Hainan Island is called "Eastern Hawaii", "Thailand in Miniature". But why glue other people's labels on what's worthy of your own name? This great place is a unique resting and entertainment palette.
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Hainan Island in the Far South of the country deserved the title of beach capital of China. In the country, the emphasis shifts from the central region on the province, where the air is cleaner and attractions not less than. Tourists are increasingly attracting trips who promise exciting adventures. Hainan Island can offer a lot of such pleasures.
The main sea resort of Sanya is surrounded by multi-kilometer beaches and virgin forests on the hills. The capital of the province of Khaikou is not lagging behind the development of tourism. The city is among the top ten environmentally friendly territories of the country. Thanks to the smooth tropical climate of the island, cozy bays, clean forests and thermal waters here is nice to live and you can relax well.
What time is it best to visit Hainan?
The island is located between 18 ° and 20 ° of the northern latitude in the South China Sea, the mainland is separated by a narrow and small strait. Here rules round year Wet tropical air. Low season On the island lasts from January to February and from July to August. When the mainland is cold, Hainan pleases with heat 16-21 ° C.
Hainan Island. Photos from china.org.cn
There is a rainy season in May-October, when 1-2 days rages Typhoon. His destructive power is more felt on the south-east coast. average temperature Air from March to June is very comfortable - 25 ° C. In July and August, when the air heats up to 29-38 ° C, more pleasant to be in the forest shadow, not in the thermal natural sources. High season On the island, except for spring and early summer, the autumn months are considered.
How to get?
Capital - Haikou is the northern gate of the island. Plan here to get faster. Traveling by train is an excellent opportunity to see provincial China. Passenger compounds from Beijing Stations, Shanghai and Guangzhou on Hainan are sent daily. Path Ot railway Station In Beijing, the Sanya city station will take 35 hours.
The travel time from the mainland Guangzhou to Sanya is about 15 hours, taking into account 30 km of the waterway on the ferry. In good condition are located car roads Islands, it is convenient to travel on the flight buses and rented buses. You can take the model of the "two-wheeled horse" for rent in 20-50 yuan (115-285 rubles).
Haikou, the capital of the island. Photos from Viasun.ru
Where to stay?
On the island a quiet atmosphere and peace-loving population. Some tourists do not mind tall in the tent on the beach. But most prefer hotels and guesthouses. They are designed for tourists with different sufficiency. The capital of the province offers accommodation in 19 hotels and 4 hostels, including the first five-star hotel island Hainan - Huandao Tid Hotel (Hainan Huandao Tide Hotel), a 10-minute drive from Haikou International Airport
For accommodation in Sanya, you can choose one of 66 hotels. Prices from July to September in a 4 * hotel - from 45 to 105 dollars per night room, including breakfast. Also in the city offer their services for accommodation 14 hostels.
Hotel Sheraton. Sanya Resort. In the bay of Jalunvan. Photo Dmitry Ornatsky
Holidays in Sanya and Dadonghai bays enjoys a special attractiveness of russian tourists , but local residents The Russian language is already understandable.
What to do on the island?
If the time of staying on the fertile land of the island of Hainan is limited to several days, then you have to choose what to see and make first. Picturesque nature, rich culture And history, Buddhist shrines are all available for familiarization. What else do you need a traveler? Some "highlight" or "pearl", for which you can go on the edge of light.
12 main attractions and popular places in Hainan:
1. Yalunvan Bay, located southeast of Sanya, chose fans of soft beach sand, warm sea, diving, yachting and golf. You can get by bus. Fee for entrance to the beach: 54 yuan (about 300 rubles).
2. Beach and sea sports in the west of Haikou. The hotels offer guests to visit the pools with thermal water. Some pools are launching small fish, biting dead cages from human skin.
3. Nanshan - an attractive locality where the center of Buddhism and the statue of Guan-Yin (Goddess Mercy) in the sea are located. You can enjoy your bus ticket from the city of Sanya. Entrance fee: 150 yuan (about 850 rubles).
Statue of the goddess of mercy. Photos from Yuanyetrip.com
4. A visit to the Youth Rynefest complex is a whole day in the jungle with richest Flora, fauna, waterfalls. You can independently get to the YOUND by bus. The fare is 30 yuan (170 rubles).
5. Nangian Monkey Island is a reserve to which the longest cable car road in China is leading. Entrance fee: 138 yuan (790 rubles).
6. Dunny is a picturesque place located 40 kilometers west of the city of Sanya with beautiful mountain caves. Entrance fee: 135 yuan (770 rubles).
7. Ma An is the crater of an extinct volcano, equipped with an observation platform, is located 15-20 km from Haikou.
8. Tropical Botanical Garden, located 120 km from Sanya, next to radon sources, has a collection of rare plants. Entrance fee: 28 yuan (about 160 rubles).
9. Mount Hospital on the middle south of the island - the highest point Hainan (1867 m). For a trip, together with ascent, it will take less than one day.
10. The crocodile show in the National Reserve is 20 km from Sanya - safe and very fascinating, so they are sent to see even families with children.
11. Diagnosis and wellness treatments in the center of traditional Chinese medicine are just 5 km from the center of Sanya, in Dadonghai Bay.
12. Park with giant cliffs decorated with inscriptions "End of Heaven" and "Corner of the Sea" near the city of Sanya. Entrance fee: 65 yuan (about 370 rubles).
It should be noted that in great honor on the island Silk, pearls, tea and coconuts. Sanya City is one of the generics of silk production and trade in the country with this amazing cloth.
Hainan-Southern Tea cultivation region in China. Great varieties are grown here, some of them grow only in the warm tropical climate.
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Journey to Hainan will give a unique chance to get acquainted with the island, culture and lifestyle of the wise people. For the Chinese, the word "Hainan" is a synonym for an elite beach holiday. Nature and temples of the island, thermal pools and spa resorts generously give all the harmony of the body and spirit, demanding in return only love and reading it paradise Middle Kingdom.
Hainan Island belongs to the Republic of China, is located in its southern part. The total length of the entire coast of the island is about one and a half thousand kilometers. For the location on the same latitude as Hawaii and a similar climate, the island is also called "Eastern Hawaii."
