Hainan Island ecology. Hainan Island – attractions, cities, beautiful photos. What's in Sanya: sea or ocean

Tourist destination to the Chinese island of Hainian cannot be called new. This tropical spot South-East Asia has already been mastered by Russian travelers. However, an economic crisis began in the country. The number of people wishing to holiday abroad has decreased. True, the island was not forgotten. But getting there is for amateurs beach holiday had to change planes in Beijing or Hong Kong. Gradually the situation stabilized. At the end of 2016 direct charter flights from Russia to Hainian resumed.

The resort city of Sanya and Phoenix Airport

The unofficial name of the island is "East Hawaii". Why? Because these islands are located at the same latitude. And like Hawaii, Hainian has long been a vacation destination. Chinese from the mainland constantly come here. On the southern coast in the city of Sanya, the necessary infrastructure has been created for this. Along coastline and in the city itself there are several hundred hotels, the prices of which are designed to suit a wide range of wallets.

Of course, it is too early to talk about the high level of popularity of this Chinese resort. But the flow of tourists from Russian cities here is gradually increasing. This is facilitated by relatively little high price trip, when compared with a tour to some other tropical destination. However, guests from Russia, especially those who have previously visited other South-Eastern countries, you have to deal with surprises that to some extent complicate your vacation.

The fact is that the bulk of vacationers, 92 percent, are Chinese. They are accustomed to a special way of life. What is considered unusual for Russians is long-established rules for the Chinese.

Some features begin immediately after the plane lands. Phoenix Airport is located within the city of Sanya. Although airliners land here at intervals of three to fifteen minutes, there are not many international flights. The existing terminal is working, one might say, to the limit of its capabilities. However, with the commissioning of a new terminal, the construction of which is nearing completion, the situation will change.

As for the first surprises, the pause between landing and leaving the plane was too long. If at other airports a maximum of five minutes pass after the engines stop before the doors open, then at Phoenix the wait drags on for almost half an hour.

Although there are few windows at the passport control point in the terminal, this procedure does not take much time. Passengers also receive their luggage quite quickly. As usual, arrivals are greeted by guides. They accompany them on large buses to their hotels. Since the airport is located within the city, the trip takes very little time, from twenty minutes to forty. Of course that's a plus. However, guides accompanying travelers during such a period of time can give visitors the necessary information in a rather concise form.

Characteristic features of hotels

There are no serious difficulties with checking into hotels. Although the language barrier hinders the matter, the situation is always corrected by the Chinese guide, who is also a translator. A deposit is taken upon arrival. Although China has its own currency, the Yuan, deposit amounts are quoted in dollars. Its size is one hundred dollars (however, it is possible that in some hotels the conditions are different).

When traveling to some countries in Southeast Asia, especially Thailand, Russian travelers often travel with rubles, since they can be easily exchanged for local currency there. In China, at least on Hainian Island, this is quite difficult. street exchange offices in the resort area of ​​Sanya, as well as in the city itself, it is impossible to find. It is also difficult to use by bank card. ATMs are installed in some hotels. But for some reason, most of them either don’t work or they don’t have cash.

The best option is to stock up on RMB at home. Of course, some losses are possible. But they are compensated by the fact that you don’t have to search for a place where you can exchange dollars. As for the deposit, the hotel will take it in yuan in dollar equivalent.

Most Russian tourists, going to tropical countries, try to choose a three-star hotel located closer to the sea. At the same time, they prefer to stick to the “Breakfast only” food type. Chinese three-star hotels are not very different from the same ones that exist in other countries. True, the area of ​​the room is double room slightly reduced here. This was done by increasing the area of ​​the bathroom. Here, in addition to the required equipment, there is always a washing machine. This is due to the fact that the Chinese who come on vacation live in hotels for a month or longer, preferring to be in the same conditions as at home.

It happens that the small refrigerators in the rooms do not work. In such cases, contacting the hotel staff is useless. They will promise that the repairs will be completed within 24 hours, but no one will do anything.

As for breakfast, the menu depends on the hotel. There is almost no fruit in a three-star. As for the five-star ones, they are available there every day.

There is always a swimming pool on site. He usually has quite large area. Of course, the water smells like bleach. True, by the evening it becomes barely noticeable.

For some reason there are very few sunbeds and umbrellas around the pools. For example, in a three-star hotel, the number of rooms in which exceeds two hundred, there may be seven or eight sun loungers around a pool with an area of ​​at least 250 - 300 square meters.

However, Russian tourists find a way out of the situation. There is a lot of greenery in the hotel areas. Most of The perimeter of the pool is surrounded by green lawns. Russo-tourists sit on them, using beach towels instead of sunbeds.

Beach, sea and some exotic details

If the hotel is on the first line, then it is separated from the beach only by the roadway. There are special driving rules in China. Drivers do not allow pedestrians to pass even at zebra crossings. So it can be difficult to cross the roadway. Fortunately, traffic in the Sanya resort area is not very intense.

Most of the beaches here are quite large. They are just pure sand. Sun beds and umbrellas are a rarity. Traders familiar in other places also do not appear there. But they always wait for tourists at the stairs leading to the beaches. Chinese women come here on three-wheeled electric bikes. Usually these are Muslim women. They offer everyone who wants to buy pearls from them. In Sanya, probably in the suburban area, there are special pools where the shellfish from which these pearls are extracted are grown.

