Explore Hainan's coasts: 10 themed routes for your perfect getaway

Hainan Island Ring Tourism Highway. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Facing this treasure island, you might wonder: How can I fully enjoy a limited holiday? How can I match different interests precisely? We have meticulously curated 10 themed sea routes of varying durations to unlock many ways of experiencing Hainan's marine tourism! From two to 10 days, whether you prefer fun for the whole family, romance for couples, leisurely island time, or the thrill of water sports, you can discover your very own perfect experience among these routes.

【Two-day routes (three routes)】

Route 1: Coconut Breeze & Coastal Relaxation Tour

Haikou — Wenchang — Haikou

(two days, one night)

Keywords: Coconut grove scenery, windmill coast, Nanyang style

This route perfectly blends the romance of coconut groves, the awe of the windmill coast, and the charm of the overseas Chinese hometown. Departing from Haikou, head to Wenchang's Windmill Coast, then experience the most authentic Hainan vibe at Dongjiao Coconut Plantation. Finally, let the overseas Chinese culture and island charm create a unique flavor in the Nanyang old streets.

Day 1: Haikou Bay — Wenchang Windmill Coast — Wenchang Dongjiao Coconut Plantation

Day 2: Wenchang Puqian Old Street — Haikou Arcade-style Old Street

Route 2: Ocean Glimpses & Paradise Tour

Sanya — Lingshui —Sanya

(two days, one night)

Keywords: Glass-like sea diving, macaque island, healing beach

This is a paradise tour specially designed for ocean lovers and families. Explore the wonderful world beneath the clear glass-like sea at Sanya's West Island, watch macaques play at Nanwan Monkey Island, then let your mind and body be gently wrapped by the pure scenery on the healing beach of Daidai Island, enjoying the fun of the island to the fullest.

Day 1: Sanyas West Island

Day 2: Nanwan Monkey Island in Lingshui — Lingshui Daidai Island

Route 3: West Coast Wilderness Adventure Tour

Haikou — Chengmai — Danzhou — Haikou

(two days, one night)

Keywords: Net fishing, coffee time, volcanic coast

This route is full of diverse experiences. From net fishing and tide chasing in a Haikou fishing village to coffee time in Chengmai and traversing the 10-thousand-year-old volcanic geopark in Danzhou, feeling the most vigorous coastal vitality of northern Hainan. Suitable for both relaxation and activity, it lets you experience a different side of Hainan amidst nature and vitality.

Day 1: Haikou Rongshanliao village — Chengmai County Fushan Coffee Culture Style Town

Day 2: E'man Volcanic Geopark Hike — Return to Haikou

【Three-day routes (3 routes)】

Route 4: East Coast Surfing Tour

Sanya — Wanning — Sanya

(three days, two nights)

Keywords: Surfing mecca, wake surfing, internet-famous lighthouse

As a paradise for surfing, how can you miss it when playing in Hainan's seas! Come experience Hainan's surfing vibe. Sanya's Houhai and Wanning's Riyue Bay are must-visit spots. The waves at Houhai are relatively gentle, while Riyue Bay's waves are larger. You can test the waters at Houhai before heading to Riyue Bay to appreciate the different surfing atmospheres of the two places. You can also follow in the champions' footsteps and feel the ultimate passion surfing brings.

Day 1: Sanya Houhai Surfing Lesson — Wanning Xinglong Nanyang Flavors Snacks — Casa Corona Beach Bar & Grill

Day 2: Riyue Bay Surfing Lesson — Shenzhou Peninsula Lighthouse

Day 3: Riyue Bay Surfing Free Session — Return to Sanya

Route 5: Dynamic Island Fun Tour

Sanya — Lingshui — Wanning — Sanya

(three days, two nights)

Keywords: Water carnival, singing sand beach, thrilling surfing

This route offers a diverse water carnival journey! In Sanya, enjoy the refreshing thrill of a water carnival at Wuzhizhou Island. In Lingshui, stroll along the "singing sand" beach of Qingshuiwan and head to the yacht marina to cruise out to sea. In Wanning, experience the excitement of surfing at Riyue Bay and feel the romance of the coconut grove beach at Shimei Bay.

Day 1: Sanya Wuzhizhou Island

Day 2: Lingshui Qingshuiwan Yacht Marina

Day 3: Wanning Riyue Bay — Wanning Shimei Bay

Route 6: Marine Culture Exploration Tour

Haikou — Wenchang — Qionghai — Haikou

(three days, two nights)

Keywords: Space launch, marine fantasy, fishing village stories

This route combines marine science, culture, and beautiful scenery. Learn about aerospace knowledge in Wenchang, then head to the museum to discover various ocean stories. Listen to old captains tell tales of the South China Sea in Tanmen village and finally return to Haikou's Dongzhai Port to explore the wonder of the "Sea Forest". Knowledge and fun coexist.

Day 1: Wenchang Space Centre — Mulantou Lighthouse

Day 2: South China Sea Museum of China (Hainan) — Tanmen Central Fishing Port

Day 3: Mangrove Trees in Dongzhaigang National Nature Reserve

【Five-day routes (two routes)】

Route 7: Joyful Ocean Family Tour

Sanya — Lingshui — Qionghai — Wenchang — Haikou

(five days, four nights)

Keywords: Marine cute animals, adventure park, nature class

Designed specifically for families, it covers rich content including interacting with cute ocean creatures, adventuring freely in theme parks, and learning knowledge in nature and museums. It allows children to gain insights while having fun, with the whole family sharing warm, quality time.

