deer Wrapped Head Park, Butterfly Museum, Flying World Bird Park, Dong Tian Daoist Temple Complex, Pearl Museum with a pearl plantation.
WHICH HOT SPRINGS TO VISIT?
The most popular springs on the island are "Valley of Longevity". There are almost four dozen individual and common pools with thermal water from radon sources + 25 ... 57 degrees. Medicinal herbs are added to some, and special fish swim in others, doing ichthyomassage. Sources help about radiculitis, rheumatism, women's ailments.
"Pearl River" (Nantian) — 67 thermal springs with different composition, temperature from + 8 to + 60 degrees. They are treated with water, where rose petals, coconut milk and herbs are added, in specially equipped pools and baths.
Qixianli n - jungle and thermal springs located in the depths of the island, near the amazing Qixian Mountain (translated as "Seven Fairies"). One of the sources resembles a lake, its area is 1300 sq. km. The Qixianling National Park extends around the springs. If you wish, you can stay at the luxurious Narada Resort & Spa Qixian Mount 5 * hotel with a SPA center and access to springs.
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The best beaches in Hainan are located in the bays of Yalunvan, Dadonghai and Sanyavan. can be proud of the cleanest water on the coast, as well as luxury hotels that are located along the sea.
Holidays here will not be cheap, so even during the peak season, most of the beaches remain half empty. The further these beaches are located from the hotels, the less people you will meet on them. Considering that the total length of the beaches of Yalunvan Bay is about 20 km, then there are plenty to choose from.
Rest on the beaches will cost a little cheaper. This is no less clean place than Yalongvan, but these beaches are much smaller in size, so there are more vacationers here, and the more people, the more dirt. In fact, the beach is quite clean, just relaxing here alone will not work. In addition, the sea here is rarely absolutely calm, so there is an opportunity to go sailing or windsurfing. Here, the largest number of coastal restaurants. Dadonghai is most often chosen for recreation by our tourists. In principle, from Yalongvan to Dadonghai can be reached in just 25 minutes, so if you stop near one of them, it will not be difficult to go to another.
Not bad Hainan beaches are located in the bay, but this area is not yet very well known and the infrastructure leaves much to be desired. Despite the fact that there are relatively few people here, the water cannot be called perfectly clean. These are the features of the local area of the sea. The cleanest stretch of beaches is in the west wing. Here is the cleanest water in the bay. The hotels are at a decent distance from the beach, so many tourists tend to consider this a disadvantage, although on the other hand, this is a great place for a relaxing holiday. Of course, prices here will also please, which are lower than on the beaches of Yalunvan and Dadonghai.
The best beaches are located near the city, so wherever you stay, you will visit anyway. All beaches are municipal. Almost all are equipped with sunbeds, umbrellas, cabanas and toilets. Catering outlets are not available on all beaches. Sometimes you have to go outside to eat. All this is done to keep the beaches clean.
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Dadonghai Beach is one of the most popular and beautiful sandy beaches on China's Hainan Island. The beach is located on the shore of the bay of the same name and has a length of more than two kilometers.
Dadonghai is quite beautiful - it is a long strip of golden sand, curved in the shape of a crescent. There are many palm trees and other tropical trees growing on the beach, and the water in the bay is very clean and clear. The sea here warms up well - even in winter the water temperature never drops below 20 degrees.
In addition to bathers, Dadonghai Beach attracts many diving enthusiasts - the coastal waters here are rich in beautiful coral reefs, and there are more than 300 species of various fish. In addition, Dadonghai Beach is popular among surfers - the waves here are simply wonderful.
Yalunwan beach
Yalunwan Beach is the most popular on Hainan Island. All this is because the beach of the bay impresses with its size and rich opportunities for organizing entertainment. In addition, there are hotels of the most famous and famous hotel chains - Ritz, Marriott and Hilton.
Surrounded by mango and palm trees, the beach, stretching for 7 kilometers, remains free even during the tourist holiday season. Thanks to the amazing transparency of the water, visibility here reaches 10 meters, making this place one of the most popular among diving enthusiasts. In addition, amazingly beautiful coral reefs and several small islands located close to the coast make underwater walks more attractive.
The bay has everything you need for a comfortable stay, including many restaurants of various cuisines of the world, as well as a golf club and even the Seashell Museum and Butterfly Gorge, which provide an opportunity to get acquainted with the inhabitants of the deep sea and see the life of insects in their natural habitat .
Sanya beaches
Sanya is a rapidly growing port and popular tourist resort on the southern tip of Hainan Island.
Sanya beaches:
Dadonghai is a nice beach 3 km east of Sanya, many hotels, sand, shade, surf opportunities.
Luhuitou peninsula - few hotels, beaches too rocky, but pleasant for walking.
Tianya Haijiao - 24 km west of Sanya, some large rocks, little shade. It is very popular with Chinese tourists who like to be photographed against the backdrop of picturesque rocks.
Dragon Tooth Bay (Yalong Wan) is a scenic spot and beach to the east of Sanya.
Xidao Dongdao - two coral islands visible from the Luhoitou Peninsula, a great place for diving and snorkelling. Locals build coral houses and make souvenirs for tourists.