The water in the sea is crystal clear. Its temperature in the winter months does not drop below 24 degrees. But that rarely happens. Usually it is 26 degrees. Big waves They are rare in winter. Most often their height does not exceed half a meter.

Although Hainian Island is located slightly north of the popular beaches of other Southeast Asian countries, even in winter there is enough sun to get a good tan within the time provided by the package.

Unfortunately, beach holidays here are very monotonous. There are no usual banana boat rides; no one offers paragliding behind a high-speed boat.

There is also no street trading in the resort area. There are no shops, no markets, no cafes here. For this reason, those who, expecting the usual conditions, chose the “Breakfast Only” meal type, find themselves in a difficult situation. They have to spend a significant part of their time searching for food. Finding street cafes is not difficult. But this will require about a half-hour walk. However, you can use public transport. You can find out where exactly to go from your guide-translator.

IN better position It turns out that those who chose the “All inclusive” food type. The difference in the cost of the trip is not so great. In addition, this choice eliminates unnecessary worries.

Of course, when you are in a foreign country, you always want to try something special. You can do this in Sanya. There are cafes here where you just need to point to some inhabitant of the deep sea. It will be immediately prepared and served to the customer. True, it will cost several hundred yuan. But no problem. But you will have something to brag about after returning home.

Chinese medicine, excursions, communication with local residents

Usually, when visiting a country, tourists try to learn as much as possible about it. This can be done on excursions. Hainian also offers travelers various trips. Unfortunately, most excursions here are inferior in both intensity and excitement to those that exist in other countries of Southeast Asia. Moreover, their cost exceeds similar ones existing in Vietnam, Thailand, and other countries.

But still, you can see something interesting here. True, it is difficult to single out any excursion based on popularity. As always offered sightseeing tour. It is usually carried out free of charge. The group visits a tea factory, a factory where various drugs and cosmetics are made from sharks. Stops are made in other places as well.

The best part is the observation deck. From its height you can see almost the entire city of Sanya. By the way, by Chinese standards it is small. The number of inhabitants is only seven hundred thousand people.

Tourists travel part of the climb to the observation deck in electric vehicles. They walk about half the way. The climb cannot be called tiring. It is brightened up by short stops in some interesting places.

The mountain where the observation deck is located has its own name. It is considered a park. It’s called, rather intricately, “The Deer Turns its Head.” The name is associated with a legend that the guide will tell you on the bus.

In Sanya, tourists can also visit medical centers. Here they will get acquainted with the methods of Chinese medicine. Some even express a desire to undergo treatment. If you come to the island for this purpose, you should remember that the cost of just one session of Chinese medicine is usually one hundred yuan. True, diagnostics are carried out free of charge.

A special feature of excursions in Hainian is payment. It often happens that, having purchased an excursion from hotel guide and going on a trip to some interesting place, tourists are faced with an unpleasant surprise. They are asked to pay extra for entry to places where they have already purchased a trip.

Another feature is the lack of normal competition. Travel agencies selling tours on the island are monopolists. There are no street excursion bureaus. True, a way out can be found. You can meet enterprising Chinese near hotels (usually where the stairs leading to the beaches are located). They offer tourists at their own peril and risk interesting trips. Moreover, their services cost about half as much.

It should be especially noted that these entrepreneurs cope with their task brilliantly. At the same time, they offer not only those excursions that can be purchased from a travel agency, but also provide any other trips. For example, they can take tourists to some distant market where they can buy inexpensive fruit.

Usually these Chinese (probably illegal) entrepreneurs speak Russian quite well. Most often, they lived in Russia for some time, so there are no difficulties when communicating with them.

In conclusion about language barrier. On the streets of Sanya, although not often, you can still meet Russian-speaking Chinese. English language won't be useful here. For some reason, the Chinese try to ignore it, preferring to memorize a few Russian words.

In hotels, if Russians stay there, there are always signs in Russian. Such inscriptions can be found in the city.

The Chinese have a traditional respect for Russians. They love to take pictures with Russian tourists. If Russian tourists try to say something in Chinese, the degree of respect for them increases. It also increases when Russian traveler invites the Chinese to take a photo with him. Sometimes this is enough to win over some merchant at the market. After such an offer, he will definitely reduce the price for his goods.

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A popular resort famous for its beautiful beaches and clean waters.

Names of Hainan

In Chinese, Hainan 海南 - literally " south of the sea" This island actually lies south of the extreme mainland of China (Leizhou Peninsula in Guangdong). Another common name for Hainan is Coconut Island- speaks for itself, coconut palms really grow here; in general, more than half of the island’s territory is covered with forests. The Chinese tourism industry offers its own epithet: Hawaii of the East. Hainan is located at latitude Hawaiian Islands and the Hainan authorities seriously intend to compete with any world resorts. Among other epithets, the words “paradise” and “pearl” are often used in relation to Hainan.

Location of Hainan

Hainan Island lies in the South China Sea south of the peninsula Leizhoubandao, separated from the mainland by a narrow (18 km) strait Hainan.

The area of ​​Hainan is 34 thousand km 2, the population is more than 8 million people.

Administratively, Hainan was part of the province for a long time Guangdong, but since 1988 it has been separated into the independent province of Hainan.

Capital and The largest city Hainan - Haikou in the north of the island, opposite the mainland Leizhou Peninsula. Not far from the city of Haikou there is international Airport Haikou Meilan.

