Beachcombing and Fishing Fun in Lingao

Lingao County 3 Days 2 Nights Travel Guide (Budget 5000 RMB)
Theme: Fishing Port Charm · Historical Sites · Seafood Feast
Suitable for: Food Lovers / History & Culture Enthusiasts / Photography Fans
Budget Allocation: Transportation (800 RMB) + Accommodation (1200 RMB) + Dining (1200 RMB) + Attraction Tickets & Experiences (1000 RMB) + Others (800 RMB)

📅 Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Lingao · Explore Lingao Cape

Morning

✈️ Transportation:

Fly to Haikou Meilan Airport → Rent a car and drive to Lingao (1.5 hours, rental about 150 RMB/day) or take the Haikou Express Bus to Lingao Bus Station (ticket 40 RMB).

🏨 Accommodation Recommendations (Budget 600 RMB/night):

Lingao Country Garden Golden Beach Hot Spring Hotel (sea view room + hot spring) or a guesthouse near Lingao Cape (400 RMB/night).

Afternoon

🌊 Lingao Cape Liberation Park (Free):

A red tourism site, climb the century-old lighthouse to overlook the Qiongzhou Strait, stroll on the beach and collect shells.

🍤 Lunch: Lingao Cape "Seaside Food Stalls" (80 RMB per person), must-try Lingao roast suckling pig + seafood porridge.

Evening

🌌 Fishing Port Night View: Watch fishing boat lights at Diaolou Town fishing port, photograph the starry sky (tripod needed).

Day 2: Touyang Bay + Guyin Waterfall

Morning

🏝️ Touyang Bay Fishing Culture Area (Free):

Beachcombing experience (check tide table), dig clams, catch crabs (tool rental 30 RMB/set).

🚤 Sea Fishing (shared boat 150 RMB/person): Local fishermen lead, fish for grouper or squid.

Afternoon

🌿 Guyin Waterfall (Ticket 30 RMB):

The largest waterfall in western Hainan, abundant water during rainy season (May-October), 15-minute hike to reach.

🍲 Lunch: Dongying Town "Farmhouse Restaurant" (50 RMB per person), recommended Lingao chive pancakes + earthen oven chicken.

Evening

🏡 Stay at a fishing village guesthouse (600 RMB/night), rooftop barbecue with freshly caught seafood.

Day 3: Lingao Confucian Temple + Return Trip

Morning

🏯 Lingao Confucian Temple (Free):

The best-preserved Confucian temple in Hainan, red walls and green tiles perfect for Hanfu photoshoots (costume rental 50 RMB/set).

🛒 Souvenir Shopping:

Vacuum-packed Lingao roast suckling pig (120 RMB/jin), Duowen water spinach dried (25 RMB/pack), Xinying fish sauce (30 RMB/bottle).

🍜 Breakfast: Lincheng "Baoluo Rice Noodle Shop" (10 RMB per person), served with Lingao sour bamboo shoots.

Afternoon

✈️ Return trip (drive back rental car or take express bus to Haikou).

💰 Budget Details (for 2 people)

Item
Cost (RMB)
Notes

Transportation
800
Car rental/express bus + short taxi rides

Accommodation
1200
2 nights (600 + 600 RMB)

Dining
1200
200 RMB/day (including seafood feast)

Tickets & Experiences
1000
Sea fishing + waterfall + Hanfu rental

Others
800
Souvenirs + equipment rental

Total
5000
2500 RMB per person, off-season guesthouses are cheaper

📌 Travel Tips

Beachcombing essentials: Check Touyang Bay tide table in advance (mini program "Tide Table Genie"), wear non-slip rubber shoes.
Seafood bargain tips: Bargain for seafood at Diaolou fishing port (cheapest after 3 PM when fishermen return).
Photography advice: Sunrise at Lingao Cape lighthouse, long exposure shots at Guyin Waterfall require ND filters.
Cultural notes: Do not step on thresholds inside the Confucian Temple, the Confucius memorial event (September 28) is livelier.

🐟 Lingao Must-Do TOP 3
✅ Lingao Roast Suckling Pig: Crispy skin like paper, dipping in white sugar is the local way!
✅ Touyang Bay Beachcombing: Carry a small bucket chasing waves, harvest a seafood feast.
✅ Fishing Port Sunset: Watch thousands of sails return, enjoy freshly caught and cooked "Wave Seafood Hotpot."
This guide takes you deep into the fishing life on Hainan’s west coast, easily achieving "seafood freedom" within budget! If time allows, add a day to explore "Houshui Bay Mangroves" (boat charter 300 RMB/boat).