[2024 Danzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Danzhou Millennium Ancient Salt Field (Updated Oct)

Ancient salty hand polished volcanic stones!

Ok, photos might be not that impressive, but the polished texture of these ancient stones under the palm of your hand can provide you an absolutely amazing experience! These stones have been producing slat for centuries, they are scorched under the harsh southern sun, and hand polished by tens of generations of local people. To be honest, I was not expecting that much from that site, but with a first touch we caught that sentimental poetic wave. So if you are interested in history, this attraction is definitely worth visiting! 🚕🚎🚌 We would recommend to take a car for several days immediately at Baimajin train station (you can use car sharing services), coz there are plenty of amazing attractions around Danzhou, like wild volcanic beaches, distant fishermans villages, etc etc, where it is not so easy to get to. 🍔🍟🥪 There are many small cafes right on the spot, where you can enjoy some fresh sea food. Of course, these places are super ascetic, with plastic chairs and so on, but local food can be really delicious here! 🏵 Of course, you can buy this local salt here, but to be honest, it doesn't seem to be produced with this ancient method. But of course, it is totally up to you in what to believe😉 To summ up, it can be some new experience that won't take too much time. Worth visiting if you are a history fan! #urbanexplorer #amazingplace #historywalk

Ancient Salt Fields of Danzhou, capturing joyful moments with children!

🌲 If you want to avoid the crowds in Sanya, Danzhou is a low-key yet rich alternative. It not only boasts beautiful natural scenery but also has a profound cultural heritage, making it perfect for family trips. 📍 The Yangpu Salt Fields in Danzhou, a vast ancient salt field with over 7,300 salt pans, is a testament to the earliest and best-preserved primitive sun-drying salt-making method in China. 👦 Children can personally experience the ancient method of salt-making here, learning traditional skills and creating lasting practical memories. 🎫 The Yangpu Salt Fields are open to the public for free and can be visited all day, making it a great destination for family trips. 🚗 Due to the remote location of the salt fields, it is recommended to drive there. Also, since there are few shaded areas, be sure to prepare for sun protection. 🍲 When you visit Salt Field Village, don't miss the chance to taste the local salt-baked delicacies and experience the unique flavors of Hainan. 🌞 Besides the ancient salt fields, Danzhou also has other attractions worth visiting, such as Haikou Island and Dongpo Academy, making your trip to Hainan even more colorful. 🌿 Join the Hainan Mountain and Sea Camp, allowing children to gain more knowledge about the world during the trip, from experiencing the tropical rainforest in Haikou to the ancient salt-making methods in Danzhou. Every day is filled with novelty and educational significance.

