Hainan is a sunny island with a mild tropical climate, where you can get an unforgettable experience and a lot of pleasure. Dadonghai Bay is the most popular holiday destination for visiting tourists. This beach is full of life, and tourists will not get bored.
How to get to Dadonghai Beach
To get to Dadonghai Beach, you need to fly to Sanya Phoenix Airport. You can do this on your own or as part of a tourist group on a tour. If the package option is selected, the hotel will be delivered to the hotel by the included in the package transfer, which will be waiting at the exit from the airport.
Arriving on your own, there are two ways to get to your destination - by bus or taxi. The bus stop is opposite the exit from the airport. To do this, you need to go directly through the car park located in front of the airport and climb the stairs. Bus number 8 will take you to your destination.
Important! It should be borne in mind that buses stop running on the island quite early, so after 20.00 you will have to resort to taxi services, which will cost about 50-70 yuan *. You will have to bargain for a more acceptable cost.
Best time to relax in Dadonghai Bay
The resort place Dadonghai (Hainan) is located in the equatorial zone, so you can relax there all year round. The most comfortable months for rest are from March to May and from September to November. This is due to the too high humidity in the summer months and the cool sea in the winter. Potential summer rainfall and rough seas can make it difficult to get things done.
Note!People with diseases of the cardiovascular system and high blood pressure should not choose the summer months for rest, as high temperatures and stuffiness can negatively affect their well-being.
In winter, those who do not like the sultry heat go to Dadonghai. Basically, such vacationers devote their time to visiting excursions and memorable places. Tourists choosing December for their trip often stay to celebrate the new year. The winter period will in no way prevent you from relaxing on the warm sand, because the temperature during the day reaches 25-28 ºС. The sea is not so hot, but the temperature is comfortable for swimming and is20-22 ºС.
Important! While sunbathing, do not forget about the danger of getting sunburn. Even a short stay in an open space without a protective cream can lead to sad consequences.
The weather in different seasons can be judged by the following diagram.
Which area in Dadonghai to choose
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Dadonghai Bay (Hainan) is densely built up with all kinds of hotels of different star levels. They are located chaotically. On the first line you can see 5 * hotels near 3 * hotels. To decide where it is best to stay, you need to decide what you want to get from your vacation in the first place. If it is more important to be near the sea and the beach, then it is worth staying on the first line. But in this case, it will not be possible to spend the evening in silence, because there are many entertainment venues on the embankment that work until late. Loud music can interfere with restful relaxation. Hotels located on the second and third lines will allow you to calmly relax in the evening in complete silence, and a shuttle service provided to tourists will help you get to the beach.
What is worth visiting
There are three main beaches on Dadonghai Island that are visited by tourists:
- Sanya Bey;
- Dadonghai;
- Yalong Bay.
The most densely populated and saturated with all kinds of locations, the beach is Dadonghai. There are always a lot of people on it, but the cleanliness of the embankment area and the transparency of the water leave much to be desired.
Sanya Bay differs from the previous beach in its huge stretched territory. There is no need to look for a free spot in the sand. Along the embankment there are elite hotels with a large territory, which have their own beach area with sun loungers and umbrellas. Every vacationer can freely sit on a lounger in someone else's hotel and relax. The hotel security looks at such situations condescendingly and will not ask you to vacate the sunbed. Often you can see local residents on the sun loungers. From Dadonghai to Sanya Bay, you can take15 or 25 route.
The cleanest and most beautiful beach is Yalong Bay. To Yalong Bay 40 minutes. ride by bus 25. The beach line is wide, and it is not difficult to choose a place to stay. On the first line there are luxury hotels with green areas.
For your information!Any vacationer can freely walk into the hotel territory and get acquainted with the interior decoration. This allows you to take a closer look at the hotel you like so that you can choose this option next time for your vacation.
The sea on this beach is of a deep azure color, so transparent that you can see the bottom at great depths.
