Trip Moments Recommendations
Mission Hills Shopping Mall
Mission Hills shopping mall is the best place to shop in town! It has many well-known brands such as Adidas, Converse, Nike, North Face, Puma… The stores always have great discounts, so you can find awesome deals every time you visit.
The shopping area is big and easy to walk around, and there are lots of places to eat if you need a break. The atmosphere is good and is not too crowded.
Whether you’re looking for clothes, shoes, duty free products, or something special, Mission Hills Shopping mall is the place to go!
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Swan Lake Animal Base.
Swan Lake Animal Base, 天鹅湖动物基地, is located in Haikou, Hainan province. It’s an ecological park where you can see many animals, including capybaras, big turtles, swans, monkeys, and alpacas. The park is big, and it’s a fun place for families, especially with young kids.
It is easy to spend around 2-3 hours there. Most of the animals walk around freely and visitors can get closer to them and even feed some of them.
Overall, it’s a great activity to do in Haikou.
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Sky-High Dining at Sofitel Haikou.
I had a wonderful experience at Sofitel’s restaurant located on the 35th floor.
The views are absolutely spectacular, specially at night with the skylights.
The ambience is elegant and peaceful, providing a perfect setting for any occasion. The menu offers a nice variety of beverages and food. You can enjoy your meal either indoors or outdoors, depending on your preferences.
If you are looking for a special place to celebrate an occasion, this restaurant is a fantastic choice.
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A Peaceful Escape in Hainan.
Shenyudao Holiday Hotel in Baoting is a serene retreat where everything feels peaceful and relaxing. It is truly one of the best hotels surrounded by nature we’ve stayed in so far.
The amenities and facilities were outstanding, and the staff’s dedication made our stay even better. Everyone was friendly and attentive.
Our room was spacious, clean, and cozy, with a wonderful balcony offering breathtaking views of the mountains and the infinity pool.
The hotel provided multiple activities to do such as meditation, boat rides, tea ceremony, Jade carving…We really loved them!
Shenyudao Holiday Hotel is easily a 10 out of 10. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing escape in Baoting.
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Best vibes on the island!
Riyue Bay is located in Wanning, Hainan island. It offers the best vibes on the island! The area has a relaxed, cool and hippie style atmosphere, perfect for those who like a laid-back lifestyle.
The mix of surfers, local shops, cafes, clear water beaches, chill out vibes and palm trees everywhere gives a unique experience.
I highly recommend going surfing, it is great for all levels, and you will have fun!
If you are planning to visit Hainan Island, Riyue Bay should definitely be on your list. If you are looking for something fancier you can visit another bay called Shimei Bay.
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Rainforest Wonders 💚
Baihualing Tropical Rainforest is one of the best natural places to visit in Hainan Island.
One of the main attractions of Baihualing is its stunning waterfalls. The spot is perfect to immerse yourself in nature surrounded by dense greenery and biodiversity.
There is also a shuttle speed skating trail which I absolutely love! After exploring nature, finishing with a burst of adrenaline and fun is the best thing to end the day.
Apart from these two attractions there are many other spots to explore. I highly recommend purchasing a ticket for the sightseeing bus because the area is really large.
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The Ice Kingdom
A refreshing winter experience away from the tropical weather of Haikou.
I had a fantastic time at Ice World. The cold environment creates a true winter feel. The facilities are great, clean, and perfect for both kids and adults. The sculptures are impressive, and the slides are amazing. I had so much fun sliding down.
It is located inside of Mova shopping mall, close to the International Duty Free.
I highly recommend this experience. It’s a unique attraction in Haikou and a wonderful option for enjoying winter activities in a warm climate.
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Four Seasons Ocean Coutyard Hotel
The Four Seasons Ocean Courtyard Hotel Sanya is a nice destination for those seeking a convenient location in the city, a pleasant stay, reasonable prices and great amenities.
I have stayed at this hotel multiple times, and each stay has been wonderful. Whenever I visit Sanya, this hotel is always on my list.
The check-in process is smooth, the rooms are cozy and comfortable, and the balcony offers stunning panoramic views where you can enjoy beautiful sunsets.
