9 Days in Lingshui Trip: Budgets, Hotels, Food & Attractions

Day 1 | Morning

Boundary Island

Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-10:30pm

Ticket Price: 127 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3.0-6.0 Hours

Location: Boundary Island, Lingshui, China

Boundary Island is a gorgeous island located on the boundary between Hainan's Lingshui County and Wanning City. The natural environment here is well preserved, with exceptionally clear and clean water lapping against soft beaches of fine white sand. Boundary Island offers a wide variety of water-based activities and is a mecca for divers. Visitors can even enjoy an amazing dolphin show at the ocean theater.

Reviews from Real Guests:

The Traveling Wilbury: Boundary Island is absolutely gorgeous! There is lots to do here, especially if you have a family. Surrounded by nature and the sea, I understand why so many couples want their wedding photos taken here. If you want more than a day trip here, like myself, the cabins with Boundary Island Fishing Club are great. After all the day trippers have left on the last boat back to the mainland, that's when the magic of nature takes over! You can sit out on your private balcony, watch the sunset, and thoroughly enjoy the stars! Later to sleep like a baby along with the sound of waves...

Trip.com User: Very good location for vacation, the hotel is also very romantic, the only downside is that it is too hot

Day 1 | Afternoon

Nanwan Monkey Island nearby is the top choice before you leave Boundary Island and hit the road.

Nanwan Monkey Island

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-4:50pm

Ticket Price: 152 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-5 Hours

Location: Lingshui, Hainan, China

Nanwan Monkey Island is located on Hainan Island's Nanwan Peninsula in Lingshui County. Surrounded by the sea on three sides, this peninsula is an island-type nature reserve for macaques. Since the attraction is on a peninsula, guests can choose to get there by aerial tram or by taking a boat. Over a thousand rhesus macaques inhabit the island. In the park's numerous sections, you can see the monkeys dive and swim and even perform difficult circus tricks.

Reviews from Real Guests:

ErinL: We had a brilliant day here! To get to Nanwan monkey Island take the high-speed train from Sanya railway station to Lingshui. Turn left as you exit Lingshui railway station and you'll see the bus station. Take bus number 80 and get off at the last stop. Here you can buy your tickets and take either a cable car or a boat to the island!

BeachButterfly: This is a place you must go to. It is so amazing. The monkeys are so cute. One took my Sprite from me but that’s okay. I would have shared anyway. They walk on the sidewalk next to you. There is a area where you can take pictures with them too. Adults like children can have fun here. If you love animals you should go here.

Day 1 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Nanwan Monkey Island? The Westin Blue Bay Resort & Spa is one of your top choices.

The Westin Blue Bay Resort & Spa

The Westin Blue Bay Resort is part of the Qingshui Bay Beach Resort District, a beach resort community with an 18-hole championship golf course and a pedestrian street dotted with bars, restaurants and shopping.



Diners at this Sanya hotel can enjoy Chinese cuisine at Five Sen5es and the Noodle Bowl or dine on dishes from around the world at Seasonal Tastes. Tipplers can enjoy a cocktail accompanied by music from the DJ and great Blue Bay views at MIX Bar.



A number of meeting spaces and function rooms are available for events and business gatherings along with the 2,700-square-meter (29,060 sq ft) Grand Ballroom. The catering and events teams are on hand to help plan weddings, parties and business events.



Guests of the Westin can hit the beach, cool off in the outdoor pool, work up a sweat in the gym, get pampered in the spa or head out to explore more of Sanya.

Day 2 | Morning

Daidai Island

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-5:20pm

Ticket Price: 96 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: Nanwan Monkey Island Ticket Office, No. 1 Wanghai Avenue, Xincun Town, Lingshui County, Hainan Province

Daidai Island is located in the southwestern coastal area of Nanwan Peninsula, about 14 kilometers south of Lingshui County, Hainan Province. It is adjacent to Qingshui Bay Resort in the west and Wuzhizhou Island in the south across the sea. The coastline of the beach on the island is about 5.9 kilometers in length. It is a long and well-protected beach on the east coast of Hainan Island. Walking on the clean and soft sandy beach of Dudai Island, you can see coconut grove swings, bubble houses, white chapels, pink cars, beach pavilions, abandoned fishing boats and other facilities everywhere. In this place where the sky is blue and the water is pure, accompanied by the surging white waves, any photo taken is a photo with its own filter. It is beautiful and romantic, and it can be called a photo-taking place.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Yetian Ancient Village nearby is the top choice before you leave Daidai Island and hit the road.

