Hainan Binlang Valley Li and Miao Cultural Tourism Area

海南槟榔谷黎苗文化旅游区

Hainan Binlang Valley Li and Miao Cultural Tourism Area was established in 1998. It is located in Ganshiling Nature Reserve at 18° north latitude, at the junction of Baoting County and Sanya City. The scenic area is located in a sea of ​​​​thousands of graceful and graceful betel nut trees and a tropical rain forest with towering ancient trees and intertwined vines. The planned area is more than 5,000 acres, 26 kilometers from the Yalong Bay coast and 28 kilometers from the center of Sanya. Binlang Valley got its name because of the mountains and forests on both sides and a betel nut valley stretching for several kilometers in the middle.
The scenic area consists of four major sections: the Intangible Cultural Heritage Village, Ganshili Village, Rainforest Miao Village, and Dream Pastoral. The main projects include the large-scale live performance "Betel Nut·Ancient Charm", the "Tropical Storm" Experience Hall, the "Knife Mountain and Fire Sea" performance, field karts, flying forest nest exploration, aerial trains, amphibious off-road vehicles, mountain slides, and high-altitude zip lines. In addition, you can taste authentic Li ethnic specialties in the "Bolong Family" restaurant, and enjoy the rainforest scenery in the Orchid Inn and Pastoral Inn. The scenery is beautiful and the resources are unique. Ten national intangible cultural heritages are also displayed in the scenic area, among which the "Li Nationality Traditional Spinning, Dyeing, Weaving and Embroidery Skills" has been listed in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Urgently Needed Protection List. Betel Nut Valley is also one of the main venues for the traditional "March 3" and "Qixi Water Festival" of the Li and Miao ethnic groups in Hainan. It is full of cultural charm and is a "living fossil" of Hainan's ethnic culture.

Attractions Location: Ganshiling Nature Reserve, Baoting Li and Miao Autonomous County, Hainan Province

Tickets:
Tickets for Binlanggu: 50 RMB for adults; sightseeing bus tickets: 30 RMB

Opening hours:
08:30-18:00 (Monday to Sunday, January 1st - December 31st)

Contact Details: 0898-38660806;0898-38668585

Transportation:
1. Scenic area shuttle bus
Guoguang Hotel (9:20) → Sanya Resort → Jinglilai Hotel → Beautiful New Coast → Green Sea and Countryside → Blue Sea and Blue Sky → 425 Hospital → Tuanjie Street → Xinfeng Street → Phoenix Island → Yifang Department Store → Luhuitou Square → Hawaii Hotel → Summer Department Store → Dadonghai Square → Yuya Road → Jiyang Health Center → Return (16:10)
2. Haiqi Bus
Buy a ticket to "Sandao" at Sanya Bus Terminal. After getting on the bus, tell the ticket seller to get off at the new gate of Binglanggu Scenic Area. The ticket price is about 14 yuan and the whole journey takes about 45 minutes.
3. Intercity 1
Take Intercity Bus No. 1 from Sanya Railway Station and get off at Binglanggu Scenic Area. The fare is about 14 yuan and the whole journey takes about 45 minutes.

Time reference: More than 3 hours


Recommended itinerary for Hainan Binlang Valley Li and Miao Cultural Tourism Area tours

1-day in-depth tour of Li and Miao culture

  • Full day: Betel nut valley scenic area (self-drive/charter) → watch the performance of "Betel nut·Ancient Charm" (walk) → experience the intangible cultural heritage workshop

Immerse yourself in exploring 10 national intangible cultural heritages such as the boat-shaped houses of the Li ethnic group and the face tattoo culture, and enjoy the original ethnic song and dance performances.

Accommodation/Food: Orchid Inn in the scenic area; Five-legged Pig Hotpot is recommended

Souvenirs: Li brocade products, rattan handicrafts


2-day rainforest culture dual experience

  • Day 1: Betel nut valley → Yanoda rain forest (1 hour drive)
  • Day 2: Qixianling Hot Spring (1.5 hours by car) → Return

On the first day, we compared the Li and Miao culture with the tropical rainforest ecology, and on the second day, we enjoyed the healing effects of the volcanic hot springs.

Accommodation/Food: Qixianling Junlan Resort Hotel; recommended Lijia Bamboo Rice

Souvenirs: Rainforest essential oil, volcanic mud mask


3-day mid-line cultural loop

  • Day 1: Binlang Valley→Wuzhi Mountain (2 hours by car)
  • Day 2: Qiongzhong Baihualing (1.5 hours by car)
  • Day3: Fantasy Xiangshan in Tunchang→Return (1 hour by car)

Connect the ethnic culture and mountain landscape of central Hainan and experience the winemaking skills of the Li people.

