Hainan East Coast Road Trip + The Westin Blue Bay Relaxation Guide

Who says Hainan in summer feels like a "sauna room"? After personally testing the East Coast road trip paired with The Westin Blue Bay, I can confirm you can still enjoy a refreshing getaway even in 30℃+ weather!

🚗【East Coast Road Trip Itinerary】3 Days 2 Nights Lazy Version (with hidden gems)
Day 1: Depart from Haikou → Stop in Wenchang for freshly roasted Wenchang chicken (the chicken oil is so fragrant it sticks to your fingers) → Enjoy "Dad's Tea" in Bo'ao (highly recommend the iced salted lemon tea, perfect for cutting through grease and cooling down) → Arrive at The Westin Blue Bay in Lingshui by evening (drive along the coast and watch the sunset turn the sea into a golden orange hue).
Day 2: Relax at the hotel + Visit Xincun Monkey Island for tidal flat exploration (check the tide schedule in advance; during low tide, you can dig for sandworms and collect sea snails).
Day 3: Go snorkeling at Boundary Island (40-minute drive; choose offshore snorkeling spots to see colorful coral) → Return home.

🌴Why Choose the East Coast?
Compared to the crowded Sanya, the East Coast offers more "natural air conditioning"! The waves at Bo'ao Jade Belt Beach can splash up to 1 meter high, the water at Boundary Island is as clear as glass, and driving with the windows down in the evening breeze means you can skip the AC entirely. Plus, it's budget-friendly—seafood stalls cost just around $7 per person for a feast!

🏨【The Westin Blue Bay Relaxation Guide】
✔️ The "Infinity Pool" is a must-visit! Overlooking the beach, the sunlight gently glistens on the water, warm but not scorching. Every snapshot looks cinematic. There's also a cave pool and private pools in guest rooms, perfect for Instagram-worthy photos.
✔️ Rooms with private pools are a hidden gem! Soak in the water with an iced coconut drink in hand, watching the sunset turn the clouds into caramel hues. The coolness seeps into your bones, far more comfortable than an air-conditioned room.
✔️ Breakfast features local specialties! The chilled dessert "Qingbuliang" is freshly made, the mangoes are so sweet they drip juice, and they pair perfectly with Lingshui sour noodles (add yellow lantern chili for an extra kick). Even local Hainanese aunties praise it as "authentic."
✔️ A 5-minute walk to Clearwater Bay Beach! After the tide recedes in the evening, the beach reflects the sunset like a mirror. The sand is as fine as flour, cool enough to walk barefoot, and you can even find patterned seashells.

Who says visiting Hainan in summer is a punishment? Choose the right destination and hotel, and you can turn your days into a chilled soda experience. Tag your travel buddy and set off this weekend!

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