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Qionghai | Hainan's Hidden Gem! A New Hotspot with Few Tourists and Wild Scenery!

🌟 The Severely Underestimated Magical Dual-Faced Destination 🌏 World-Class Reception Hall: Boao Forum for Asia Permanent Venue, walk the same beaches as world leaders! (📸 Photo spot: Infinity pool at the main venue overlooking Jade Belt Beach) 🐚 South China Sea's Premier Fishing Port: Tanmen Old Wharf filled with Beidou fishing boats, fishermen opening giant clams bigger than your face! 💦 Wanquan River Legend: Bamboo rafting through tropical rainforests, with Li ethnic minority men singing folk songs from both riverbanks~ 📍 Geographic Location: Prime spot on the East Coast! North of Wenchang Aerospace City, adjacent to Wanning's surfing bay, 30min to Sanya via high-speed rail 🔍 Name Origin: Named in 1958 meaning "the brilliant pearl of Qiongzhou's east coast," anciently called "Huitong County," an important supply station on the Maritime Silk Road! 🌦️ Perfect Destination for Off-Season Travel ☔ Rainy Season Special Bonuses: ✔️ Rock-bottom flight prices June-September! Stay in Boao seaside villas for 200+ yuan per person ✔️ 80% chance typhoons bypass the area, making it better than Sanya for rainy season travel 🌅 Winter Wonderland Mode: 20°C weather perfect for Hanfu photoshoots at Cai Family Residence, capture "Where the Wind Blows" style photos among coconut groves and rice fields 🦀 Seafood Lover's Feast "Tanmen DNA Activated" Checklist: 🔥 Beach Foraging Package: ✔️ Join boat captains at 5AM to catch Spanish mackerel, fresh sashimi sweeter than first love ✔️ Dig for moon clams/catch orchid crabs at low tide, BBQ right on the beach 🍲 Dark Culinary Arts: ⚠️ Gongdao meal (Hainan's one-person version of omakase) ⚠️ Chicken excrement vine dessert soup (magical collision of herbal grass jelly + coconut milk) 🌙 Night Snack Attack: Mixed grain street Qingbuliang + crispy sorghum rolls, carb bombs paired with old salt lemon water! 🏡 New-Style Relaxation! Stay in a Museum and Eat Hele Crab ✨ Three Mind-Blowing Experiences: 🎭 Southeast Asian Mansion Homestay: Sleep in carved wooden beds in the century-old Cai Family Residence, with housekeepers telling stories of Chinese immigrants in Southeast Asia ⛵ Fishing Raft Capsule Hotel: Stay in space capsules converted from Beidou fishing boats, watch thousands of sails unfurl from the deck at dawn 🏊 Designer Hotel: Boao State Guesthouse's infinity pool extends into the sea, take underwater photos without entrance fees! 💡 Money-Saving Hack: Five-star hotels average 300+ yuan per person outside forum periods, with complimentary helicopter island tours 📍 Top 4 Must-Visit Spots 1️⃣ Jade Belt Beach: Guinness World Record's narrowest beach, magical boundary with river water on the left and sea water on the right 2️⃣ Tanmen Fishing Port: Eat freshly caught lobster sashimi, take "Aquaman" style photos with fishing boats as backdrop 3️⃣ Red Stone Beach: Volcanic rock reefs + glass-clear sea, wear red dresses for apocalyptic-style photoshoots 4️⃣ Boao Skydiving Base: Embrace the Pacific Ocean from 4,000 meters high, nuclear-level showing off for your social media 💌 Gen Z Local's Survival Guide 🚗 Transportation Hacks: ✔️ Rent electric vehicles at the high-speed rail station! Riding along Coconut Sea Road is 10 times more enjoyable than driving ✔️ Take the 10 yuan ferry from Tanmen Fishing Port to Boao for hidden scenic views from the sea 💰 Scam Prevention: ✔️ Only buy giant clam crafts from certified stores, be cautious of small stalls in scenic areas ✔️ Authentic Hele crabs should have "golden claws and white bellies" 📸 Photography Tips: ✔️ Drone shots of Jade Belt Beach are best on high tide days when the dual-colored waters are more distinct ✔️ Wear white dresses at Red Stone Beach and stand on reefs during high tide for "Atonement" movie-style photos 🔥 Follow for a free "Qionghai Tide Timetable" ‼️
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