When choosing a resort, you can pay attention to the "East Hawaii" - this is how many tourists call the famous health resort. Hainan, in which excursions do not end with historical sites, also pleases arrivals with luxurious beaches, strewn with white sand, palm trees and clear sea. The popular island allows you to go on vacation with your children.
What excursions in Hainan can be visited
Sightseeing tours on Hainan Island include:
- trips to tropical forests;
- visiting botanical gardens and parks;
- trips to inactive volcanoes, lakes.
There you can also get acquainted with Buddhist temples, thematic museums and zoos.
Guides offer sightseeing, religious, historical types of excursion routes.
Interesting excursions in Hainan
The list of excursions in Hainan includes:
- the "End of the World" park located on the southern coast;
- the center of pilgrimage and Buddhism "Nan Shan", famous for its huge statue dedicated to the goddess Guanyin;
- ethnographic village;
- Islands of Sidao and Pirates;
- the tropical forest near Yalongwan Bay and the underwater world in its bay;
- Xinglong Garden and Heavenly Grottoes Park.
Important! Rest on the island can be combined with visiting major cities: Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing and their environs.
Thermal springs "Nantian"
They are a natural SPA center, outwardly reminiscent of an ecological park. In it you can see more than 3 dozen varieties of mineral springs, with a narrowly focused specificity. Near them there are signs in different languages, including Russian. The water in these baths has different temperatures and aromatic additives.
Important! The thermal springs are also open to children: they have a specialized pool with comprehensive services. There is a cafe nearby.
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The average ticket price is 95 yuan. *
Jungle "Yanoda"
Ecological park in 2012 received the highest marks from inspection services. Total area - 123 sq. km, which contains:
- tropical forests unchanged, pristine;
- mountain valleys with inaccessible slopes, decorated with cascading waterfalls;
- hanging gardens;
- large boulders;
- century-old trees, on the trunks of which vines live.
The breaks between visits to individual sites are accompanied by performances by musicians playing folk instruments. The park offers three hiking trails and a 680 m cable car crossing.
Pay attention! From Sanya, excursions to the jungle are available on free buses. A walk along them will cost 170 yuan (transportation is included in the price).
Travelers believe that the eco-park can deservedly be called one of the most beautiful places in the country.
Center of Buddhism "Nan-Shan"
It belongs to the largest religious buildings in Asia. Pilgrims visit it because of the huge statue of the goddess Guanyin, which rises up on 108 m (over the park). Directly in the temple itself there is a golden version of this sculpture - it took 140 kg purest gold. The statue was cast by hand.
Note!You will have to pay 150 yuan for visiting a Buddhist center, and 78 yuan for a child. Babies less than 1 meter tall are admitted to the temple for free.
Also, a small train runs constantly on the territory. A ride on it will cost 30 yuan.
Monkey island
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Its total area is one thousand hectares; the entire territory is occupied by a monkey reserve. About 2 thousand individuals live there at the same time.
The protected area is kept clean, there are signs everywhere in different languages, including Russian. The staff is easily identified by their distinctive, bright uniforms.
Before visiting the island, everyone must be instructed. The friendly attitude of animals ends when they try to touch, feed or tease the primates. In order not to run after poppies, you need to hide all the tempting objects in bags and backpacks.
Walking along specially marked paths allows you to watch the games of the animals. There is also a swimming pool in which they swim in hot weather.
It offers visits to the circus and theater, where all shows are held with the participation of local residents. Those who wish can take a picture with the animal: he is seated on his knees or shoulder, and the employee takes a photo on the guest's device. The pleasure will cost 10 yuan.
Note! Visitors enter the territory with the help of a funicular (30 yuan must be paid for the trip). The ticket to the island itself will cost 68 yuan.
The length of the cable car located above the water - 2138 m.
Mountain expedition
Walking along the mountain trail is considered one of the most popular. On it you can go to the center of the jungle and go down a steep cliff to the mouth of a mountain river: when descending, they use special equipment. Then the travelers sail by boat. The total length of the route is 163 km, it ends near Wuzhishan Mountain.
Pirate island
Has been opened to the curious recently. Its total territory is 1.5 sq. km.
The island is a small corner of untouched nature with a rich fauna and flora. On it grows a rare species of plants - "dragon tree": when its bark is cut, it gives off a reddish resin, which the locals called "dragon's blood".
Large turtles can be found around the pool, and peacocks on the coast. The island is preferred by divers and surfers. The most desperate workers are offered to examine the old sunken ship. Less adventurous travelers can take a walk on the metal cable bridge, the final point of which is the observation post.
On spring days, the island hosts a street carnival dedicated to the birth of the goddess Mazu. The holiday has no exact date and is tied to the lunar calendar. Those who wish can see her temple there.
Experts and experienced travelers advise taking a few days to visit the island - to fully explore all the advantages of a versatile vacation.
You can settle in a bungalow or a villa, or rent a room in a coastal hotel. The official websites of the resort specify the exact cost of living (single or family type of vacation).
Note! The trip along with the boat ferry will cost 130 yuan. Nude sunbathers are advised not to visit local beaches - for being in a public place, according to the instructions, topless faces a serious fine.
