Hainan Island is often referred to as the "Chinese Hawaii". All due to the fact that they live at the same latitude, their climate and landscape disappear. Hainan Island is incredibly beautiful and green. Rough vegetation, snow-white healing underground springs made the islands one of the most popular resorts in the country, but not only in the foreign market. The island has a well-developed infrastructure and a rich excursion program.
In the article you will find my top 5 places to visit on Hainan Island.
Clear Water Bay
One of the most beautiful bays on the island, it boasts a wide 10-kilometer beach with white squeaky sand. There are picturesque palm groves on the beach, and you can take a stroll to the cinematic lighthouse. But the main advantage of this bay is its uncrowdedness. Unlike the well-known bays of Sanya and Dadonghai , there is always a place for solitude here. And this bay is also often chosen for wedding photo shoots by newlywed couples, because it is so beautiful here!
Monkey Island
Located next to the bay of clear water, Monkey Island is a unique place. To get to the island you need to buy a ticket for the funicular. While it will smoothly take you to visit the monkeys, you will be able to admire the floating village of fishermen from above. The island is inhabited by rhesus monkeys. They are generally very friendly, but keep your bags and personal belongings away - glasses and phones often become their trophies. In addition to beautiful locations inhabited by monkeys, you will be offered to visit theatrical and circus performances, where monkey actors will show you everything they are capable of. There is a cafe on the island with special closed booths to protect your meal from the named tailed guests. On the way back, I advise you to look at the seafood and fruit market. Everything here is very fresh and at good prices.
Yanoda Park
Located in the heart of the island, Yanoda Park will surely touch your heartstrings with its splendor, pristine nature and lush greenery. You can walk through the rainforest, feed the parrots from your hand, enjoy the orchid garden and see the flora of the island in Yanoda Park. But the highlight of the program of visiting the park will certainly be a glass bridge over the abyss. Walking on transparent glass tickles your nerves and the views from the bridge are amazing.
Romance Park
It is a must to visit Romance park, because on a daily basis they give an enchanting performance in a theater equipped with the latest technology. The show was developed for several years in collaboration with the famous Dusolei circus. These are several unique acts, each telling its own story, but at the same time they are all intertwined with one idea - to acquaint the viewer with the stories of the island. You are waiting for a laser show, dance numbers, showers of petals and mermaids dancing on the ceiling. But we will not reveal all the secrets, we simply advise you to definitely visit this performance.
Nanshan Buddhism Center
The main attraction of the island is a 108-meter statue of the goddess Guanyin. Legend has it that the three-faced statue of the goddess protects the island from storms and hurricanes. Since its construction in 2005, the island, which had previously suffered from the elements more than once, has not experienced any more severe storms or hurricanes. One face of the goddess looks deep into the island, while the other two gaze into the South China Sea, bringing protection, tranquility and prosperity to the island.