Most popular resort Hainan - Sanya- a city in the south of the island, the southernmost city not only of Hainan, but of all of China. The city is served by its own international airport.

Climate of Hainan

Hainan Island is the only region of China that lies in the tropical climatic zone. The tourist season in Hainan is year-round, although best time The period from March to October is considered to visit Hainan.

The average annual air temperature is 24°C, water temperature is 26°C. Number of clear sunny days per year: 300.

Beaches of Hainan

In the south of the island, in the Sanya area, on the shores of the South China Sea, 5 beach recreation areas are organized: Sanyawan, Xiaodonghai, Dadonghai, Yalongwan and Haitangwan.

Sights of Hainan Island

On the mountain of Dongshan Island there is a collection of huge stones of the most bizarre shapes.

There is an observation deck at the top of Mount Ma An near Haikou.

The Shell Museum is located in Yalong Bay tropical seas and the Butterfly Garden.

On the island a large number of natural healing springs, the waters of which are rich in microelements: radon, fluorine, hydrogen sulfide, sodium, potassium, etc. Scattered throughout Hainan thermal springs surrounded by cottage-type resorts, immersed in the lush greenery of tropical plants.

Jianfenglin is one of the largest ecological reserves in China. A relict tropical forest has been preserved here, where there are places where no human has ever set foot. Here majestic, timeless mountains rise, and in the valleys there are mysterious lakes. This is one of rare places where you can find plants that appeared on earth many thousands of years ago, you can see trees whose age is hundreds of years. There are 8 types of plant ecosystems in the reserve. 4,300 representatives of the animal world, including 215 species of birds and 449 species of butterflies. Here tourists can take a long walk through the real tropical jungle, admire the mountain lakes, hear sounds wildlife and feel all the strength and power of natural splendor.

Diaoloshan Nature Reserve is majestic mountain range, covered with impenetrable wild forest, where little-visited corners have been preserved. It is here, in the depths of the mysterious forest and silent mountains, that one of the the most beautiful waterfalls China - Fenggo.

Monkey Island, which covers an area of ​​approximately 1,000 hectares, is home to more than 2,000 monkeys. These are Guangxi macaques (lat. macaca mulatta). There is a cable car across the strait. From the cable car cabin you will be able to see the strait, the open sea, and the unique settlement of the “sea people” from a bird’s eye view. In addition to meeting wild monkeys, tourists are attracted to the monkey circus.

40 km west of Sanya is the largest Buddhist center in Asia, Nanshansi. Monuments of Buddhist culture and ethnographic attractions are collected here. This is famous sacred place, often compared in its beauty to paradise. In the Guanyin Temple, there is a golden statue of the Goddess of Mercy, its height is 3.8 m. The ashes of the founder of Buddhism, Buddha Shakyamuni, are placed in the head of the goddess.

Diving in Hainan

Hainan has long attracted divers from different countries peace. Season all year round, normal visibility is more than 20 m, there are no strong currents.

Popular dive sites: Xiao Dong Hai Bay (two wrecks: a cargo ship and a boat, depth 15 m), Yalongwan (densely populated coral colonies, 18 m), Hou Hai Bay (corals and underwater rocks with grottoes, 30 m), island Fen-Dze-Jou-Dao (rocks and rivers, 25 m).

History of Hainan

Hainan did not immediately become Chinese, although the Chinese have always shown south island interest. According to ancient descriptions, Hainan was previously inhabited by “southern barbarians who spoke a bird’s language.” The aborigines were non-warlike and therefore during the Han Dynasty (see history of China) Hainan was annexed to China and since then it has always been considered as southern edge land. What exists beyond Hainan was not in the interests of the Middle Kingdom (the impressive but ineffective voyages of Zheng He are only the exception that proves the rule). In Hainan for a long time there existed only military base empire, there was no talk of any other development of the island until the Tang Dynasty. Active settlement of the island by ethnic Chinese took place in the 16th - 17th centuries, so that currently 84% of the population in Hainan are Han, followed by the Li people (about 15%), and besides them, a small part is made up of the Miao and Huizu peoples.

How to get to Hainan

To Sanya Airport (IATA code: SYX, ICAO code: ZJSY) flights arrive (including direct ones) from Moscow and St. Petersburg (flight time is about 10 hours). You can also get there with a transfer via Beijing (4 hours), Shanghai (2.5 hours) or Hong Kong (1 hour). There are flights from Almaty with transfers to Urumqi.

Sanya tied up by high speed train from Haikou.

Visa on arrival to Hainan

At the airports of Sanya and Haikou, citizens of Russia and a number of other countries can obtain a visa on arrival. A visa is issued provided that the foreigner arrives to the island directly international flight(without transfers in Chinese cities) and the stay does not exceed 15 days.

For citizens Russian Federation who booked a tour through travel agencies cooperating with Chinese tour operators, visa-free entry to Hainan Island has been established for a stay of up to 21 days (for groups of 2 people or more). Passport control at the Sanya airport is carried out according to visa-free lists, which the receiving party submits to the border in advance.

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It doesn’t matter whether you are considered an experienced tourist or have just begun to conquer all the countries of our beautiful land, the People’s Republic of China is the country that will undoubtedly conquer your soul forever, and you will wish to return here many times. You can combine business with pleasure on the Chinese island of Hainan. Here you will find everything you need for have a nice rest: amazing seascapes, snow-white beaches and the gentle sea, a lot of historical and natural attractions. In this article we will tell you in more detail about a beach holiday in Hainan, or more precisely about the sea and beaches of the Sanya resort.

