Summer Vacation Travel|This Hidden Gem City in Hainan Is So Beautiful
by VibrantPulse
Jun 22, 2025
A lesser-known travel destination perfect for vacationing—let’s go, friends!
📍Recommended Attractions
1️⃣ Haicheng Island: A must-visit! Like a fairy tale world, the European-style hotel architecture is unique, and there’s an amazing light show at night. Watch the sunset at Twin Beach—so beautiful it leaves you speechless~
2️⃣ Dongpo Academy: Full of ancient charm, you can feel the allure of Dongpo culture. Wearing Hanfu for photos creates a great atmosphere, and you can also try activities like sutra copying and rubbing.
3️⃣ Shihua Water Cave: A magical underground karst cave. Take a boat to explore the underground river, where the stone flowers and stalactites look dreamlike under the lights.
4️⃣ Thousand-Year-Old Ancient Salt Field: With a history of a thousand years, learn about the ancient salt-drying techniques. The sunrise and sunset at the salt fields are stunning and very photogenic!
🍱Food Guide
1️⃣ Danzhou Rice Paste: Smooth texture, paired with special marinade and side dishes, incredibly fragrant!
2️⃣ Rocky Rice Dumplings: Very large, sticky rice wrapped with salted egg yolk and pork belly, one bite is super satisfying!
3️⃣ Changpo Beef Jerky: Chewy and flavorful, the more you chew, the tastier it gets—great as a snack.
4️⃣ Seafood Feast: The seafood at Baima Well Seafood Market is fresh and cheap. Buy and have it cooked by vendors—steamed grouper, spicy stir-fried crab, eat until full!
🏠Accommodation Suggestions
1️⃣ Haicheng Island: Many hotel options, European-style hotels offer great value, and the themed rooms are super fun.
2️⃣ Nada Town: Convenient transportation, close to the night market, easy to enjoy delicious food. The Danzhou Four Points by Sheraton is a great choice.
🚗Transportation Guide
1️⃣ External: You can first arrive at Haikou Meilan Airport or Sanya Phoenix Airport, then take high-speed rail or bus to Danzhou.
2️⃣ Internal: Attractions are scattered, renting a car and driving is most convenient. Public buses are available but some spots are not easily accessible directly.
📅Itinerary (3 days 2 nights)
Day 1: Haicheng Island → Check in at the popular bridge and European-style library → Twin Beach → Haicheng Island light show
Day 2: Dongpo Academy → Shihua Water Cave → Longmen Rapids
Day 3: Thousand-Year-Old Ancient Salt Field → Baima Well Seafood Market for seafood → Return trip
❗Helpful Tips
1. Danzhou has strong sunlight, be sure to protect yourself with sunscreen, sun hats, and sunglasses.
2. June to October is typhoon season, check the weather forecast before traveling.
3. If you’re allergic to seafood, be careful with your diet and avoid drinking too much beer when eating seafood~
Post by AIK. Pat 3007 | Aug 22, 2025













