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    Tourist Attractions in Hainan

    The most interesting things to do in Hainan. Photos and a brief description.

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    About Hainan

    Tropical Hainan is famous for its magnificent beaches, picturesque coral reefs and year-round sunny weather. The island is covered with natural and landscape parks, creating a unique ecosystem and a harmonious atmosphere for people seeking unity with nature.

    The beaches of the island can be called exemplary in terms of cleanliness, well-being and beauty of the surrounding landscapes. And all this splendor is offered for quite adequate money. It is not for nothing that the nickname “Eastern Hawaii” was fixed for the island.

    Holidays on Hainan Island are popular with the inhabitants of the Celestial Empire themselves. The rich cultural heritage of the past has been preserved here. Once upon a time, during the imperial dynasty, noble nobles were exiled to the island, for some reason they did not please the ruler.

    Top Tourist Attractions in Hainan

    Nanshan Buddhist Center

    It is one of the largest Buddhist complexes in Asia, covering a vast area of 50 km2. It consists of an impressive Guanyin Temple with a 108-meter statue of the goddess of Mercy on the roof and a landscape park decorated in accordance with the classical Feng Shui traditions. The complex is located about 40 km from the resort town of Sanya. It is located at the foot of Nanshan Mountain.

    Nanshan Buddhist Center
    Phoenix Island

    Phoenix Island

    An artificial island created from separate coral reefs and small areas of land, located off the coastline of Hainan (near the port of Sanya). Several futuristic skyscrapers have been built on it, housing five-star hotels, as well as luxury private villas, shops of famous brands, a yacht club, a sports complex, an amusement park and a beach. Phoenix and Hainan Islands are connected by a 390-meter bridge.

    Ethnographic village of Li and Miao

    An open–air museum dedicated to the culture of the indigenous peoples of Hainan Island - Li and Miao. It is an extensive park area with traditional buildings typical of these ethnographic groups. The villagers are skilled actors who arrange folklore performances for tourists and demonstrate dexterous skills. The makeshift settlement is located 30 km from Sanya.

    Ethnographic village of Li and Miao
    Hainan Museum

    Hainan Museum

    The extensive museum exposition consists of valuable art objects belonging to different eras. There are collections of Chinese porcelain, paintings, weapons, clothes made of Chinese silk, jade products, precious metals and sculptures. The age of individual exhibits reaches several thousand years. In a separate room, you can view a unique collection of paintings made on silk fabric and ancient calligraphic scrolls.

    Yalong Bay

    One of the bays of the South China Sea, distant from Sanya by about 30 km. The name of the place translates from Chinese as "dragon coast". The best hotels of Hainan are located on the picturesque Yalong coast, which are surrounded by forests, mountains, snow-white beaches and magnificent tropical gardens. The bay is considered the most prestigious resort of the entire island. Locals usually call the bay "paradise on earth".

    Yalong Bay
    Dadonhai Bay

    Dadonhai Bay

    Dadonhai is located near Sanya. You can get here on foot from the city. The beaches of the bay are especially loved by tourists because of the reasonable prices for hotel accommodation and traditional "holiday joys". The length of the beaches of the Gulf coast is about 2 km. Also here you can find almost ideal conditions for surfing, which attracts fans of this sport.

    Dongshan Safari Park

    A nature park created in 1999. On its territory, tourists can observe the life of exotic animals that are in their natural habitat. Ostriches, black swans, parrots, monkeys, crocodiles, lions and other fauna live here. Children will be delighted with the aviary with lion cubs and tiger cubs, and adults will be able to watch the process of feeding adult predators.

    Dongshan Safari Park
    Monkey Island

    Monkey Island

    A reserve created for the purpose of studying and breeding Guancian macaques, a subspecies of small monkeys. It is located about 80 km from Sanya in a quiet and remote area of Hainan Island. The park is home to about 2000 individuals. They walk freely through the alleys, sit on trees, stones and the ground, and also hang in bunches on visitors, constantly trying to get into bags, pockets and steal things they like.

    Butterfly Park

    A nature reserve near Yalong Bay, where a unique collection of butterflies from different parts of the world is collected. It is also home to a large number of exotic insects (more than 2000 species). For tourists, there is a small museum and a souvenir shop. The best time to visit the reserve is in the morning, before the sweltering heat of the day has set in.