If you've heard a lot about Hainan, but still don't know where exactly the island is and which country it belongs to, then it's time to fill in the blanks. Firstly, we must immediately clarify that Hainan is a Chinese island located in the south of the country. The island is large enough that it is quite easy to find.

What sea is in Hainan - name

Since the majority of travelers go to Hainan only to relax on the seashore, they often wonder what the sea is like on Hainan Island. Many people generally think that this island is surrounded by the ocean.

In fact, Hainan - big Island in Hainan province in southern China. And at first glance it seems that it is washed on all sides by the South China Sea. In general, this is the case, but to be more precise, in the North, Hainan Island (where the city of Haikou is located) is washed by the waters of the Qiongzhou Strait, which also belongs to the South China Sea. But on the western side, Hainan Island is washed by the Gulf of Tonkin.

The South China Sea is part of the Pacific Ocean, so while relaxing in Hainan you can safely say that you are relaxing on the beach of the Pacific Ocean. However, with geographical point In view of this, this statement is incorrect. When vacationing at the Sanya resort, it is correct to say that you are swimming in the waters of the South China Sea, and when vacationing at the Haikou resort, you are swimming in the waters of the Qiongzhou Strait.

When is the best time to go for a beach holiday?

On Hainan Island almost whole year clear cloudless weather. However, beach holidays are not available all year round. The ideal time for the beach season is considered to be “ high season”, when crowds of tourists set off to conquer the Chinese island of Hainan. The beach season in Hainan lasts from November to May, although some argue that in the winter months the sea water is still cool. average temperature water at this time fluctuates within +24°С, and air does not fall below +20°С.

The rainy season begins on the island from May to November, with the most rainfall usually falling in September. By the way, from August to September typhoon season also begins in Hainan, so for your own safety it is better to refrain from traveling to the island during these two months. However, nothing scares desperate travelers, and attractive prices for vacations prevail over common sense.

In general, the low season in Hainan is no less attractive. Residents of the Russian north even declare that the “lies” are all about the cold sea in winter. During the summer months, the island experiences tropical heat. Most tourists avoid visiting the island, but this may be an opportunity for you to enjoy some solitude.

The best beaches of Hainan Island

In Hainan it is not customary to talk about a specific beach, here we're talking about about bays. All the beaches of the island are sandy with a gentle entrance to the sea. The best bays on the island are considered to be three, located in the Sanya area: Dadonghai, Yalong Bay or Yalong Bay, Sanyawan (aka Sanya Bay).

Almost 3 km of sandy coastline awaits you, equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable beach holiday (umbrellas, sunbeds, sports grounds, water equipment rentals, etc.). Of course, there are also luxury hotels on the first coastline: you step out of the building and you’re on the beach!

The beaches are no less good; the coastline here stretches for almost 6 km; for the convenience of vacationers, the beach is equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay (umbrellas, sun loungers, sports grounds, water equipment rentals, etc.). It is worth noting that the Yalong Bay beach is especially popular among diving enthusiasts, because... Here you can see coral reefs.

Well, the most big beach Hainan Island is located in the area Sanyawan Bay. This part of the island is popular not only with foreign tourists, but also with local residents. The beach infrastructure here is not at the highest level (if compared with the two previous bays), but quite satisfactory.

There is also a beach in the northern part of Hainan Island, near the city of Haikou. In fact, it is the only one - urban Holiday Beach. There are sports grounds and food establishments here. There is an excellent city park next to the beach.

The island's indigenous population is now the Li and Miao national minorities, living in the dense tropical forests of the Limulingshan Mountains in the center of the island. The coastal areas of the island are inhabited by Han - ethnic Chinese.
Today the population of Hainan is more than five million people, of which 700 thousand are Li, 40 thousand are Miao. They live quite compactly, and therefore the island seems deserted, especially when you arrive on it from mainland China or from neighboring Hong Kong
For comparison: the island of Taiwan, which has a similar sized territory, is home to more than 20 million people.
LI
The indigenous population of Hainan - the Li people - lived here even before the first attempts to conquer the island made by the famous Khan Emperor Wu Di (140-87 BC). In the 6th-10th centuries, when the island was intensively settled by the Chinese, the aborigines were pushed south, into inaccessible mountainous areas.
The appearance of Li's ancestors is shrouded in many legends. One of the legends says that a young man who swam across the South Sea found an egg in the mountains of Hainan. The egg hatched into a girl who became his wife. From this couple descended the Li people. Since then, the main ridge of the island has been called Lishanmu, that is, “mountain mother Li.”
According to another legend, the ancestor Li arrived on the island by sea on a boat and copulated with a dog in the mountains. By the way, a similar legend exists among the aborigines of Japan - the Ainu.
The Li speak the language of the Thai group and are culturally similar to these peoples. This confirms the hypothesis that in ancient times they actually moved to Hainan not from the mainland, but from the islands of Southeast Asia.
Their housing, food, clothing, wedding ceremonies and holidays reflect their unique culture. In ancient times, the Li built houses from grass, mud and bamboo. Traditionally, rice is eaten by cooking it in bamboo. Vodka is made from glutinous rice. Clothes are made from homespun fabric. During the traditional "Third of March" holiday, Li performs folk dances.
Li women wear clothes made of black homespun fabric and cover their heads with embroidered scarves. Some representatives of the fair sex have tattoos on their faces and bodies. There is a legend that once a tribal leader violated beautiful girl, covering her family with shame. Since then, all the Lee girls began to disfigure their bodies with tattoos in order to avoid a similar fate.
Now the custom of tattooing is gradually becoming a thing of the past.
MNA
The Miao are the descendants of the Miao from Guangxi Province, they began to migrate during the Ming Dynasty (14th-17th centuries). The Miao tribes settled in mountainous, inaccessible areas, they were nomadic Lifestyle, were engaged in hunting and fishing, and were famous for their witchcraft. They were feared and called "mountain dragons." The Miao still maintain the old traditions; the village is headed by an elder called "Shan Jia". The Miao wear traditional clothes, they have their own dances, songs, and wedding ceremonies. During the Third March Festival, Miao perform folk dances, the Sisters' Festival, etc.
Language
Official language- Chinese. The dialects spoken are also common local residents.
Religion
The most common religions on the island are Buddhism, Islam and Christianity.