For several centuries, Hainan served as a refuge for the reference, which were not pleasing to the rulers of China. Today the island is the area of \u200b\u200bthe resort holiday. Like other tropical islands, Hainan Island offers guests a clean blue sea, snow-white beaches, lush green highlands and an abundance of palm trees. The local unique microclimate allows you to take solar and sea baths, almost, all year round. Promotes the development of the infrastructure of sea resorts and the environmental regime prohibiting the placement of industrial industries, within the radius of a hundred kilometers from recreation places.
Climate on Hainan Island
Climate on Hainan Island
Climate in northern and southern parts Islands different. In the northern part of the island, where the capital of the Hainan province of the province of the province of the same name is located - Haikou and Cities - Wenchang, Kyongai, Dinggan, Chengmyai, Lingdao, dominates the wet subtropical climate. In the southern part, with cities - Sanya, Lingsui, Ice, - tropical monsoon, with higher average annual air temperature indicators. January and February - the coldest months, the air temperature drops to 16 - 21 ° C. July and August are the hottest months, the temperature rises to 25 - 29 ° C. In the north island, summer is hotter, about 20 days a year the air temperature here can rise to 35 ° C.
The most comfortable time for resting Hainan from November to May.
How to get
Most. optimal option A plane remained to the island from Russia. Tourists traveling to the beach holiday, most convenient to arrive in Sanya (Phoenix International Airport). Time on the way from Moscow to Sanya without a transplant of about 14 hours. Flights to Sanya and the timetables of airports of others russian citiesBut only from Moscow direct flight is possible.
Beach holidays on Hainan
Khaikou
The city of Khaikou
The capital of Hainan Province is Khaikou. The city is located in the northern part of Hainan Island, overlooking Guangdong Province through the Sunguzhou Strait, at the mouth of the Nanda River. Haikou - Commercial, Cultural and Economic Center Hainan Island. It is very big city On the island with more than 1.2 million inhabitants.
Beach rest Offered on the west coast of the city, but the quality of the beaches here is lower than in Sanya.
Sanya
Sanya city
The city of Sanya - the second largest city of the island, is located in the southern part of it, in the bay with the same name.
A strip of beaches and hotels stretched along the entire coast of the city. All resorts are located in four bays. Three of them are Yalunvan, Dadonghai and Sanya Bay are most popular with Russian tourists, unlike the Hytan bay, which has not yet won the sympathies of Russians.
Coast of the city of Sanya
On the coast of all bays, a smooth entrance to the sea, shallow water allows you to comfortably and safely swim even to the kids. The hotels were conditionally shared the territory of the beaches, without any artificial fences, so you can safely swim and relax in the place you like.
Coast of the resort Yalunvan.
The resort of Jalunvan is located in the southeastern part of the city of Sanya, 35 kilometers from Phoenix International Airport and 25 km from the city center. Yalunvan is the most popular resort near tourists: good hotels, including world-class, clean well-kept beach, transparent sea and lack of locals on the beach add the resort every year growing popularity.
Beach Resort Yalunvana
The length of the White Sandy Beach is about 7 km. For their guests, hotels equipped beaches with umbrellas and sun loungers. Sea water Along the coast is so transparent that visibility in it can reach 8 meters. Such a wonderful visibility attracts to the resort of diving lovers.
Yalunvan. Underwater world
The resort you can make the necessary purchases and go to the local restaurant in the Large shopping center Yalong Bay No. 1 Outlet, which opened in December 2016. Outlet stores present products of international brands and local producers. The supermarket has many local food, beverages and grocery products. In addition to the first local restaurant Caddy's Hainan Noodle, you can eat in the shopping center in the seafood restaurant, international fast food, Starbucks coffee shop.
Restaurants in Yalunvan.
Getting from Sanya Airport "Phoenix" to the Yalunvan resort is most convenient for a taxi for 120-150 yuan. Another option is the bus number 27. To the center of Sanya from the bay of Yalong, a trip to one end on buses 15, 24, 25, 27 will cost 8 yuan.
Resort Dadunhai.
Resort Dadunhai.
The resort of Dadonghai is located in the southern part of Sanya on the coast of the Bay of the same name 30 minutes from Phoenix International Airport and four kilometers from the city center. The cost of a trip to the center of Sanya will cost 2 yuan on the local bus and 10 yuan if you get a taxi.
Dadunhai as the resort was built and opened in Sanier in 1988, becoming the first sea resort cities. Here is a developed recreation infrastructure: numerous local restaurants, bars, shops, supermarkets located in the immediate vicinity of hotels.
Dadonghaya hotels
Abundance of concert sites, nightclubs, discos make Dadonghai the only place of real nightlife in Sanya.
At the resort, accommodation is possible both in world-class hotels and in budget guest houses.
Snow-white sandy beaches, framed by coconut palm trees, stretched 2.3 km. Good wind attract surfers here.
The main difference between the beaches of Dadonghai from Jalunvan's beaches is a large number of holidaymakers on the beach, including many locals.
Dadonghaya filled beaches
You can get to Dadonghai from Sanya International Airport for a taxi for 100 yuan in 30 minutes, a trip by bus number 8 will cost 15 yuan, however, the duration of the trip will double. Buses 15, 24, 25 will be delivered for 6 yuan to the resort of Jalunvan.
Sanya Bay resort
Sanya Bay resort
Sanya Bay resort is located in the western part of the city. The road from the airport to the resort hotels with a length of 4 km is about 10 minutes away by taxi, the distance to the center of Sanya is about 2 km. The beaches of Sanya Bay are closest to all other resorts to the city center. The spa coast extended 22 km. The main difference of this resort from others: The beaches are across the road from hotels, the water is not so transparent, like others spa coasts, in winter, less windy water in Bay is warmer than in Yalong Bee, hotels of similar standards offer the best prices.
Beaches of the city of Sanya
For convenience, local residents conventionally divided a long beach into three parts: urban, middle and long (the closest to the airport). The advantages of the city's city part are beautiful views of the ocean from the hotel and the maximum proximity to the city center, medium - beautiful beaches and the opportunity to quickly reach the center, the far - beautiful beach vacation away from the city.
Artificial Island Phoenix
You can get to Sanya Bay from Phoenix airport by taxi and bus number 8.
