My friends keep asking, it's really not abroad! It's Hainan!
by MysticJourney456789012
Aug 28, 2024
🌟 Wanning Hidden Gem|The Healing Island Guide of "Ao Xiaoyuan" Hidden on the Coastline
📍 Basic Information
• Address: Near Liji Town, Wanning City, Hainan Province (close to the uninhabited beach)
• Accommodation: Ao Xiaoyuan Guesthouse (book 1-2 weeks in advance, limited rooms in peak season)
• Transportation:
◦ Self-drive: Rent a car from Sanya/Haikou → Wanning (about 1.5 hours), navigate to "Ao Xiaoyuan" (free parking);
◦ High-speed rail: Get off at Wanning Station, take a taxi to the guesthouse (about ¥50).
🌊 Must-Experience Highlights
1. Private Uninhabited Beach
◦ A 5-minute walk to a secluded beach with crystal-clear water and fine soft sand, completely avoiding crowds! Feel free to take photos, lie down and sunbathe, watch fishermen haul nets and surfers ride waves at dusk.
◦ Snorkeling & Sea Fishing: The host can contact local fishermen for boat rental (about ¥300/person), the water is clear enough to see coral reefs, and you can bring the caught fish back to the guesthouse for cooking.
2. Healing Time at Ao Xiaoyuan
◦ Cat Lover’s Paradise: The host’s adopted stray cats are very affectionate; pet cats on the courtyard rattan chairs while listening to retro music for instant healing!
◦ Host’s Special Dishes: Must-try coconut chicken hotpot and steamed freshly caught fish (about ¥80 per person), fresh and authentic ingredients.
◦ Outdoor Movie Night: Evening courtyard projection screen + bean bag chairs, enjoy movies with the sea breeze, creating a perfect atmosphere!
3. Nearby Hidden Activities
◦ Riyue Bay Surfing: 15-minute drive, beginners can take a coach lesson for ¥300/2 hours.
◦ Shimei Bay Road: Rent an electric scooter and ride along the coastline, half coconut groves and half sea.
◦ Xinglong Coffee Garden: Experience hand-ground coffee (¥50/person) paired with Southeast Asian-style pastries.
🏡 Accommodation and Booking
• Recommended Room Types:
◦ Courtyard Queen Room (door opens directly to the garden, ¥500-800/night);
◦ Terrace Stargazing Room (with hammock, super romantic for stargazing at night).
💡 Practical Tips
• Best Season: October to April (avoid rainy season, water temperature suitable for swimming).
• Essentials: High SPF sunscreen, mosquito repellent, slippers, waterproof phone pouch.
• Cost Reference: Guesthouse about ¥300/person/night, seafood meal ¥100/person, surfing ¥150/session.
• Hidden Perks: Stay 3 consecutive days and get the host’s hand-poured coffee + beach photography session!
✨ Summary: Here there is no commercial hustle, only waves, cats, delicious food, and slow living. It’s the true template of the “dream island life”~
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