Trips

When we talk or think about China, we usually think more about the huge, densely populated cities of the mainland of this country, numerous factories and inexpensive goods.

However resorts in China, at least most of them, very different from our ideas.

One of the most beautiful places for holidays in China and possibly in the world, is tropical island Hainan, which is also a province of the same name in the People's Republic of China.

It is worth noting that this island includes a group of small islets, including: Qizhou, Dazhoudao and Simaozhou.

Most Big city on the island and part-time itcapital - Haikou. The name of the city translates as “Sea Gate” and it boasts a developed recreation and entertainment sector, as well as a large chain of hotels of various levels.

In just 20 years, this city has turned from an ugly duckling, an ordinary little provincial town into a white swan - modern city with a population of over 1.5 million people.

Where is Hainan Island

This island is located in southern China. Its area is 33,920 sq. km, the length of the coastline is 1,500 km, and the population is 8.18 million inhabitants.

Since Hainan is located same latitude as Hawaii, it is also called "East Hawaii".

The name of the island can be translated into Russian as “an island south of the sea.” Hainan Island is surrounded by the waters of the South China Sea.

Dense forests, fruit mango, banana and pineapple plantations, plantations coffee and tea located under the slopes of mountains, as well as plantations coconuts are located in the central part of the island.

But the industrial zones are located in the northern part, in the same place as the capital.

This island has rich flora and fauna. Most of the endemic species of the island. Hainan is under the protection of UNESCO.

Anchar tree (Antiaris)

Anchar tree grows here, which contains milky sap. This juice is used as an antidote for snake bites.

The rare and rich nature of the island is preserved in special botanical gardens.

Hainan on the map

How to get to Hainan Island

Airports in Hainan

There are two on the island major airports: one is located in Haikou - and the other is in Sanya city - Sanya Phoenix Airport.

Haikou Meilan International Airport

Both airports receive 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 in Siberia and the Far East.

Most planes from Russia to Hainan Island arrive at the airport in the southern city of Sanya, which is the main tourist region here.

Taxi

This is the most popular look transport on which tourists get to various places on the island. However, it is worth remembering that taxi drivers speak almost no English, which means you must know the exact name of the desired place or have a photo of this place or a business card with you.

Train

The Sanya-Haikou High Speed ​​Train can be taken if you want to visit various attractions. It stops at many popular tourist spots.

Weather on Hainan Island

On Hainan Island the sun shines 300 days a year. The climate here is subequatorial. The average air temperature for the year is +24 C, and the water temperature is +26 C.

The island's climate makes it possible relax and swim all year round. However, the tourist season here is considered to be between November and May.

Between June and October the climate on the island is wetter and very hot., and the air temperature can reach +39 C. It also often rains during this period.

But such things do not scare many tourists. The point is that exactly between June and October prices for all services are lower than usual, and there are much fewer people on the beach.

Hainan. Temperature by month.

Hainan in September, October

It is very hot and humid here at this time. Divers should be aware that their equipment will not dry well.

Hainan in November, December, January, February

At this time, the rainy season ends, the heat and humidity subsides, and the temperature becomes more pleasant for relaxation. However, for evening walks it is still better to wear long sleeves.

Hainan in March, April, May

Perhaps the most suitable time for relaxation, since the temperature is the most comfortable, and in the mornings and evenings it is almost never cold.

Hainan in June, July, August

During this period it rains and there is intense heat. The highest temperatures are recorded in July.

Between May and November the threat of typhoons- no more than one per season.

Hainan. Water temperature.

All environmental standards are strictly observed on the island:

* It is prohibited to build any industrial facilities within a radius of 100 kilometers from Sanya - the southernmost city on the island.

* Any discharge into the sea is prohibited.

* All sewer systems are connected to centralized treatment facilities.

Sanya, Hainan, China (map)

Infrastructure in Hainan

International tourism in this region continues to develop, and along with it, infrastructure continues to develop rapidly.

Here you can find:

* Developed network tourist routes, which go both through the mountains and along the coast.

* Excellent highways.

* Health complexes with radon and mineral springs.

* Beautiful sandy beaches.

* Ethnographic villages belonging to the indigenous inhabitants of the island (the Li and Miao peoples).

* The island's capital, Haikou, has a very developed recreation and entertainment industry. Here you can find a large number of hotels of different levels.

In addition, the island is located close to Hong Kong and Macau. If we take everything together, both ecology and infrastructure, then we can understand how Hainan Island differs from other resorts located in Southeast Asia.

