[2025 Dongfang Stay] Travel Guide for Gelaiden S Hotel (Dongfang High-Speed Railway Station) (Updated Apr)

🌞 When visiting Dongfang, you can't miss out on the food. Besides Dongfang roast suckling pig, we also discovered a delicious Chaoshan restaurant, Chao Pai Restaurant in Hongkun. Every time we go, the place is packed, so you have to get there early, or you'll be waiting a long time. 🌞Seafood Congee in Clay Pot: After trying seafood congee in other places, I still think this restaurant's version is the freshest and sweetest. They use fresh ingredients, and every grain of rice is soaked with delicious broth, soft but still chewy. The rich aroma fills your nose, and one sip warms you to the core. I really love it. 🌞Chao Pai Chaoshan-style Raw Pickled Seafood: Raw pickled prawns are the restaurant's specialty. The freshness of the shrimp is okay, but the sauce is very average, and the taste is quite different from authentic Chaoshan-style raw pickled seafood. I guess many locals aren't used to it. The value for money is so-so. 🌞Puning Fried Tofu: Highly, highly recommended! Who knew I could find authentic Puning fried tofu in Lanzhou? This is a relatively niche Chaoshan delicacy (compared to raw pickled seafood and Chaoshan beef), but they do it so well. The tofu is fried three times, so the skin is super crispy, but the inside is so tender it's practically oozing. Dip it in the chive sauce, and you'll know what I'm talking about. 🌞Chaoshan Kale Fried Beef: So delicious! The beef is marinated, so it's very tender, and the kale is crispy and fresh. The taste is authentic. Address: Chao Pai Chaoshan-style Raw Pickled Seafood Accommodation: Gladden Hotel 🌞After enjoying the food, we checked in to the Gladden S Hotel, which was very good overall. The hotel price is also affordable, the rooms are spacious, there is a large balcony, and there is a parking lot, which is really great. 🌞The hotel rooms are also very clean. Even with a lot of people sitting on the floor, clothes don't get dirty. The rooms have dehumidifiers, so they're not damp, and the blankets are also very clean, with no yellow stains.