One of the highlights of staying here is the breathtaking infinity pool, absolutely love the views! Additionally, the hotel provides a small playground for kids and a fish pool.
I definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a comfortable stay in Sanya.
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Outstanding Lunch Buffet🥂
📍Sofitel Hotel, Haikou city, Hainan island.
The Sofitel hotel is located in Longhua district, specifically in the commercial area of Haikou. The restaurant is situated on the 35th floor which hosts amazing panoramic views, facing Evergreen park and the ocean.
The buffet offers a large selection for all tastes from seafood, salads, delicious desserts, Chinese food to Western food. Undoubtedly, it is one of the best buffets that I have tried so far in Haikou, the quality is exceptional and the staff very professional.
💰Lunch from Monday to Friday: 168¥
💰Saturdays and Sundays: 198¥
The restaurant also offers buffet dinner, and the seafood section is particularly delicious.
I totally recommend this buffet for foodies!
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Bo’ao Buddhist Temple
This stunning buddhist temple is located in the town of Boao, Qionghai city, on Hainan island. It is a must-see attraction for those interested in Buddhism and Chinese culture.
The temple is situated in a beautiful natural spot, surrounded by mountains and facing the sea. The environment is so nice, peaceful and serene.
I was struck by the impressive statue of Guanyin, the goddess of mercy. Visitors can make offerings of incense, flowers, fruits…
I absolutely recommend a visit to Bo’ao Buddhist Temple for anyone living or visiting Hainan island. It is definitely a nice place to explore and learn about Chinese culture while enjoying the natural beauty of the surroundings.
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Haikou Clock Tower
The Haikou Clock Tower is one of the most important landmarks in the city. It is located on Changdi Road, very close to Renmin Bridge.
The scenery is quite beautiful, it is a good place to have a pleasant stroll.
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Interesting place to visit in Haikou
📍Hairui Former Residence, Haikou, Hainan.
The Former Residence of Hairui is located in Hongcheng Lake Road, Fucheng Street, in Qiongshan district. it is a historical and cultural place to visit and know more about Chinese History. There are different labels to read about Hairui’s life and why he became very famous. It is quite interesting and also it’s free!
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Street food Market 🥟🍚
📍Tailongcheng, Dongtailong Food City, Haikou.
Great street food market with a large variety of snacks, beverages and dishes. It is a nice place to grab some food and walk around. There is also a shopping mall next to the market.
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Volcanoes from aerial view💚
The Haikou National Geological Volcano Park has more than 35 kinds of volcano and 30 lava caves. The video is recorded from outside of the park, the landscape is stunning, full of greenery and massively dense rainforest.
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Pleasant and convenient stay🍃
📍City Comfort Hotel Premier, Wenchang, Hainan.
City Comfort Hotel Premier is located in Wenchang. The room was clean, very comfortable and the staff was kind and nice. We booked it for a night but we ended up staying three nights. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Wenchang city.
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Fantastic Hotel in Ding’An!
📍 Chunyang Hotel, Ding’An, Hainan.
Nice and pleasant experience at this hotel in Ding’An! The location is very convenient and the breakfast is great. The hotel has two restaurants. They have a huge variety of dishes. The food is absolutely amazing, a bit pricey but delicious. I definitely recommend this place for foreigners and locals.
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Hainan’s Surfer’s Paradise🌴🌊🏄♀️☀️
Houhai bay is such a cool coastal place with a beautiful beach and lots of cool activities. The village is a surfer’s paradise!
⚫️Why choose Houhai Bay?
👉🏼 Hostels and hotels for different budgets.There are also locals living there and providing home-stay options.
👉🏼 Such a diverse variety of food and drinks ranging from Hainan specials, BBQ, Sichuan cuisine, burgers, cocktails, lattes… Some places can be pricy especially for western food and drinks, but there are also a lot of affordable options.
👉🏼 If you want to surf 🏄♀️, this is THE PLACE to go! It’s literally a surfer’s village. You’ll bump into surfboards at every corner. There are also surfing lessons. Rent a surfboard and enjoy the waves 🌊
👉🏼 Night Life: If you want nightlife, this is the place to go. Bars and Clubs next to each other by the beach. It’s truly such a lively place!