Economy of Hainan Island

There are plantations of tropical fruits such as mangoes, bananas and pineapples, as well as plantations of coffee, tea and coconuts.

Most of the industrial facilities are located in the northern part of the island, near Haikou.

In the area of ​​the city of Wenchang in the northeast of the island, a spaceport was built in 2014, bearing the name of the city - Wenchang. Not far from the cosmodrome, the authorities plan to create a theme park that will be dedicated to the PRC space program.

Visa to Hainan Island

Hainan Island is a special economic zone that promotes the development of inbound tourism. This means that the visa regime here is simplified, and tourists planning to visit Hainan can obtain a visa right at the airport, immediately upon arrival.

Also, citizens of the Russian Federation who arrived in a group of more than 5 people and for a period not exceeding 15 days can take advantage of visa-free entry according to the group list.

Brief History of Hainan Island

Ancient map of. Hainan

The island first became part of the centralized Chinese state during the Han Dynasty. But Chinese representation here was limited to a military camp, which was located in the northern part of the island.

The name of the island was given during the reign of the Mongolian Yuan dynasty. Between the 15th and 17th centuries, colonization of the island intensified. Everything came from the continent more people, which pushed the natives to south coast Hainan.

Hainan again received the status of a separate administrative entity in 1906. Chinese politician and reformer Deng Xiaoping (1904 - 1997) was able to create the largest free economic zone in China in this region.

Holidays on Hainan Island

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 Yalongwan, Dadonghai, Sanya and Haitang Bay.

Every year, thanks to the fine, clean sand, transparent warm sea, developed infrastructure and clean air, this place attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists.

Sea. Hainan.

In addition to the famous large beaches, there are also small ones beach towns, as well as wild beaches.

It is worth noting that all beaches on the island are municipal, and they are equippedeverything you need, including sunbeds with umbrellas and showers.

All the beaches of the island are sandy and gently sloping. The cleanest water is considered to be the water in Yalong Bay. The sea here is calm, but the water is cooler compared to other beaches on the island. The largest diving centers in Hainan are located in this place.

The most popular hotels are located in Dadonghai and Yalunwan. But each place has its pros and cons.

Bays of Hainan Island

The city of Sanya has two of the most popular bays on the island - Dadonghai and Yalong Bay.

Each bay has its own distinctive aspects. Some parts are freer, others are more touristy.

Dadonghai Bay

The beaches in Dadonghai City are often crowded. Locals usually relax here. In addition, you may not have enough umbrellas and sunbeds. As a rule, the Chinese vacationing here are more love to sit on the beach.

Most Chinese try to vacation further from the coast, where the cost of vacation is lower.

Yalong Bay

If you decide to relax in Yalongwan, then peace is guaranteed for you here. But if you want to have an active holiday, attend parties, for example, you will have to go to Sanya, which is 30 km away.

Bonus: Sanyawan Bay

This place is located near Sanya airport. The infrastructure here is not yet very developed, but the pace of its development is very high. At this stage, the minus of this resort area is that the beaches of Sanyavan Bay are across the road.

Although the water here is not very clear compared to the waters at Yalunwan, the impressive surrounding landscapes still add a positive touch.

Carefully!

Be careful with aquatic species sports in Hainan. Activities such as parasailing, scuba diving and boating have not yet been given much attention by the government, and lessons are not provided by local staff. In addition, some equipment may be very old.

Hainan Island Hotels

Most of the hotels on the island are located in tropical forest areas. Here you can not only relax comfortably and breathe fresh air, but also feel like a part of nature and see all its richness.

If you are an ecotourism lover, you can choose medium or small hotels.

If you prefer comfort, then there are 4- and 5-star hotels for you, belonging to famous brands: Mariott, Hilton, Holiday Inn and others.

On the first lines you can find both simple and luxury hotels - the choice is quite large.

Shopping center in Hainan (Haitang Bay Duty-free Shopping Center)

This International Duty Free Shopping Center opened relatively recently in Haitang Bay.

It is the largest duty-free shopping center in the world, covering an area of ​​72,000 square meters. m.

The most famous brands of clothing, cosmetics, shoes and accessories are presented here, including: Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Rolex, Prada and Giorgio Armani.

In addition to shops, this shopping center also has many entertainment venues, restaurants and even a hotel.

You can get here from Sanya or Haikou in the following ways:

1. Every half hour (09-30 - 20-00) there are shuttle buses from Dadonghai, Yalongwani, and Wuzhizhou Island.

2. Walks every 8-12 minutes shuttle bus No. 34 (09.00-21.00 to the side shopping center and 10.00-22.00 from the store to the city).

3. You can take a taxi from Sanya.

4. By car.

Excursions on Hainan Island

On the island great amount attractions, but it’s still worth starting with one of the most striking.

Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park

This tropical forest park is located in Yalong Bay in Sanya. The park was built in accordance with all construction rules in environmentally friendly areas, and fully meets international eco-tourism standards. All the flora and fauna of these places were completely preserved here.

The total area of ​​the tropical park is 1,506 hectares and it is divided into several zones, each of which corresponds to a specific theme.

On the top of the mountain located in the park, an amazing mountain forest resort, which includes 142 villas and several rooms created in a tropical style.

Each room has its own name of a bird's nest. There is a nest of an eagle, a magpie, a peacock and others.