Before best beaches On Yalunvan from Sanya Bay, bus number 15 for 8 yuan and No. 25 for 18 yuan, time on the way about 40 minutes.
Travels
When we say or think about China, then, as a rule, we will more imagine huge densely populated cities The mainland of this country, numerous factories and inexpensive goods.
but resorts of ChinaAt least most of them, very different from our ideas.
One of the most beautiful places for rest in China and maybe in the world, is tropical island Hainan, Which is also the province of the People's Republic of China.
It is worth noting that this island includes a group of small islands, including: Cyzhou, Daczudao and Symojou.
The largest city on the island and part-time himcapital - Khaikou. The name of the city is translated as a "sea gate" and it boasts a developed sphere of recreation and entertainment, as well as a large network of hotels in various levels.
In just 20 years, this city has turned from a nasty duckling, a conventional small provincial town in the White Swan - modern city With a population of more than 1.5 million people.
Where is the island Hainan
This island is located in the south of China. Its area is 33 920 sq. Km., Length coastline - 1 500 km., Population - 8.18 million inhabitants.
As Hainan is located on one latitude with Hawaii, he is also called "Eastern Hawaii".
In Russian, the name of the island can be translated as the "island of the South Sea". Hainan Island surround the water of the South China Sea.
Dense forests, fruit mango plantations, bananas and pineapples, plantation coffee and teaunder the slopes of the mountains, as well as plantations cocosare in the central part of the island.
But the industrial zones are in the northern part, there, where and the capital.
This island has a rich flora and fauna. Most of endemic species about. Hainan are taken under the protection of UNESCO.
Anchar (Antiaris)
The anchar tree grows here, which contains Milky Juice. This juice is used as an antidote for snake bite.
The rare and rich nature of the island is preserved in special botanical gardens.
Hainan on the map
How to get to Heinan Island
Airports in Hainan
There are two island major airports: One is located in Haikou - and the other in the city of Sanya - Airport Sanya Phoenix.
Khaikou Mailan International Airport
Both airports take a total of 384 domestic flights and 21 international. Charter flights fly from Moscow, St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg several russian airlines. In addition, there are charter flights to the island from several cities of Siberia and Far East.
Most of the aircraft from Russia to Hainan Island arrive at the airport southern city Sanya, which is here the main tourist region.
Taxi
This is the most popular type of transport where tourists get to various places on the island. However, it is worth remembering that taxi drivers almost do not speak English, and therefore you need to know the exact name of the desired place or have a photo of this place or a business card with you.
A train
Sanya-Haikou's high-speed train can be taken if you want to visit various attractions. It stops in many popular tourist sites.
Weather on Hainan Island
On the island of Hainan the sun shines 300 days a year. The climate here is a subequatorial. The average air temperature over the year is +24 C, and the water temperature is +26 C.
The climate of the island gives the opportunity rest and swim all year round. However, the tourist season here is the period between November and May.
In the period between June and October, the climate on the island is more wet and very hotAnd the air temperature can reach +39 C. Also during this period they often come rain.
But such things do not frighten many tourists. The fact is that between June and October prices for all services below the usualAnd people on the beach are much smaller.
Hainan. Temperature for months.
Hainan in September, October
At this time, it is very hot here and wet. Divers need to know that their equipment will be bad to dry.
Hainan in November, December, January, February
At this time, the rainy season ends, heat and humidity falls, and the temperature becomes more pleasant to relax. However, for evening walks, it is still better to take clothing with long sleeves.
Hainan in March, April, May
Perhaps the most appropriate time to relax, as the temperature is most comfortable, and in the morning and evenings is almost no cold.
Hainan in June, July, August
During this period, rains are going, and there is a strong heat. In July, the highest temperatures are recorded.
Between male and novoy the threat of typhoons - Not more than one in season.
Hainan. Water temperature.
On the island strictly complied with all environmental norms:
* Within a radius of 100 kilometers from Sanya - the most southern city on the island - it is forbidden to build any industrial facilities.
* Forbidden any discharges to the sea.
* All sewage systems are associated with centralized treatment facilities.
Sanya, Hainan, China (map)
Infrastructure on Hainan
International tourism in this region continues to develop, and with it the infrastructure continues to develop rapidly.
Here you can find:
* Developed Network tourist routesthat go both through the mountains and along the coast.
* Excellent high-speed tracks.
* Wellness complexes with radon and mineral sources.
* Beautiful sandy beaches.
* Ethnographic villages belonging to indigenous people of the island (Lee and Miao nation).
* In the capital of the island, the city of Khaikou, the recreation and entertainment industry is very developed. Here you can find a large number of hotels of different levels.
In addition, the island is located not far from Hong Kong and Macau. If you consider it all together, both ecology and infrastructure, then you can understand what is the difference between the island of Hainan from the other resorts located in Southeast Asia.
Economy island Hainan
Here are the plantations of such tropical fruits as mango, bananas and pineapples, as well as plantations of coffee, tea and coconuts.
Most of industrial facilities are located in the northern part of the island, next to Haikou.
In the area of \u200b\u200bthe city of Wenchang in the northeast of the island in 2014, a cosmodrome was built, the name of the city - Wenchang. Not far from the power cosmodrome are planning to create theme parkwhich will be devoted to the Space Program of the PRC.
Visa to Hainan Island
Hainan Island is a special economic zone that promotes the development of entry tourism. This means that the visa regime is simplified here, and tourists going to visit Hainan can get a visa directly at the airport, immediately by arrival.
Also citizens Russian Federationwho arrived a group of more than 5 people and for a period not exceeding 15 days, can take advantage of visa-free entry on the list of the group.
Brief History Hainan Island
Ancient map about. Hainan
For the first time, the island became part of a centralized Chinese state during the Board of the Han dynasty. But China's representative office was limited to a military camping here, which was located in the northern part of the island.
The name of the island was given during the reign of the Mongolian dynasty yuan. In the period between the 15th and 17th century, the colonization of the island intensified. From the continent, more and more people arrived, which pushed the natives to south Bank Hainan.
The status of a separate administrative formation Hainan was again received in 1906. Chinese politician and reformer Dan Xiaoping (1904 - 1997) was able to create in this region the largest free economic zone in China.
