Day 1: All over the country → → Haikou
All day
On the day of gathering, you will go to the Haikou hotel to gather. The day is free and easy.
The hotel requires check-in after 14:00. If you arrive early, you can leave your luggage at the hotel front desk and wander around Haikou city freely.
Recommended free activities:
Haikou Bell Tower, Qilou Old Street, Sun and Moon Square, Feng Xiaogang Film Commune, etc.
Day 2 Haikou → Mulan Bay Windmill Coast → East Suburb Coconut Grove → Boao
All day
Depart from Haikou in the morning and drive to Mulan Bay Windmill Coast
Check out the Asian Lighthouse at the northernmost tip of Hainan Island. Here, a long, silvery-white beach is lined with various boulders. The beach, reefs, sunshine, lighthouse, waves, and the sound of the waves form a beautiful picture. Located on the shore of Mulan Harbor, the Mulan Lighthouse, known as the "No. 1 Lighthouse in Asia," is 97.2 meters above sea level, with a lighthouse building height of 72.12 meters. It is a fairly modern navigation beacon.
Drive south along the Windmill Coast to enjoy the seascape along the way. Head to the East Suburb Coconut Grove Scenic Area.
During lunch time, we can dine here freely and taste the special delicacy coconut milk chicken hotpot, which has a tender and chewy taste, and the sweet soup base is so delicious that you can't wait to drink the whole pot by yourself.
After lunch, we ventured into the depths of the coconut grove to experience the local charm. With our backs against the grove and our faces facing the ocean, we bought a coconut and found a hammock to relax in, enjoying a relaxing afternoon. There are also many small cabins hidden in the coconut grove, making for a great photo opportunity with a truly Southeast Asian feel.
In the afternoon we headed to the Milk Lake in Qionghai
There are patches of white coral rocks on the beaches of this sea area. When the sea breeze blows, waves of white waves appear. The clear sea water is light milky white, so it is called the "Milk Sea" by the locals. You can step on the water on the beach to feel the jelly water here and bask in the sun.
We went to Boao Hotel to check in at the right time.
In the evening, you can go to Boao's "Sea Story" on your own. It is a food street next to the sea. Old fishing boats, old ship boards, old fishing nets and kerosene lamps can be seen everywhere, which have been converted into themed restaurants, bars and cafes. It is very suitable for taking photos and checking in.
Day 3 Boao → Shenzhou Peninsula Lighthouse → Sun Moon Bay
All day
After breakfast, check out and head to the Shenzhou Peninsula Lighthouse area. Walk along the beach to the red and white lighthouse on the seashore. It is the "Mosha Lighthouse", an important scene in the movie "She Vanished". The red and white tower is particularly eye-catching, quietly guarding the tranquility of this ocean, mysterious and romantic.
We then headed to Fenghuang Jiuli Bookstore, a place known as the most beautiful seaside bookstore, to experience the leisurely and beautiful moments there. Located just a hundred meters from the ocean, it's Hainan's only seaside bookstore. Here, readers can enjoy the ocean, listening to the sound of the waves, and savoring the fragrance of a book.
After lunch, we headed to the depths of the coconut grove in Riyue Bay to experience paddleboarding. Under the guidance of a professional paddleboard instructor, we quickly got the hang of it even though it was our first time. We were accompanied along the river for 4 kilometers, sliding all the way to the pine forest by the sea. Through the pine forest was a super large wild beach with jelly-colored sea water and foamy waves.
After the tour, we went to Sun Moon Bay Hotel to check in.
Day 4 Xinglong → Xinglong Coffee Manor → Riyue Bay
All day
In the morning, go to Xinglong Coffee Estate
Experience handmade coffee making in the same manor as the variety show "Fengwei", taste a cup of your own coffee, and enjoy the leisurely time in Hainan.
After lunch, we return to Riyue Bay and have plenty of free time in the afternoon to experience the surfing culture and leisurely beach life here.
Free activities recommended
1. You can rent a small electric car and drive along the Coconut Grove Road, enjoying the beautiful scenery of coconut trees on one side and the beach and sea on the other.
2. If you like surfing, you can check in at the Summer Surf Shop, the same filming location for Wang Yibo’s variety show “Summer Surf Shop”, or you can participate in the local club’s program to experience surfing.
3. There are also many internet-famous restaurants and bars along the coast where you can relax, look out at the sea, sit there for an entire afternoon, and feel relaxed to the fullest.
4. Walk along the Riyue Bay Bridge to the Sunac Church, which is the same filming location as Jerry Yan's "Summer Flowers". There is a huge lawn in front of the church, and the white church is set against the green lawn.
5. Put on your swimsuit and enjoy the fun of playing in the water on the beach.
Day 5 Sun Moon Bay → Sanya
All day
Riyue Bay is a good place to watch the sunrise, so you can get up early to watch it on your own.
Check out at 9:00 AM and depart for Sanya's Luhuitou Scenic Area. This is where Sanya's name, "Deer City," comes from, and it's a cultural symbol and historical memory. It's the highest point in Sanya, offering panoramic views of the city.
We took the battery car to the top of the mountain, where we could overlook the sea view of Sanya Bay and see Sanya from a different angle.
After we got down the mountain, we had a free meal near the scenic area and then were sent to Sanya Airport to disperse.
Arrive at Sanya Phoenix Airport around 14:00. Please book a flight after 16:00.
Arrive at Sanya Station around 14:30. Please book a high-speed train after 15:30.
