Blue Skies and Waves: Unlocking the Romance of China's Southernmost Paradise

🌴5 Days in Sanya: A Detailed Guide to Avoid Tourist Traps Just returned from Sanya with a wonderful experience. Here's my comprehensive guide to help you explore popular attractions, taste Hainan's specialties, and take Instagram-worthy photos in 5 days. Follow this guide to avoid any disappointments👇🏻 📅Itinerary DAY1: Wuzhizhou Island → Houhai Village Night Market - Wuzhizhou Island: Arrive before 9am to avoid crowds. Strongly recommend buying the RMB 138 sightseeing bus ticket. Visit the white beach, Lovers Bridge, and climb the Ocean Star Observation Deck to witness the stunning jelly-like sea. - Houhai Village: Try surfing for RMB 100 (2-hour session) with professional instruction in the evening. As night falls, explore the bustling night market for garlic oysters and stir-fried ice cream. DAY2: Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise → Sun Bay Road - Forest Park: Walk the glass walkway for panoramic views of Yalong Bay. Visit the Dragon Bridge to capture photos at the famous "If You Are the One" filming location. - Sun Bay Road: Rent a convertible for just RMB 50/hour. Drive to the hillside observation deck for breathtaking ocean views. DAY3: Coconut Dream Corridor → Yiheng Night Market - Coconut Dream Corridor: Navigate to "Haiyun Hotel." Wear a white dress and wait for the orange sunset around 17:30 for perfect photos among coconut trees and beach. - Yiheng Night Market: RMB 50 gets you plenty of tropical fruits. Don't miss the creamy coconut milk for RMB 8 and unique chili salt mango for RMB 10. DAY4: West Island → First Market - West Island: Buy RMB 90 tickets 1 hour in advance. Explore the fishing village, visit the popular stone wall, Sea Library, and Coral Old House. Rent an electric vehicle for RMB 20/hour (negotiable). - First Market: Try Lin's Seafood's salt and pepper mantis shrimp - crispy outside, tender inside. A-Ju's durian ice cream is rich in flavor and addictive. DAY5: Duty-free Shop → Return Journey - Sanya International Duty-free City: Least crowded at 10am. Bring ID and departure ticket, buy big items first to accumulate points for the best shopping experience. 🍤Food Recommendations ✅ Seafood: Buzaike Seafood - highly recommend Boston lobster three ways, one lobster multiple flavors. ✅ Coconut Chicken: Diadiade Coconut Chicken - tender meat with sweet soup. ✅ Vinegar Hot Pot: Taiqiong Century-old Zaopo Vinegar Hot Pot - sour and spicy, perfect for winter. ✅ Dessert: Zheng Apo's Qingbuliang - even better with ice cream. ✅ Snacks: Hainan noodles, Baoluo noodles, Lingshui sour noodles - all unique local specialties. 📸Photo Tips 1. At Coconut Dream Corridor, wear backless dresses for silhouette shots, bring a reflector for better effects. 2. On West Island, rent straw bags and hats for Instagram-worthy fishing village shots. 3. Find freelance photographers at Yalong Bay Beach, negotiate down to RMB 5/photo for professional shots. 4. Use wide-angle lens at Sun Bay to capture the road and sea for layered shots. ⚠️Tips to Avoid Pitfalls 1. Choose Wuzhizhou Island or Fenjiezhou Island for diving, avoid cheap unofficial diving spots for safety. 2. Watch carefully during seafood draining, use public scales at market entrance to verify weight. 3. Bring sunscreen, UV-protective clothing, and sunglasses for sun protection. 4. Rent cars from major platforms, check vehicle details carefully, and record video evidence. 💌Follow me for more travel guides. Comment for a chance to win Sanya hand-drawn maps (3 lucky followers)🗺️