Yetian Ancient Village

Opening Hours: 7:30-17:30

Ticket Price: 10 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-4 Hours

Location: Yingtian Village, Yingzhou Village, Lingshui County

Yetian Ancient Village is inhabited by the Li and Miao ethnic minorities. It is an excellent place to experience traditional Li and Miao culture. The village is home to a number of Li-style thatched roof cottages and boat-shaped houses, as well as Miao-style houses on stilts. Visitors can see residents making weaved textiles and bamboo baskets, and taste traditional Li and Miao cuisine.

Day 2 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Yetian Ancient Village, Raffles Hainan Clear Water Bay nearby is the best place to stay.

Raffles Hainan Clear Water Bay

With stunning views of Clearwater Bay, and a championship golf course just next door, the Raffles Hainan (Hainan Yaju Lelai Foshi Jiudian) makes for a perfect getaway in Sanya.Free parking and Wi-Fi in public areas are offered to guests of this hotel.A number of dining options are on the premises, including a Chinese and an Italian restaurant. An on-site bar plays tribute to the bar at Raffles Singapore where the world famous Singapore Sling was created.A ballroom that can accommodate up to 500 guests is ideal for social or business events, while meeting rooms and staff offering their professional planning services are also available. Guests with free time can go for a dip in the swimming pool, play beach volleyball or tennis, or indulge in spa and massage services.

Day 3 | Morning

The Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club Hong Kong

Opening Hours: 6:30-19:00

Ticket Price: 800 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 4-6 Hours

Location: 139 Tai Au Mun Road, Clear Water Bay

The golf course is designed by the famous American SCHMIDT-CURLEYDESIGN, INC. (Schmidt-Curry Golf Design Company) and supervised by the famous American stylist Bright. The first golf course (South Course) covers an area of 1,291 mu, with a fairway of 7,333 yards and an artificial lake area of 71,982 square meters. It is a typical coastal golf course with a strong Scottish Links charm. The fairway is exquisite in design and delicate in shape. It looks flat but has hidden mysteries. It is both challenging and entertaining, and can meet the needs of golfers of different levels. Coupled with the natural beach island, the whole course is more like a supernatural and natural, it is a world-class coastal course with both ornamental and challenging. The clubhouse has a construction area of 15,541 square meters, with beautiful environment and complete supporting facilities. It has Chinese and Western restaurants, banquet halls, luxury lounges, golf equipment stores, leisure and entertainment and other facilities. The clubhouse is adjacent to the five-star InterContinental Holiday Hotel themed with golf, which can provide a full range of services including sports, vacation, leisure, and recuperation.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming The Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club Hong Kong, Boundary Islet Diving next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Boundary Islet Diving

Opening Hours: Open from 01/01-12/31,8:00am-8:00pm

Ticket Price: 350 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-4 Hours

Location: Boundary Island, Lingshui, China

Boundary Islet Diving is located on Fenjiezhou Island (also called "Boundary Islet") in the coastal waters just off the east side of Hainan Island in Hainan's Lingshui Miao Autonomous County. Here the ocean waters are clear with high visibility; the beach is soft and white, and there are abundant ecological marine resources such as outdoor aquaria and coral museums. This is a rare island for diving and for seeing Hainan's ornamental sea creatures. When diving, visitors can enjoy the sights of seals, sea lions and dolphins performing. This is way to get up close and personal with the world of animals beneath the sea.

Day 3 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Boundary Island Sea Fishing Club is the best places.

Boundary Island Sea Fishing Club

The Boundary Island Fishing Club (Fenjiezhou Dao Haidiao Huisuo) is located within the Boundary Island tourist area.