Accommodation/Food: Wuzhishan Yatai Rainforest Hotel; Shanlan Wine is recommended

Souvenirs: Agarwood products, tropical spices


4-day intangible cultural heritage tour

  • Day1: Binlang Valley Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition
  • Day 2: Baoting Tea Valley (40 minutes by car)
  • Day3: Sanya Yazhou Ancient Town (2 hours by car)
  • Day 4: Ledong Yinggehai Salt Fields → Return (2.5 hours by car)

Experience in-depth the traditional crafts of Li ethnic group such as brocade weaving and pottery making, and explore the thousand-year-old salt making technique.

Accommodation/Food: Baoting Rainforest Wonderland Hotel; recommended fish tea

Souvenirs: Li pottery products, old salt cakes


5-day Shanhaili Township loop

  • Day 1: Binlang Valley→Fenjiezhou Island (2 hours by car)
  • Day 2: Lingshui Tanka Fishing Raft (30 minutes by ferry)
  • Day 3: Wuzhi Mountain Rafting (2.5 hours by car)
  • Day4: Wangxia Township, Changjiang (3 hours by car)
  • Day 5: Baisha Crater→Return (2 hours by car)

From the ocean to the mountains, fully experience the life styles of different branches of the Li nationality.

Accommodation/Food: Lingshui Qingshui Bay Westin; recommended Tanka seafood porridge

Souvenirs: Star and Moon Bodhi, boat house model


6-Day Western Front Secret Exploration

  • Day 1: Binglang Valley→Danzhou Dongpo Academy (3.5 hours by car)
  • Day 2: Millennium Ancient Salt Field (40 minutes by car)
  • Day3: Bawangling, Changjiang (2 hours by car)
  • Day 4: Dongfang Yulingzhou (1.5 hours by car)
  • Day 5: Ledong Jianfengling (2 hours by car)
  • Day 6: Baisha Tea Garden→Return (3 hours by car)

Exploring the primitive villages of the Li nationality in western China and the secrets of the tropical rainforest.

Accommodation/Food: Four Points by Sheraton Danzhou; long table banquet is recommended

Souvenirs: Dongpo cultural and creative products, wild honey


7-Day Hainan Cultural Panorama Tour

  • Day 1: In-depth experience of the intangible cultural heritage of Binlang Valley
  • Day2: Yanoda Rainforest Adventure
  • Day3: Qixianling Hot Spring Retreat
  • Day4: Wuzhishan Li Village
  • Day5: Houseboat in Hongshui Village, Changjiang River
  • Day6: Sanya Yazhou Culture
  • Day7: Haikou Qilou Old Street→Return

Experience Hainan's diverse culture in a panoramic way, from intangible cultural heritage skills to modern Nanyang style.

Accommodation/Food: Specialty hotels in each region; Recommended Hainan’s four famous dishes

Souvenirs: A full set of cultural theme souvenirs


User Reviews

By Drifting Sugar 321 |

Binglang Valley is a 50-minute drive from downtown Sanya. There are fruit vendors along the way. The fruit is much cheaper than in downtown and equally delicious. Binglang Valley has a very distinct Li and Miao cultural style. The scenic area is divided into 3 parts and can be reached by sightseeing bus, which is very convenient. It is recommended to visit for 2 to 3 hours. If the time is too long, there is really nothing to visit. Each part of the scenic area has special products: Li brocade, silverware, dried coconut, etc. If you go shopping, you can extend the time appropriately. It is recommended to watch the performance. Children should also like the performance of animals. The ordinary seat ticket I bought is relatively biased. I can change it to a VIP seat for an additional 35 yuan. I personally think it is unnecessary. After most people are seated, you can sit if there is an empty seat. As long as you don't sit in a VIP seat, the service staff will not stop you.

By Scorpion arrow |

I have always been a little curious about ethnic culture, so I went to Binlang Valley for a visit.

The first surprise was the moment I entered the gate. The tall buildings and primitive totems in front of me were very eye-catching. Then there were the live demonstrations of Li brocade weaving by many Li elders along the way, which was also very unique.

What's next? Li ethnic medicine? Miao silver? The Miao cultural area in particular, I took a special bus to get there, but it turned out to be nothing but a large silver jewelry store.

It should be a good place.

