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Tianya Haijiao and tropical isles, the beaches of Sanya Bay, Yalong Bay and Riyue Bay and the Coconut Dream Corridor make Hainan the top island choice for family holidays.
Travel in ChinaTianya Haijiao and tropical isles, the beaches of Sanya Bay, Yalong Bay and Riyue Bay and the Coconut Dream Corridor make Hainan the top island choice for family holidays.
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HainanDirect flights between Guangzhou and Bo'ao for a sweep of three great bays: Shanqin Bay's Swallow Cave, Shimei Bay, Riyue Bay and Yalong Bay beach, with Tianya Haijiao, Tianya Town and the Coconut Dream Corridor, plus a helicopter aerial tour.
DESTINATION GUIDES
Practical reads on transport, stays and experiences before you go.
The creative bedrock of Hainan is Li brocade, coconut carving and the ocean. Where to find the Hainan Provincial Museum's shipwreck and marine IP, Li-brocade redesigns and coconut-carving craft, and how to choose—all here.
How to pick souvenirs from Hainan? Coconut sugar and powder, yellow lantern chilli sauce, Xinglong coffee, pepper and dried seafood—how to combine them by recipient, all in this guide.
What specialities to bring from Hainan? Coconut sugar and milk powder, yellow lantern chilli sauce, Xinglong coffee, pepper, tropical dried fruit and dried seafood—origin and buying tips are all here.
Planning a winter-break trip to Sanya with a child under 3, or one just learning to walk - how do you fill 5 days without exhausting everyone? This guide paces the trip around your child's rhythm: one outdoor highlight in the morning, a midday reset back at the room or in a restaurant, and a short outing in the early evening. It walks you through sun and mosquito protection, beach safety for little ones, choosing a stroller, hotel childcare, and how all of this differs from a three-generation trip.
Are flights and hotels to Sanya over Spring Festival genuinely pricey, or is the internet exaggerating? Bottom line: New Year's Eve to the third day of the first lunar month is the most expensive stretch of the year; shift your dates to the week before New Year's Eve or after the fifth day, and prices come down 30-50%. This article breaks down the costs of flights, hotels, car rental and dining, and offers three alternative routes.
Only five days of winter break - Sanya or Wanning? The verdict: choose Sanya if you're travelling with kids or elderly parents and want a hassle-free trip; choose Wanning if you want surfing, quiet and better value for money. This article compares the sea and beaches, crowds, facilities and the accommodation-and-dining price range point by point, then sets out three 5-day frameworks.