Dongfang, Hainan, in March and April offers perfect sunshine, gentle breezes, and none of the intense summer heat. It's the ideal time to travel. This guide will show you the charm of Dongfang. Early Preparation Documents: Bring your ID card and any relevant discount cards (such as student ID, senior citizen card, etc.). Clothing: Pack light and breathable summer clothes, such as short sleeves, shorts, and skirts. Also bring sun protection gear, including a sun protection jacket, sunglasses, a sun hat, and sunscreen. Medicine: Prepare common medicines such as gastrointestinal medicine, cold medicine, motion sickness medicine, and mosquito repellent. Other: Mobile phone, camera, charger, power bank, etc. Attractions Yulinzhou Scenic Area: This landmark attraction in Dongfang features white sandy beaches, unique reefs, and a majestic lighthouse. You can also see the spectacular windmill coast, making it a great place to watch the sunset. Suggested visiting time: 2–3 hrs. Baicha Village Boat-shaped Thatched Houses: The last primitive tribe of the Li people, this village has completely preserved its boat-shaped houses. You can learn about the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Li people. No tickets are required. Visiting time: 1–2 hrs. Hainan Railway Museum: Learn about the history of railway development in Hainan. The museum has a rich collection of exhibits. Suggested visiting time: 1–2 hrs. Tian'an Township "Sanyuesan" Festival (around April): If you happen to be there during the "Sanyuesan" Festival, be sure to experience it. There are traditional sports competitions, such as mixed tug-of-war and coconut carrying relay races. There are also Li folk song competitions, cultural feasts, and art performances, allowing you to experience the rich Li and Miao customs. Dongfang Intangible Cultural Heritage Routes: - Dongfang Intangible Cultural Heritage City Day Trip: Dongfang Li Brocade Cultural Center → Dongfang Zhiniang Brand Exhibition Hall → Dongfang Li Brocade Craft Exhibition Hall → Li Family Courtyard → Dongfang Li Pottery Exhibition Hall → Dongfang Miao Handicraft Workshop. This trip will give you an in-depth understanding of Li and Miao intangible cultural heritage. - Dongfang Intangible Cultural Heritage City and Countryside Two-Day Trip: Dongfang Li Brocade Cultural Center → Dongfang Intangible Cultural Heritage Two Halls (Li and Miao Cultural Industry Park, formerly Sanyuesan Square) → Datian Town Yudao Li Brocade Professional Cooperative → Dongfang Li Folk Museum (second floor of Donghe Town Li Brocade Building) → Dongfang Li Traditional Craft Workstation (fifth floor of Donghe Town Li Brocade Building) → Jiangbian Township Baicha Boat-shaped Houses → Exianling Scenic Area → Huanghuali Villa. This trip will give you a more comprehensive understanding of the charm of intangible cultural heritage. Food Recommendations Roasted Suckling Pig: Crispy skin and tender meat, fragrant but not greasy, this is a Dongfang specialty that you can't miss. Seafood: Dongfang is by the sea, so there is a wide variety of affordable seafood. Steamed grouper and mantis shrimp with spiced salt are both delicious. Snacks: Try brown sugar, shrimp paste, and mango for a unique salty, sweet, sour, and spicy taste. There are also pickled cabbage and egg pancakes, hot pot, sour bean juice and preserved eggs, clay pot stewed black bean rice, alkaline two-color steamed buns, Chinese crabapple leaf juice, and pigeon pea water, each with its own flavor. Accommodation Luxury: - Aoyue by Le Cheng Hotel (Dongfang High-speed Railway Station Branch): Enjoy the rooftop garden and the night view of Dongfang. Located at No. 9 Fulong Middle Road, Basuo Town. - Jiayuan Sochi Hotel: Oceanfront view, with balconies facing the sea for stunning sunsets. Located at No. 1 Yingbin Avenue, Jinyue Bay Coastal Tourist Resort. High-end: - Atour Hotel (Dongfang High-speed Railway Station Branch): Enjoy Atour's authentic pillows and free hot springs. Located at No. 4 Fulong Middle Road. - Yibo International Oya Hotel (Dongfang High-speed Railway Station Triangle Park Branch): Simple and stylish decor, excellent location. Located at Huili Building, No. 6 Fumin South Road. Comfort: - Walton International Hotel (Dongfang Wanda High-speed Railway Station Branch): Clean and comfortable bedding, convenient transportation. Located about 150 meters east of Dongfang Holiday on Jiefang East Road. - Gladden S Hotel (Dongfang High-speed Railway Station Branch): Modern rooms with complete facilities. Located at No. 117 Erhuan North Road. Transportation Guide External Transportation: You can fly to Haikou Meilan International Airport or Sanya Phoenix International Airport, and then transfer to high-speed rail or bus to Dongfang. From Haikou, the high-speed rail takes about 2 hrs. From Sanya, the high-speed rail takes about 1 hr. Internal Transportation: - Taxi/Ride-hailing: Convenient, but be sure to choose a licensed vehicle. - Bus: Some attractions are accessible by bus, but the frequency may be low. Check the schedule and routes before traveling. - Car Rental: If you want to travel freely, renting a car is a good option for convenient access to various attractions.

Dongfang is an underestimated tourist city. I have been to Sanya many times and Dongfang several times. I still prefer Dongfang because there are not many people and the weather is good. The temperature in winter and autumn is very comfortable. 🌞The beach near Sun Moon Temple 🌙Note: The location is in Hainan Oriental Navigation "Sun and Moon Temple" Don't turn when you see the sign, just go 300 meters ahead There is a small intersection on the left, just walk to the end! Never drive a car in there, as it's all sandy and you'll get stuck. 4WD vehicles can drive to the end of the road but don't drive onto the beach, the sand is too soft! This beach has very few tourists due to its secluded location, and there is no one even during holidays! The water quality is good and the sand is fine, much better than the beaches in Eastern tourist attractions! 🌙Not many people know this place, it's very quiet, with fine sand and many beautiful small shells. It's just right to play in the afternoon. There are no big rocks in this sea, but there are many small shells and hermit crabs. You can see the tide table for small crabs. 🌙We picked up the small crabs and played with them for a while before putting them back. The whole environment here is very comfortable, the wind is strong, the sunset is beautiful, and we are lucky to dig up big shells Hotel: Gladden's Hotel We stayed in the hotel at night, it was very good, clean and soundproof. There was a green area in front of the hotel that separated the road and there was no noise. The sanitation is also very clean and the overall feeling is very comfortable.