By guinea pig |

Putting the thumbs up in front of the chest and saying "Bolong" is the Li people's way of saying hello. Waving the hand and saying "faifaihei" means goodbye. It is still worth a visit for those who are interested in ethnic minorities. Because it was a group tour, we had a quick look around and were in a hurry to catch up. It is recommended to savor it carefully and walk around slowly. When we came out, there was a fruit street with cheap prices. You must visit several stores before buying the perfumed pineapple, each one is cheaper than the other.

By ✨ Sunny day |

I didn't watch any performances or hire a tour guide. I just walked around the scenic area. There are three parts inside, selling cloth and silver jewelry. Maybe I should watch the performance or listen to the tour guide's explanation, otherwise it's meaningless. Buying tickets online is more affordable, and tickets are issued quickly. You can pick up the tickets after waiting for an hour after buying them. Parking is convenient in the scenic area. The exported fruits are cheaper from one to another, from 10 yuan per cup, to 20 yuan for 3 cups, to 10 yuan for 2 cups, and finally 10 yuan for 3 cups... You can walk to the end to buy fruits. Mangoes in this season are slightly sour, and jackfruits are delicious.

By Hornet's Nest Beard |

The Betel Nut Valley is named for the mountains and forests on both sides and a betel nut valley stretching for several kilometers in the middle. The scenic area consists of seven cultural experience areas: the Intangible Cultural Heritage Village, Ganshili Village, Rainforest Miao Village, Tianye Li Family, the large-scale live performance of "Betel Nut·Ancient Charm", the Orchid Cabin, and the Li and Miao Flavor Food Street, with beautiful scenery. The scenic area also displays ten national intangible cultural heritages, among which the "Li Nationality Traditional Spinning, Dyeing, Weaving and Embroidery Skills" has been listed in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Urgently Protected List. It is full of cultural charm and is a "living fossil" of Hainan's ethnic culture.

By Martian User |

Detailed travel notes: http://www.mafengwo.cn/i/11014326.html For those who like to understand the local customs and culture, this is a must-see place, a display of intangible culture. When taking the shuttle bus, you will pass by the Intangible Heritage Alley, where many old Li women are weaving things with traditional handicrafts, and we ran over to chat.

By Wutong Rain |

I didn't finish the tour and felt it wasn't worth it. If I didn't join a tour group, I could have a slower time and maybe I would like it more.

By Bai Hongzhi |

There is a tourist area for daily life in Licun Miao Village, as well as wonderful performances by Miao brothers and sisters!

By silver |

In addition to subtropical flora and fauna, the Betel Valley also features an introduction to the lives of ethnic minorities and folk performances. There is also a slightly stimulating aerial slide. It is very good. However, I do not recommend you to find a guide, just walk around slowly by yourself. The guide talked less about folk customs and more about specialty products, so it is not worth hiring.

By Two Dogs |

If you don't see the ancient charm, your trip is in vain.

You can buy an electric car ticket and ride it as you like. It is suitable for people who like ethnic minority culture to visit for a day.

Food and drinks are expensive

Beautiful scenery

By The river is clear |

It is a 5A-level tourist attraction with cultural landscape. The buildings in the square inside the gate give people a strong shock, with strong ethnic cultural characteristics and strong ethnic architectural style. The whole tour is in a strong ethnic atmosphere.

By • Sunny weather in Melbourne |

I feel like there is nothing to do. Learn about some local culture.

By Dust |

I think it's just so-so, not many people go there,,,,

By Heart on the journey |

Binglang Valley is a gathering place for Hainan's local culture in the true sense. Everything in it is authentic "Hainan flavor" with simple ethnic minority customs. The Li people are the indigenous ethnic group of Hainan, and of course the most primitive and simple Li customs are preserved here.

By China-TravelNote users |

I'm speechless. 🙃You have to hire a guide for 50 yuan per hour, two hours minimum, and the performance is really hard to describe. The guide is okay, a young lady, but the slide inside is really bad, and the uncle is so fierce and impatient. He started to curse as soon as he sat on it. Emmn. I don't recommend it.

By Walking in the clouds |

The main thing is to understand the culture, and there are many people selling fruits. The highlight is the performance, nothing special else.

By Sing to the puppets 3 |

Day 1 – Betel Nut Valley

The scenic spot is located in a forest of more than 10,000 graceful and elegant betel nut trees, and is located in a tropical rainforest with towering ancient trees and intertwined vines. The Betel Nut Valley is named because of the overlapping forests on both sides and the betel nut valley in the middle that stretches for several kilometers.

