Wanning + Nanny-level Guide to Exquisite Attractions
「🗺️Wanning 3-Day Tour | Shimei Bay & Xinglong Classic Combo・Guide for All Ages」
Wanning, a small town embraced by coconut groves and ocean waves. Take your parents to Xinglong for hot springs and coffee, surf with friends at Riyue Bay, and dig for shells with your kids at Shimei Bay. Enjoy a relaxed 3-day pace, from Dongshan Lamb to Hele Crab, where the whole family can immerse themselves in this tropical leisure~
🗓️Itinerary Overview
D1: Shimei Bay → Jiajing Island (Snorkeling) → Phoenix Jiuli Bookstore
D2: Xinglong Tropical Botanical Garden → Xinglong Hot Springs → Overseas Chinese Town Cultural Street
D3: Riyue Bay → Boundary Island → Return Journey
Detailed Daily Schedule
🌊Day 1: Explore the Bay・Island Snorkeling
📍Shimei Bay
Key Highlights: One of "Hainan's most beautiful bays," with a 6-kilometer silver sand beach backed by Qingpi Forest, and ocean water as blue as a gemstone. Let seniors relax in hammocks under the coconut trees, kids dig for shells with small shovels, and friends rent beach chairs (50 RMB/set) to watch the waves. Every photo taken here is a vacation blockbuster.
🕙Opening Hours: All day (suggested 8:00-11:00, fewer crowds)
💰Cost: Free
📸Photo Spots: The lighthouse at the end of the beach (with the blue sea as a backdrop), Qingpi Forest path (sunlight dappling through the leaves)
💡Tip: The nearby "Jiuli Bookstore" offers picture books for children; there are rinse-off facilities on the beach (10 RMB/person) for changing clothes.
📍Jiajing Island (Snorkeling)
Key Highlights: An uninhabited island with water visibility of 5-8 meters. Reachable by speedboat (150 RMB/person) in 10 minutes. Snorkeling (200 RMB/person) allows you to see corals and tropical fish. Seniors can stroll on the island's beach, while children can snorkel in shallow areas with a coach, allowing the whole family to get close to the ocean.
🕙Opening Hours: 8:00-16:00 (reservation required 1 day in advance for island access)
💰Cost: Free to enter the island, transportation and activities are self-funded
📸Photo Spots: White sand beach on the east side of the island (for "glass sea" reflections)
💡Tip: No supplies on the island, bring your own water and snacks; wear a life vest for snorkeling, and a coach accompanying you throughout is safer.
🍖Recommended Food: "Nanyang Flavor" at Shimei Bay, recommend Curry Beef Brisket (rich and flavorful), Qingbuliang (super fragrant coconut milk base), average 60 RMB per person; try Xinglong Coffee Cake (8 RMB/piece, soft with coffee aroma).
🏨Recommended Accommodation: "The Westin Shimei Bay Resort" (5-minute walk to the beach, with a family pool, 800-1200 RMB/night); for a limited budget, choose a B&B near "Jiuli Bookstore" (300-500 RMB/night, convenient for sea views).
🌴Day 2: Rainforest Exploration・Hot Spring Relaxation
📍Xinglong Tropical Botanical Garden (4A)
Key Highlights: A "tropical plant kingdom" with rare plants like coffee trees, cocoa trees, and the upas tree. Take children to identify plants and smell pepper flowers, and seniors to listen to guides explain the "history of overseas Chinese introducing species." You can also taste cocoa juice and pandan tea for free.
🕙Opening Hours: 7:30-17:30
💰Cost: 60 RMB, half price for seniors over 60, free for children under 1.2 meters
📸Photo Spots: Cocoa Garden (photographing cocoa trees laden with fruit), next to the Traveler's Palm (full tropical vibe)
💡Tip: Electric carts in the garden are 20 RMB/person, saving effort for seniors and children; buying freshly ground coffee powder (50 RMB/jin) makes a fragrant souvenir.
📍Xinglong Hot Springs
Key Highlights: Selenium-rich hot springs with water temperatures of 40-70℃, offering public hot spring pools (30 RMB/person) and hotel private baths. Seniors can soak in herbal pools for health, children can play in the kids' water play area, and the whole family can relax and unwind.
🕙Opening Hours: All day (public pools 8:00-23:00)
💰Cost: Public pools 30 RMB/person, hotel private baths included in room rate
💡Tip: Do not soak for more than 15 minutes at a time, drink plenty of water; bring your own swimsuit, renting at the scenic area is more expensive.
