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[Lingshui, Hainan | Must-Have Babysitting-Level Guide for Child-Friendly Cities for Parents!]

✨[Why is Lingshui the Ceiling for Strolling with Kids?] Hainan in May is already sweltering, making it the perfect time to take your kids to jump into the sea and have fun! 💡Key points: At this time, air ticket and hotel prices drop, avoiding crowds and saving money; ✅Compared with the luxurious resort style of Sanya, Lingshui is more like a "child-friendly backyard"—— 🌊You don't have to squeeze in with others to catch the sea and dig sand, 🐚the sand on the beach is as delicate as flour, 🐬the ocean park is full of fun, and even the night market is filled with the gentleness of fireworks~ 🌞[Itinerary Planning | 3-4 Day Classic Route + Sanya Linkage] Day 1: Fantasy Island Day - Have fun all day long at Boundary Island 🌴Recommended reason: One of the three must-visit islands in Hainan, with so many parent-child activities that you can't stop! 🐬Must-try: ▪️Buy a package ticket for "Sightseeing Bus + Devil Fish Interaction + Ocean Theater" (cost-effective up!) ▪️Take your baby to feed the cute devil fish and watch sea lion and seal performances (remember to check the performance time in advance~) ▪️Have a taste of water activities: banana boat, beach motorcycle (the children's area is safe and fun) 🌇Tips: Go to the island at 8 am to avoid the crowds, and watch the sunset over the sea in the evening for super healing! Day 2: Beach Day - In-depth tour of Clear Water Bay + Dragon Head Ridge Morning: 🏖️Clear Water Bay "Singing Beach" ▪️Step on the sand barefoot! The sand as fine as cotton wool will make a "squeak" sound~ ▪️Recommended areas: Agile section (softest sand), Aloha section (less crowded and quiet) Afternoon: ⛰️Dragon Head Ridge Plank Road + Lighthouse ▪️Hike along the wooden plank road to watch the tide rise and fall, and encounter small crabs and hermit crabs ▪️Take a parent-child silhouette under the lighthouse to create a full atmosphere! 🌙Night: 🌌Clear Water Bay Night Market (grilled squid and coconut jelly must-eats!) Day 3: Fun Sea Catching + Cultural Experience - Daidai Island + Xincun Night Market Morning: 📸Daidai Island "Niche Photo Secret" ▪️Few people and beautiful scenery! There are pink buses, white swings, seaside wooden houses and other popular props on the island ▪️Take parent-child photos (photo shoot is about CNY 200/hour, and the film production rate is super high!) ▪️Lazy way to play: take a sightseeing bus directly to the beach (10 minutes by car) Afternoon: 🦀Sea Catching Battle! Recommended 5 treasure places: ① Lingzai Village (🌟Starfish gathering place! Navigate to the village committee, and stars are everywhere at low tide) ② Tufu Bay (🐚Shell Kingdom! Navigate to Haitang Huafu Sales Center to pick up snails and clams) ③ Dragon Head Ridge (🌊Pick up snails at low tide! Navigate to Agile Sales Department and bring a small shovel to dig sand crabs) ④ Xincun Pier (🐒Feed monkeys + take a bus boat! CNY 2/person to see the fish rafts on the sea) ⑤ Xiaochiling (🌴Secret Sea Catching! Navigate to Wyndham Seaview Passage, with few people and many goods) 💡Must-have for sea catching: Tide table APP, sunscreen clothing, water bucket, gloves (to prevent shell scratches) Night: 🍢Xincun Night Market "Lingshui on the Tip of the Tongue" Must-eat list: ▪️🦪Grilled oysters (CNY 10/3, fresh and juicy) ▪️🍜Lingshui Sour Noodles (sour, sweet and slightly spicy, the soul is sandworm) ▪️🥭Mango Fried Ice (freshly cut pulp + coconut milk, a summer relief artifact) ▪️🌶️Salt and Pepper Mantis Shrimp (freshly picked live shrimp, spicy and enjoyable!) Day 4: Marine Carnival Day - R&F Ocean Happy World 👶Must-play for parents and children: ▪️Polar Ocean Park (see beluga whales and penguins, suitable for young babies) ▪️Nanhai Train (island-looping train, crossing rainforests and oceans) ▪️Water Kingdom (wave pool, children's slides, must-see in summer!) 🎫Tips: Online tickets are CNY 30 cheaper than on-site tickets, and it is more cost-effective to bring your own dry food~ 🛏️[Accommodation Guide | How to choose Clear Water Bay?] 📍Clear Water Bay is the first choice! Core advantages: ✔️5 minutes walk to the beach, super convenient for parents and children to dig sand and catch the sea ✔️Concentrated dining: night market, seafood stalls, chain restaurants are all available ✔️Transportation hub: 30 minutes drive to Boundary Island and Daidai Island 🌟Hotel recommendation: ▫️High-end parent-child: Raffles Hotel (private beach + children's club, free sand digging tools) ▫️Cost-effective choice: Wyndham Hotel (direct access to Country Garden Beach, including breakfast) ▫️Preferred for long-term rental: Clear Water Bay Homestay (about CNY 300/day for two bedrooms and one living room, with a kitchen for cooking) ⚠️Reminder to avoid pitfalls: ▪️Monkey Island is optional! It is more down-to-earth to feed monkeys at the pier + take a bus boat to see the fish rafts (CNY 2 experience of Venice on the sea) ▪️Water sports on Boundary Island are 20% more expensive than those in Clear Water Bay. It is not necessary to only play free projects ▪️The facilities in Lingshui County are relatively simple, so don't expect a "high-end vacation". The main focus is on a relaxed parent-child atmosphere~ 📌[Exclusive Tips for Parents and Children] 1. Sun protection equipment: children's sunscreen clothing, sun hat, sunglasses (super strong ultraviolet rays!) 2. Sea catching time: Download the "Tide Elf" APP and arrive 1 hour before the "lowest tide" 3. Transportation suggestion: Rent an electric car (CNY 50/day) or take a taxi (starting price of CNY 8 in the county) 4. Food surprise: Try "Fried Snails with Sour Bean Paste" and "Coconut Rice", local specialties are super appetizing! 💬Coming to Lingshui with your baby is not so much a trip as a "natural classroom by the sea"—— Let children learn about tidal patterns when catching the sea, release creativity in building forts on the beach, and feel the warmth of the city in the fireworks of the night market~ This summer, take your baby to unlock your island parent-child time! 🌊👨👩👧👦
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