By xc |

The main topic of Binlang Valley is the culture of the Li and Miao ethnic groups. There are special tour guides to introduce it. Follow the tour guide and walk all the way to the end. You can learn a lot about the Li cultural knowledge through the tour guide, and have a new understanding of the Li ethnic group. The hand-woven brocades of the Li ethnic group are all hand-woven by the elderly. It takes about a month to weave a pair. The average age of the elderly is over 70 years old. The Li ethnic group is a relatively closed ethnic group, a nation with its own language but no writing, and only five major surnames. This trip saw the small huts of the Li ethnic group and the stilt houses of the Miao ethnic group. The two ethnic minorities have completely different styles, one is warm and hospitable, and the other pays more attention to privacy. It is a very distinctive tourist spot with a strong ethnic atmosphere. Many local people live here, and our scenery is their life.

By Pig Bajie carrying his wife on his back is funny |

In the scenic area, you can not only feel the beautiful scenery of the tropical rainforest, but also listen to the graceful Li songs, appreciate the ethnic customs, and walk into and learn about the ancient boat-shaped houses of the Li people, and watch the Li old ladies with embroidered faces and tattoos weaving Li brocade. There is a Li food street in the scenic area, where you can taste authentic bamboo tube rice and other Li snacks. For friends who like folk tourism, it is recommended to come to this scenic area.

There are two performances in the scenic area, one is the free "Knife Mountain and Fire Sea" performance, and the other is a paid original Li and Miao cultural live performance "Betel Nut•Ancient Charm". If you must distinguish the two programs, it is the difference between the styles of Xia Libaren and Yangchun Baixue, and both are very enjoyable to watch.

By wbpku85 |

It took more than an hour to drive there. It's far, but the scenic spots are small, all of which are cultural and local indigenous cultural beliefs. The tickets are half price with student ID. You can take a battery car directly to go down the mountain for free with tickets, and then drive back to the city.

By Red Tin Man |

Hainan Binlang Valley Li and Miao Cultural Tourism Area, China's first ethnic cultural 5A-level scenic spot, was established in 1998. It is named for its mountains and forests on both sides and a betel nut valley that stretches for several kilometers in the middle. The scenery is beautiful. The scenic area also displays ten national intangible cultural heritages, among which the "Li Nationality Traditional Spinning, Dyeing, Weaving and Embroidery Skills" has been listed in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Urgently Needed Protection List. Binlang Valley is also one of the main venues for the traditional "March 3" and "Qixi Water Playing Festival" of the Li and Miao people in Hainan, and is full of cultural charm.

By Xiaoxia |

Binglang Valley is a Li and Miao cultural tourist area. It is a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, multi-form ethnic minority tourist attraction that integrates sightseeing, cultural display, folk experience, leisure and entertainment. The total area of ​​the scenic area is more than 5,000 acres. It is located in the Ganshiling Nature Reserve at the junction of Sanya City and Baoting County. Because the forests on both sides of the scenic area are steep and there is a betel nut valley in the middle that stretches for several kilometers, it is called Binglang Valley.

By |

This place talks about the Li culture, so it is okay to come without children.

By One Second Minghao |

Betel Valley

A small town with strong ethnic characteristics, feeling their enthusiasm, this beautiful paradise will make you forget all your worries.

We were so hungry that we hurried back to the market to eat seafood. The guide mentioned Sanya’s food - eating seafood. Because we were too hungry, we went straight to the market to buy seafood. There were so many seafood here that we just walked around inside. No matter what, we bought the seafood we liked and had it processed directly. We went to Xinmin Street and found Sichuan Little Moustache. This store was highly recommended in travel notes and guides, and everyone around me who went to Sanya recommended this store. Fresh seafood was processed into delicious seafood. We started eating the seafood as soon as it came up. This was Hainan’s authentic and delicious seafood that we finally ate. Let’s enjoy the seafood feast.

By zeros |

The prices in Binglang Valley are relatively low, especially when you are about to leave the scenic area, there will be a snack street, selling fruits and barbecues. The things on the snack street are very, very cheap. The staff of the scenic spot are very enthusiastic. You can see the ethnic minority characteristics, but it is easy to get lost if you don’t take the electric car and follow the tour guide. When we arrived at the gate of the scenic area, a tour guide came to us. In the end, we went in and mixed with other tour groups to listen to the explanations, and went to our favorite places to play by ourselves. It is still a very interesting attraction and I recommend it.

By SMILE Sea Breeze |

This tolerant, optimistic and strong nation travels through the scenic area with ease and pleasure, enjoying the refreshing cool breeze and the stunning scenery.

By 27 |

I watched one of their performances, which was about the historical evolution of the Li people from ancient times to the present, which was quite good. But the seats were flat, so people sitting in the back could only look at the heads of the people.