Dadonghai parks
In the center of Dadonghai Beach, there is a nice park where locals exercise in the morning and dance in the evening. Anyone can join. The Singing Fountain Show takes place in the park at 8 pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Loud music plays and a light show is held. It lasts no more than 30 minutes, but the emotions received from it cannot be forgotten.
The Deer turned its head park is a local attraction that cannot be ignored. You can get to it on foot, which will take about 30 minutes, as well as by26 or 55 buses.
The park is located on a hill and has an observation deck at the top with stunning views. The ticket price will cost45-55 yuan, and the electric car that will take you to the upper platform of the park - 15 yuan.
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The territory of the park is built in such a way that visitors can walk along paths among tropical greenery. There are many benches where you can take a break. While walking, you can see little monkeys asking for food.
Important!You should be careful with monkeys, because they can easily snatch a camera or phone from their hands, and especially aggressive ones can even bite.
At the topmost platform is a large statue of a deer turning back. A guy and a girl are standing next to him on different sides, they symbolize those in love with each other. If you go on an excursion to the park with a guide, he will tell the legend about this statue.
Dadonghai local area
In the evening, you can devote to a visit to the local pedestrian street. It is located four stops from the center of Dadonghai. It is easy to get there by bus 8, sitting at the bus stop opposite the Pineapple shopping center. The pedestrian street is a large crowd of people, mainly souvenir sellers and walking tourists.
Note! On the same street there is a "gluttony row" where you can have a tasty snack for a low cost. And for lovers of European food there is a familiar McDonald's.
Dadonghai landmarks
In addition to the places described above, hotel guides and street barkers offer various excursions in Dadonghai. The Nianshan Buddhist Center, hot springs, Yalong Bay Tropical Park, Romantic Park, evening boat trips - this is not all that you can see while relaxing on the island.
Diversity in nutrition
There are a lot of cafes and restaurants in Dadonghai Bay. Any vacationer will find what he needs. Most of the cafes are named in the Russian way - "At Lesha", "Russian yard", "At Larisa", etc.The local population tries to please visitors, so in each menu you can find Russian dishes such as borscht or fried potatoes with meat. Prices are very affordable: soups -10-12 yuan, hot meat dishes with a side dish -20-35 RMB, seafood - 30-60 yuan.
The Pineapple shopping mall is located in the center of the bay, and it is impossible to walk past it. It is built in the shape of a huge golden pineapple. The interior is spread over 3 floors and houses a variety of shopping areas and eateries. There are those where they will serve classically according to the presented menu, and there are those where you can take dishes yourself from a moving conveyor, and pay for what you have eaten at the end of the meal. A similar cafe is located on the 4th floor of the complex and is a sushi bar where food is prepared right in front of visitors. You can watch the chefs through the glass showcase.
While vacationing at the seaside resort, one cannot but try various seafood. Here they are presented in all their diversity. But, besides this, in China, they will offer everywhere a national dish - dumplings. They can be boiled, steamed, or toasted.
Note! The filling is prepared not only from the usual minced meat, cabbage, seafood, greens are added there. And they are eaten after dipping them in soy sauce.
The signature dish on the island is Peking duck. Eating it is a whole ritual. Served on the table are chopped duck meat, thin pita bread, herbs, cucumber cut into strips, pickled onions, sauce, duck bone broth. Pieces of meat, cucumber, onion and greens are put in lavash, poured over everything with sauce, wrapped in a roll and eaten with pleasure.
Those who prefer to cook on their own or just want yogurt or fruit for breakfast can safely find it in stores located on every corner. There is a large supermarket in the Pineapple mall on the 2nd floor. In street markets, you can buy food after bargaining.
Dadonghai Hotels
As mentioned earlier, a lot of hotels have been built, and you can choose an option, accommodation for every taste and budget:
- some of the most comfortable hotels are Marriot hotel, Resort Intime hotel, Harman resort. They have swimming pools, a well-groomed area, conditions for living with small children, good food and their own sun loungers on the beach. But the cost of living in them is not affordable for everyone;
- cheaper options are Souch china and Pearl River garden. They are also located on the first line and have their own territory, but living there is much cheaper;
- Many tourists choose Dadonghai budget hotels with the status of no more than three stars and modest rooms without their own territory. This is due to the fact that tourists spend time in their rooms only at night, and during the day they relax on the beach or visit local attractions. Linda Sea View and Guesthouse hotel stand out among budget hotels.
