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Sanya and Wanning, no thanks! Qionghai is the ultimate island travel gem!!

Help!! The once-hidden little paradise in Hainan that everyone’s been asking about can’t be kept secret anymore!! Avoid the crowds, prices cut in half, coconut groves and beaches + seafood freedom + Nanyang style… Isn’t this way better than Sanya and Wanning?! Quick code below👇 🌊 Why is Qionghai winning big? ✅ Fewer people, beautiful scenery, no queues: Enjoy private deserted beaches, take photos without having to Photoshop out strangers, get flooded with questions on social media asking if you booked the whole place! ✅ Best value for money: Seafood feast for just 50+ RMB per person, sea view homestays for a hundred yuan, even students can play freely! ✅ Full-on experience: Go fishing at sea, visit overseas Chinese ancient villages, chill at seaside bars… Unlock tons of island activities all in one spot! 🌟 Four must-visit magical spots 1️⃣ Tanmen Town | Seafood lovers’ happy planet 🦀 Must-try tips: - Go to Tanmen Central Fishing Port at dawn, watch fishing boats return fully loaded, buy fresh and get it cooked on the spot! Lobsters and crabs to your heart’s content, eat for 60 RMB per person and leave stuffed; - Free visit to the South China Sea Museum, immerse yourself in South China Sea history, the rooftop viewing platform is perfect for sea views! 2️⃣ Bo’ao Town | Romance overload 🌴 Magical experiences: - Check in at the Bo’ao Forum for Asia venue, get the same international conference vibes; - Stroll along Yudai Beach, with the roaring South China Sea on one side and the calm Wanquan River on the other, a natural wonder +1; - Head to The Story of the Sea bar at dusk, sit on seats made from old fishing boats, sip coconut wine and watch the sunset, the atmosphere is unbeatable! 3️⃣ Beireng Village | The ultimate rural healing spot 🌾 Slow life guide: - Rent a bike to ride through rice fields, the breeze over the wheat waves is super soothing; - Find a riverside café, order a colorful layered cake and coconut water, and while away the afternoon; - The village homestays are super stylish, stay for about 80 RMB per person and step into a green fairyland! 4️⃣ Duohe Cultural Valley | Immersive folk experience 🎵 Hidden gems: - Watch traditional Bayin music performances, listen to grandmas tell overseas Chinese stories; - Learn to make Gongdao rice with your own hands, experience Qionghai’s unique communal dining culture; - Dress in Nanyang-style clothes for photos, and instantly feel like you’ve traveled back to the Republic of China era! 🍜 Qionghai Food Hits and Misses ✔️ Must-eat list: - 5 RMB a bowl of mixed grain Qingbuliang, so loaded with ingredients you need a spoon to scoop; - Crispy skin and tender meat hot spring goose, dipped in secret sauce that’s irresistibly fragrant; - The oddly named but super tasty Jishideng rice cakes, chewy with herbal aroma~ ❌ Warning: Avoid roadside seafood restaurants that aggressively solicit customers, stick to markets with clear pricing! 💡 Ultimate pitfall avoidance guide 1️⃣ Transport: Take the high-speed train to Qionghai Station, rent an electric scooter for 30 RMB/day, super free to circle the island; 2️⃣ Accommodation: Bo’ao seaside homestays offer the best value, pick any sea view room for 80-120 RMB per person; 3️⃣ Outfit: Spaghetti strap dresses + straw hats guarantee great photos, but sunscreen clothes and sunglasses are a must-have! “While others are squeezed in Sanya and Wanning, I’m picking shells, chasing sunsets, and eating seafood on Qionghai’s beaches.” This underrated treasure little city, I can visit again and again! Tag your travel buddy, just go for it!!
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Posted: Jun 24, 2025
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