The hotel offers free parking and Wi-Fi access in public areas. Dining choices include Chinese and Western restaurants.

Business travelers can host meetings and events in the hotel’s on-site conference rooms.

During your leisure time, you can spend some time with you friends in the game room, sing in the private karaoke rooms, get some sun by the pool, take a load off at the teahouse, or go snorkeling/diving in the sea.

Day 4 | Morning

Motorboat

Opening Hours: 8:00-17:30

Ticket Price: 170 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Exit 16 of Niuling, Sanya Eastern Expressway, Hainan ProvinceExit 16 of Niuling, Sanya Eastern Expressway, Hainan Province

High-speed water sports with high-tech, viewing, competition and thrilling stimulation are integrated, and are characterized by modern civilization. It's easy to operate. You just have to control speed or stop by throttle, and professional trainers are available to ride with you in the water, to feel the motor roar, spray splash, or high tide!

Day 4 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Motorboat, Diaoluo Mountain National Forest Park next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Diaoluo Mountain National Forest Park

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 70 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: Within Lingshui County, the forest park spans five cities and counties: Lingshui, Baoting, Qiongzhong, Wuzhishan, and Wanning

The Diaoluo Mountain National Forest Park is in Lingshui County, southeast of Hainan Island, close to the entrance and exit of the Lingshui Eastern Expressway. It is one of the five major forest areas in Hainan. There are many natural landscapes, including mountains, waters, beautiful scenery, and more than 100 waterfalls, of which the most famous is the group of maple tree waterfalls. The mountainous climate is cool year-round for sightseeing, leisure and holiday tourism.

Reviews from Real Guests:

4Ward: An amazing forest, definitely off the beaten track, made for self-driving. Places to stop along the way where you can see waterfalls. And when you get to the top there's this amazing stretch of water, so beautiful. Come prepared, that's little in the way of food or drink but I would so recommend this place, especially as it was peaceful!

Day 4 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Diaoluo Mountain National Forest Park, Hainan Narada Resort & Spa Perfume Bay nearby is the best place to stay.

Hainan Narada Resort & Spa Perfume Bay

The Narada Resort & Spa Perfume Bay (Xiangshuiwan Junlan Dujiajiudian) is nestled at the foot of a mountain, fronted by the Sea.

This all-villa resort features a lengthy menu of recreational options including Spa and swimming.

Day 5 | Morning

Xiangshui (Perfume) Bay

Opening Hours: Open all day

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: Lingshui Bay Expressway Exit of Guangpo Town, Lingshui Li Autonomous County (near Gangpo Village)

Xiangshui Bay is located at the foot of Niuling Ridge. Niuling Ridge is part of the Fenjie Ridge, which is the north-south climate demarcation for Hainan Island. The bay is named for the spring water that flows from Xiangshui Ridge into the bay. It still maintains its original ecological seaside scenery to this day. When visitors first set foot on Xiangshui Bay, they are greeted with a green coconut grove followed by a delicate and soft silver sand beach. The bay is very secluded and good for walks along the coastline. The air is clear, with high visibility into the distance, along with the surrounding echo of waves crashing against the shore. When standing on the beach, visitors can see Fenjiezhou Island. The sea water is very clear and the local scenery makes the beach well worth visiting.

Day 5 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Xiangshui (Perfume) Bay, Maidikasishui Amusement Park next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Maidikasishui Amusement Park

Opening Hours: Open from 11/1-12/31,Fri-Sun,10:00am-6:00pm;Closed from 11/1-12/31,Mon-Thu;Open from 10/29-10/31,Fri-Sun,10:00am-8:30pm;Closed from 1/1-10/28

Ticket Price: 160 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: 150 meters west of Lingshui County 663 County

Hainan R&F Water World is located on the bank of Li'an Port, which is "Pearl Coast, Beautiful Lingshui". The whole park covers an area of nearly 300 mu. , passion, joy. There are 16 sets of large-scale imported amusement water equipment such as 4,000 square meters of wave pool, lazy river, abyss, big horn, giant python, giant bowl, family fun water village, and children's water play area. Novel and exciting interactive experience projects such as water crossing and surfing simulation are waiting for you to challenge.

