Changjiang in March and April is as vibrant as cotton, igniting the dreams of spring.
This Changjiang travel guide for March and April will help you experience the unique charm of Changjiang during this period.
Recommended Attractions
- Qizi Bay: A pristine coastline with white sand and gentle slopes, featuring numerous Go stones and coastal stone forests. You can also enjoy stunning sunsets.
- Bawangling: A treasure trove of tropical wildlife, where you can participate in "Rainforest Trekking" tours and unlock the wonders of riverbeds, waterfalls, and rainforests.
- Emperor Cave: Inside the cave, there are clusters of stalactites, while outside, it is surrounded by mountains. The natural landscape is unique, and the cultural atmosphere is rich.
- Shilu Iron Mine Park: Once known as the "Richest Iron Mine in Asia," you can visit the nostalgic industrial town and experience the simplicity of the "Iron City."
- Wangxia Township's Ten Mile Gallery: The karst landscape along the Nanyao River stretches for ten miles, offering picturesque scenery and poetic charm.
Recommended Food
- Li ethnic cuisine: Such as bamboo rice, where glutinous rice and other ingredients are roasted in bamboo tubes, giving it a bamboo fragrance. There's also three-colored rice, where glutinous rice is dyed black, red, and yellow using natural plant pigments, resulting in a soft, glutinous texture and a sweet flavor.
- Seafood: Changjiang is located by the sea and boasts abundant seafood resources. Grouper, prawns, crabs, and other seafood are fresh and delicious, whether steamed, braised, or boiled.
- Local snacks: Mango rice noodle rolls, filled with fresh mango and wrapped in rice noodle sheets, served with coconut milk, offering a refreshing and sweet taste. There's also pig intestine bun, shaped like pig intestines, with a soft outer layer and fillings like bean sprouts and fried rice noodles, offering a rich flavor.
Accommodation Options
- Luxury: Hainan Qizi Bay New Century Resort, located by the sea, offers sea sunset views, comprehensive facilities, and is suitable for family trips.
- Budget-friendly: Songzhiguang Hotel, Changjiang Kailiboer Hotel, Vienna Hotel, etc., are located in the county seat, offering convenient transportation, shopping, and dining options.
- Unique homestays: "Langyue Lisheshe" Homestay, "Time" Homestay, etc., are located in Wangxia Township, offering an experience of Li ethnic customs. Changjiang Mushroom House Homestay is located in Haiwei Town's Sha Yutang Community, allowing you to enjoy the coastal scenery.
Itinerary
- Day 1: In the morning, visit the Minority Folk Customs Exhibition and Farmers' Market, experience traditional sports activities, watch the hundred-person brocade performance, and taste ethnic cuisine. In the afternoon, visit Shilu Iron Mine Park. In the evening, watch the Li folk song and dance competition and the "People's School" performance at the County Cultural Park.
- Day 2: Participate in the "Rainforest Trekking" activity and explore Bawangling. Afterward, visit the Emperor Cave and admire the stalactite wonders inside. In the evening, stroll along the Ten Mile Gallery and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
- Day 3: In the morning, participate in the Li Family Feast competition and taste authentic cuisine. In the afternoon, head to Qizi Bay and enjoy the sun, sand, and waves. In the evening, visit Haiwei Town's Sha Yutang Community and experience the tranquility and beauty of the coastal fishing village.
- Day 4: In the morning, visit Sanpai Village and admire the Li ethnic painted murals. Then, visit Hongshui Village and see the thousand-year-old thatched houses, experiencing the Li ethnic residential architecture. In the afternoon, visit Langlun Village, savor the Li ethnic long-table feast, and experience the Li ethnic winemaking, singing, and dancing.