Hainan Island Self-Driving Tour in November 2023 - Haikou

Guangzhou Huadu — Seven-Day Self-Driving Travelogue on Hainan Island Seven-Day Itinerary November 3rd, Huadu-Qingfeng-Haikou (staying at Country Garden for 321 yuan) November 4th, Haikou-Lingao (waterfall)-Danzhou (Dongpo Academy-Millennium Salt Fields) staying at Haihua Island (350 yuan) November 5th, Danzhou-Wuzhishan-Xidao (Villa 468 yuan) November 6th, Xidao—Atlantis (Apartment 778 yuan) November 7th, Atlantis-Yingge Salt Field-Ledong (staying at Jiushuo Apartment for 463 yuan) November 8th, Ledong-Haikou (duty-free shop)-Zhanjiang (staying at Zhanjiang Apartment for 467 yuan) November 9th, Zhanjiang-Huadu The last time I went on a trip was at the end of 2019. What prompted this trip to Hainan was a few drinks during the National Day family dinner! As per the original plan, the three sisters arrived at Zhongda Garden one after another before 9 am on November 3rd, dilly-dallying until the brother-in-law came back, and finally set off at 9:20 am. Along the way, there were laughs and cheers, and two hours later, we arrived at the Shengtang Service Area. The service area had a nice environment, and everyone agreed to simply have lunch there, 93 yuan for three clay pot rice dishes, which five people couldn't finish, truly a conscientious lunch! After resting for about an hour, we continued our journey around 12:30 pm. The trip was smooth, and by 4 pm we were approaching Xuwen Port. Plans always change faster than expected, and with a command from the boss, we decided to go directly to Haikou, skipping the original plan to spend a night in Xuwen to visit the mainland's Antarctic Village and the Coral Nature Reserve. Fortunately, we were prepared, and with the experience of the Huizhou self-driving tour during the summer vacation, we didn't book a room in advance (otherwise, most of the current bookings on Ctrip do not accept refunds, and I don't have that much money to compensate!). So, we filled up the tank before crossing the sea and headed straight for Xuwen Port. Although we arrived at the ticket office at 16:35, due to the number of cars crossing, we could only get on the 19:00 ferry. While waiting to board, we booked a homestay near the port in Haikou. The 19:00 ferry was delayed a bit before setting sail, and we followed the crowd into the passenger cabin, quite worried that the big brother who drove alone to the car ferry might get lost. Finally, we reunited, settled down, and then took turns to have dinner on our own, eating instant noodles or a more luxurious self-heating meal. It was almost 21:00, and we followed the crowded flow of people off the ferry. While waiting for the big brother to drive out, we witnessed the orderly departure of large and extra-long vehicles from the ferry. At 22:10, we finally arrived at the booked homestay, Country Garden on Haidian Island in Meilan District, Haikou. The three-bedroom apartment cost 321 yuan, which was a good deal, and the house was quite exquisite. The five of us allocated the rooms, lined up for showers, and went to bed. November 4th, in the spirit of waking up naturally, the brother-in-law would certainly not get up early to hit the road. The three sisters all got up relatively early and went for a walk in the community. The community was not large, but the environment was elegant, and the greenery had the characteristics of Hainan. We took a walk, took some photos, basked in the sun, and began to enjoy the sunshine of Hainan. At 8:00 am, we finally received the signal to depart, packed our luggage, and set off for Hainan's morning tea. A teahouse located above the market, Meilan Jufu Dad's Tea Shop, we bought a group meal and ordered a few dim sums (the specialty was coconut jelly), and 148 yuan was enough to satisfy the five of us. Since the departure, we had been discussing the rumors of Hainan's tourist traps, and this price was indeed a bit of a surprise. After morning tea, we went to the arcade old street in Longhua District, Haikou. The arcade old street is a well-preserved historical district, famous for its unique architectural style and strong Nanyang atmosphere. Here, we admired various exquisite residential buildings, and we didn't buy a single coconut, but we did buy a 10 yuan turquoise and a 13 yuan golden turquoise. Five people drinking two coconuts, I wonder if the more we drink, the more we'll have, it's funny to think about! The Haikou Bell Tower is one of the most important symbolic and emblematic buildings in Haikou and a symbol of Haikou's culture. Located at No. 20 Changdi Road, Longhua District, Haikou City, Hainan Province, on the banks of Haidian Creek, it's not far from the arcade old street, just across a road. Because it was quite sunny, we just looked at it from the opposite side and didn't go over to pay our respects.

Flight tickets as low as 200+, discovering a low-key small city in Hainan, Qingbu Liang for just eight yuan~