Li and Miao Folk Village
Aborigines appeared on the island before the Chinese settled on it. The indigenous representatives now live closer to the center of the island, in the jungle.
Previously, their homes were built from bamboo, clay and plant materials.
The clothes are made from homespun materials, and the main food is rice, which is prepared using bamboo stalks. Local alcoholic drinks are also produced from it.
When visiting the village, visitors can get acquainted with legends and historical information, taste the local cuisine, see a wedding or a funeral. Representatives of the indigenous population are portrayed by actors, but the tour does not lose anything from this, but becomes more exciting.
Important! Experts recommend not to save money and go to the village with a guide. Individual walks are undesirable.
Sanya sightseeing tour
Sanya tours to Hainan take place in the southern part of the island.Travelers drop in here to buy shark blubber, local tea and souvenirs. In this part, the weather is always warm and you can swim here regardless of the season.
In Sanya, China, excursions allow you to get acquainted with the snake nursery, beautiful parks and the Pearl Museum. The total walking time is about 2 hours, and at the end guests will have a tea ceremony.
Note! A few kilometers from the city is the Dadonghai Bay, a tour around it attracts fans of evening entertainment and water sports.
It is also home to one of the largest seafood restaurants, nightclubs and hotels.
Self-guided tours
Visiting the island can take place without guides. Experienced travelers get a map of attractions, which shows the most interesting routes, parks and public transport stops.
You can get to anywhere on the island by bus.
Prices for excursions on the island of Hainan - comparison of offers from popular tour operators
The cost of an exotic vacation can vary significantly: it depends on the travel operator. The information table will help you navigate which agency is suitable and how much the visit costs:
| Place | Rus-Tour | AnexTour | TezTour |
| Thermal Monkey Island | 500 | —————— | 510 |
| Niantian | ——————— | 255 | 270 |
| Jungle Yanoda | 380 | 415 | 380 |
| Ethnographic village | 300 | 350 | 380 |
| Sightseeing tour | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| Nan Shan | 390 | 510 | 520 |
| Monkey island | 270 | 510 | 329 |
Important! Prices in the price list are indicated in yuan. They may vary depending on the rate quotes.
Where to buy a tour
When planning a trip to Hainan Island, you need to study all the excursion offers in advance. On the territory of China with tourist visits, everything is very strict:
- events are held by accredited guides;
- local residents without a specially issued permit are not allowed to engage in such activities;
- Tours from local agencies are cheaper than from Russian tour operators, but they are conducted in their native language.
Experts advise buying them from companies that are permanently operating on the island. The tour price includes a guide service and a trip by bus or transfer.
Note! Tour desks are located in the same hotels where travelers are staying. If a foreigner came as a "savage", then he can identify the employees of the company by the branded clothes.
Excursions to mainland China
Regardless of the starting point of travel in China, visitors are offered routes that differ in theme, duration and cost. Each guest can stop at something specific:
- go to the Great Wall;
- get to know the tea plantations in Guangzhou;
- walk the streets or markets;
- explore the Beijing Silk Museum;
- take part in a tea ceremony;
- see the life of medieval hutong quarters or delve into the history of Buddhism.
Visitors to the capital are also invited to visit the Olympic Village, the Jade Museum, the Temple of Heaven, the Imperial Palace and other equally interesting attractions. Many travelers make sure to drop by the Malyandao tea market or the Hongqiao pearl market.
Note! In the description of the tour, experts recommend taking walks with a professional guide. He will be able to acquaint with coffee shops and shops designed for local residents, underground casinos and other secluded places that only the locals know about.
Excursions from Hainan to Hong Kong - what you need to know
Some travelers do not stop at a certain city and want to visit several places in stages. Tour operators offer to explore China by moving from Hainan to Hong Kong. Such a trip can be organized, but several conditions must be met:
- Upon arrival as part of a tourist group, a group visa with a single type of use is opened. It is impossible to leave the territory of the island in the middle of the trip - crossing its borders will lead to deportation and a ban on entry into the country. In this case, a secondary excursion to Hong Kong should be organized before arrival in Hainan or after the end of the tour.
- Visiting the island can also take place with a standard visa. The flight to the megalopolis is subject to a reusable type of admission. To visit the city (without moving around the mainland), Russian citizens do not need visa documents: they can stay there for 14 days.
- When buying a package tour, you need to inquire in advance with the travel agency about the combined options. In this case, all issues will be resolved by the agency's employees for permits and logistic nuances.
These points must be taken into account if you want to combine a vacation on the island and a trip to Hong Kong. Experienced travelers advise, before leaving and concluding an agreement, immediately determine the routes of interest (natural reserves, glass bridges and historical sites) and only then arrange a step-by-step tour of China.
During walks, you need to wear the most comfortable shoes and clothes, do not forget about protective equipment for the skin. To avoid sunstroke in the heat, it is best to take a hat with you. To avoid poisoning, you do not need to buy dubious products from street vendors - meals should only take place in a hotel or a proven / recommended food restaurant.
Tourist visits to the mainland and the islands will pass without problems if you buy a ready-made excursion accompanied by a guide. Independent trips will not provide an opportunity to explore the flavor of the PRC in full and see the most interesting places.
* Prices are valid for February 2020.