Holidays on the island Hainan
Beaches of Hainan Island (photo)
Most of the famous beach resorts can be found in the southern part of the island. Here are the bays of Yalunvan, Dadonghai, Sanya and Heitang Bay (Haitang Bay).
Every year, thanks to the shallow clean sand, transparent warm sea, developed infrastructure and clean air, this place attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists.
Sea. Hainan.
In addition to famous big beaches, there are small beach cities here, as well as wild beaches.
It is worth noting that all beaches on the island are municipal, and they are equippedeveryone necessary, including sun beds with umbrellas and showers.
All beaches of the island of sandy and gentle.Water in Yalunvan Bay is considered the most pure water. Here the sea is calm, but the water is cooled in it in comparison with other beaches of the island. In this place are the largest diving centers of Hainan.
Hotels located in Dadunhai and Yalunvan are most popular. But every place has its pros and cons.
Bay Island Hainan
In the city of Sanya there are two most popular bays on the island - Dadonghai and Yalunvan.
Each bay has its own distinctive sides. Some of them are more free, others are more downloaded by tourists.
Bay Dadunhai
Beaches in the city of Dadonghai are often crowded. Usually locals are resting here. In addition, umbrellas and sun beds may not be enough. As a rule, the Chinese, vacationers here, more Love sit on the beach.
Most of the Chinese are trying to rest away from the coast, where the cost of rest is less.
Bay Yalunvan.
If you decide to relax in Yalunvan, then it is secured here. But if you want to actively relax, visit parties, for example, you will have to go to Sanyu, which is 30 km away.
Bonus: Sanyan Bay
This place is located close to Sanya Airport. The infrastructure is not very developed here, but the pace of its development is very high. At this stage, the minus of this resort area lies in the fact that the beaches of Sanyavan bay are across the road.
Despite the fact that the water in this place is not very transparent compared to the waters in Yalunvan, still a positive shade makes impressive surrounding landscapes.
Caution!
Be careful to C. water species Sports in Hainan. The government does not pay much attention to such entertainment as parasailing, scuba diving and boating, and local staff does not give lessons. In addition, some equipment can be very old.
Hotels in Hainan Island hotels
Most hotels on the island are located in the territories of tropical forests.Here you will not only be able to comfortably relax and breathe fresh air, but also feel part of nature and see all its wealth.
If you are a lover of ecotourism, you can choose medium or small hotels.
If you like comfort more, then for you there are also 4- and 5-star hotels belonging to famous brands: Mariott, Hilton, Holiday Inn and others.
On the first lines, you can find both simple and luxurious hotels - the choice is quite large.
Shopping Center in Hainan (Haitang Bay Duty-Free Shopping Center)
This international duty free shopping center has opened relatively recently in Hytan Bay.
It is the biggest duty-free shopping center in the world, and its area is 72,000 square meters. m.
Here are the most famous brands of clothing, cosmetics, shoes and accessories, including: Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Rolex, Prada and Giorgio Armani.
In addition to shops, there are many entertainment facilities, restaurants and a hotel in this shopping center.
To get here from Sanya or Haikou in the following ways:
1. Every half an hour (09-30 - 20-00) walks shtol-bars from Dadonghai, Yalunvan, as well as the islands of the Student.
2. Every 8-12 minutes walks the route bus No. 34 (09.00-21.00 towards the shopping center and 10.00-22.00 from the store in the city).
3. You can take a taxi from Sanya.
4. By car.
Excursions on the island Hainan
On the island a huge number of attractions, but still stands with one of the brightest.
Park "Tropical Paradise" (Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park)
This tropical forest park is in Jalunvan Bay, which is in the city of Sanya. The park was built according to all the rules of construction in environmentally friendly zones, and fully meets world standards of eco-tourism. Here the whole flora and the fauna of these places was completely preserved.
The total area of \u200b\u200bthe tropical park is 1,506 hectares And it is divided into several zones, each of which corresponds to a certain topic.
On the top of the mountain, which is in the park, grew amazing mining resortwhich includes 142 villas and several numbers created in tropical style.
Each room has its own name of the bird nest. There is: Eagle nest, Soroki, Peacock and others.
Guests can take advantage of the audiohyda, and move better on the shuttle bass.
What can be found in the park:
Valley Orchids - You will see many rare colors, as well as on the way you will meet antelopes, peacocks and parrots. The valley also has a "snake house", where you can see the show with snakes. Rising to the species platform, you can go down on the long cableway.
Dragon Bridge or Lovers Bridge - The length of this hanging bridge is 168 meters, and it connects two shores of the park. The bridge can swam strongly, so you need to hold the handrails tightly. From the bridge opens amazing views of the sea and mountains.
Theme Park "Dragon World" - To get to him, you need to conquer the mountain (450 m), on the top of which the park is located, or just take the bus.
The main attraction of the park is the Bronze Statue of the Dragon, as well as from here there is a beautiful view of the Yalunvan bay. Other attractions include: Hainan Island Photos Museum, hanging over the cliff of the Buddha Stone and the Phoenix Gate.
Sanya's Oceanarium (Sanya Tropical Marine WORLD)
This is one of the most popular holiday destinations on the island. From the city of Sanya, it is separated only 25 km.
In this oceanarium you can see more than 200 representatives of the animal and sea Mira , including turtles, crocodiles, dolphins, unusual tropical fish, parrots and birds.
Older Oceanarium Representative - turtle, which is more than 600 years. It is kept in a special nursery for sea turtles.
Also in the oceanarium sit different show programs, the main characters of which parrots, dolphins and crocodiles. With crocodiles, by the way, experts perform various fatal tricks.
Employees will allow you (for an additional fee) feed crocodiles living chickenand take pictures with one of them in an embrace.
With a big desire you can ride out.
On the territory of the oceanarium there are several restaurants where seafood offer.
Park Edge Light (Tianya Haijiao)
This park is 25 km from Sanya's city at Malin Shan Mountain. Despite the fact that this place is officially called a park, it is difficult to call it that is difficult, since here the sea shore, "devoted to" big smooth boulders, scattered in the sand and partially immersed in the sea.
Most often, this park is visited by lovers who come to look at the sunset and admit to each other in love.
Between Valuns can be ride on a camel or take a picture with an ostrich. You can come here yourself or with a guide, and you can get in several ways:
* On buses 2 and 4 (the fare of 1 yuan) - you reach the final stop and transplane the tourist bus (the fare of 5 yuan).