By Find someone to love me |

There are dense forests on both sides of the Betel Nut Valley, and in the middle is a Betel Nut Valley that stretches for several kilometers. There are many mosquitoes in the scenic area, so it is best to wear long skirts or long pants when you come here. The scenic area consists of four major sections: the original Ganshili Village, the original ecological Miao village, the original rainforest valley, and the large-scale live performance. Most tourists choose to watch the large-scale performance (the ticket for the large-scale performance is not included in the ticket, 100 yuan per person). My boyfriend and I gave up watching the performance because we had suffered from watching the performance and not having time to visit.

When you enter the scenic area, there will be a special ethnic minority guide to lead tourists on a tour. Our guide is a Li girl, and they have a common name - Amei. Amei took us on a tour while explaining the culture of the Li people. To greet people in the Li scenic area, you only need to clench your fist, extend your thumb and say "Bolong" to say hello.

By Or |

During the one-day tour organized by China Youth Travel News, you can learn about the lifestyle and culture of local ethnic minorities. The tour guide also sang a few songs in their language for us. They don't have written language, but they can express themselves with patterns. Women who reach a certain age have to use paint to tattoo different patterns on their bodies. This is their custom, of course it doesn't exist now.

By Lin He's Musical Journey |

Walking into Li Village, the scenery is beautiful, but it is very sunny. Very sunny.

Beating the drum is said to bring good luck.

Yehu is very easy to play, with two strings, the inner side, do re mi fa, and the outer side, sol and above. Practice has proved that it makes sense that the piano is the king of musical instruments.

The beams of the houses in the village are very low, and there are old ladies with tattoos living in the village.

Tips: The fruits in Li Village are delicious and cheap. Small pineapples are 5/10 yuan, red dragon fruit is 4/10 yuan, and wax apples are 6/10 yuan. It feels like falling into fruit heaven. More importantly, it’s delicious! Delicious! Delicious!

By Qianjiang 📸 |

There is a large green tropical rainforest here, and traditional crafts such as weaving and silver making left by Hainan’s ancestors.

The people here are simple and kind. People from big cities will definitely gain something if they feel the surrounding scenery and people around them.

The ancient charm of betel nut is a large-scale live performance in the betel nut valley, which is worth seeing. The scene truly restores the real scene of the ancestors of the Li nationality living and working in the rainforest, which is very realistic.

By I am CADY Wei |

Recommendation index: five stars

It is a scenic spot built based on the original villages of the Li and Miao people living here. Here, you can learn about the customs of the Li and Miao ethnic minorities. It is completely different from the seaside scenery of Sanya, so it is highly recommended to come and see.

The houses of the Li ethnic group are called boat-shaped houses, because in the past the Li people mainly made a living by fishing. After going ashore, they would fasten the boat to the house as a roof, which kept it warm in winter and cool in summer, and it could be used for multiple purposes.

There are many betel nut trees planted here, which are a bit like coconut trees with small leaves.

According to the tour guide, Li boys can either sing folk songs or climb betel nut trees. Otherwise, no one likes them. I didn't hear any Li boys singing folk songs, but when I watched the performance of "Ancient Betel Nut Rhymes", the boy climbing the betel nut tree was really amazing. He climbed up very high in a short time.

By Flowers Outdoor |

Came to Sanya for a one-day tour and signed up for a tour to Binglang Valley. I had a deep experience of the ethnic characteristics here and watched a very nice large-scale situational performance. I was very satisfied!

By China-TravelNote users |

First time to Binlang Valley, self-driving tour. The whole tour was relaxing and took about 5 hours. The scenic area is well managed. Parking is convenient, the scenery is picturesque, and it is a different experience from the beach.

By 123321 |

Not worth going. It's all commercial. Almost all the staff are salespeople.

By Klaus |

It is said that this is a very famous scenic spot. I checked China-TravelNote before and took a quick look, so I wanted to come and see it. The result was very disappointing. There was no scenery throughout the whole journey, just a lot of trees and a lot of green areas. Then the commercial atmosphere was too strong. The key is that there is nothing to buy and eat. The barbecue is almost the same. There is only a long street near the end of the exit. It looks cleaner. There are very few barbecues in the scenic area and they don’t look fresh. Don’t watch the performances. It’s not interesting. People who like ethnic minority culture and are more literary can come. People like me like to eat, drink, buy, buy, take pictures, play games, and the activities are not suitable.