For a long period in October, flights from Shanghai to Hainan are only 200+, and it's the same in October, with tickets just two to three hundred yuan, you can take a trip to Haikou. But Hainan isn't actually that hot during September and October, and with the prices for flights and hotels being so friendly, I've always felt that September and October are the best times to visit Hainan. In recent years, Wanning in Hainan has transformed into an internet celebrity spot, and Wanning is indeed very photogenic. The Corona Bar at Riyue Bay is very 'feel' with just a casual snap, facing the sea and watching the surfers, waiting for the sunset. The water at Shimei Bay is super clear, and at noon, it's really a deadly blue. Hainan is definitely a treasure province, with its beautiful sea, as well as the slow pace of life and especially fresh and rich cuisine. Among the many cities in Hainan, besides the popular Wanning, there are many cities with deserted but stunning beaches. Just find a seaside hotel at random, wear flip-flops and carry a surfboard to surf every day, life is really free and romantic. Today, I want to share with you a very small city in Hainan—Danzhou. Maybe you haven't heard of Danzhou, but you must have heard of Su Shi—Su Dongpo. Danzhou is the place where Su Dongpo was exiled, and Danzhou's Dongpo Academy is also known as Hainan's 'first university'. This is Danzhou, with a history of 2000 years. It has a coastline of more than 200 kilometers, those undeveloped beaches, white and soft, fresh and natural seascapes are extremely romantic. Moreover, it has a very rare volcanic coast in China, with large areas of reef beaches and dark volcanic lava combined with the sea to form a magnificent picture. And the Yantian Village in Danzhou has perfectly preserved the oldest ancient salt field in China, with thousands of stone troughs neatly arranged on the beach, waiting for the sea water to surge in to produce white salt. Danzhou's snacks have already been featured on 'Breakfast in China', it is a rather nostalgic city in Hainan. Those old shops that have been around for ten or twenty years are scattered throughout the streets and alleys, and the snacks that cost only a few yuan are everywhere. It can be said that there is no place in Hainan where the prices are lower than in Danzhou. The unreplicable taste of Hainan is in Danzhou. Rice in soup, authentic charcoal stove with clay pot coconut chicken, delicious and inexpensive seafood stalls, and Huangpi feast, Danzhou's signature dishes are not to be underestimated, mainly because the prices are really irresistible. Danzhou is not like other tourist cities in Hainan, it retains the most original cultural customs, and there are not many tourists. It takes just over 50 minutes by high-speed train from Haikou to Danzhou, carb lovers, glutinous fans, and seafood lovers, you can rush! In Danzhou, the rice porridge that can be found everywhere in the streets and alleys is the nostalgia of the people of Danzhou, and the dry mixed rice noodles are incredibly refreshing to eat. Moreover, in Danzhou, 'everything can be made into a bun', pig intestine bun, white bun, fried radish bun, pot edge bun, not to mention pig lung soup, salt-baked chicken and other delicacies, you can dazzle for a week without repeating. ❤️ Eman Volcanic Coast—The Song of Water and Fire❗️ Wucai Bay, a poetic name. Here you can see ochre cliffs, green vegetation, yellow beaches, dark volcanic lava reefs, and the deep blue sea, five colors, composing the beauty of Wucai Bay. At the bottom of the cliff is the lava that flowed into the sea from a volcanic eruption🌋 long ago, where water and fire meet at the coast, leaving behind dark volcanic rocks🪨. This natural wonder is very suitable for aerial photography📸 ⭐️ Longmen Surge, Longmen is actually a volcanic rock cave that is more than thirty meters high, 🌊 when the tide comes, the waves roll and hit Longmen. The terrain here is very difficult to navigate👣, and the tide is quite fierce, so be sure to pay attention to safety ⭐️ Lover's Bay: You can take a detour to see it. Wucai Bay, Lover's Bay, and Longmen Surge, these three places are very close to each other, 🚗 a 2-3 minute drive ⭐️ Dongpo's Former Residence: The former residence shows the life of Su Shi back then, with a strong cultural atmosphere. Take a tour around, and 'meet' Su Shi who is separated by a thousand years. You can hire a guide👩‍🏫 here, to better understand the significance of each part of the residence, otherwise it will feel similar to many other famous people's former residences🤣 🎨 Danzhou, although not very famous, does not hinder its beauty! If you want to experience a different Hainan scenery, come to Danzhou❗️