* On a tourist bus that goes to the park Edge of Light and Nanxhan (the fare of 5 yuan).
* By taxi (fare 30-35 yuan).
Monkey Island (Monkey Island)
This place is located 80 km from the city of Sanya. You can get here only by air, and more specifically cablewaywhich connects the island of monkeys and a big island.
The adventure itself on the cable car can be regarded as a separate attraction.Being in the booth, you will open beautiful views of groves with rare plants, and you will see coastal Town and Fishermen Bay, Used Many Old Boats, Old Dominations and Wooden Mostfrom high.
Monkey Island is a big park in which he lives about 2,000 monkeys. They are everywhere - you can notice them on trees walking around the ground, sometimes they even fit the people to ask for sweets or take shiny decorations.
There is also a circus in the park, in which monkeys show their acrobatic capabilities. In addition to monkeys in the circus, there are other animals, such as goats that can walk on the rope at the same time carry on the head of the macak. For view, you pay a parrot, who gladly collect money from the guests.
Museum of butterflies
This museum-reserve is located 30 kilometers from the center of Sanya. It is divided into two parts. In one you will find a large collection of butterflies and other insects living in China, other Asian countries, as well as in America and Africa.
In another part of the museum there is a "garden of butterflies" - a small gorge located in the middle of the tropical forests.
You can see all the beauty of the museum, walking around the silent paths that will spend you through a lot of tropical plants.
The territory of the museum is considered to be protected, so it is forbidden to catch insects, but guests are allowed to photograph them.
You can find a small shop selling various souvenirs.
Pearl Museum (Hainan Jingrun Pearl Museum)
The largest pearl mining company in China decided to open the Pearl Museum on Hainan Island. Guests have the opportunity to visit the Pearl's real plantation, and visit the pearl museum, where you can learn more about how pearls are growing and mined.
It is worth noting that pearl is a symbol of Hainan Island. Today, Hainan is the leader of China in terms of the production and export of pearls of the highest quality. In the South China Sea, all the necessary conditions for the extraction of better pearls on Earth have been created.
Of course, in such a place, guests can buy products from pearls, as well as from precious and semi-precious stones and many different cosmetic drugs.
Museum of Crystal
In this museum you can see a huge collection of crystal, as well as many semi-precious stones.
Here guests can also obtain interesting information about the crystal and its species, how the crystal was earlier, and which modern technologies are used today to process crystal.
In addition, visitors are offered to acquire a huge number of decorations and souvenirs created from different types of crystal, including white crystal, yellow and green.
Pirates Island
This little island has the area of \u200b\u200bonly 1.5 square meters. KM and is located 20 minutes from the pier of Hainan Island.
Allocated by O. clean white sand, transparent sea water, untouched nature , incredibly diverse underwater world of coral reefs, as well as a large amount of beach entertainment, including: place on a boat with a transparent bottom, rental of scooters, marine fishing, renting boats and motorbikes.
Walking on the shore you can see peacocks, and large tropical turtles are resting in a specially created pool.
In addition, on the island there are hotels with its beaches and sun loungers, as well as a diving center. And the bungalows, in which you can relax, are equipped like 4 and 5-star hotels.
You can get here on buses 23 and 28, and by taxi (from Yalunvan Bay). It costs about 50 yuan to get to the port of Studyzhzhou, and from Sanya to the port of about 200 yuan. Ask a taxi driver to include the counter, and also try to check that the amount has started from 8 yuan.
Also before the apartment you can get on the largest airbag in China (from 8-30 to 16-00). The cost of a ticket for both ends is about 130 yuan.
If you like these places, you can also visit Western Islandwhich is also famous for pure water, beautiful sandy beach and water entertainment.
World of animals in the city of Sanya (Thai Park)
This zoo was built in 2005, and today it dwells more 20,000 crocodiles and more 200 Tiger. Animals were brought from Thailand.
In this Park, guests can be photographed with a small tiger and / or crocodile. In addition, in the territory of the world of animals there is a circus tigers.
It is worth noting that the crocodiles here live in spacious enclosures equipped with pools. You can consider them by walking on safe concrete bridges that were built over the aviary.
But look at Tigers and Lviv on a special vehicle. Beasts are freely moving around the park, and you can see them from transparent windows of the machine.
Perhaps the most interesting representative of animals in this fleet is tigrolevwhich is a creature that combines tiger and Lion. Such hybrids in China are bred since 2001.
Dongshanhu Natural Zoo (Dunshanhu Zoo, Sanya Nanshan Dongtian Park)
This is one of the most popular places on the island of Hainan. Dongshanhu Reserve rich tropical flora and in size it the largest nature Park in Asia.
The total area of \u200b\u200bthe reserve is 130 hectares. It also lives about 1,000 exotic animalswho were brought from all the ends of Asia. Guests can see here: bear, Spotted Deer, Tigers, Leopards, Flexible Gibments And many other animals and birds.
Perhaps the most interesting thing in this park is that animals do not hold in cells - they simply live their usual life, the natural habitat has been created for them. Only small enclosures divide some animals from others.
Peace-loving animals, such as giraffes, elephants or ostrises, are allowed to iron and feed.
The tour of the park is in the form of a jeep safari. Guests sit in special SUVs or buses with a guide.
Center Buddhism Nanshhan
The largest center of Buddhism in Asia Located near Mount Nanshan ( South Hora). Its total area is 50 square meters. KM, and he was open in 1997. An ancient Buddhist temple was reconstructed in this center, and a large landscape park was built.
It is worth noting that on a small island in the sea snaps bronze statue of goddess Mercy Guanin - Her height is 108 meters.
In addition, in the park there is a pavilion in which it is stored giant Golden Statue of Goddess Guaninwhose weight is 140 kg. Decorate the statue of the goddess precious stones. There is a statue on the pedestal, the shape of which repeats the shape of the lotus flower, and the pedestal itself is made of white jade.
This statue fell into the Guinness Book of Records, as the biggest golden statue in the world - on its creation it took 100 kg of gold. Also in the statue stored particles of the dust of the Buddha.
Taoist Temple Tong Tien (Dong Tian)
This complex of temples is considered one of the most ancient (more than 800 years) Preserved complexes in China.
