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Hainan Tourism Routes
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Hainan Tourism Routes

Sanya Bay · Wuzhizhou · Yanoda

Hainan is the top island destination for Chinese people returning home in winter: Sanya Bay, Yalong Bay, and Haitang Bay each for 1–2 days, with 5 days being the most common.

Provincial Routes and Cities

Hainan is the only tropical island in China: the sands of Yalong Bay, the water activities at Wuzhizhou, the rainforest in Yanoda, and the seaside Guanyin at Nanshan, combined with seafood at the First Market, make for the most worry-free type of family vacation. This site arranges Hainan into a 5-day Sanya trip and a 7-day "Haikou & Sanya" trip.

How to Plan Routes in Hainan

We divide Hainan into 3 ready-made routes, covering short, medium, and long durations. Routes within the same province can be freely combined: if time is tight, take the shortest one; if you want to explore in depth, connect two of them.

Cities and Attractions on This Route

  • Sanya/Haikou:

Travel Reminders

  • Popular scenic spots (Palace Museum, Mogao Caves, Jiuzhaigou, Zhangjiajie, etc.) have real-name entry limits; it is recommended to book 15–30 days in advance.
  • High-speed rail tickets are available 15 days before departure; during peak season, tickets sell out on the first day of release, so be sure to set a reminder.
  • High-altitude routes (Tibet, Qinghai, Western Sichuan) require a health certificate; it is recommended to take Rhodiola 7 days in advance.
  • For seniors over 60 and children under 1.2 meters, please make a note when booking, as ticket prices and bed arrangements are different.
  • All itineraries can be adjusted according to month, number of days, and travel companions. For details, see "Itinerary Customization".

Hainan Tourism Routes (3)

How to choose

RouteDaysPriceIntensityBest monthsCities
Sanya 5 Days · Bays and Islands5 days / 4 nights¥460 from / personRelaxedOctober to AprilSanya
Hainan 7 days · Haikou and Sanya7 days / 6 nights¥580 from / personRelaxedOctober to AprilHaikou / Sanya
5-Day Sanya Island Vacation5 days / 4 nights¥790 from / personRelaxedOctober to April of the following yearSanya