Danzhou's ancient salt fields have stood the test of time

The Yangpu ancient salt fields were created by the people of ancient Danzhou who polished and flattened pieces of volcanic rock to form salt fields. Each volcanic rock isn't very large and doesn't yield much salt, but lined up along the coast, they are a magnificent sight. The locals pour high-concentration brine onto the rocks to dry, producing salt that seasons their lives. Currently, the ancient salt fields are protected, and tourists are not allowed to enter for visits or play; they can only view from a distance. I saw many cacti growing well beside each volcanic rock, indicating that although the area is coastal, it is dominated by offshore winds and has a dry climate, which is very suitable for salt-making. Usually, salt is made in low-lying tidal flats, but the local terrain is not originally suitable for the salt industry. However, the wisdom of the ancient laboring people of Danzhou is boundless. They set their sights on these volcanic rocks and developed them into salt fields, which is truly admirable! Next to the salt fields, there are many stalls selling salt-baked chicken, the real Wenchang chicken baked with the produced salt, which is incredibly delicious and unforgettable to this day. I stayed in Danzhou for two days and bought it twice. Before leaving Danzhou for the Changjiang Shilu iron mine, I went out of my way to buy one more chicken. That noon, I set up a picnic table and chairs under a big tree at a bus stop by the roadside to have lunch. The aroma of the chicken meat caused the guard dog from the nearby factory to bark wildly in agitation.

Off-the-beaten-path travel guide to the beautiful, less crowded Hainan

Long weekend is coming up! Popular places are crowded🙈 So, it's necessary to travel in the opposite direction! This time, let's talk about Danzhou Baimajing, where I spent four days and still couldn't get enough. It's off-the-beaten-path, and not crowded with tourists! Remember to bookmark this✌ ✌ ✅ Wuhai Sea + Longmen Rapids (Free) It's worth a visit! The sea with volcanic mineral terrain👀 Five colors, just like in Australia. And this time, you can climb the rocks for photos😌 Not many people, beautiful sunset, also suitable for emotional photography😁 ✅Sea Flower Island A large comprehensive island, water park + cinema + beach + hot spring♨️, No.1 Island is very commercial, No.2 Island has more options for homestays (detailed guide on the homepage), the sea here is also beautiful, good weather, will feel like jelly sea😬 ✅Dongpo Academy, the last stop of Su Dongpo's nine-segment journey, those who like cultural atmosphere can come and see. ✅ Thousand-year-old ancient salt field (Free) First time seeing so many salt drying places, close to Dongpo Academy, the salt-baked Wenchang chicken at the entrance is also delicious, the boss will enthusiastically show you their salt drying video. 🌟 Rice porridge, rice noodle rolls, pointed piles... The snacks here in Baimajing are very cheap, I bought a big bowl of Qingbuliang for just a few yuan😁 🌟 For seafood, there is Baimajing Seafood Processing Market, the price is okay, also can group purchase. Tips: ❤️ Fly to Haikou, take the high-speed train from Meilan Station directly to Baimajing. ❤️ Car rental here is cheap, but be sure to take a video in advance to avoid disputes. ❤️ In Danzhou, I walk an average of 20,000 steps a day, my legs are swollen every day, and also very sore. It is recommended to bring a bottle of Yunnan Baiyao aerosol, which can quickly relieve muscle pain and swelling, and is also effective for unbroken bumps (God knows how many times I bumped when climbing the rocks). But use the red bottle first, wait for 3-4 minutes before using the white bottle, this way it works. If you have more questions, ask me in the comments section!

The National Day is coming soon, don't know where to go? You might consider this dreamy island!!

