Hainan Travel Guide

China

A beach with clear turquoise water, people sunbathing and swimming, and a backdrop of modern buildings and hills.
A stone staircase surrounded by lush greenery and red decorations.
A beach with rows of thatched umbrellas and wooden lounge chairs.
A staircase leading up a rocky slope with a red dragon mural and a signboard.
A large display of red ribbons.

Popular cities in Hainan

A crowded beach with thatched umbrellas and people in the water.
Sanya
Known for Romantic, Waterskiing and Scuba diving
Visit “China’s Hawaii” to discover a tropical getaway featuring white-sandy beaches, forested mountains, monkey-filled jungle and towering monuments to Buddha.

Reasons to visit

  • Dadonghai Beach
  • Haitang Bay
  • Phoenix Island Sanya
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A cityscape with high-rise buildings, a river, and a bridge.
Haikou
Known for Golf, Natural parks and Volcano
Come to tropical Haikou and enjoy its golf, parks and temples.

Reasons to visit

  • Holiday Beach
  • Haikou Volcanic Cluster Global Geopark
  • Haikou Clock Tower
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A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the shore.
Lingshui
Known for Islands, Culture and Small town
Escape to tropical Lingshui! Enjoy its island views and culture.
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A rocket launch with a bright exhaust trail against a clear sky.
Wenchang
Known for Diving, Secluded and Mountains
Get away to quaint Wenchang! Enjoy the diving, mountains and culture.
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A mountainous landscape with lush greenery, a winding road, and a distant view of the ocean.
Wanning
Known for Natural parks, Mountains and Islands
Come to Wanning and enjoy its parks, island views and beaches.
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A collection of large, flat stones with white edges, arranged on a rocky terrain with sparse vegetation.
Danzhou
Known for Mountains, Culture and Natural parks
Escape to Danzhou! Enjoy its mountain views, culture and history.
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Stay near popular Hainan attractions

A bustling waterfront promenade with palm trees, a stone sign, and a view of the sea.

Dadonghai Beach

7.6/10 (30 reviews)
Enjoy the tropical atmosphere at Sanya’s favourite beach, complete with adventure tours, barbequed street food, upscale restaurants and mountain views.
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