Guests can use an audio guide, and it is better to get around by shuttle bus.

What you can find in the park:

Valley of Orchids - you will see many rare flowers, and along the way you will meet antelopes, peacocks and parrots. The valley also has a "Snake House" where you can watch a snake show. Having climbed to the observation deck, you can go down on a long cable car.

Dragon Bridge or Lovers' Bridge - the length of this suspension bridge is 168 meters, and it connects the two banks of the park. The bridge can sway a lot, so you need to hold on to the handrails tightly. The bridge offers amazing views of the sea and mountains.

Dragon World Theme Park - to get to it, you need to conquer the mountain (450 m), on the top of which there is a park, or just take a bus.

The main attraction of the park is the bronze statue of a dragon, and also from here you can see beautiful view to Yalong Bay. Other attractions include the Hainan Island Photography Museum, the Buddha Stone hanging over a cliff, and the Phoenix Gate.

Sanya Aquarium (Sanya Tropical Marine World)

This is one of the most popular places holiday on the island. It is only 25 km away from the city of Sanya.

In this aquarium you can see more than 200 animal representatives and sea ​​world , including turtles, crocodiles, dolphins, unusual tropical fish, parrots and birds.

The oldest representative of the aquarium is turtle that is over 600 years old. She is kept in a special nursery for sea turtles.

Also at the aquarium organize various show programs, whose main characters are parrots, dolphins and crocodiles. By the way, specialists perform various deadly tricks with crocodiles.

The workers will let you (for an additional fee) feed the crocodiles live chicken and take a photo with one of them hugging.

If you really want, you can ride an ostrich.

There are several restaurants on the territory of the aquarium that offer seafood.

World's End Park (Tianya Haijiao)

This park is located 25 km from Sanya city at the foot of Malingshan Mountain. Despite the fact that this place is officially called a park, it is difficult to call it such, since here is the seashore, “strewn” with large smooth boulders scattered across the sand and partially submerged in the sea.

Most often, this park is visited by lovers who come to watch the sunset and confess their love to each other.

Between the boulders you can ride a camel or take a photo with an ostrich. You can come here on your own or with a guide, and you can get there in several ways:

* By bus 2 and 4 (fare 1 yuan) - get to final stop and transfer to a tourist bus (fare 5 yuan).

* On tourist bus, which goes to World's End Park and Nanshan (fare 5 yuan).

* By taxi (fare 30-35 yuan).

Monkey Island

This place is located 80 km from Sanya city. You can only get here by air, or more specifically by cable car, which connects Monkey Island and the big island.

The cable car adventure itself can be regarded as a separate attraction. While in the cabin, you will have beautiful views of groves with rare plants, and you will also see coastal town and fishermen's bay, dotted with many old boats, old houses and wooden walkways from high.

Monkey Island is big park where he lives about 2,000 monkeys. They are everywhere - you can see them in the trees, walking on the ground, sometimes they even approach people to ask for sweets or take away shiny jewelry.

The park also houses a circus where monkeys show their acrobatic abilities. In addition to monkeys, other animals perform in the circus, such as goats, which can walk on a tightrope while carrying a macaque on their head. For the performance you pay a parrot, who happily collects money from guests.

Butterfly Museum

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 is the Butterfly Garden, a small gorge located in the middle of the rainforest.

You can see all the beauty of the museum by walking along the winding paths that will take you through many tropical plants.

The museum territory is considered a protected area, so catching insects is prohibited, but guests are allowed to photograph them.

Near the exit you can find a small shop selling various souvenirs.

Pearl Museum (Hainan Jingrun Pearl Museum)

China's largest pearl mining and processing company has decided to open a pearl museum on Hainan Island. Guests have the opportunity to visit a real pearl plantation and visit the pearl museum, where you can learn more about how pearls are grown and mined.

It is worth noting that pearls are a symbol of Hainan Island. Today, Hainan is China's leader in producing and exporting the highest quality pearls. The South China Sea has all the necessary conditions for harvesting the best pearls on Earth.

Of course, in such a place, guests can purchase products made from pearls, as well as from precious and semi-precious stones and many different cosmetics.

Crystal Museum

In this museum you can see a huge collection of crystal, as well as many semi-precious stones.

Here guests can also receive interesting information about crystal and its varieties, how crystal was mined in the past, and what modern technologies are used today for crystal processing.

In addition, visitors are offered to purchase a huge amount of jewelry and souvenirs made from different types of crystal, including white crystal, yellow and green.

Pirate Island

This small island has an area of ​​only 1.5 square meters. km and is located 20 minutes from the pier of Hainan Island.

He stands out pure white sand, transparent sea ​​water, untouched nature, incredibly diverse underwater world coral reefs, as well as big amount beach activities, including: a trip on a glass-bottom boat, scooter rental, sea fishing, boat and motorbike rental.

Walking along the shore, you can spot peacocks, and large tropical turtles rest in a specially created pool.

In addition, the island has hotels with their own 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 by buses 23 and 28, and by taxi (from Yalong Bay). It costs about 50 yuan to get to Wuzhizhou port, and about 200 yuan from Sanya to the port. Ask the taxi driver to turn on the meter, and also try to check that the amount starts at 8 yuan.

You can also get to Wuzhizhou on China's largest hovercraft (from 8:30 to 16:00). The cost of a round-trip ticket is about 130 yuan.

If you like such places, then you can also visit West Island, which is also famous for its clean water, beautiful sandy beach and water activities.