📍Overseas Chinese Town Cultural Street
Key Highlights: A Southeast Asian-style commercial street with Indonesian pastry shops and Vietnamese restaurants. Take seniors to buy Overseas Chinese Town Sausage (60 RMB/jin), children to try Thousand-Layer Cake (5 RMB/piece), and friends to photograph the colorful arcade buildings at night, experiencing the "Little Southeast Asia" atmosphere.
🕙Opening Hours: All day (suggested 18:00-20:00 for night market)
💰Cost: Free
🍖Recommended Food: "Indonesian Restaurant," Satay Skewers (tender and slightly spicy), Indonesian Fried Rice (with satay sauce), average 50 RMB per person.
🎢Day 3: Surfing Fun・Island Carnival
📍Riyue Bay
Key Highlights: A "world-class surfing destination," with calm waves suitable for beginners. Rent a surfboard (100 RMB/2 hours) and hire a coach (200 RMB/hour). Young people can learn to surf, seniors can watch the sea at beach bars, and children can play beach volleyball, full of energy.
🕙Opening Hours: All day
💰Cost: Free (activities are self-funded)
📸Photo Spots: Surfers catching a wave (dynamic action shots), colorful surf shops in the bay
💡Tip: Best time for surfing is 9:00-11:00; bring sun protection mud (to prevent sunscreen from washing off in the sea).
📍Boundary Island (5A)
Key Highlights: "Paradise fallen to earth," with blue and green layered waters. You can go diving, sea fishing, or feed stingrays (50 RMB/portion), and enjoy marine theater performances (free). Seniors can take an electric cart (40 RMB/person) around the island, children can play on slides in the children's playground, and the whole family can find enjoyment.
🕙Opening Hours: 8:30-17:30 (last boat 17:00)
💰Cost: Entrance ticket + boat ticket 117 RMB, half price for seniors over 60
📸Photo Spots: Sea View Pavilion on the island (photographing layered sea colors), white lighthouse
💡Tip: "Hailao Fang" on the island offers a seafood buffet (158 RMB/person), with a rich variety; bring a light jacket, as it can be windy at sea.
🍖Recommended Food: Before returning, eat at "Hele Crab Seafood Restaurant," Steamed Hele Crab (rich roe and fresh meat), Dongshan Lamb Hotpot (tender meat), average 100 RMB per person; bring a bag of Xinglong Coconut Flake Candy (20 RMB/bag) as a souvenir.
✨Wanning Survival Guide
1️⃣Transportation:
- Travel time between attractions is 30-40 minutes, recommend renting a car (200-300 RMB/day), driving along the coastal highway is super beautiful;
- From urban area to Shimei Bay: Bus No. 6 (5 RMB/person); to Riyue Bay: Bus No. 102 (8 RMB/person);
- Taxi starting fare is 8 RMB, convenient for short distances, cross-town trips are about 30-50 RMB.
2️⃣Clothing:
- Short sleeves + shorts + sun protection clothing all year round, quick-dry clothes for surfing;
- Must bring a sun hat, sunglasses, high-SPF sunscreen, as UV rays are extremely strong by the sea;
- Slightly cool in the morning and evening, can bring a light jacket, bring a bathrobe for hot spring areas.
3️⃣Taboos:
- Observe "surfing etiquette" when surfing, do not cut off waves or cross wave paths;
- Do not pick plants indiscriminately in the botanical garden, do not touch poisonous plants (such as the upas tree);
- Private swimming is prohibited on Boundary Island, warning signs are present in dangerous areas.
4️⃣Accommodation:
- For Shimei Bay, choose hotels within the bay; for Riyue Bay, choose surf B&Bs (200-400 RMB/night);
- For seniors, prioritize hotels with elevators + hot springs; for children, choose hotels with family-friendly facilities.
🛍️Must-Buy Souvenirs
① Xinglong Coffee Beans (50-80 RMB/jin, freshly ground and sold, rich aroma)
② Canned Hele Crab (60 RMB/can, vacuum-packed, preserves freshness)
③ Dongshan Lamb Cured Meat (80 RMB/jin, firm texture, fragrant for cooking)
④ Coconut Shell Crafts (30-100 RMB, ornaments/tableware, tropical specialty)
Interactive Ending
Wanning's waves are wild, its coffee is fragrant, and its coconut groves are green~ Whether you're taking your parents to soak in hot springs, surfing with friends, or digging for shells with your kids, you'll find your own tropical happiness here. If you come to Wanning, would you rather grab a surfboard and challenge the waves first, or sit under a coconut tree and enjoy a cup of Xinglong coffee?