Daidai Island, Hainan | I could spend the whole day relaxing here!

Daidai Island, Hainan | I could spend the whole day relaxing here!
There's a lovely hidden gem of an island in Hainan
It retains the original ecological island scenery
And is dotted with fresh ins-style elements
Just hearing the name, you know it's a good place to relax and take photos
It's only a 1.5-hour drive from Sanya
This is Daidai Island!
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🏝️Daidai Island is located in the southwest of Nanwan Peninsula, Lingshui Li Autonomous County. The beach coastline is 5.9 km long and is one of the longest and best-preserved beaches on the east coast of Hainan Island. It's relatively undeveloped, not overly commercialized, and a small, niche attraction. Don't miss it if you love taking photos.
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📍Navigation: "Nanwan Monkey Island Ticket Office" (the parking lot is relatively small, and it's usually full during peak season, so you can park nearby)
⏰Opening hours: 8:00~17:20
🚢How to get to the island:
Buy or redeem tickets at the Nanwan Monkey Island Scenic Area ticket office, take a 5-minute ferry from the pier, and then transfer to a sightseeing bus to enter Daidai Island. It takes about 15 minutes to arrive.
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🏝️【Entertainment】
◼️Climb high and look far
There is an upward stone staircase on the right side of Daidai Island, winding its way to Lover's Cliff. This is the highest point of the island, with excellent views, overlooking the entire island and sea.
◼️Dynamic experience
On Daidai Island, in addition to enjoying the tranquility, you can also experience dynamic activities! There are more than a dozen sea and beach amusement projects, such as beach motorcycles, jet skis, flying fish, flying dragons, surfboards, Danjia archery, and thinking cars, but the price/performance ratio is not very high, so choose wisely!
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📷【Best photo spots】
◼️Internet-famous hammock: Find a hammock with the best view in the coconut grove for a full vacation vibe.
◼️Coconut grove swing: The coconut grove under the light and shadow is very beautiful, and the swing adds to the atmosphere.
◼️Pink van: Blends with the blue of the sea, and a casual shot is a postcard.
◼️White church: A sacred place, a must-see for wedding photos.
◼️The most beautiful coastline: Every step is a scene, almost every corner is super suitable for taking pictures. When the weather is good, it's so beautiful to take pictures here!
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📌Tips
1. Due to restrictions on the flow of people, you need to book tickets in advance for holidays, and you need to provide your ID card when purchasing tickets.
2. There are no snack bars on the island. If you plan to stay on the island for a long time, you can bring your own food. Remember to clean up your trash after eating.
3. The currents at Daidai Island are quite turbulent, so it is not suitable for swimming in the sea.
4. Normally, the last boat leaves the island at 16:30, so remember to pay attention to the time.