I'm giving up on Sanya, this place is so much better!

Wanning 🌴 Must-Visit Attractions 1. Riyue Bay - Highlights: China's surfing mecca, filming location for the variety show "Summer Surf Shop." - Beginner-friendly surfing experience (average price CNY 300-500/lesson). - Coastal highway: Coconut trees + ocean backdrop, perfect for photos (navigate to "Rongchuang Riyue Bay"). 2. Shimei Bay - Features: 6 km of white sand and blue sea, rated "Hainan's most beautiful bay." - Jiajing Island: Snorkeling/glass-bottom boat (requires a day tour, approx. CNY 500). - Phoenix Jiuli Bookstore: Bookstore facing the ocean. 3. Shenzhou Peninsula - Recommended spots: - Lighthouse (navigate to "Taiyueju," walk in, super healing sunrise and sunset). - Corona Sunset Bar: California-style beach bar, popular photo spot like Yimeng Ling. 4. Xinglong Town - Things to do: - Bali Village: Southeast Asian-style park (CNY 30 entrance fee, good for photos). - Xinglong Tropical Botanical Garden (CNY 50 entrance fee, learn about cocoa, coffee, etc.). - Hot springs: Xinglong Hot Spring Resort (recommend "Xinglong Hot Spring Hotel"). 5. Lesser-Known Gems - Dahuajiao: Wild pebble beach, stunning aerial photography. - Shanqin Bay: Black reefs + Swallow Cave, suitable for exploration (difficult road, SUV recommended). 🍜 Must-Eat Food 1. Nanyang Flavors (Xinglong Town) - Must-try: Curry fish balls, durian fried ice, pandan cake, Indonesian fried noodles. - Other recommendations: Mong Kok pineapple bun, South China Bao Lao Dad Tea. 2. Wanning Specialties - Hou'an Noodles: Pork bone broth + thin noodles (recommend "Wenji Hou'an Noodles"). - Dongshan Mutton: One of Hainan's four famous dishes (recommend "Dongshan Mutton Farmhouse"). - Hele Crab: Full of roe and meat, steamed or stir-fried. 3. Fruits & Coffee - Buy golden coconuts and small milk coconuts from roadside stalls (sweeter than green coconuts). - Xinglong coffee (recommend "Longyuan Coffee Plantation" for a hand-drip experience). 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations - Riyue Bay: - Surf hostels: Aloha Surf Hostel, GROM Surfer Apartment. - High-end: Riyue Bay Legend Hotel (pool directly connected to the sea). - Shimei Bay: - Westin/Le Meridien Hotel (private beach, strong vacation vibe). - Shenzhou Peninsula: - Sheraton/Grand Hyatt Hotel (better value than the same brand in Sanya). - Xinglong Town: - Hot spring hotels (such as "DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Xinglong"). 🚗 Transportation Guide - External Transportation: - Plane: Fly to Haikou Meilan/Sanya Phoenix Airport, then transfer to high-speed train/rent a car. - High-speed train: Haikou East → Wanning Station (approx. 1 hour, fare CNY 50-70). - Local Transportation: - Self-driving: Most recommended! Car rental approx. CNY 150-300/day (good road conditions, easy parking). - Electric scooter: Available for rent in Riyue Bay (approx. CNY 80/day). - Taxi: Attractions are far apart, recommend using DiDi or hiring a car.