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✨ Danzhou June Chill Guide｜2 Days Exploring Hainan's Hidden Gem! All-inclusive for just 800 RMB per person - Even Su Dongpo would give it a thumbs up~ Danzhou, Hainan's "wild beauty" on the west coast, looks like it's been softened by God's filter in June—28°C sea breezes meet black volcanic sand beaches, with the aroma of salt-baked chicken and wampee leaves in the air! Here, you'll find Su Dongpo's poetry on one side, the shimmering silver of ancient salt fields on the other, and the dreamy Ocean Flower Island in between—just a 1-hour high-speed train ride from Haikou, making it the ultimate budget-friendly weekend getaway! 📅 【2-Day Heavenly Itinerary】 Day 1: Time Travel to the Northern Song Dynasty + Scream at Volcanic Coast 🌞 Morning - **Dongpo Academy**: Free! Arrive by 8 AM to step into a Northern Song Dynasty classroom. See the mango tree Su Dongpo planted himself (still bearing fruit!), dress in Hanfu for "Song Dynasty graduation photos" at Zaijiu Pavilion, and grab a free audio guide to learn how he turned exile into a foodie adventure. - **Zhonghe Ancient Town**: Free! The weathered arcades cast light like an old film. Must-try: 5 RMB *Milang* noodles topped with sour bamboo shoots and crushed peanuts—slurp until your lips are smeared with sauce! 🌆 Noon - **Sicheng Restaurant**: Their salt-baked chicken, prepared with coarse salt from ancient salt fields, releases an explosion of aroma when torn apart—the skin is as crispy as chips! Pair it with wampee leaf tea to cut the richness. 50 RMB per person will leave you stuffed. 🌙 Evening - **E'man Volcanic Coast**: Free! Black basalt meets glowing blue waves. At sunset, rush to the "Dragon Gate Surging Waves" viewpoint to see rainbows spray from crashing waves (watch out for slippery rocks!). Stay at a **volcanic stone house homestay**—the natural volcanic walls act like AC, and the complimentary mud mask will leave your skin glowing. Day 2: Ocean Flower Island Fantasy + Ancient Salt Fields Therapy 🌞 Morning - **Ocean Flower Island Water Kingdom**: Head straight for the "Snow Mountain Night Show" slide at 9 AM—scream so loud kids nearby cover their ears! Don’t miss the Hou'an noodles at the Eberg Hotel breakfast buffet—the broth is divine. 🌆 Noon - **Yangpu Ancient Salt Fields**: Free! Watch grannies sun-drying salt on volcanic stone trays like a "giant chessboard." Try the 5 RMB/3 salt-baked eggs and take home some peach-blossom salt as a souvenir. 🌙 Evening - **Nanan Night Market**: 10 RMB *zhuchangmo* (pig intestine rice rolls) drenched in vinegar, with sweet-salty coconut filling. The roast suckling pig’s skin is so crisp you can hear it crack! Stay at **Ocean Flower Island Hilton** and enjoy a private balcony view of the sea light show—your social media likes will skyrocket. ⭐ 【Must-Do List】 - **Ocean Flower Island Marine Park**: 9:00-22:00. Beluga shows feel like meeting "angels of the sea." Scuba diving (298 RMB/person) lets you touch stingrays! - **Shihua Water Cave**: 60 RMB. Boat through millennia-old stalactites glowing blue like alien creatures—the 20°C cave air is addictively cool. - **Guangcun Silver Beach Tide Chasing**: Free! Dig for sandworms at low tide like opening blind boxes. Fishermen teach you to catch clams with saltwater (wear non-slip shoes!). - **Songtao Reservoir**: Free! Cruise past the "170 Square" reliefs. The fish-head soup is so delicious it’ll ruin your diet. - **Danyang Tower**: Free! The 5th-floor observatory offers 360° city views. The history exhibit even has Su Dongpo’s coconut-carved helmet! 🚌 【Transport Tips】 - **High-speed train**: Haikou East → Baimajing Station (1h). Take **Tourist Line 1** (6 RMB) straight to Ocean Flower Island. - **Bus**: From Nada Town, take **Bus 3** to Dongpo Academy or the **tourist shuttle** to Volcanic Coast (limited schedules—better to carpool). - **Suffering alert**: Noon temps at E'man Coast hit 50°C! But hiding in volcanic rock shade with chilled wampee fruit is instant revival. 💡 【Tips: Listen Up!】 ✅ **Why go?** Prices are 1/3 of Sanya’s! History + beaches + food in one. Ocean Flower Island’s night views are breathtaking. ❌ **Downsides**: Scorching afternoons in June; some spots are hard to reach. Food leans sour/salty—avoid if you prefer mild flavors. 🍜 【5 Food Must-Tries】 - *Milang*: Cold rice noodles with hot gravy—sour bamboo shoots battle peanut crunch in your mouth, addictive! - *Wampee Chicken*: Meat infused with wampee leaf aroma, dipped in tangy kumquat sauce—you’ll wanna chew the bones. - *Salt-Baked Chicken*: Coarse salt locks in juices—oil drips down your wrists as you tear it, smelling so good neighbors knock. - *Zhuchangmo*: Coconut filling + vinegar = sweet-sour harmony. The slippery wrappers slide down your throat. - *Five-Colored Rice*: Black (dyed with maple) + yellow (turmeric) rice—plant fragrance meets coconut, a feast for eyes and tongue. 💰 【2-Day Budget】 - **Stay**: Volcanic stone house (200 RMB) + Hilton (600 RMB). Savings = three extra salt-baked chickens! - **Eat**: Sicheng Restaurant (100 RMB) + night market (50 RMB) + free Hilton breakfast = 150 RMB for food coma. - **Play**: Water Kingdom (198 RMB) + Shihua Cave (60 RMB). Student discounts cover a seafood feast! - **Total ≈800 RMB**—feels like stealing Su Dongpo’s stash. Dance in E'man’s glowing waves, steal salt-making secrets from grannies, laugh through scalded tongues from aunties’ *zhuchangmo*… This town’s blend of poetry and fishing-village vibes will make you forget all about KPIs! Like & save—Danzhou awaits you in the June breeze~ 👇