A 4-Day, 4-Night Itinerary for Family Trip to Hainan—Save It Now!

Hainan not only boasts beautiful scenery but also offers plenty of delicious food to try! The current weather is perfect for traveling~ If you’re planning a trip, be sure to bookmark this guide for when you set off~

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✳️ Itinerary
DAY 1: Haikou Clock Tower — Qilou Old Street — Yundong Library — Century Bridge
DAY 2: Shimei Bay — Qiaohai Ranch — Shenzhou Peninsula — Lighthouse
DAY 3: Daidai Island — Nanwan Monkey Island — Danjia Fishing Rafts — Xincun Night Market
DAY 4: Wuzhizhou Island — Houhai Village — Queen’s Bay — Houhai Village Night Market

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✳️ Accommodation Recommendations
📍 Haikou: Stay near Qilou Old Street for a variety of lodging options and convenient access to food, drinks, and entertainment
📍 Sanya: For budget hotels, choose Dadonghai; for sea view rooms, pick Yalong Bay
📍 Lingshui: Both Qingshui Bay and Xiangshui Bay are great choices with beautiful surroundings and many sea view rooms
📍 Wanning: If you like lively areas, stay at Riyue Bay; if you prefer quiet, choose Shimei Bay

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✳️ Transportation
🚍 Bus: Starting at 2 yuan, a good option if you’re not in a hurry
🚍 Taxi: Starting fare is 10 yuan, metered charges apply
🚍 Ride-hailing: Usually cheaper than taxis
🚍 Electric scooter: Perfect for cruising around or short trips

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✳️ Haikou Food
🍗 Island Fermented Vinegar Hotpot: A magical flavor you’ll love after one try, with a sour and spicy broth that’s perfect for cooking your favorite seafood. Freshness overload with oysters and abalone—always a must-order! Perfectly paired with the fermented vinegar broth~
🍗 Hefugui Seafood Hotpot: Over a hundred dishes to choose from, all very affordable! Plates range from a few yuan to teens, pick whatever you want, and you’ll be stuffed for just a few dozen yuan per person
🍗 Shisan Xiao Fried Snacks: A nostalgic taste for many locals, the sauce is uniquely flavorful, brushed onto freshly fried ingredients for an irresistible aroma

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✳️ Sanya Food
🍖 No.1 Fishing Port Seafood Restaurant: Affordable seafood where you can pick your own fresh catch with clear pricing. The cooking process is transparent, and flavors like steamed, boiled, braised, salted, and spicy stir-fried are all delicious
🍖 Little Dolphin Seafood Restaurant: Great atmosphere, perfect for dates or group meals! Every seafood item is plump and fresh, with the signature boiled prawns being springy, sweet, and incredibly tasty