Day 1: Sanya Atlantis "Lost Space" Aquarium — Sanya Haichang Fantasy Town

Day 2: Lingshui Boundary Island — Hainan Tanka Museum

Day 3: Hainan Ocean Paradise Resort

Day 4: South China Sea Museum of China (Hainan) — Wenchang Aerospace Science and Education Center

Day 5: Hainan Provincial Museum — Hainan Tropical Wildlife and Botanical Garden

Route 8: Island Light & Shadow Enthusiast Tour

Haikou — Wenchang — Wanning — Lingshui — Sanya — Danzhou — Haikou

(five days, four nights)

Keywords: Drone aerial photography, coastal landmarks, light feast

This route is a visual feast for photography enthusiasts. From the perspective of a drone, it connects iconic landscapes along Hainan's east and west coasts. The scenery is rich and varied. Capture the changing coastal light and shadows along the way, letting light and sea waves together compose a photographic poem.

Day 1: Haikou Sea — Viewing Platform — Beigang Island — Wenchang Windmill Coast

Day 2: Wanning Shanqin Bay — Zhengmenling Bridge — Shimei Bay Sea — Viewing Pavilion — Riyue Bay

Day 3: Lingshui Boundary Island — Tanka Fishing Rafts

Day 4: Sanya Haitang Bay — Sanya Phoenix Island

Day 5: Danzhou E'man Volcanic Coast — Return to Haikou

【Seven-day route (one route)】

Route 9: Taste of the Sea Culinary Tour

Haikou — Chengmai — Wenchang — Qionghai — Wanning — Lingshui — Sanya

(seven days, six nights)

Keywords: Island-circuit self-drive, lesser-known bays, specialty cuisine

Depart from Haikou and start a culinary island-circuit tour! Those foods seasoned with the "sea" are extraordinarily delicious! Haikou's Laoba tea, Qingbuliang, vegetarian pot, spicy soup rice; Chengmai's fushan coffee, Qiaotou sweet potato; Wenchang chicken, zaopocu; Qionghai's Kopi O coffee, Wenquan goose, assorted grain snacks; Wanning's Dongshan lamb, hele crab, Nanyang cuisine; Sanya's seafood feast, Yanglan sour fish soup... Each stop is a carnival for the taste buds.

Day 1: Haikou Cloudscape Library — Haikou Arcade-style Old Street — Hainan University South Gate Night Market

Day 2: Hainan Provincial Museum — Chengmai County Fushan Coffee Culture Style Town — Haikou Rongshanliao Village

Day 3: Haikou Dongmen Market — Wenchang Puqian Old Street — Mulan Lighthouse

Day 4: Wenchang Qishui Bay — Tongguling — Stone Park

Day 5: Wenchang Wangxi Chinese — Western Tea Shop — Qionghai Tanmen Thousand Years Old Fishing Port — Boao Tinghai Road

Day 6: Wanning Riyue Bay — Shenzhou Peninsula — Xinglong Nanyang Flavors — Shimei Bay

Day 7: Lingshui Xincun Port — Yalong Bay — Dadonghai Tourist Area

【10-day route (one route)】

Route 10: Island-circuit Discovery & Sea Immersion Tour

Haikou — Wenchang — Qionghai — Wanning — Lingshui — Sanya — Ledong — Dongfang — Changjiang — Danzhou — Lingao — Chengmai — Haikou

(10 days, nine nights)

Keywords: Island-circuit travel, internet-famous check-ins, savor the island slowly

Take 10 days to explore Hainan's wildness and poetry with an island-circuit tour. Connect unique check-in points around Hainan via personal car, explore secret scenic spots, and fully experience Hainan's island charm. Coconut groves and the sea, lighthouses and windmills, majestic sea cliffs, stunning sunsets, millennium-old salt fields, volcanic coasts... It is an in-depth journey to the heart of Hainan.

Day 1: Haikou Cloudscape Library — Sky Mountain Station — Wenchang Mulan Bay

Day 2: Qionghai Wu Suo Gui Zhi Seaview Restaurant — Tinghai Road

Day 3: Wanning Shanqin Bay Zhengmenling Bridge — Shenzhou Peninsula Lighthouse — Shimei Bay Sea-Viewing Pavilion

Day 4: Lingshui Xiangshuiwan Coastal Road — Daidai Island — Xincun Port Tanka Fishing Rafts

Day 5: Sanya Taiyang Bay Road — Coconut Dream Corridor — Tianya town

Day 6: Ledong Yinggehai Old Salt Field — Dongfang Yulinzhou Lighthouse

Day 7: Changjiang Qizi Bay "Orange Sea" — Shayutang village

Day 8: Danzhou Millennium Ancient Salt Field — Longmen Surging Waves — Volcanic Coast

Day 9: Lingao Bozong fishing village — Lingao Cape

Day 10: Chengmai Houchen coffee cultural village — Hongkanling Ceramics Park — Return to Haikou