Diversify your beach holiday in Hainan! Find out about 10 of the most interesting excursions in Hainan to take on your vacation in 2021. Descriptions, prices and advice to tourists.
Sanya City Sightseeing Tour
Description... Many tourists prefer to get acquainted with the sights of the resort of Sanya on excursions with a Russian-speaking guide. During the 2-hour walk, you will take the cable car up Mount Phoenix and get a bird's eye view of Sanya. Check out the performers in traditional costumes in the Romantic Park and visit the Chinese shops on Zefang Walking Street!
Price... For an adult - $ 32. Specify price >>
Testimonials... According to the participants, after such an excursion it is easier to navigate the city. Many people like the guide's stories about Chinese culture, the tea ceremony and the opportunity to buy souvenirs - pearl jewelry, silk and bamboo products.
Sidao Island
Description... The protected island is famous for its beautiful coral reefs and water activities. People come here to admire the underwater world from a boat with a transparent bottom, ride a jet ski and water ski, go diving and fish. There is a restaurant on the shore serving delicious seafood dishes.
Price... For an adult - $ 27. Specify price >>
Nantian Hot Spring
Description... The name of the popular resort complex Nantian translates as "Valley of Longevity". There are 36 swimming pools with different water temperatures, baths with hydromassage and herbal supplements, spa and fish peeling. The healing properties of the local water are known far beyond the borders of the Chinese island.
Price... For an adult - $ 64. Specify price >>
Testimonials... Families with children liked that the thermal springs are perfect for families with kids. For children, the resort has a shallow pool with slides and fountains.
Li-miao folklore village
Description... If you want to learn more about the indigenous peoples who inhabited the island long before the Chinese, visit the colorful folk village. You will be told about the history of national minorities - Miao, Li and Hui, you will be shown an ethnographic show and acrobatic performances with torches.
Price... For an adult - $ 30-40. Specify price >>
Testimonials... According to tourists, the three-hour trip leaves a vivid impression and allows a better understanding of the character of modern Chinese. During the excursion, you can take spectacular photos of local residents in national costumes.
Haikou Zoo Safari
Description... In Hainan, an excursion to Haikou is in demand. As on a safari, tourists see some of the animals from the car window. During a walking tour, you can get acquainted with animals and birds, which are kept in spacious enclosures.
Price... For an adult - $ 93, for a child - $ 50. It is very interesting to feed the elephants and watch rare animals - pandas and ligers. The trip from Sanya to Haikou takes 7-9 hours, so this tour is tiresome for young children.
Phoenix Park
Description... A group tour for 2-7 people takes place in the very center of Sanya. The picturesque park is located on a high hill, 400 m above sea level. From here, wonderful views of the main bays and beaches open up. You will be able to appreciate the scale of the Chinese resort, admire tropical butterflies and flowering plants. A great place to feel peace and harmony!
Price... For an adult - $ 40.
Testimonials... The participants of the excursion were happy to spend time in nature, breathe in the crystal clear air and take spectacular photos from the observation platforms.
Valley of roses
Description... In the spacious Yaluwan Bay, not far from Sanya, there is a large park in which luxurious flowers are grown. The fields near the Bohou village are a paradise for ecotourism lovers! On the territory of 180 hectares, you can see more than two thousand species of roses.
Price... For an adult - $ 20. During a 2-3-hour walk in the park, you will admire the beautiful landscapes, reservoir, forested peaks and enjoy the scent of flowers on a huge plantation of roses.
Pirate island
Description... A small piece of land with an area of 48 sq. km is famous for tropical greenery and white sand beaches. Tours here are popular with tourists who are tired of the noise of resort towns. You will be able to sunbathe, swim in the clear sea, see giant rocks, do water sports and dive with scuba diving. For those wishing to stay overnight there is a hotel with a bungalow.
Price... For an adult - $ 42-52. The road to Pirate Island is suitable even for those who do not tolerate rolling. A pleasant boat trip takes only 15-20 minutes.
Beach on the island
Monkey Island and Thermal Springs
Description... According to tourists, an excursion to the green reserve in Xincun harbor is popular in Hainan. The place where 2,000 Guanxin macaques live is reached by boat and cable car cabins. See animals in the wild and watch a fun circus show. After Monkey Island, tourists are taken to the local market and thermal springs of Nantian.
Price... For an adult - $ 76. When the monkeys see food in their hands, they try to snatch the packages, and at the same time take away sunglasses and hats from the gape of tourists. For this reason, the participants of the excursion are advised to carry all things in backpacks.
Dong Tian Taoist Park
Description... The Heavenly Grottoes Religious Center is located in the southwest of Nanshan Mountain, on the picturesque seashore. It was founded in the middle of the 13th century and is considered one of the oldest temple complexes in China. On the territory of Dong Tian, there are endemic species of Hainan Island - dragon palms dracaena cambodiana. You will see giant boulders, grottoes, temples, stone slabs with sacred texts and visit the Natural History Museum.
Price... For an adult - $ 35-44. From the guide you can learn a lot about the traditions of Taoism, local shrines and the ancient beliefs of the inhabitants of the island.
Travel Tips
If the attraction is far away and it is expensive and time-consuming to get to it, buy excursions from tour operators. But entrance tickets to local shows and entertainment are more profitable to take from local guides or in tea shops. Be sure to bargain, especially if you plan on taking multiple excursions in Hainan.
For independent travel around the island, buy a travel guide map or download an offline map to your smartphone.
Don't be afraid to travel the island on your own! From any part of Hainan, it is easy to get to the center of Buddhism Niangshan, parks "Deer turned his head" and "End of the World". If you are on holiday in Sanya, visit the new crocodile and tiger zoo, the aquarium, bird park, the Crown of Beauty Theater, pearl and crystal museums.