It's very comfortable to travel around the west and central parts of Hainan in winter. The roads are not crowded at all. We stopped at Yulinzhou in Dongfang to catch seafood because my friend wanted to do so. We caught a lot of seafood, including countless crabs, starfish, fish, and shells. We were so surprised by the size and number of the seafood we caught. Destination: Yulinzhou Things to prepare: water shoes, shovel, bucket Time: Around 18:00. Don't go too late, or you won't be able to see anything. Hotel: Gladden Hotel (Dongfang High-speed Railway Station) Price: CNY 150/night Advantages 1. The hotel is in a good location, close to the high-speed railway station. There is a garden in front of the hotel, which blocks the road, so there is no noise at night. 2. The hotel has its own parking lot and charging piles for guests, so you don't need to look for a parking space. 3. The room is newly decorated in a new Chinese style. I like the layout very much. There is a tea table for drinking tea, a comfortable sofa, and a heater.

Mango Crystal Hotel (Dongfang High-speed Railway Station) - Highlights: - The hotel is funded by the Rongxing Group and combines European elegance with Hainan style. It has 74 rooms with different styles. - The rooms are equipped with intelligent guest control systems, which can switch home appliances with one key, creating a space full of surprises and magic. - The hotel has a stylish open restaurant, reading area, courtyard rest area, etc. - Recommended: If you like intelligent and convenient accommodation experience and pursue the style of the room, this hotel is a good choice. Especially for parent-child travel, some of the rooms here have lower beds, which are suitable for guests with children, so you don't have to worry about children falling. - Address: No. 117, Second Ring North Road, Dongfang City, Hainan Province (next to Southern Power Grid). - Transportation: - 5.6 km from Dongfang Station, about 14 minutes by car. - You can take bus No. 1, 9, 18, 16, 112, 3, 15, 19, etc. in Dongfang City, and walk to the hotel after getting off at the corresponding stop. - Reasons for recommendation: - Convenient location, 3 km straight from the city center, close to Dongfang Railway Station, convenient for dining and shopping nearby. - Free parking is provided, which is convenient for guests who drive by themselves. - The service is thoughtful, such as the enthusiasm of the front desk, which can make guests feel at home. - The rooms are clean and tidy, the environment is elegant, the rooms are large, and the facilities are complete. - High cost performance, the price is more reasonable among hotels of the same grade, and can provide a better accommodation experience. - Hotel environment: The overall environment of the hotel is elegant, the decoration style is unique, the European elegance and Hainan style are perfectly integrated, creating a comfortable and cozy atmosphere. - Room facilities: - The room area is 30-60 square meters, and the space is spacious. - Fully equipped, such as heating, desk, various specifications of power sockets, blackout curtains, automatic curtains, wardrobes, night bed service, umbrellas, hangers, dining tables, lounge chairs, coffee tables, 220v voltage sockets, air conditioning, spare bedding, etc. - Bathroom facilities include slippers, 24-hour hot water, hair dryer, toothbrush, shampoo, soap, separate shower room, separate toilet. - In terms of electrical and multimedia, there are telephones, televisions, cable channels, smart door locks, and some rooms are also equipped with coffee/tea pots, mini bars, etc., and bottled water, instant food, soft drinks, etc. are provided for free. - Special room types such as courtyard rooms have courtyards for guests to relax. - Nearby attractions: - Yulinzhou Scenic Area is relatively close and is a famous coastal tourist attraction in Dongfang City. - Hanma Fubo Well has a certain historical and cultural value. - Railway Museum is a good place for tourists who like railway culture. - In addition, it is not far from Triangle Park and the beach. You can walk there and enjoy leisurely outdoor time. - Dining recommendation: - The hotel's open restaurant is stylish and offers a variety of cuisines. - There are also many local specialty restaurants nearby, where you can taste local Hainanese food, such as Qingbuliang and coconut chicken.