👉🏼 You’ll never have to take a 🚕 in Houhai Bay. Everywhere is walking distance 👣
👉🏼 A blend of liveliness and quiet. If you don’t want to chill near the crowd close to the village, you can defo walk further for a quiet environment.
Address ➡️ Houhai Bay, 后海湾
Houhai Bay is about 1h15-30 mins away from the airport.
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Yalong Bay: Sanya’s Beautiful Bay 🌴🌊🌺✨
Yalong Bay is my favourite part of Sanya! I went to Sanya twice and made sure to spend a few days there!
⚫️ Why choose Yalong Bay?
👉🏼 If you love resorts in a laid-back environment, Yalong Bay is the place for you. Lots of nice resorts to choose from for a relaxing stay 😌 I’d recommend Holiday Inn & Suites 👍🏼 Book a room with the mountain view ⛰️ ✨
👉🏼 Food court and stalls with fresh seafood and a variety of different cuisines to choose from at BaiHua Shopping village. I recommend Hainan specials at ShiWei Hainan.
👉🏼 Yalong Bay is pretty calm and quiet which is perfect if you don’t want to be part of the bigger crowd. It’s also very family-friendly 👨👩👧
👉🏼 Most hotels are right at the beach. Else it’s a 10-15 mins walk which isn’t bad at all! Some hotels provide transport to the beach.
👉🏼 Lots of water activities: Surfing, Sailing, Flyboard, Jet Water Ski, Parasailing…
Address ➡️ Yalong Bay, 亚龙湾
Yalong Bay is about an hour away by 🚕 from the airport.
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Dadonghai: A Getaway to the sea 🌴🌊☀️
Dadonghai is surely the most popular spot in Sanya.
⚫️ Why choose Dadonghai?
👉🏼 Lots of hotels and resorts for different budgets. I stayed at South China Hotel which was right at the beach.
👉🏼 Most hotels are walking distance to the beach. No need to take taxis all the time.
👉🏼 Lots of restaurants and malls in Dadonghai with decent prices. I’d recommend Little India for Indian food. Dolphin Bar is also very popular for western food and cocktails. Right at the beach is Beach Lovers Bar with very affordable western/Asian food and drinks 🍹
👉🏼 Waves are great for surfing 🏄♀️ You can easily rent a surfboard.
Address ➡️ Dadonghai, 大东海
Dadonghai is about 30-40 mins away from the airport by 🚕
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An Epic Panoramic View of Sanya✨
Luhuitou Scenic Area is a must when in Sanya! We went there by the late afternoon and witnessed sunset 🌅 with such an epic panoramic view of the Phoenix Island and Sanya Marina! The mountains and ocean combined with the city lights and buildings are such a vibe! Luhuitou is also a very lively place in the late afternoon and evening with vendors, cafes & gift shops along the way up and live music 🎶 It was pretty packed, but absolutely worth it ✨
The scenic area is on a hill with spiralling roads to the top. You can choose to walk 👣 to the top or have the golf cart navigating up and down driving you.
Entrance ➡️ Free
Price for a two way transport ➡️ 28¥
Address ➡️ Luhuitou Scenic Area, 鹿回头风景区
How to go ➡️ We took a taxi 🚕 from our hotel in Dadonghai. The ride was about 10 - 15 mins.
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Tianya Bay: Underrated Paradise in Sanya 🏝
Tianya Bay isn’t a popular spot in Sanya, but it’s surely the most UNDERRATED place there! It was my first time exploring this part of Hainan and I loved it so much ❤️ It’s not as crowded as Dadonghai, Yalong Bay or Houhai and yet so beautiful! It’s close to the airport so you’ll hear and see planes in the sky very frequently, but nevertheless, it isn’t overwhelmingly noisy. Sunset at the beach was magical 🌅 I highly recommend going there! There are also boutique hotels by the beach and in the village if you want to stay in the area.
Address & How to go ➡️ Tianya Haijiao. I took a taxi to Hello Yello Coffee (天涯店). The driver will probably drop you in one of the nearby streets. You just have to walk anywhere towards the beach.
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The Bund, Haikou✨
The bund is located in the Century Bridge area, southbound. The spot has a large and beautiful park where people usually go for a stroll, camping, skateboarding or just chill, countless restaurants with nice environment, the famous library and the fantastic view of the Century Bridge, which is one of the landmarks of Haikou. Highly recommended!