    Butterfly Park
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    Park "Deer turned its head"

    The park is located in Sanya on a fairly large area around a high mountain. The name of the area comes from a legend about a hunter who was preparing to kill a deer, but noticed in time that the animal turned its head and turned into a beautiful girl. In Chinese, the name of the park sounds like "Luhuitou". There is a deer nursery here, where animals can be fed and memorable photos can be taken with them.

    Hot springs "Zhujiang Nantian"

    Therapeutic thermal waters, where locals bathed and improved their health many centuries ago. Today "Zhujiang Nantian" is a modern landscaped complex, which includes 36 pools with different temperatures and water composition. On its territory there is a cozy hotel, a Chinese restaurant, several outdoor cafes, traditional tea houses and spas. Hot springs are very popular among locals.

    Hot springs
    Volcano Ma An

    Volcano Ma An

    The volcano is located on the territory of the national park of the same name. Its slopes are covered with dense tropical vegetation, sometimes turning into impenetrable jungles. Thanks to the natural steps from the frozen lava, tourists have the opportunity to climb to the crater itself – the heart of the volcano, frozen many millennia ago. There is a museum and a restaurant on the slopes of the mountain. The ascent to the top is equipped with comfortable benches for relaxation.

    Wuzhishan Mountain

    The mountain range, which got its name because of the similarity with the shape of the palm ("wuzhishan" in Chinese means "five fingers"). The highest peak of the ridge reaches 1867 meters. There are many trekking trails on the territory of the massif, along which you can climb two of the five peaks of Wuzhishan. It is home to several hundred species of tropical fauna and grows about 170 species of orchids.

    Wuzhishan Mountain
    Xinglong Botanical Garden

    Xinglong Botanical Garden

    A tropical garden with an area of 80 hectares, founded in 1957 as part of the scientific base of an agricultural institute engaged in the research and conservation of valuable plants. In addition to ornamental crops, coffee, vanilla, black pepper and fruits are grown in the garden. In a local store, tourists can buy fragrant coffee and vanilla tea "Silun", which are made from local products, as a souvenir.

    Yanoda Rainforest

    The relict jungles of Yanoda are located in the southern part of Hainan near the Qixian Ridge. More than 45 km2 of forests have been turned into a landscaped tourist area, which includes a landscape park with a lotus lake, a river, waterfalls and a greenhouse of tropical orchids. The park is equipped with walking paths, suspension bridges and a rope crossing thrown over the gorge. For tourists seeking unity with nature, a tent camp is organized on the territory of the jungle.

    Yanoda Rainforest
    Pirate Island

    Pirate Island

    A small island with an area of 2 km2, located about 20 minutes by boat from Hainan Island. The tourist infrastructure of the place began to develop relatively recently, so the Pirate Island still retains the charm of untouched nature. Almost its entire area is covered with virgin tropical forests. There are picturesque coral reefs around the coastline. Tourists can relax on the clean and picturesque beaches of the island.

    West Island

    The island is located a few kilometers from the coastline of Hainan. You can get there by boat or motor boat. Nature has created ideal conditions for diving here. The island is surrounded by densely populated coral reefs, where amazing sea creatures live. Visibility in clear water is almost perfect, so underwater divers will have an unforgettable sight.

    West Island
    Jade Belt beach

    Jade Belt beach

    A narrow strip of sand several tens of meters wide separating the fresh waters of the Wanquanhe, Longgong and Jiuqui rivers from the salty waves of the South China Sea. This unique natural place is listed in the Guinness Book of Records. The beach is located near the small town of Boao, which is located on the east coast of the island. The "Jade Belt" is covered with snow-white sparkling sand.

    Taoist Park "Heavenly Grottoes"

    A magnificent landscaped park with numerous caves, sacred trees and grottoes, which according to Taoist philosophy are considered the gateway to another world. On its territory there is a Temple of the Dragon – the lord of the world. This place is sacred to all followers of Taoism. Thousands of pilgrims come to the park every year, not to mention tens of thousands of tourists from mainland China and other countries.

    Taoist Park
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    Park "Edge of the World"

    The history of the foundation of the park is connected with the tragic legend of the love of a guy and a girl who turned into boulders and froze on the coast. Over time, other stones began to appear around them. Each boulder has its own poetic name. The paths of the park offer a fascinating view of the coast. The "Edge of the World" is designed for leisurely walks, reflections and contemplation of nature.