Hainan Island is the most popular beach destination in China. The most profitable option is to buy a ready-made tour and then move around and see the sights on your own, without excursions.
Hainan is a tropical island where you can relax at any time of the year. A trip to Hainan is about sea, sun, variety of fruits and traditional Chinese culture. Therefore, the destination has become very popular among Russian tourists over the past few years.
It should be noted that the prices on the island are quite high by the standards of Asia. A great way to save money is not to buy excursions, but to see everything yourself.
It will not work to rent a car in Hainan, since foreigners are prohibited from driving. Therefore, there are two options for getting around: buses and taxis. It is convenient to use a taxi if you are 3-4 people. Landing and the first few kilometers will cost you 10 yuan (about 90 rubles), then according to the meter. For long trips, it may be more profitable to immediately agree with a taxi driver for a certain amount.
The buses are comfortable, they run quite often, so getting to the right place will not be a problem. In Hainan, almost no one speaks English and other foreign languages, so it is important to find out everything in advance, how and on which bus to get to your destination. You can also use an online translator.
Please also note that all parks are open until 17-18 hours, and the last bus usually leaves at 18 - 18:30.
Center for Buddhism
It is easily accessible from the beaches of Dadonghai and Sanya Bay, as well as from the capital of the island. It is here that the famous statue of the goddess is located, as well as several Buddhist temples. In addition, you can take a walk in the beautiful park, so you can safely allocate a whole day to visit. The entrance ticket costs about 1300 rubles, transport in the park is paid separately.
Yalong Paradise Tropic
A huge tropical park, consisting of several parts. A whole day is not enough to inspect everything. The cost is about 1,500 rubles, including transport across the park. Rope and glass bridges are paid separately. There is also a gorgeous orchid park and a cable car for extreme lovers.
Yanoda rain forest
It takes a long time to get there from the main tourist spots, so it is better to leave early. The bus runs from the central bus station of Sanya city. The entrance to the park also costs about 1,500 rubles. On the way, you may come across citizens who, with the help of an interpreter, offer you “to help with the purchase of tickets”. There is no need for this, all tickets can be easily purchased at the box office yourself. In some tourist places, it is even possible to pay by card.
Sanya city
The city can also be easily reached by bus, while within the city, within short distances, it is more convenient to take a taxi. So in one day you can visit Phoenix Park, walk around the center, go to the underground gallery of shops. Prices for clothing and accessories are not particularly low, but you can buy Chinese tea and other gifts and souvenirs.
So if you do not like to walk in a crowd and are afraid that the sightseeing bus will leave without you, then you can easily do without the help of a guide. The main thing is to prepare in advance.