By Zhang Dafuzi |

Betel nut valley is quite fun. Although there are many shops selling silverware and medicine inside and no local people live there, you can learn a lot about the culture of the Li and Miao ethnic groups. It is quite fresh and interesting. The Li women are also very cooperative. We weave cloth there and meet tattooed Li elders. The scenic area staff are also quite enthusiastic. The previous houses are also well preserved and the tour guides' explanations are very interesting.

By 98sfhjr567dffi6 |

There are too many people... Compared with previous years, the quality of the program has declined, it has too much commercial flavor and feels boring...

By Niu Niu |

It is worth a visit. There are guides to explain and increase your knowledge. There are Li weavings on site. You can buy Li scarves, clothing, bags, etc. Miao silver and Miao medicine. There are sightseeing buses at each stop. The scenic area has a good environment and high negative oxygen ions. There are buses at the exit and drivers will pick up passengers. You don’t have to worry about transportation.

By ✾Jieyou Palace |

The old people there all have tattoos on their faces! So cool! But I don’t think they are beautiful.

By yao ya yao |

Minority theme, the scenery is also good, there are performances inside, pay attention to the performance time

By Lorissa |

It's great to be immersed in the mysterious rainforest of Li and Miao culture

By ♥Cat |

To be honest, the scenery here is very nice and beautiful, but it is really the people who affect your feelings about a place. First of all, Binglanggu is a little far from the city, and there is no public transportation, so we signed up for a separate group, 130 per person, and 50 for children under 1.2 and the elderly, because our elderly are free of charge. There was a buffet first when we arrived with the group, which I think was extremely unpalatable. The best thing was the steamed buns.

In fact, we are used to the bad taste of group meals, and we all know that there are no delicious group meals. But the so-called group said that they paid a tour guide for us. Haha, our tour guide, her name is Ah Hong, she is terrible and has a very bad temper. Because we have elderly and children, when she is explaining, we let the elderly have a rest, which is troublesome. She directly told us not to follow her, and then called the tour guide in front of us, and started to make indirect complaints, saying that she had received the money, this is her territory, she is not easy to bully, the original problem is that we did not delay her schedule, nor did we cause her trouble, and then we were scolded, and my happy mood was gone. People who go there next time should be careful not to make this Ah Hong displease you, otherwise you are finished! ! ! ! !

By loveless_feng |

A strong Miao cultural atmosphere, stunning textile and tattoo traditions~~

By Dragon Tour... |

The restoration of the labor and life of the Li and Miao people in Hainan, with green mountains and clear waters, elegant environment and simple folk customs, is worth a visit...

By Qianqian |

Betel nut valley, don't think there will be a lot of betel nuts, there are many ethnic characteristics inside. Because it was drizzling that day, I didn't take many photos

By yhKwok |

It's average, the business atmosphere is very heavy, there is nothing to play, and there are too many tour groups

By RexRen |

Overall, it is a good place to experience the Li and Miao culture, with more interactions

By yiyiweiya |

I really like the Betel Valley, it has a very local feel. The only remaining old people with tattoos seem to be here. I like the pork there, it's delicious and cheap. The coconut shreds are not very cost-effective

By Wang Kun |

Binglang Valley is also worth visiting. It contains many ancient cultures of the Li and Miao ethnic groups, as well as many singing and dancing performances. When I went there, I happened to catch the China-Taiwan Friendship Cultural Evening, which featured performances by many famous Taiwanese opera artists. The scenery was also beautiful and unique.

By Bing Xiao Xiang Xue |

The original village with Li and Miao characteristics, and the unique handmade silver jewelry

By Spirited Away |

The scenery is unique, the environment is great, and it makes people feel relaxed. My grandma likes it very much, especially the tour guide Huang Xia (everyone calls her Axia). She is very nice, enthusiastic, patient, and professional in her explanations. My grandma is 84 years old this year. Axia takes good care of her, like a family member. I didn't feel tired after playing for a whole day because Axia was always by my side to take care of her. If I have the opportunity to come again, I hope to see Axia. I like you and hope you will be happy at work and have a happy life.

By Jinmo |

If you are not particularly interested in ethnic minority culture, you don't have to come here at all. If you have to come, here are two suggestions: 1. Buy tickets online in advance, which is 20-40 yuan cheaper than at the gate. In particular, don't listen to the taxi drivers who say they can earn points. Close your ears and don't listen! 2. Prepare food in advance, don't eat at the Bolon people in the scenic area. The 58 yuan buffet here is super super super unpalatable! The amazing thing is that I ate a mouthful of noodles that smelled like chicken shit and almost vomited my breakfast! So disgusting! ! Especially for those with children, my child didn't eat a single bite of food. It's not that he is picky, but that he can't eat anything. There are two kinds of steamed buns and fried lotus root slices, but they all have a weird smell! So disgusting, don't eat them! ! There are tea eggs sold at the scenic spot for 10 yuan for three, and they taste good. If you are hungry, just eat that! Anyway, there is no need to come to this place. It's much better to go overseas and wade in the water and pick up small crabs and shells!