Dun Tien is a sacred place for all adherents of Taoism. The temple became known for the ancient Taoist beliefs, according to which the South Dragon lives in these places. This creature is one of the 4 lord of the world. Here you can hear from guides and other interesting legends that are associated with this complex.
The temples of the complex look especially beautiful among the amazing sea landscapes of the island. Nearby you can see the forest, "decorated with" amazing tropical plants.
One of the most interesting plants - "Dragon" palm (Dracaena Cambodiana), which is already more than 6,000 years It grows in these places and therefore is a Chinese symbol of long-livers.
This garden is close to the thermal radon sources. It is considered one of the largest botanical tropical plant gardens in the country. Its total area is 32 hectares, and decorate the garden more 1,000 species of various plants.
In addition, in the Botanical Garden, scientists are working to study some species. It is also possible to familiarize yourself with the culture, traditions and even cuisine of various countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and India.
Taking an excursion to this garden, you can visit the Garden of Asian traditions of Sin Moon, where everything around is stylized in Asian style.
Hike to crater Volcanana Ma An
This volcano is located 27 km from the Capital of Island, Khaikou. Extlined Volcano Ma An last erupted about 50,000 years ago, and today it is one of the few extinct volcanoeswhich are well preserved.
To get to the crater, you need to climb the steps created from the volcanic magma. For a more comfortable trip, the railing was installed on the diameter of the crater and everything was equipped so that this place was more like the observation platform. From here you can safely look straight into the volcano itself.
The crater zone was equipped as a park. In the lower part of it, right in the palm grove, a restaurant outdoors was built. In the evenings, the folklore performances of local peoples of Lee and Miao are arranged here on a special platform in front of the restaurant.
Treatment in Hainan
If you decide to relax on this island, then you will definitely advise traditional Chinese medicine.
It is worth noting that in the city of Sanya you can find more than a dozen branches of famous medical centers of Beijing and Dalian. These centers offer various traditional Chinese ways of rejuvenation and recovery.
In addition, on the island you can try to be told by radon and potassium-sodium thermal waters in popular sources of Hainan Island. Since the sources contain a large volume of fluorine, silicic acid and radon, they have a positive effect on the skin and joints.
It is believed that these procedures are able to help those who have problems with the musculoskeletal system, nervous system (insomnia, migraine, neuralgia), leather and respiratory organs.
Here also offer the following procedures:
- acupuncture
- qigong (healing gymnastics)
- acupressure
- fitotherapy (herbs treatment)
- massage of ear-sinks (auriculotherapy)
- aromatherapy
- sand treatment.
Therapeutic procedures on the island can help with:
- problems with spine (arthritis, rheumatism, radiculitis)
- problems with prostatitis
- problems of gynecology
- problems with alcohol, tobacco and / or narcotic dependence
- sugar diabetes problems
- problems with gastritis
- overweight problems.
With all of the above, it is worth remembering that with some ailments it is better to seek a doctor. Before leaving, do not forget to issue medical insurance. According to Rostourism, in the first place in the list of insurance cases - colds and infectious diseases, then there are problems with digestion and in the third place of injury and ears of different types.
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The best resort of Middle Kingdom, "Eastern Hawaii" and the main Chinese health resort Hainan in the past was a reference island for nobles. Today, he did not hear only the lazy. The good half of Siberia and the whole of the Far East are treated here their hands and illness, in parallel betraying the bodied bodies with warm turquoise waters of the South China Sea. Traditional picture of Hainan beaches even describe boring - all luxurious trite to the toothbrush: here they are, emerald palm trees, snow-white sand and azure water. Let's talk better about the "chips" of Hainan, their island has plenty.
First, Lee and Miao are the main nations on Hainan, arranging amazing funeral and wedding ritual shows for tourists, which makes this corner of China quite unlike the rest of the country. Secondly, fruit - rambutans, lychee and other exotic fruits on Hainan will become the main meal at any time of the day and night, since such an abundance of goodies you still try. Next, in a special submission that do not need. And finally, surprise for all lazy people, having fun in Hainan: a rich cultural heritage, to look for which it is not necessary in the south, where all the resorts are concentrated, but in the north, where, in fact, and refer to the boning emperor to know.
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Cities and Resorts Hainany
For lovers active rest In the vicinity of Sanya there are all conditions for diving, surfing, paragliding, cycling and fishing.
By the way, the Chinese come to the beach are not so much to swim, but just sit, admire the sea and watch white aliens in a natural habitat. The Chinese themselves prefer to stop away from the sea - it is cheaper.
Entrance to the water in all bays smooth and gently, the shore is very fine, so it is convenient and safe to swim and safely with young children. The territory of the beaches are conditionally and divided between hotels, but there are no fences, you can relax where you like. Entry almost everywhere free, shower, locker rooms and toilets - too. The only thing that will have to pay - sun beds and umbrellas (20-50 CNY) and all sorts of water entertainment (from 200 CNY for a trip to the boat or "banana" to 1000 CNY for fishing on a specially equipped boat).
Treatment
On the island treated diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, pulmonary, skin and urological diseases, rheumatism, osteochondrosis and hypertension. Treatment on the island eliminates any forms of surgery and is carried out exclusively traditional Chinese methods in combination with the use of natural drugs. The center of traditional Chinese medicine "Garden longevity" is known in the Dadonghai area at the Pearl River Garden Hotel. Another center, Sanyitang, is in Sanier, and not so long ago, the branch of this clinic opened in the Yalunvan Bay, at the Cactus Resort.
Other popular centers: Tai Chi and Yu-Kang. Also help to improve the health of the medical complex "Nantian", in the territory of which there are more than 30 pools with water of different temperatures and chemical composition.
Journey to Hainan Island
Diving on Hainan
A rich world of the depths of the South China Sea is no longer the first year provides the island of a stable influx of divers from all over the world. Visibility under water there is more than 20 m, and you can do a diving year-round due to the sustainable soft climate and the absence of strong currents. Sometimes, however, the echoes of the southern storms reach Hainan, and then the divers are forced for several days to give up a bridgehead to the soles.
