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Hainan Province, located at the southernmost point of China, is the only tropical island in China. It has calm weather with views of coconut trees, beautiful sandy beaches, vibrant nightlife, and upscale hotels. All create a lively, enjoyable, and unforgettable holiday atmosphere.

Sanya is one of the top destinations in Hainan. As one of the best winter resorts in China, Sanya has many luxury hotels with very comfortable, complete, and classy facilities.

Haikou, the capital located on the northern coast of Hainan, is a great place to enjoy beach views and explore the history and culture of Hainan. Additionally, Wenchang is also liked by some tourists for its peaceful environment and showcasing various iconic old buildings.

Meanwhile, in Wanning, you can visit less crowded bays with beautiful and tranquil natural surroundings, such as Shimei Bay and Riyue Bay. You can visit Lingshui to explore the culture and daily life of the Li and Miao ethnic groups. Finally, if you want to enjoy Chinese legends and the mysterious rainforest, try to explore Wuzhishan.

If you're bored with hiking and sea adventures, it's worth trying watching movies. The place to visit in this regard is the Movie Town in Haikou. This constructed city has film studios and stunning buildings designed to record various movies. There are also local shops and theaters you can visit.

When visiting Hainan, you should try local cuisines there, such as Dongshan lamb, Hele crab, Jiaji duck, and Wenchang chicken. Other famous dishes include Hainan rice noodles, coconut chicken, Hainan hot pot, Lingshui sour noodles, Qingbu Liang, Yibua, Wenquan goose, and carp from the Wanquan River.

There are several festivals in Hainan throughout the year, including the Lantern Festival in Haikou, the Water Playing Festival (Baoting), the Triple Festival, and the Song Contest Festival (Danzhou). If you're interested in various spectacular performances, try watching the long-awaited Sanya Legend Show.

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For tourists moving around Hainan Island, taking high-speed trains is a convenient way. This line connects Haikou, Wenchang, Wanning, Lingshui, Sanya, and other islands. Additionally, access to this railway is one of the most beautiful railway routes in Hainan.

If choosing to use the high-speed train to reach many destinations in the Hainan circular area, it is possible to travel between Haikou and Sanya in about 1 hour and 30 minutes.


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When is the best time to visit Hainan?

The best time to visit Hainan is between December and March. In Hainan, December is the end of spring, while March is the beginning of summer. January and February can also be options for visiting Hainan, but be aware that this period coincides with the Chinese New Year celebration, when Hainan may be filled with tourists.


What are the famous tourist destinations in Hainan?

Hainan has many intriguing places, some of which are several rows of beautiful sandy beaches, Haikou Volcanic Cluster Geopark, Xinglong Tropical Botanical Garden, Yanoda Rainforest, Nanshan Temple, Luhuitou Park, Nanwan Monkey Island, Tianya Haijiao, Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone, and Qilou Old Street.

In Hainan, you can visit many interesting places, from Tianya Haijiao, Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone, Yalong Bay, Wuzhizhou Island in Sanya to Qilou Old Street, Huo Shan Kou Geopark, Hainan Museum in Haikou, and Yanoda Rainforest in Baoting. Hainan also become one of the best destinations for hiking. Recommended places include the Yingge Peak of Limu Mountain, Jingfeng Peak, and Wuzhi Mountain.


How to get to Hainan?

There are no high-speed trains departing directly to Hainan from other domestic cities, and currently, regular trains take a very long time. Therefore, taking a plane is the most recommended way to reach Hainan. Sanya and Haikou are the best places to start a Hainan tour, and more and more tourists prefer to go to Sanya first.


What are the must-try local foods in Hainan?

When visiting Hainan, you should try some of the local cuisines there, such as Dongshan lamb, Hele crab, Jiaji duck, and Wenchang chicken. Other famous dishes include Hainan rice noodles, coconut chicken, Hainan hot-pot, Lingshui sour noodles, Qingbu Liang, Yibua, Wenquan goose, and carp from the Wanquan River.


How long should a vacation in Hainan be?

Sanya is one of the popular destinations in Hainan, which usually takes 4-7 days to travel. Meanwhile, the time needed to visit various popular destinations in Hainan is 1-2 days. Thus, the total vacation time needed in Hainan is approximately around 8-9 days.


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