Animal World in Sanya (Thai Park)

This zoo was built in 2005, and today it is home to more than 20,000 crocodiles and more 200 tigers. The animals were brought from Thailand.

This park offers guests the opportunity to take a photo with a small tiger cub and/or crocodile. In addition, on the territory of the Animal World there is a tiger circus.

It is worth noting that crocodiles here live in spacious enclosures equipped with swimming pools. You can view them while walking along the safe concrete bridges that were built over the enclosure.

But you can see tigers and lions using special vehicles. The animals move freely throughout the park, and you can see them from the transparent car windows.

Perhaps the most interesting animal in this park is tiger lion, which is a being that combines the appearance of a tiger and a lion. Similar hybrids have been bred in China since 2001.

DongshanHu Zoo, Sanya Nanshan Dongtian Park

This is one of the most popular places on Hainan Island. Dongshanhu Nature Reserve rich in tropical flora and in size it is biggest natural Park in Asia.

The total area of ​​the reserve is 130 hectares. It is also home to about 1,000 exotic animals, which were brought from all over Asia. Guests will be able to see here: bears, sika deer, tigers, leopards, flexible gibbons and many other animals and birds.

Perhaps the most interesting thing in this park is that the animals are not kept in cages - they simply live their usual lives, a natural habitat has been created for them. Only small enclosures separate some animals from others.

Animals that are peaceful to humans, such as giraffes, elephants or ostriches, are allowed to pet and feed.

A tour of the park takes place in the form of a jeep safari. Guests board special SUVs or buses with a guide.

Nanshan Buddhism Center

Asia's largest Buddhist center located near Mount Nanshan ( South Mountain). His total area is 50 sq. km, and it was opened in 1997. An ancient building was reconstructed in this center Buddhist temple, and a large landscape park was built.

It is worth noting that on a small island in the sea there rises bronze statue of the goddess of mercy Guanyin- its height is 108 meters.

In addition, the park has a pavilion that stores giant golden statue of goddess Guanyin, whose weight is 140 kg. The statue of the goddess is decorated with precious stones. The statue stands on a pedestal, the shape of which follows the shape of a lotus flower, and the pedestal itself is made of white jade.

This statue was included in the Guinness Book of Records as largest golden statue in the world- it took 100 kg gold. The statue also contains particles of Buddha's ashes.

Taoist temple complex Dong Tian

This complex of temples is considered one of the most ancient (more than 800 years) surviving complexes in China.

Dong Tian is a sacred place for all adherents of Taoism. The temple became famous due to ancient Taoist beliefs, according to which the Southern Dragon lives in these places. This creature is one of the 4 rulers of the world. Here you can hear from tour guides and others interesting legends that are associated with this complex.

The temples of the complex look especially beautiful among the amazing seascapes of the island. Nearby you can see a forest “decorated” with amazing tropical plants.

One of the most interesting plants - "dragon" palm(dracaena cambodiana), which is already more than 6,000 years grows in these places and is therefore a Chinese symbol of longevity.

This garden is located near thermal radon springs. It is considered one of the largest tropical botanical gardens in the country. Its total area is 32 hectares, and the garden is decorated with more than 1,000 species of different plants.

In addition, in botanical garden Scientists are working to study some species. Here you can also get acquainted with the culture, traditions and even cuisine of various countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and India.

Taking a tour to this garden, you can visit the Xing Long Garden of Asian Traditions, where everything around is stylized in Asian style.

Hike to the crater of Ma An volcano

This volcano is located 27 km from the capital of the island, Haikou. The extinct Ma An volcano last erupted about 50,000 years ago, and today it is one of the few extinct volcanoes which are well preserved.

To reach the crater, you need to climb steps created from volcanic magma. For more comfortable travel, railings were installed along the diameter of the crater and everything was arranged so that this place looked more like observation deck. From here you can safely look straight into the depths of the volcano itself.

The crater area was developed as a park. In its lower part, right in the palm grove, an open-air restaurant was built. In the evenings, folklore performances of the local Li and Miao peoples are held here at a special area in front of the restaurant.

Treatment in Hainan

If you decide to relax on this island, then you will definitely be advised to use 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 in Beijing and Dalian. These centers offer various traditional Chinese methods of rejuvenation and healing.

In addition, on the island you can try to treat yourself with radon and potassium-sodium thermal waters in the popular springs of Hainan Island. Since the sources contain a large amount of fluorine, silicic acid and radon, they have a beneficial effect on the skin and joints.

It is believed that these procedures can help those who have problems with the musculoskeletal system, nervous system (insomnia, migraine, neuralgia), skin and respiratory organs.

The following procedures are also offered here:

• acupuncture
• Qigong (therapeutic gymnastics)
• acupressure
• herbal medicine (herbal treatment)
• ear massage (auriculotherapy)
• aromatherapy
• sand treatment

Treatments on the island can help with:

• problems with the spine (arthritis, rheumatism, radiculitis)
• problems with prostatitis
• gynecological problems
• problems with alcohol, tobacco and/or drug addiction
• problems with diabetes
• problems with gastritis
• problems with excess weight.

With all of the above, it is worth remembering that with some ailments it is better to consult a doctor. Before leaving, do not forget to take out medical insurance. According to the Federal Tourism Agency, colds and infectious diseases are in first place on the list of insured events, followed by digestive problems and in third place are injuries and bruises of various types.