Hainan's Hidden Gem! Lingshui's Glass Sea is Breathtakingly Beautiful
by 234Jasper~Brooks$
Jun 28, 2025
Transport Guide:
• ✈️ Flight: Arrive at Sanya Phoenix Airport (1.5h drive) or Haikou Meilan Airport (0.5h high-speed train to Lingshui Station)
• 🚗 Island Transport: Rent a car (approx. ¥200/day) for flexible access to scattered attractions
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📅 Itinerary: Secluded Scenery + Immersive Experiences
Day 1: Coconut Beach & Danjia Fishing Culture
• Morning: Check in at Raffles Hainan (infinity pool + private beach), visit the iconic lighthouse from movie "Lost in the Stars", go beachcombing for clams and starfish at low tide (tools available at hotel).
• Afternoon: Explore floating fishing village at Xincun Port, cruise through stilt houses, catch lobsters/grouper for on-site cooking (¥150/person).
• Evening: Watch sunset over fishing boats at Tufu Bay (free hidden viewpoint).
Day 2: Crystal Sea & Rainforest Adventure
• Morning: Fenjiezhou Island (board before 8:30am):
◦ 🌊 Diving: Off-season visibility up to 18m, chance to see baby whale sharks (¥498/dive);
◦ 🐟 Feed stingrays: ¥38/bucket (most active mornings);
◦ ⛰️ Cliff walkway: Aerial views of glass sea, explore Moonlight Castle ruins.
• Afternoon: Diaoluo Mountain National Forest Park:
◦ 💦 Hike to 350m Fengguoshu Waterfalls;
◦ 🌿 Discover 3000-year-old sacred trees, wade through Nanxi River (guide required).
Day 3: Instagram Beaches & Ethnic Culture
• Morning: Photoshoot at Dadaidao Island (pink bus, coconut swing, seaside chapel; ¥80 ticket includes shuttle), hike General's Ridge at low tide for lagoon views.
• Afternoon: Experience Li & Miao ethnic culture at Yetian Ancient Village: learn rattan weaving, silver engraving, taste bamboo-tube rice with mountain wine.
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🦐 Food Guide: Freshness Guaranteed!
Venue Specialty Price Highlight
Xincun Night Market Lingshui Sour Noodle ¥20 Spicy with dried sandworms & yellow lantern chili
Fishing Rafts Danjia Pufferfish Porridge ¥50 Freshly prepared, sweet & thick
Fishing Restaurants Coconut Stuffed Squid ¥80 Pan-fried with young coconut flesh
Yingzhou Town Mango Shaved Ice ¥15 With condensed milk & peanuts
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🏡 Accommodation Picks: Value + Unique Stays
• Luxury:
◦ Raffles Hainan: SE Asian villas with free photo session;
◦ Fenjiezhou Fishing Club: Cliff cabins with night fishing gear.
• Unique:
◦ Danjia Floating House: ¥100/person, join morning fishing;
◦ Monkey Island Hostel: Backpacker tours to hidden spots like Chiling Village.
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⚠️ Pro Tips
1. Sun protection: Local aloe gel (¥10) + wide-brim hat, avoid diving 11am-2pm;
2. Beachcombing: Xincun Pier or Xiaochiling (go 2hrs before low tide), check "Tide Elf" app;
3. Savings: Book Fenjiezhou tickets online (¥122 vs ¥137 onsite), bargain at Xincun Fish Market after 4pm;
4. Avoid crowds: Visit Yetian Village before 9am.
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"When stingrays brush your fingers, when rainforest mist cools your skin, when the last drop of sour noodle broth falls - Lingshui's magic is already woven into the 18°N breeze."
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