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Kayaking day 🛶
Nice outdoor activity to do in Haikou. You can enjoy the beautiful views of the bund, library and century bridge on the right and also you can contemplate the gorgeous sunset. You can finish your day with the stunning view of the skyline on the left. Highly recommended!
📍The water bus cruise terminal is located in Evergreen Park (海口水上巴士万绿园站) but you have to make an appointment one day ahead.
💰 Around 280¥ per person
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Fantastic beach side for sunsets✨
Guanhaitai is a beautiful landmark located in the west area of Haikou city, specifically between Holiday Beach and Xixiu Beach. You can enjoy the amazing sunset on the beach and after you can walk around the area. There are some stands selling beverages, food and snacks. Also, the spot has areas to play badminton, basketball, running…The only drawback is that it's crowded at sunset time but still worth visiting!
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Surrounded by NATURE🍀
📍Liuluoshan, Sanya, Hainan
Incredible area for adventurous people who loves hiking. The landscapes are breathtaking with waterfalls, rivers and greenery. There are some small local villages with some convenient stores at the beginning of the trail. If you go there by ebike you also can charge it in one of these small shops.
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Incredible Yatch experience!☀️
Renting a yacht with your group of friends is one of the best activities to do in Sanya. It is a fantastic experience, you will have so much fun!
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Dreamy nature landscapes 💚
📍Liuluoshan, Sanya, Hainan
Incredible area for adventurous people who loves hiking. The landscapes are breathtaking with waterfalls, rivers and greenery. There are some small local villages with some convenient stores at the beginning of the trail. If you go there by ebike you also can charge it in one of these small shops.
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Ancient Twin Pagodas
The twin pagodas, also known as Meilang Sisters Towers are located in Chengmai County, Hainan province. The spot is very local with humble and nice people, the landscape is stunning and the way to get there is wild specially if you ride an ebike. We love this place and the locals are very kind. Nice experience!
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Greek Dinner at a Greek village, Sanya 🇬🇷🏝
Tianya Bay has this beautiful little Greek village by the coast where you can find many cafes, shops and restaurants.
Moussaka is a Greek restaurant by the coast with a view on the sea and a direct access to the beach from the restaurant. The food menu isn’t extensive, but the food was delish! We went there twice for dinner during our stay in Sanya! I ordered the baked seafood rice, the black olive and avocado salad, vanilla butter baked bread and a non-alcoholic mojito! One night we also ordered a bottle of wine. They have a few variety to choose from in the fridge near the bar. My friends also loved their dishes. My Greek friend approves the moussaka, which is a typical Greek dish 😁👍🏼 The decor and exterior are meant to give you those Santorini holiday vibes. The ambiance is chilled and pleasant 🥂✨
Prices are quite decent portion-wise.
Average price per person - 120 ~ 150¥
Address ➡️ Moussaka, 木萨卡希腊海鲜食厅（黄龙街海边店）
How to go ➡️ We took taxi. It’s walking distance if you’re staying in Tianya Bay but about 40-50 mins away from Dadonghai and about an hour from Yalong Bay. The streets there are a tad narrow and pedestrian-friendly. You may want to get off the car and walk to the restaurant.
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Rope Bridge Thrill in Yalong Bay 🌁🪢🏞
Another adrenaline boost experience unleashing fantastic views is the rope bridge at Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Park. If you don’t want to walk all the way to the bridge, you can pay extra for the mini shuttle busses driving tourists up and down through the park together with the entrance ticket. The access to the rope bridge is only 20¥. There’s a little shop selling drinks and ice cream next to the ticket office. The rope bridge was a thrill! 😅🫣😎 It looks scary at first, but once you buckle up with adrenaline, you go for it! I did feel super scared during my walk as it was very windy up there and the bridge feels unstable with the wind 🙈 BUT the view was worth it: the mountains, the fields, the beach and the sea all in frame 🖼 ✨
⚠️Tip: If you’re wearing a hat, please make sure to press it firmly against your head if you don’t want to see it flying away and get stuck with the other blown away hats in the forest under the bridge!!! 🙊
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