Note! By typing on the Internet in the search box "Dadonghai Hotel Sanya", there will be sites with reviews of tourists, which you can focus on when choosing a hotel. The official website of each hotel separately provides high-quality and detailed photos of the room stock and the surrounding area.
Vacation Safety in Dadonghai
Hainan is one of the safest places to stay. The crime rate is low here. You can safely move along the street without fear that someone will grab the bag and run away. The Chinese are very friendly people. They treat Russians with blond hair with particular trepidation. It is considered a good omen to touch such a person, and it will be a great joy for them to be photographed with a Russian tourist.
How to entertain yourself on vacation
There are many medical centers on the territory of Dadonghai, where you can undergo not only a course of therapeutic or relaxing massage, but also try acupuncture, cupping massage with bloodletting. Each such center has a doctor who will diagnose and advise on the necessary procedures.
Note!Diagnostics by local specialists is carried out without special equipment, they listen to the pulse and examine the skin and tongue.
In the evening you can go to a restaurant where they sing Russian songs and prepare delicious dishes. Various attractions are provided for children.
In addition to excursion programs, a theatrical show of transvestites will delight you as entertainment. It does not contain vulgar moments, but is aimed at narrating about Chinese traditions and culture, so tourists go to such a show even with small children.
Shopping and Gift Shopping in Dadonghai
To buy necessary supplies and gifts for loved ones, vacationers go to shopping centers, local markets (for example, on a pedestrian street) and shops. If the goal is to buy a souvenir as a gift, then visiting small shops where key chains, magnets, mirrors, figurines will cost quite inexpensively is suitable.
In the Pineapple mall there is a store called Miniso. The prices are very low, and the assortment is huge: from sunglasses and slates to perfumes and incense sticks. To purchase more expensive goods, you can go to other departments of the Pineapple shopping center or visit the Zima shopping and entertainment center and the Leto shopping and entertainment center located nearby.
Note! Many bring aromatic tea, which China is famous for, as a gift. In tea shops, before the sale of goods, sellers give a sample of brewed tea of various varieties.
Means of transport
You can get around the island by taxi or public transport. Taxis are easy to catch along the road just by waving your hand to the driver. Payment for the trip is made strictly according to the counter. To explain the place of delivery, you need to use a map or photographs of those attractions where you want to get.
Bus stops are located close to each other, transport runs quite often. The fare depends on the distance of the trip and is from 2 to 15 RMB.
Important!The lack of public transport in Dadonghai is expressed in the fact that buses run until 19.00-20.00. Later, if you need a trip, you will have to use a taxi.
Conditions for children in Dadonghai
Relaxing with children in this resort is quite comfortable. The hotels provide cots and high chairs, you can rent a stroller if necessary. Children's room will allow the kid to have an interesting time. The water slides in the hotel pool will bring a lot of positive emotions. There are many attractions in the park and on the promenade for children. The local population treats children with particular tenderness, therefore, while the mother, for example, is being given a massage, the friendly administrator of the salon will be happy to spend time with him.
Dadonghai Beach (China) is a must visit for everyone. Chinese culture and local people's ability to enjoy life will bring unforgettable emotions. Whether it is an independent trip or with the help of a tourist voucher, you need to plan your vacation so that you can visit the most important sights and, if you wish, improve your health at the local medical center.
The availability of public transport and taxis will help you get to important places in Dadonghai. Do not be afraid to take your children with you, because all conditions have been created for them here. The ability to eat traditional, familiar dishes or with a local flavor gives you a wide range of choices. Souvenirs purchased in local shopping centers will remind you of a great time for a long time, and you will certainly want to return to Dadonghai Bay on Hainan Island again.
* Prices in the article are for February 2020.