Popular plots of dive: Cove Xiaodunhai (two racks: dry cargo ship and boat, depth 15 m), Yalunvan (densely populated coral colonies, 18 m), Gulf of Houhai (corals and underwater rocks with gross, 30 m), Fengzězhou Island (rocks and racks, 25 m).
Shopping and shops
Hainan's business card - pearls, which is famous for the right shape and variety of colors. The island is also carrying tea, rhinestone, silk, porcelain, wood carving, Buddhist souvenirs and Feng Shui symbols.
Different varieties of Chinese tea can be first trying in tea houses scattered throughout the island, and then buy liked.
Haiceudun Street in Haikou is a place where prestigious shops are concentrated, on the market at the Cape "Edge of the sky and the sea" you can purchase artistic crafts. In the city of Sanya, the main department stores are located on the street of liberation in the city center.
Not so long ago on the island introduced the system Tax Free.But so far only in several stores. The amount of purchases should be from 800 to 5000 CNY, return VAT - 11%.
What to try
Entertainment and attractions
Arriving on Hainan, it is necessary to allocate 2-3 days and ride along the island in search of beautiful views and interesting sights. They are in excess.
To get acquainted closer with Buddhist culture, it is worth going to the temple of Nanšan. Not far from it on the artificial island there is the highest statue of Goddess Guanin, and in the sanctuary - with a dozen sculptures of the Buddha himself.
From the observation deck in front of the nanxha, a picturesque view of the sea and a giant sculpture of Bodhisatat.
The Ethnic Park of Bethel-Nat is 30 km from Sanya. It is dedicated to everyday life, customs and traditions of small peoples of Lee and meow. Throughout the territory, huts are scattered, in which you can learn about tattoos, dialects and other features of local residents.
Heavenly Grottoes are the most ancient landmark of Hainan.
In Hainan, many picturesque natural parks and nature reserves. In one of them, on the island of monkeys, more than 2,000 tailed inhabitants live. You will have to get here on the funicular, but you can admire the island and the South China Sea surrounding it. Another entertainment is a fishing on the rafts, there are also small restaurants in which excellent seafood dishes are served.
Another park, celestial grotto, is considered the most ancient attraction of the island. It was founded almost 1000 years ago. Today, South Mount attracts tourists with beautiful views and historical facilities, among them - the temple of the Dragon King of the South China Sea, which stores the statue of the ruler itself, and the wall of records on the top of the mountain. In addition, the Museum of the Natural History of Sanya is located on the territory of the Taoist Park.
Hainan resorts are nicely adapted for recreation with children. Most hotels 4 and 5 * equipped game zones, small swimming pools with slides, there is a daytime entertainment And children's menu in the restaurant.
Not so long ago, a large modern water park opened in Sanya. It is divided into 3 zones - children's, teenage and adult. There is a swimming pool with artificial waves, which is also divided into 2 parts - in one tide is very weak, in the other raging the real storm.
On the banks of the picturesque lake Dongshanhu spread out the largest natural zoo in the Asian region (the site in English). Here are collected animals from different parts of the country - elephants, giraffes, monkeys, spotted deer. There are also dangerous predators - lions, tigers, crocodiles, so excursions are conducted on jeeps or buses. This place is little reminiscent of the usual zoo with close cells. Animals are contained in conditions as close as possible to natural. Zones are separated, but the enclosures are so spacious that their boundaries are almost imperceptible. You can approach peace-loving inhabitants, iron and feed.
Martha in the resorts there are many Chinese, and from February to May they occupy Europeans.
The favorite place of the beachheads, departed to China, - Hainan. Rest, reviews about which we will analyze in this article, on this paradise island unforgettable. Hainan - already a latched track for Russian tourists. A variety of Siberians and the inhabitants of the Far East, every year healed their bones under the tropical sun and treat their hands in healing sources.
The name "Hainan" translates from Chinese as "island lying south of the sea." The name is more than accurate. Hainan lies in the extreme south of the country. And this is the second largest island of China (after Taiwan). Once he was part of Eurasia. And now, from the mainland China, it separates him only a narrow strait. Area island - thirty-four thousand square kilometers. About eight thousand years ago, numerous volcanoes were spent on Hainan. Now they were injured, but left after themselves the memory - healing thermal springs. And this circumstance makes rest in Hainan not only pleasant, but also useful for health.
Arriving on a bucolic island, it is hard to believe that in the Middle Ages it was the place of reference to the imperter's noble. Now he turned into a resort. True, it happened only in 1988, when Hainan was highlighted in a separate province and began the rapid development of the tourism industry. You can come here both by the ticket, and on your own. Guests here are always happy.
Nature and climate. When to go to rest?
The only truly tropical island, if we talk about China, - Hainan. Rest, reviews about which cause a desire to come here is not recommended here only in winter. But more than three hundred days of the year the sky over Hainan is clear. This island is deservedly called Eastern Hawaii. Here is the entire entourage, which is inherent in tropical resorts: juicy green palm trees, coconuts, turquoise warm sea, white sand beaches. The average annual air temperature here is +24 degrees, and the water is all twenty-six. In growing corals with their motley life of the inhabitants of reefs, so the rest on the island of Hainan is also attractive for divers.
Russian tourists from the eastern part of the country come here in the winter months, especially for the celebration of the New Year and Christmas. The climate is at this time, as in the Red Egypt resorts: during the day +24 degrees, and the evenings are cool.
The best time for visiting Hainan Tourists consider the period from November to April. Below we give the calculation than the tropical island of China in spring and summer. But what should be avoided, so it's coming to Hainan during the celebration period (end of January or the beginning of February). Prices during this period take off to unprecedented heights, and the level of service falls in connection with the influx of domestic tourists.
How to get to Heinan Island
The city of Russia is associated with East Hawaii only charters in the tourist season. You can fly in Almaty regular flightAnd already from there - on Hainan, with a transfer in Urumchi. Also on the tropical island, tourists get internally airlines through Hong Kong, as well as Beijing and Shanghai (mainland China).
Hainan has two international Airports. The first - "Camellia" - located in the capital of the island of Haikou. This city is located in the north, while the main resorts of Eastern Hawaii - in the south. Therefore, if you can choose, then prefer the arrival point of the airport "Phoenix" in Sanya. This city is the center of the entire Hainan resort Riviera. In principle, the visa can be opened directly upon arrival at the Sanya Airport, but the experienced tourists do not really recommend this if you are traveling yourself and are not included in the group list.