Day 5 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Hyatt Regency Hainan Ocean Paradise Resort is the best places.

Hyatt Regency Hainan Ocean Paradise Resort

Opened in 2022, the Hyatt Regency Hainan Ocean Paradise Resort is a great accommodation choice in Lingshui.

The hotel is just 14km away from Lingshui Railway Station. The nearby area boasts an abundance of attractions including 海南富力海洋歡樂世界, 海南富力海洋歡樂世界度假區 and Li'anzhen.

At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. Guests of this Lingshui hotel can make use of the parking facilities.

Germaphobes can rest easy - the level of cleanliness is highly rated at this hotel. This hotel is particularly popular with those traveling with families.

Day 6 | Morning

Nanwanhua Town Lantern Festival

Ticket Price: 188 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Nangang Huazhen Scenic Spot, Qugang (Turntable), Xincun Town, Lingshui County

Nanwan Flower Town is located in Lingshui County. The first phase covers an area of 3000 mu. There are more than 400,000 plants of various types of bougainvillea in Hainan Province of more than 80 varieties in the park. It is the planting base of bougainvillea with more varieties and more complete varieties in China at present. "Hainan Province's First Bougainvillea (Qionghua) International Large-scale Theme Lights" will be grandly opened on New Year's Day in 2017. This lantern show consists of 800,000 Bougainvillea flowers and hundreds of groups of super-large traditional Zigong lanterns. The artistic concept of "flowers as the foundation, lights as the medium", the display of the sea of flowers and the sea of lights, combined with historical and humanistic stories, myths and legends and other elements, and the collision of ancient and modern times such as dinosaurs and transformers, presented in front of people's eyes It will be a bright and colorful world. Let people linger in the sea of flowers and lights as if they are in a fairyland.

Day 6 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Tufu Bay.

Tufu Bay

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: 0 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: Tufu Bay, Lingshui, China

Tufu Bay is located in the south of Yingzhou Town, Lingshui County, close to Xiaole Island in the southeast, and connected with Wuzhizhou Island in the southwest. It is also called sister bay with Yalong Bay in Sanya City.

Day 6 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Muyu Xujia Story Homestay is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Muyu Xujia Story Homestay

This hotel is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city.

Yalong Bay Railway Station is located approximately 33km away while Sanya Phoenix International Airport is 55km away. With multiple attractions nearby including 陵赤嶺浪人灣, 赤嶺福灣 and 浩海星辰衝浪露營地, guests will find plenty to keep themselves occupied.

In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. Guests of this Lingshui hotel can make use of the parking facilities.

If you demand a high level of service, our guests have indicated that this hotel has excellent standards. For guests traveling with families, this hotel is consistently one of the most popular choices.

Day 7 | Morning

Laifushi Tongqu Amusement Park

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-7:00pm

Ticket Price: 200 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 1st Floor, Raffles Hotel, Qingshuiwan Avenue, Yingzhou Town (opposite the southeast gate of Legend of Xinghai)

Raffles Playland is located on the first floor of Raffles Hotel. It is an entertainment space specially prepared for children by the hotel. There are many activities such as magic bubble show, beach architect, swimming expert, origami expert and beach football. Bring unexpected joy to children.

Day 7 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Laifushi Tongqu Amusement Park, Jianhu·Blue Bay Golf Club next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Jianhu·Blue Bay Golf Club

Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 07:00-19:00

Ticket Price: 980 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: East of Clearwater Bay, Lingshui County

Jianhu Blue Bay is located in Clear Water Bay, Sanya, Hainan. The coastline of Clear Water Bay is 12 kilometers long and the sea water visibility reaches 11 meters. It is a rare natural bathing beach with gentle waves and soft white sand beaches. Jianhu Blue Bay Golf Course is a low-carbon, ecological and environmental-friendly golf course. Every piece of grass that is cut now, leaves falling from trees, branches, and all return to fertilizer. A series of low carbon, environmentally friendly, recycling practices are integrated into the course of building a low carbon green course.

