I thought Wanning was already beautiful until I went to Lingshui…
by elizabethtiger
May 29, 2025
 "After photographing over 100 bays in Hainan, I have to tell you: Lingshui is truly the ultimate sea and sky view!
🌴 Why do experienced travelers all choose Lingshui?
🔍 Three unbeatable reasons:
1️⃣ Fewer people, wild scenery: Only one-third the number of tourists compared to Wanning, making it a dream to have the entire glass-clear sea to yourself
2️⃣ Diverse bays: 12 kilometers of Qingshui Bay + Xiangshui Bay, a double ace lineup
3️⃣ Convenient transportation: 21 minutes direct high-speed train from Sanya Airport, saving 1 hour compared to going to Wanning
📍 Deep dive into Lingshui’s 5 magical bays
1️⃣ Qingshui Bay | Instagram-style beach museum
- 🎯 Must-capture scenes:
 ▫️ The "singing" fine white sand beach (one of only 3 in the world)
 ▫️ 800-meter sea pier (aerial shots are stunning)
 ▫️ Pure white Monument Valley-style buildings
- 🕶️ Outfit suggestion: bright-colored long dress + straw bag
- 📌 Exact location: beach opposite Agile Sales Center
2️⃣ Xiao Chiling | Wild version of Santorini
- 🌊 Exclusive activities:
 ▫️ Helicopter landing pad photo shoot (advance booking required)
 ▫️ Tide pooling in the reef area (check tide tables)
 ▫️ Diamond Coast infinity pool check-in
- 🚗 Hidden entrance: navigate to "Wyndham Hotel" then walk 500 meters along the coast
3️⃣ Fuli Bay | Symphony of mountains and sea
- ☕ Don’t miss:
 ▫️ Mid-mountain "Cloud Café" (cliffside sea view seats)
 ▫️ Mysterious reef path at low tide (leading to Coconut Island)
 ▫️ Coastal road cycling (electric scooter rental 50 RMB/hour)
- ⏰ Best time: 4-6 PM (shooting with natural light)
4️⃣ Xiangshui Bay | Artist’s palette
- 🎨 Color feast:
 ▫️ Blue-orange Monument Valley maze
 ▫️ Tiffany blue beach bar
 ▫️ Pink-purple sea surface at sunset
- 📸 Popular photo spot: beach swing (navigate to "Xiangshui Bay Shuxiang Seaview Villa")
5️⃣ Freedom Lighthouse | Movie-level filming location
- 🎬 Same as "The Missing Girl":
 ▫️ Red and white lighthouse aerial shots (height limit 120 meters)
 ▫️ Newly opened "Lighthouse Café" (window seats are hot)
 ▫️ Nighttime Milky Way photography (light pollution level 2)
- 🌌 Hidden activity: join the monthly stargazing photography group
🚗 Smart transportation plan
✈️ For flyers:
Sanya Airport → 21-minute high-speed train to Lingshui Station → 30-minute taxi
(Saves 1.5 hours compared to going to Wanning!)
🚗 For drivers:
East Line Expressway → Yingzhou Exit → Qingshui Bay Avenue
(You’ll pass by stunning coastal scenery along the way)
🧳 Must-read pre-trip guide
☀️ Summer survival tips:
▫️ Golden hours: 6:00-9:00 / 17:00-19:30
▫️ Sunscreen essentials: Jiao Xia shell hat + ohsunny sun protection shirt + Anessa sunscreen
▫️ Sunburn first aid: thick application of refrigerated aloe vera gel (personally tested effective)
🍤 Seafood foodie guide:
▪️ Xincun Port Fish Stall: freshly caught and cooked Danjia-style flavors
▪️ Yingzhou Town Night Market: freshly shucked oysters, 3 for 10 RMB
▪️ Qingshui Bay Food Street: dancing shrimp cakes
🏨 Accommodation pros and cons:
✅ Recommended: The Westin (private beach), Aloha Seaview Suite
"Did you know? Lingshui’s seawater visibility reaches up to 25 meters, allowing you to witness the miraculous coral spawning while diving!"
💬 Interaction time:
Which Lingshui experience do you most want to try?
1. Helicopter view over the bay
2. Stargazing under the lighthouse
3. Tide pooling in the reef area
4. Checking in at movie filming spots
Post by elizabethtiger | May 29, 2025












