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2-Day Trip in “ Hainan ” 🇨🇳

#chinatravelitinerary Hainan is a tropical paradise in the south of China, famous for its stunning beaches, lush landscapes, and the world’s largest Guanyin statue 🕊️🌊. Ready for a relaxing getaway? This easy 2-day itinerary from Beijing will help you explore Hainan and experience all the must-see spots—with plenty of sunshine and sea breeze! 🌞 🌟 Day 1: Beijing → Haikou (Hainan) ✈️ 🌅 Morning: Fly to Haikou 🔹 7:00 AM – Have a quick breakfast (maybe baozi 🥟 or tea eggs 🍵). 🔹 8:00 AM – Head to Beijing Capital Airport ✈️. 🔹 9:30 AM – Fly to Haikou (~3.5 hrs). 🔹 1:00 PM – Arrive at Haikou Meilan International Airport 🏝️. Take a taxi to your hotel and check in 🏨. 🏞️ Afternoon: Visit the Guanyin Statue & Surroundings 🔹 2:30 PM – Head straight to the Nanshan Temple 🌸, home to the largest Guanyin statue in the world 🕊️. The statue stands 108 meters tall—impressive and peaceful! 🔹 3:30 PM – Explore the Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone—this place is full of beautiful gardens, temples, and ocean views 🌊. Perfect for a relaxing walk! 🔹 5:00 PM – Relax at the Nanshan Beach 🏖️—take in the sea breeze and maybe dip your toes in the water. 🌞 🌙 Evening: Haikou Old Town & Night Market 🔹 7:00 PM – Head to Haikou Old Town 🏘️ to stroll through the colonial-era streets, lined with shops, cafes, and markets. 🔹 8:00 PM – Enjoy dinner at a local night market—try Hainan chicken rice 🍚🍗 or fresh seafood 🦀🍤! 🔹 9:00 PM – Walk around Haikou’s night market, where you can shop for souvenirs and taste more local snacks 🍡. 🌟 Day 2: Sanya & Tropical Adventure 🏝️ 🌅 Morning: Travel to Sanya 🔹 7:00 AM – Have breakfast at your hotel (maybe dim sum 🥢 or egg pancakes 🥚). 🔹 8:00 AM – Take a morning flight or train to Sanya (~1 hr). 🔹 9:30 AM – Arrive in Sanya, the tropical beach city in southern Hainan. 🌊 Afternoon: Explore Yalong Bay & Tianya Haijiao 🔹 11:00 AM – Visit Yalong Bay 🌴—known for its beautiful beach and clear waters. Relax in the sun or enjoy water sports 🏄♀️! 🔹 1:00 PM – Head to Tianya Haijiao 🌊, also known as “The End of the Earth”. This scenic area offers gorgeous ocean views and legendary rocks. It’s a perfect place for pictures 📸 and a leisurely walk along the coast. 🍽️ Lunch: Tropical Delights 🔹 2:30 PM – Enjoy Hainan’s tropical fruits like mangoes 🥭, pineapples 🍍, or a refreshing coconut drink 🥥 at a beachside café. 🌄 Afternoon: Sanya Cultural Experience & Return to Haikou 🔹 4:00 PM – Visit the Nanshan Temple in Sanya (if you didn’t see the one in Haikou) for a cultural experience. 🔹 5:00 PM – Explore the local markets or relax on Sanya Beach 🏖️ before heading back to Haikou. 🔹 6:30 PM – Return to Haikou (by flight or train). ✈️ Evening: Return to Beijing 🔹 7:30 PM – Have a quick dinner in Haikou—try some more seafood 🦑 or Hainanese-style noodles 🍜 before heading to the airport. 🔹 9:00 PM – Head to Haikou Meilan Airport ✈️ for your return #china #thingstodo #staycation #travel
Posted: Feb 11, 2025
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