By Love, Hate, and Sadness |

I think Binlang Valley is a must-visit place. The performances inside are very exciting. They are all ethnic minority characteristics and are worth seeing.

By Water Flowing Clouds in Lynn |

Binglang Valley is a place where Li and Miao culture is displayed.

The Betel Nut Valley, built in the mountains, was rebuilt on the basis of the original Li village.

Toad symbols, which are symbolic of the Li ethnic group, are scattered everywhere inside.

There are centenarians here, the history of face tattooing is displayed before our eyes, and they are still weaving Li brocade. One can't help but sigh at the artistic value. The old people rely on their own understanding of beauty to weave the beauty of life directly into Li brocade, without drawing, just designing in their own minds. It is really superb.

It is recommended to take a tour bus to visit the park, which can save energy and is suitable for people of all ages.

There are also many tropical plants in the park, including the papaya trees, betel nut trees, coconut trees, banyan trees, strychnos nux vomica trees, etc. that are common in Hainan. There are too many to name. You can bring your children here to enhance your understanding of Hainan and learn about the culture here.

There is also a zipline here. If you are not afraid of heights, you can try it. It's cool! However, you need to buy a separate ticket here.

By Yang Yang |

The history is great, it is a cultural heritage, and I took a lot of photos.

By Alice❤ is on the way |

Overall, it was pretty good. Along the way, I saw many betel nut trees, coconut trees, jackfruit trees, banana trees, and papaya trees. For a foodie like me, it was simply irresistible. I wanted to climb up the trees and eat every minute. I went there at the end of 2015. In short, the impression Sanya gave me was the blue sea and blue sky. I like it very much.

By Dreaming potato pancakes |

I came here once in 2008. I didn't take the tour bus that time, and I thought it was totally fine. This year, I took my 3-year-old child and took a tour bus for a round trip. I think it's better to walk. If you don't bring your child, it's very comfortable to walk and watch. I think it's good to rent costumes in the scenic area for taking pictures. If you don't have ideal photography skills, you can consider it. I forgot the cost, less than 200 yuan. I took the photos with my children. The children's costumes were free. The photos were mailed to the mailbox, including a few refined photos. I think the staff in Li Village are very good. There was a little girl who received us. She was always smiling, very beautiful, and had a good attitude. Don't watch the paid performance. It's really not worth it. It's meaningless. The seats are fixed, and I don't know how to choose the seats. They are at the back, and I can't hear clearly. The performance is not good. Except for this performance, I am very satisfied with everything else. There are also fruits. If you are not in a hurry to eat, you can go to the exit of the scenic area. There is a long corridor where you can buy them. They are all selling fruits. I bought them at the performance place in the scenic area, 10 yuan for 3, my child and I felt numb and uncomfortable, but my mother-in-law was fine, maybe it was due to the season? There is a fruit stand outside the ticket office of the scenic area, 10 yuan for 4 small pineapples, 10 yuan for 5 small pineapples at the end of the exit corridor of the scenic area, and 20 yuan for 3 fruit cups.

By Fan |

I went with a tour group, mainly to learn about the folk culture of the local ethnic minorities. Then when I walked towards the village, they started selling their medicines and silver jewelry. When I left the scenic area, the perfumed pineapple sold at the door smelled great!

By Thousands of twists and turns |

It's a beautiful place with a 100-year-old grandmother and delicious fruits and wild coconuts.

By Highbury Flutter |

It was almost 5 o'clock when we arrived at the Betel Nut Valley. The uncle at the ticket gate was already sitting in a corner chewing betel nuts and waiting for the end of the shift. We called him several times before he rushed over and opened the door for us with a smile.

There are really a lot of betel nuts in the Betel Nut Valley. The Li people believe in Hercules, and besides betel nuts, the most common thing we see here is the totem of Hercules.

The scenic area was empty, and we walked along the stairs, looking around.

When we were wandering around, we met a tour guide from the scenic spot. Seeing that we were confused, he offered to explain the area to us for free.

The tour guide said that their ethnic group does not have family planning, and the children are basically free-range. Although the children do not look very clean, they are strong and live a free life.

