A few miles off the tip of Guangdong in southern China lies a beautiful island. It is a land of densely forested mountains and remote highland villages surrounded by palm trees, long sandy beaches and the soft turquoise waters of the South China Sea. The island itself remained out of sight until the 1930s. At that time, members of its native Lee people still lived as hunter-gatherers. Today, the best beaches of Hainan are a favorite vacation spot not only for discerning Chinese travelers. It is increasingly gaining popularity among residents of other countries around the world. According to numerous tourists, Hainan in March is the most favorable for recreation. Among all these places, there are some favorites.
Features
This is China's southernmost province and the country's only tropical island. Average annual temperatures of 22-26 °C make the region a suitable place to relax during the winter holidays. The island is alsoa popular place to explore nature and culture, from scuba diving and spotting tropical plants and animals to white water rafting and exploring the folk customs of ethnic minorities.
Colossal temples and imposing palaces, serene streams and lush rainforests, botanical gardens, mysterious caves and traditional villages can all be found in this booming destination.
In addition to the beaches, there are many other sights to see on the island.
The majestic Nanshan Temple in Sanya was built to commemorate two thousand years of Buddhism in China. Luhuitou Park, atop Luhuitou Mountain, offers visitors stunning panoramic views of Sanya. Tourists can visit the park in the crater of the volcano in Haikou. Rainforests, valleys, waterfalls and springs are found in the Yanoda Rainforest cultural tourism area. Qilou Old Street, the historical part of Haikou, is known for its fusion of European and Asian architecture.
Hainan aims to become not only the largest resort, but also set an ambitious goal of becoming the country's southern hub for technological innovation.
Sanya Bay (Hainan)
This place is great for winter holidays, the average temperature in January is 23°C. It is one of the most accessible beaches on the island, a long stretch of sand lapped by some of the clearest and calmest waters in the area.
In winter, from mid-December to the end of February, it is cool and comfortable here, the sea is still warm, and T-shirts can be worn on the beach. high speed railThe Eastern Ring of Hainan connects Haikou with Sanya.
Judging by the reviews of vacationers, the advantages of this vacation spot include:
- 7 km crescent-shaped white sand beach;
- world class golf course;
- green hills offering coolness and shade from sunny beaches;
- large number of hotels.
One of the hotels, Horizon Resort Spa, is one of the hotels in Hainan with its own beach. It is adjacent to Yalong Bay Central Square and Yalong Bay International Golf Club.
Dadonghai Bay
On Hainan Island, this scenic spot is one of the three most popular tropical seaside tourist regions. Located between Tuwei Hill and Luhuitou Hill, about 4 km southeast of downtown Sanya. Particularly favorable natural conditions, combined with convenient transportation and excellent amenities, make it an ideal place to relax.
Dadonghai Bay is surrounded by hills on three sides. The location close to the southern tip of China provides the area with pleasant weather throughout the year. The water temperature is 20 °C even in winter. One of the most popular activities here is diving.
Tourists speak positively about numerous open-air restaurants, bars with live music; pleasantly surprised by the Russian-speaking staff in hotels.
Dragon Bay
This is how the name of Yalongwan Bay (Hainan) is translated from Chinese. Itis considered one of the most beautiful places not only on the island, but throughout China. The water here is so clear that even at a depth of ten meters you can perfectly see exotic fish living in coral reefs. The hills around the bay are covered with tropical forests, with mango, banana and coconut plantations on their slopes.
The narrowest beach in the world
There is a record holder on the island. Boao, Hainan's Jade Belt Beach, where the three rivers Wangquan, Jiuqiu and Longgun flow into the South China Sea, is a narrow, long stretch of sand. He himself is very different from all the others located in this region. Its length is 8.5 km, and its width is from 10 to 500 meters. First of all, this place is famous for its seafood.
Yalong Bay
This bay is very suitable for snorkeling (swimming with a mask and snorkel). Approximately 15 miles southeast of Sanya, the crescent-shaped sandy beach at Yalong Bay is located next to a coastal park with numerous wild flowers.
Here are well-known class resort hotels such as Ritz-Carlton Sanya and Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay, the average water temperature is 25 degrees throughout the year.
You can relax on public beaches, but they are usually crowded. The best option is private beaches owned by hotels, but only guests can access them.
This area is especially popular with shoppers. Haitang is located 30 minutes east ofdowntown Sanya, it is more than twice the length of Yalong Bay. Home to the China Duty Free Mall, the world's largest duty-free mall, home to Chanel, Estee Lauder and many other international brands.
According to tourists, this is one of the best beaches in Hainan, there is a very clean sea, excellent and varied cuisine, friendly and polite staff.
Houhai Bay
The main attraction here is the local flavor. The sandy beach of Houhai Bay is a quiet place surrounded by hills and forest. While its sleepy fishing village is just being developed for tourism, the area is truly "local". Here you can rent a kayak, snorkel or go hiking in the hills for a picnic. It can rightfully be called the best beach in Hainan.
West Island
Best for outdoor activities. It is located about eight miles west of Sanya and a short boat ride from Xiaoqi Port. Tropical West Island is suitable for both day trips and overnight stays, if fairly simple homestay conditions are suitable for tourists. Thanks to good visibility (up to 15 meters), it is an ideal place for snorkeling and diving, as well as walking, fishing, archery and camping.
There are also some fantastic seafood restaurants here, such as Sea Story, a 15-minute walk north of the center along a road that was built from old boat parts. No wonder tourists rave about the local cuisine.
Ri Yue Bei
There is a reason why Hainan is called the Hawaii of Asia. Halfway between Sanya and Boao on the east coast is this bay. Experienced surfers can rent boards and wetsuits from the beach restaurant run by Surfing Hainan, where beginners can also take lessons.
International Surfing Association competitions are also held there, from the ICA World Surfing Championships in January to the Paddleboarding World Championships in November. This place is one of the best beaches in Hainan.
Wuzhizhou
It is good for beginner divers. Located a 20-minute ferry ride from the mainland at Haitang Bay, surrounded by coral-protected waters teeming with marine life, this is an exciting diving destination from half-hour trial tasting lessons to full-day swimming.
This is the very first place in China to commercialize diving. It is rightly called the Maldives of China. Beautiful landscapes throughout the island can be explored during the Plant World tour and the colorful Underwater World. However, tourists wishing to dive underwater should take into account that it is better to arrive early, because there are always long lines.
The sea here is great for surfing, there is a big reef here. The territories in the north and west of the island are relatively flat, and the white sandy beachesare the norm. The water along these shores is clear, with visibility up to 27m. It is a real boon for scuba diving.
According to tourists, here is one of the most attractive places for outdoor activities, incredibly clear water and attentive staff.
One of the most popular hotels here is Wuzhizhou Island Sanya.
