Things to do in Changjiang

Bawangling Scenic Area is divided into 2 scenic spots, which are several kilometers apart. Before choosing, I compared the differences. This route is simpler, and the scenery is concentrated on rainforest plants. The other route has plants and waterfalls. The aunt at the ticket office recommended us to go there, and we chose this one according to our own needs. There is a 10km mountain road from the ticket office (with toilets) to the scenic spot (a police station). In fact, it is also quite good, not difficult, there are few people, and it is a bit scary when passing through the forest. Remember that there is a very narrow exit connected to Duozi Duofu Cave. If you are fat or have a backpack, it will be a bit difficult to pass. The whole journey took 2 hours. The plank road is about 1.3km in total. There are no toilets on the way. There are swarms of bees in the toilet on the top of the mountain, so I didn’t dare to go in. There is no canteen in the entire scenic area. You must carry water by yourself. The rainforest climate is cold and humid or hot and humid. It is recommended to bring a set of replacement underwear.

The glassy sea is amazing! The scenery is absolutely stunning! The fishing village was a bit... well, I just wanted to explore on my own. I kept getting asked if I wanted to rent an electric cart, so I did. For food, I recommend choosing restaurants with high ratings! The food I ate while wandering around was barely edible. When visiting West Island, it's best to bring some snacks and find a nice spot to sit, listen to the sea, watch the clouds, and just relax.

The Nanshan Guanyin Statue in Sanya is solemn and majestic. Standing 108 meters tall in the middle of the azure sea, the three-faced Guanyin is breathtaking from afar. Each of the three faces has a different design, rich in symbolism. Walking along the boardwalk allows for closer worship and a more tranquil atmosphere. The entire park is lush with greenery, the sea breeze is refreshing, and the Nanshan Temple exudes an ancient charm and profound Zen spirit. With the azure sea on one side and Buddhist culture on the other, it offers both scenic beauty and cultural depth, making it ideal for quiet prayer and photography. The park is quite large, so it's recommended to allow ample time for a leisurely visit. The downsides are that it gets very crowded during holidays, leading to long queues, and the food prices within the park are relatively high. Overall, this is not only a landmark in Sanya but also a place where one can find inner peace and experience the Zen-like tranquility of the mountains and sea.

There is an ancient Changhua Temple on the seashore to the northwest of the ancient Changhua City and Junling Mingwang Temple. The Changhua Ancient Temple has a long history. It is said that it was built in the Han Dynasty. There are historical records since the Song Dynasty. It was originally built by people from Lingao. There are main halls, Sansheng Palace, worship pavilions and Shanyuan Pavilion. The main hall is called the Three Saints Hall, which enshrines Guan Gong, Mazu and Junling King respectively. Each statue is about 3 meters high. The walls of the main hall are painted with the images of the Eighteen Arhats. The Dharma is solemn. Since ancient times, it has been widely worshipped, especially the working people often come here to worship and pray for good weather and safe travel. With the development of history and the accelerated development of material civilization today, the Changhua Ancient Temple is in decline. In 2011, in order to protect traditional customs and culture and inherit the spirit of the ancient temple, with the support of the local government of Changhua, an advisory group for the reconstruction of the Changhua Ancient Temple was established, and activities to rebuild the ancient temple were launched to raise funds for reconstruction. Donations from caring enterprises and people from all walks of life were obtained to rebuild the Changhua Ancient Temple. Changhua Ancient Temple is located at Changhua Bus Station, about 200 meters along the coastal fishing port.

I absolutely love Fenjiezhou Island. I've been here multiple times over the past two years. You could easily spend an entire day here just relaxing. Every time I go to Sanya, I spend at least two days here. The further in you go, the better the environment becomes, and the fewer people there are. You can really feel the atmosphere of the Yellow Sea. The seawater here is an exceptionally beautiful color. It's like watching a blockbuster movie without leaving the country. The restrooms are also very well-equipped, and there's even running water for rinsing your feet. I absolutely love this place.

Our tour guide, Fu Limei, was very friendly and helpful, accompanying my mother and me, offering different suggestions and travel services tailored to our individual needs. The Tropical Paradise Forest Park truly lives up to its name and is definitely worth a visit! Mountains and sea in one frame!

I love beluga whales, but this should be the last time I see an animal show. The first exhibit upon entering was the polar bear enclosure. It looked so pitiful; the bears were constantly panting. Yesterday, it felt like 37 degrees Celsius in Hainan, and I was almost fainting from the heat. Elena seemed incredibly hot, constantly pacing back and forth behind the bars—a stereotypical behavior. At such a low latitude, there shouldn't be a polar bear exhibit. There were many other exhibits. I even fed the otters. Some animals, like the raccoons, had very little space, but I know that's how most aquariums are. I usually go to aquariums, but this time I spent a long time in the beluga whale exhibit. The two beluga whales kept swimming in circles, and I watched them for a long time. The trainers seemed to have a good relationship with the whales, and the staff were all very nice. But after I got home, I watched a documentary about whale trainer Shao Ran and learned the story behind how these animals are transported to aquariums. I cried for a long time. There are many aquariums in China, and many parents bring their children, including me. But I was thinking about how the aquariums could make money. Yesterday, I even bought some beluga whale souvenirs, thinking the animals would get food too. But I think I was wrong. Because I don't know if, when a beluga whale circles and floats in its tiny tank in front of me, performing its show, it's truly smiling, nodding at me, and genuinely happy. In the quiet of the night, do you feel lonely? In that small pool, do you also yearn for the sea, for those places you can never return to… If we can only see them in documentaries in the future, I hope beluga whales can be free, in the vast ocean. Ocean Flower Island is very close to the sea, but they can never go back… I have no power alone, but I hope that fewer and fewer animals will be hunted and kept in zoos, and that more and more people will pay attention to the living conditions of animals in zoos.