The Li people have a strong talent for weaving, from bark clothes to tie-dyed cloth, their craftsmanship is admirable. The famous Huang Daopo learned cotton weaving technology from here and brought it back to her hometown.

Listening to the history and development of the Li nationality, I felt the unique charm of ethnic minorities for the first time.

When I passed by the boat-shaped house, I saw many Li ethnic minority old ladies sitting there weaving seriously. I remember I stayed in front of one old lady for about 5 minutes, and she never looked up at me.

The tour guide told us that most of them do not speak Mandarin and this is also where they live, and sometimes they sit here for the whole day.

After we finished the textile museum, the guide said he would take us here. He said he had actually finished get off work a long time ago, but he was afraid that we wouldn't understand so he took us on a tour. I immediately liked this place even more.

After saying goodbye to the little brother, we started wandering around again. We passed by a betel nut forest, which was the recording location of an episode of Accelerate. There were a few Li uncles sitting there resting and chatting. The scene was really beautiful.

I was also lucky enough to see a grandmother with facial tattoos. When I asked if I could take a picture of her, she was very shy and said in not very standard Mandarin that she was not good-looking. I told her that she was very beautiful and she laughed with joy.

It is said that mothers-in-law like her are the last generation of women to have their faces tattooed. This tradition has gradually disappeared and can only be seen in literature.

We arrived at Binlang Valley too late and missed the last Li ethnic group performance, which was a bit regrettable.

Going up the mountain, there are Miao Museum, Insect Museum, Bird Museum and so on. You can take the scenic area electric car to go up.

When we were about to continue our visit to the Miao Museum, the staff driving the electric cars had already gone off work. When they learned that we wanted to go up the mountain to take a look, they said that they could only go down and not go up, but they still let us get in the car and took us up the mountain.

It was getting dark, and it looked like it was going to rain. We just visited the Miao Museum and didn't go up any further, so we hurried down the mountain.

When we walked to the door, the staff told us that we could take a free electric car to the intersection, where there was a small booth where we could buy tickets. As long as there was a seat, we could take a passing bus back to Sanya.

We waited for about 10 minutes and then got on the bus. It started raining heavily as soon as we got on the bus.

Although I had the shortest visit to Binlang Valley, looking back, the friendliness of the Li people was really heartwarming.

By Han Yu 79 |

It is a concentrated display area for the Li and Miao peoples, with performances

By Good Life |

The tour guide Luo Guojie is humorous, knows a lot, and gives very detailed explanations. He is a rare good tour guide!

By Carol |

Binglang Valley is a scenic spot in the local Li and Miao Autonomous Region. In addition to the famous betel nut, there are also famous plants such as the strychnos nux vomica and kapok. When you arrive here, you can feel the cultural atmosphere of ethnic minorities everywhere. It is another place to learn about the local ethnic culture! What impressed me most was the small pineapple here, which was inexpensive and delicious!

By support |

For tourists who want to truly understand the most primitive ethnic culture of {Hainan}, {Hainan} Binlanggu Li and Miao Cultural Tourism Area is the best choice. It is also very close to Yanoda, and it only takes more than ten minutes to drive there~

Feeling the natural breath and appreciating the ethnic customs here is the cultural art of travel, and it is also a cultural and artistic journey.

The Binlang Valley Scenic Area was established in 1998. Since its establishment, it has been committed to exploring, protecting, inheriting and promoting the traditional culture of the {Hainan} aboriginal people. A number of endangered traditional skills of the Li and Miao ethnic groups, such as the Li ethnic group's spinning, dyeing, weaving and embroidery, bamboo and wood instrumental music playing techniques, firewood dance, and Li women's tattoos and embroidery, as well as the disappearing {Hainan} local cultural phenomena, have been carefully preserved by the Binlang Valley Tourist Area.

The intangible cultural heritage inside is also very attractive~~ If you want to learn about folk customs, you can come here~~

 

By A quiet little woman. |

It's a good experience to experience a different culture, but there are many mountain roads, and it's more difficult for older people to walk. The performance of drilling wood to make fire is very shocking

By China-TravelNote users |

I can only say it's average. It's too commercial. The performance is OK, but they're selling it in a scam.

By smwz6132 |

Binlang Valley is a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, multi-form ethnic minority tourist scenic spot that integrates sightseeing, cultural display, folk experience, leisure and entertainment.

By Snow |

I don't like Binglang Valley, it has too much commercial flavor. There is an old man walking around each thatched house, but he doesn't actually live there. He's just like us going to work and getting paid.

By Xinyu Shuaiba |

Only one show was good, the rest was just a lot of shopping, and the food and mineral water in the scenic area were very expensive.