I'm giving up on Sanya. This place is so amazing!
Lingshui, a treasure hidden in eastern Hainan, is truly beautiful! 🥥 Here, you'll find blue seas, clear skies, white sandy beaches, and rich Li ethnic customs that will make you want to stay forever!
Travel Guide 🚗
1️⃣ External Transportation:
Plane: Arrive at Sanya Phoenix Airport and transfer to the Lingshui Station by high-speed train (20 minutes, second-class seat: CNY 26) or take the airport bus directly to Lingshui (approx. CNY 50/person).
Self-driving: It takes about 2–3 hours to drive from Haikou/Sanya to Lingshui, with a toll fee of about CNY 120. Renting a car is recommended (daily rent from CNY 150, including insurance for more peace of mind).
2️⃣ Internal Transportation:
Bus: Covers major attractions (such as Boundary Island and Monkey Island), but there are few buses. It is recommended to download the "Che Laile" app to check real-time bus information.
Taxi/Ride-sharing: A one-way trip between scenic spots costs CNY 30–80. It is recommended to use DiDi or join a local ride-sharing group (approx. CNY 20/person).
Electric Bike: Electric bikes can be rented in Boundary Island, Clear Water Bay, and other scenic spots (CNY 50/day), which are suitable for short-distance independent travel.
Itinerary 🗺️
Day 1: Boundary Island → Xin Cun Port Danjia Fishing Raft
Morning: Scuba diving and feeding devil fish at Boundary Island, and take a boat back in the afternoon.
Evening: Experience the Danjia fishing raft at Xin Cun Port and have a seafood dinner.
Day 2: Nanwan Monkey Island → Doudou Island → Clear Water Bay
Morning: Watch the macaque performance at Monkey Island, and walk to Doudou Island in the afternoon to take Instagram-worthy photos.
Evening: Watch the sunset on the beach of Clear Water Bay and listen to the sound of the "singing beach" waves.
Day 3: R&F Ocean Paradise → Coconut Field Ancient Village
All day: Watch beluga and dolphin shows at the aquarium and experience water activities.
Afternoon: Learn Li brocade weaving and taste bamboo rice at Coconut Field Ancient Village.
Day 4: Perfume Bay → Return trip
Morning: First surfing experience at Perfume Bay, and return in the afternoon or add a paragliding experience at Hongjiao Ridge (reservation required in advance).
Must-Visit Attractions
1️⃣ Boundary Island 🏝️
Highlights: Glass sea diving, Moonlight Ancient Castle photography, and devil fish feeding interaction.
Tickets: CNY 132 (including ferry ticket), diving projects are charged separately (CNY 300–600).
Tips: Go to the island before 9am to avoid crowds, and bring your own swimsuit and waterproof bag.
2️⃣ Nanwan Monkey Island 🐒
Highlights: The world's only island-type macaque natural reserve, and a cable car across the sea to view the fishing rafts.
Tickets: CNY 143 (including round-trip cable car), macaque performance is free.
Note: Do not wear red clothes, and do not open food packaging in front of the monkeys.
3️⃣ Doudou Island 📸
Highlights: Pink bus, white church, swing, and other popular props, with few people and beautiful scenery.
Tickets: CNY 92 (including round-trip shuttle bus from Monkey Island), it is recommended to wear a light-colored long dress.
4️⃣ Clear Water Bay 🌅
Highlights: The "singing beach" makes a crisp sound when you step on the sand, and the lighthouse and church are suitable for taking sunset photos.
Free: Open all day, camping is allowed (bring your own equipment).
5️⃣ R&F Ocean Paradise 🎢
Highlights: Hainan's largest marine theme park, with a Ferris wheel, roller coaster, and dolphin theater.
Tickets: CNY 298 (CNY 258 if booked 1 day in advance), night tickets are more cost-effective.
6️⃣ Xin Cun Port Danjia Fishing Raft 🐟
Highlights: A "Gypsy" village on the sea, take a boat to pick up starfish and enjoy a seafood feast.
Experience: The average cost of a fishing raft lunch is CNY 80. Spiny puffer fish porridge and salt and pepper mantis shrimp are recommended.
7️⃣ Coconut Field Ancient Village 🌴
Highlights: Li and Miao ethnic cultural village, watch silverware forging and learn Li brocade weaving.
Tickets: CNY 10 (some experience projects are charged separately), suitable for parent-child study tours.
Food Recommendations 🍴
1️⃣ Danjia Seafood 🦀
Recommended dishes: Spiny puffer fish porridge (fresh, sweet, and thick), Hele crab (full of roe and fat), and steamed vermicelli with garlic and lobster.
Restaurant: "Danjia Story" fishing raft restaurant in Xin Cun Port, average cost of CNY 100 per person.
2️⃣ Lingshui Rice Noodles 🍜
Features: Thin rice noodles with dried squid, dried beef, and fish cakes, drizzled with yellow lantern chili sauce, sour and spicy appetizer.
Restaurant: "Anma Rice Noodles King" on Guangming Road, small bowl: CNY 10, large bowl: CNY 15.
3️⃣ Qingbuliang 🥥
Ingredients: Coconut milk + red beans + watermelon + macaroni + shredded coconut, a summer heat relief artifact.
Restaurant: "Grandma Zheng Qingbuliang" on Wenhua Road, CNY 12/bowl.
4️⃣ Chicken Poop Vine Cake 🍡
Taste: Glutinous rice dumplings dyed with herbal juice, served with ginger syrup, to dispel dampness and nourish the body.
Restaurant: Old street vendors, CNY 5/portion.
5️⃣ Tropical Fruits 🥭
Recommendations: Lingshui lychees (available from May to June), mangoes, and dragon fruit, street stalls: CNY 10 for 3 kg.
Accommodation Recommendations 🏡
1️⃣ Boundary Island Sea Fishing Club 🌊
Highlights: Cliffside sea view room, with glass sea view from the window, including scenic spot tickets + ferry tickets.
Price: CNY 600–1,200/night in the off-season, double in the peak season.
2️⃣ Clear Water Bay Westin Resort Hotel 🏨
Highlights: Infinity pool facing the sea, rich parent-child activities (sea catching, handicraft class).
Price: From CNY 800 in the off-season, including breakfast + travel photography.
3️⃣ Xin Cun Port Homestay 🛖
Highlights: Danjia-style stilt house, experience the life of fishermen, cost-effective.
Recommendation: "Danjia Xiaomei Homestay", CNY 150–300/night, including pier pick-up and drop-off.
4️⃣ Perfume Bay Arcadia Hotel 🌴
Highlights: Private beach, surfing lessons, suitable for young backpackers.
Price: From CNY 400 in the off-season, book 1 month in advance in the peak season.
Tips ⚠️
1️⃣ Sun Protection: The ultraviolet rays are strong from May to June, so you need SPF50+ sunscreen + sun hat + sunglasses.
2️⃣ Mosquito Prevention: There are many mosquitoes in coconut groves and by the sea, so prepare green grass ointment or mosquito repellent spray.
3️⃣ Sea Catching: Check the tide table in advance (WeChat mini program "Tide Elf"), Clear Water Bay and Perfume Bay are suitable.
4️⃣ Avoid Pitfalls: Do not buy "banana feeding monkeys" packages on the roadside of Monkey Island (the scenic spot prohibits feeding self-brought food).
5️⃣ Save Money: Buy fresh seafood at the seafood market and find a homestay for processing (processing fee: CNY 10–20/dish).