Day 7 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Jianhu·Blue Bay Golf Club, Hainan Greentown Blue Bay Resort nearby is the best place to stay.

Hainan Greentown Blue Bay Resort

The Hainan Greentown Blue Bay Resort provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The Hainan Greentown Blue Bay Resort is an ideal choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Lingshui.

The hotel is located approximately 19km from Lingshui Railway Station. Lingshui Railway Station is approximately 19km away by road. This hotel is located near many of Lingshui's attractions including Jianhu·Blue Bay Golf Club, Nanwan Monkey Island Ecological Scenic Spot and 呆呆島衝浪槳板基地.

In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. Guests of this Lingshui hotel can make use of the parking facilities.

If you demand a high level of service, our guests have indicated that this hotel has excellent standards. For guests traveling with families, this hotel is consistently one of the most popular choices.

Day 8 | Morning

Qingshui (“Clear Water”) Bay

Opening Hours: Open all day

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: Yishui Road, Yingzhou Town, Lingshui Li Autonomous County

Located in the coastal eastern portion of Linshui County, Qingshui Bay is a scenic destination for relaxation. Here, the arc-shaped coast is half reef rock and half sandy beach, simultaneously offering the typical coastal scenery of both eastern and western Hainan. At Qingshui Bay you can get your fill of clear ocean water, white sand beach, and unique and interesting mountain peaks and rock formations. It really is a pristine beach with a unique look.

Day 8 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Qingshui (“Clear Water”) Bay, don’t forget pay a visit to Coconut Island.

Coconut Island

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Yezi Island, Lingshui, China

Coconut Island is located about 5 kilometers east of Lingshui County, at the exit of Lingshui River. It is a small island with an area of only 1 square kilometer. Coconut Island is surrounded by clear water, the island is densely covered with coconut forests, and the scenery is natural and refined. So far, it is still an undeveloped original ecological island. Except for the tall coconut trees on the coconut island, there are not many other plant communities, and the coconut trees here are almost all immortal, and it is difficult to find several coconut trees with similar shapes on the island. Although Coconut Island is small, you can walk around the island at will, listen to the sound of the sea breeze brushing the leaves, and step on the waves on the small beach, as if you are in a paradise.

Day 8 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, ARK Hotel is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

ARK Hotel

Reviews from Real Guests:

Anonymous User: Very very satisfied, clean, hygienic, five-star hotel, five-star service, it is recommended!

QIANG: The girl at the front desk has a very good attitude. She called in advance to ask what time I need, and even upgraded me to a villa 🏡 room! The sea is right outside the hotel, and the beach is also good. No one delivers breakfast to the room due to the current epidemic!

Day 9 | Morning

Lingshui River

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Lingshui Li Autonomous County, Hainan Province

Lingshui River is commonly known as Daxi River locally. In ancient times, it was called Lingmu Danshui, Lingzha Water, and Linggong Water. It is the fourth largest river in Hainan. The Lingshui River originates from Xianfangling, Baoting County. It enters Lingshui County through Ba Village and Shiling in Baoting County, and passes through Qunying, Nanping, Timon, Yelin and Lingcheng to Shuikou. The port merges into the South China Sea, and the main tributaries of Lingshui River are Baoting River and Duzong River. The upper reaches of Lingshui River is Shiling River, which is called Lingshui River after Shiling River joins with Shidong River. The rainwater collection area is 1131 square kilometers, the main stream is 73.5 kilometers long, the slope is 3.13‰, and the total drop is 1059 meters. The average rainfall depth for many years is 2040 mm, the average annual runoff is 1.41 billion cubic meters, and the average annual flow is 44.7 cubic meters per second.

Reviews from Real Guests:

LynnMaeyoga: absolutely beautiful and stunning 🤩

Day 9 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Lingshui River, Coral Sightseeing Diving next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Coral Sightseeing Diving

Opening Hours: 7:30-17:30

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Exit 19, Niuling, Sanya Eastern Expressway, Hainan ProvinceExit 19, Niuling, Sanya Eastern Expressway, Hainan Province

A spectacular seabed coral and tropical fish stocks allow you to see the magical landscape of the undersea world as a diver

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