From "Camellia" to the center of Haikou, free buses ride. Time in the way - half an hour. Taxi travel will cost about a hundred yuan. From Phoenix Airport to various resorts of the southern tip of the island, flight buses follow. Sanya will arrive at ten yuan to Dadonghai to 20, to Yalong Bay - 30.
Transport connection on the island Hainan
Wonderful roads are associated with all key settlements. Upon the tip of the island passes the high-speed route. You can move on East Hawaii not only on buses and taxis, but also on motorcycle and velaiks. True, the payment of travel in this case also depends on the weight of the passenger. To negotiate the price with Rickshaw in advance.
There is on the island and railway. Trains high-speed, very comfortable, not similar to those that run in mainland China. Tourists warn that the ticket, worth an average of eighty-five yuan, should be kept until the end of the train. It will be needed to leave the station at the arrival point.
Holidays in Hainan is impossible without visiting the "Monkey Island". You can get on the hanging cableway. Interestingly, the flight buses on Hainan ride not only between settlements. There are many routes going to tourist places. Sanyan's bay should be bus number 102, in Dudunhai - No. 2 and 4. The minibuses in the Bay "Dragon Asia", the park "Edge of Light", Nanshan Temple.
Sanyo with the capital of the island of Haikou connects regular (every twenty minutes) bus service. The main station is located on the avenue of Jie Fan. Taxi on the island is only official - with a meter and even terminal for bank cards. Tariffs are indicated in the windshield or the rear door of the machine.
Popular resorts
Rest in China, on the island of Hainan, will have to taste all types of tourists. Surfers attracts perfect winds here, generating the correct wave. All hotels of this resort are located on the first line from the sea. But Dadonghai municipal beaches are often crowded, since local holidaymakers come to the beach together with European tourists. The Chinese love not so much to sunbathe and swim, how much to be assembled by large companies and something brass and loudly discuss. To this specificity you need to get used to ... or avoid places of their gathering.
The most expensive and fashionable hotels are concentrated in the resort of Yalunvan, which is twenty-five kilometers from Sanya (South Island Hainan). Rest with children will be perfect everywhere if the time for him is selected successful. However, Dadonghaya should be avoided with its fresh breeze and sports spa specificity. In Sanywan (not far from the airport "Phoenix") may be a muddy sea. However, the beauty of the surrounding nature completely compensates. With a small child, get well in a quiet and respectable Yalunvan. A teenager will find a lot of fun in Sanya. But in this center, Hainan Riviera almost all hotels are across the road from the beaches.
By the way, about the coasts. All of them are sandy, free and very well-kept. Rescuers duty everywhere, there is a shower, toilet, umbrellas, sun beds and lounge chairs.
Hainan: rest in March, April and May
Should I come to a tropical island in the first month of spring? When in Russia (and especially in Siberia) there are still frosts, visit Hainan - it's like to visit heaven. Feedback assure that in the first month of spring on the island is very comfortable for Northergyn the weather. Even in early March, the air warms up to +26 degrees during the day, and the South China Sea gives heat. Nights also cease to be cool. In the southern bays, where all the excitement of the sea is focused gradually coming down.
Holiday in Hainan in April is not called budget. This is the peak season. The rains in the middle of spring is not observed, the sea is calm, and the thermometer bar does not show any extreme temperatures. Happy +29, at night +21 degrees. This fertile time continues until the end of April and the first rains - the harbingers " wet season" In the last month of spring in tropical climatic belt Begins blowing monsoon, bringing abundant precipitation. But rest on Hainan in May can not be called "submissive." Reviews assure that the rains go only in the evening and at night, and by morning it dries and shines with washed freshness. In addition, as the reviews assure, southern resorts A little defended from the mountains of the mountains, which are the island practically in half. When it rains in Haikou, Sanya can dry. The sun is already palette with might and main, and the temperature of the day reaches more than thirty degrees in the shade.
Holidays on Hainan in June, July and August
What to criticize the soul: in the summer months (and in the autumn, too, until the beginning of November), the island blows the wet monsoon. It is impossible to say that he cooled air. A thermometer column in June holds at the same mark as in May (about thirty degrees). But even if it does not rain, the air is filled with a moist slightest. Therefore, from traveling to Hainan in the summer months, cores, hypertensive, asthmatics should be abandoned. The sea begins to be very storm. The so-called Typhoon Corridor passes north IslandsBut the squall winds and high storm waves are able to spoil the rest on Hainan in July.
But tourists can enjoy the benefits of a "low season". Hoteliers to lure customers offer unprecedented discounts. Tourists warn that, despite high cloudy, neglected sunscreen Do not. Light in tropical latitudes will burn white skin and the curtain of dense clouds.
As a bonus for the dedication of Hainan gives summer tourists many interesting events. In June, for two thousand years, a holiday of Duan U-Jie is celebrated annually (Dragon Boat Festival). You can't call the exact date of this colorful action. The holiday is celebrated on the lunar calendar, on the fifth day of the fifth month. Would you like to celebrate Valentine's Day a second time? This is the seventh day of the seventh month (the end of July or August). The same romantic fever that overwhelms Europe and America around the date February 14 is observed in Hainan, only with Chinese specifics.
Medical rest
Stormy volcanic activities that shook the island many thousands of years ago, left behind many thermal sources and mineral waters. In conjunction with traditional Chinese medicine, Hainan Spa Spa is wondering. Staying on the island will cure organs of the gastrointestinal tract, swimming in radon and mineral pools of different temperatures round with letters, skin, gynecological and urological illness. Optimizes blood pressure, you for a long time forget about osteochondrosis and rheumatism.
Therapeutic rest in Hainan uses only traditional Chinese therapy methods in combination with healing herbs and other natural preparations. The most famous healing center is considered the "Garden of Longevity". It is located in Dadonghai and is located at the Pearl River Garden Hotel. If you relax in Sanya, you can buy a healing course in the center of San Yi-Tang. The branch of this medical institution has opened at the Yalunvan Resort at the Kaktus Resort Hotel. Here you can pass not only a course of procedures, but also to carry out a complex diagnosis of the body. Experienced doctors will develop an individual program.
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