Top Things to do in Hainan
Top Hotels in Hainan
- 1. Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Wenchang
- 2. Mandarin Oriental, Sanya
- 3. Shangri-La Sanya
- 4. Crowne Plaza Sanya Haitang Bay Resort, an IHG hotel
- 5. Sofitel Sanya Leeman Resort
- 6. The Sanya EDITION
- 7. InterContinental Sanya Haitang Bay Resort
- 8. Banyan Tree Sanya
- 9. The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort
- 10. Club Med Sanya - China
What to do and see in Hainan, Hainan: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Hainan, China including Yalong Bay, Wanlv Park, Luhuitou Park, Sanya Daxiaodongtian Area, Sanya Zhujiang Nantian Spa, Haitang Bay, Nanshan Buddhism Cultural Park, Nanshan Temple, Phoenix Island Sanya, Tianya Haijiao.
Restaurants in Hainan
1. Yalong Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,641 reviews
Reviewed By KodoDrummer - Yekaterinburg, Russia
This is one of China's most famous beaches. A great getaway from wintry weather. Nice hotels, eateries, and beach activities in the area.
2. Wanlv Park
3. Luhuitou Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 395 reviews
Reviewed By Saysimba - Taizhou, China
The best view of Sanya and surroundings night and day. Great morning hike. Absolutely beautiful. Spent an hour at the top just sitting and taking in the view.
4. Sanya Daxiaodongtian Area
5. Sanya Zhujiang Nantian Spa
6. Haitang Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By NickInChina1 - Shanghai Region, China
The beach here has a pretty rough surf - the current is strong and not good for swimming but all other aspects are great. The waves are fun, as long as you stay in the shallows, the beach is deserted and very nice to walk along and explore
7. Nanshan Buddhism Cultural Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 226 reviews
Reviewed By epdot_tay - Singapore, Singapore
The GuanYin stands magnificently in the sea in serenity and with an aura of benevolence. To get to the park, from the Yalong Bay Area, I took a one hour taxi ride for 200rmb by meter. The taxi driver was happy to wait for me for the return trip at no extra charge for the 3-4 hour wait and the same 200rmb charge for the return trip. You can also have a vegetarian meal on the temple grounds. There are also non vegetarian options. As the grounds are large, and the sun blazing, so for the less athletic, I would recommend paying the extra 30rmb to use the hop on hop off tram ride to get around the park.
8. Nanshan Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,082 reviews
Reviewed By germainehenggg
First and foremost, definitely come here during off peak period. Rented a car and drove an hour from the Yalong Bay Hilton hotel to Nanshan area. You have to park at the designated carpark outside from the main spot and you can either choose to walk inside or purchase a bus ticket for 30 RMB each person. First stop, alights you off at the Guanying statue. From far, my first impressions were that it is just a bigger looking statue, no biggie. But as you start to walk across the bridge and enter the temple underneath the statue, I was dumbfounded. A gold statue was standing in the middle and surrounding her were different open rooms with the other goddess’ statues. Of which were all further surrounded with about 30 cm tall gold looking goddess statue on the cases mounted on the wall. Some had names on it, probably for those who made huge donations to this place. After walking in the clockwise direction (no hard and fast rule on this but that’s just how I’ve been told), and walking past all the smaller goddess statue, there was a sign saying something like FOOT OF GODDESS. Definitely the word FOOT was inside. Walked several flights of stairs and as you reach the top, oh my gosh, it was breathtaking! Just standing right underneath her and wondering how did they build her! Saw many people touching her toe nails and I did just that. I believe it must be for blessings. She has 3 sides so don’t forget to touch all 30 of them.. The view from there was really amazing too! Deffo great for photo taking!! After one round around her, walked down the stairs and was led to the second floor of the temple below which was showcasing similar to the smaller statues below but different names. Something more different was a dark and dimly lifted open room with about over 20 goddess statues. I believe they are made of jade. Was absolutely intrigued at the detailing on them. All in all, the workmanship of the statues, interiors and decorations were what made the entire trip worth it! Just the thought of how they were made was enough to get you to appreciate them. The vegetarian restaurant before the bridge to the Guanying goddess was really delicious! Plus if you sit near the glass panels, you would have a great view of her and the vast sea behind. Tips: • Do make tickets purchases beforehand on WeChat but if you’re a foreigner, you most probably have to purchase it via the counter with your passport. Same goes for the bus ride. • Fresh coconut costs 20 RMB there. Hmmm, I’ve gotten them for 10 RMB each from the non-tourist areas. But hey, if you’re thirsty, why not get one to enjoy while sitting near the sea and having the breezy winds blowing right at you. P.S. You can take the bus ride at a designated spot to the next few temples. The bus guide will ask who wants to alight and they’ll stop at each. But I didn’t do that, so I just sat through it and went back to the main entrance. So if you’re only going to one, you don’t really have to get the bus ticket, it’s only a short walk from the entrance to the goddess statue.
9. Phoenix Island Sanya
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By hardyss55 - Shanghai, China
Best place to live in sanya. Every known place is near by. Best hotel service and hotel location it self a landmark. Staff is friendly can speak English. Breakfast is perfect. Best place for fly drawn.
10. Tianya Haijiao
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,042 reviews
Reviewed By 572asia
I think it is romantic place，cause I saw many lovers went here and taking wedding pictures. and I like there，have the blue sea，I can overview the sea！