The National Day is coming soon Boldly predict that Hainan is going to be hot again🔥 Don't just know about Sanya and Wanning This time through Danzhou Found that this is really a treasure city❤️ Share my 3⃣️day 2⃣️night nanny-level strategy Look down, ask if you don't understand❓ . 🏝️'My Route' Day1⃣️.Baimajing Station-Haihua Island Day2⃣️.Haihua Island Day3⃣️.Danzhou Thousand-year-old Ancient Salt Field-Longmen Rapids-Longjing Beach-Baimajing Station . 📷'About the Check-in Point' 1⃣️Haihua Island A very spectacular artificial island, this time I went with my family, and found that it is quite suitable for family travel. . 🚗'About Transportation' Haikou self-driving🚗 navigation 'Haihua Island', or high-speed rail🚄 to 'Baimajing Station', taxi🚕20 minutes to reach. . 🎡'About Play' ✅Wedding Manor + Style Street + Sea View Platform Eating, drinking and having fun is a very complete piece, the key is also very good for taking pictures, replicating buildings from various countries, one step at a time, it is worth a visit. ✅Ocean Park The more important ones are the 11:00 and 16:00 beluga performances, the 11:30 and 15:30 sea lion performances, and the 14:30 dolphin performances, these 3. In addition, there are small animal venues, tropical fish aquariums, 4d cinemas, various activities are very rich, it is no problem to visit for a day. ✅Water Kingdom The wave pool here really surprised me, at the foot of the snow mountain, quite special, the waves are high and quite fun. There is also a snow mountain show at night, fireworks + sound and light, young people, couples can have fun. . There are really many projects here💗, you can go to the Happy Recommendation Station of the Oubao Hotel to see the timetable⏰ for various activities, or you can consult the receptionist💁 there, ask how to play better, very polite and patient. . 2⃣️Ancient Salt Field It's 0.5h from Haihua Island, you can understand the production of sea salt and local culture, quite characteristic. 3⃣️Longmen Rapids + Longjing Beach Various strange rock walls, taking pictures is quite out of the picture, the sea is also blue, but there is not much beach🏖️. . 🏨'About Accommodation' You can live on Haihua Island No. 1, I live in Oubao Hotel, there are various themes inside, quite suitable for parent-child vacations, the door is a bus station, it is very convenient to go to various places to play♥️. . The National Day is coming soon, and it is starting to cool down. The temperature in Hainan is still quite comfortable. It is just right to come. If you don't want to squeeze people, you can consider here!

Big reveal of the Haidao strategy! Island style awaits your experience!

🌟For those who have travel plans recently, why not collect this Haidao strategy! Itinerary: 📍Day 1: Depart from Baimajing Station and head to Haidao. You can visit the wedding manor, style street and sea view platform on Haidao, and experience various entertainment activities, such as beluga performance, sea lion performance and dolphin performance. Watch the snow mountain show and fireworks display at night. 📍Day 2: Continue to play on Haidao, you can go to the Ocean Park, visit the small animal venue, tropical fish aquarium and 4D cinema. At night, you can play in the Water Kingdom, experience the wave pool and the unique charm under the snow mountain. 📍Day 3: Leave Haidao and head to the ancient salt field in Danzhou, to understand the production of sea salt and local culture. Then go to Longmen Rapids and Longjing Beach to appreciate the strange rock cliffs and blue sea water. Finally return to Baimajing Station to end the journey. Ticket price: The ticket prices for various attractions in Haidao are different, and you can choose to buy according to personal interest. The ticket prices for Ocean Park and Water Kingdom also need to be queried separately. Tips: Plan your itinerary in advance and inquire about related prices to avoid unnecessary troubles during the trip and ensure the safety and smoothness of the trip. Finally, I wish everyone a happy holiday on Haidao!

Hainan Niche Land Reclamation Tour 2| The salt we eat is changed like this After the last time I went to the investigation of Luzhou Wild Beach, this time we came to the ancient city 50 kilometers away from the center of Zhangzhou. Yantian is strictly an undeveloped area here. Briefly introduce: In the ancient salt fields of the millennium, the salt workers changed the method of cooking the sea for salt according to the characteristics of the hot sun in Hainan Island, and used the sun-dried beach sediment to pour water on the sea. It is made into brine with high salt content, and then the brine is poured into the stone trough, and it is made into salt by exposure. Because the salt here is fresh and has a curative effect on various diseases, after the Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty heard the news, the royal book "Zhengde" was given to Yantian people. There are still more than 1,000 different types of -type stone salt-tank beaches, which still follow the ancient method of salt making. Those who come here can not only buy salt back, but also use salt to make salty quail eggs and salt chicken. It is recommended to take photos here at sunset to make Yantian look more layered. Tips

Walking into the ancient salt fields of Zhangzhou for thousands of years, it seems to cross the time-space tunnel and walk into the bustling salt capital of Hainan Island. I witnessed this ancient craft in person and did not see the bustling scenery in the past. The mysterious millennium salt field, hidden in the embrace of the small town of Hainan Island; never care about whether the world cares about it; spanning a hundred years of history, telling the legend of the millennium early morning, the local elderly I will bring a parasol and move the stool to the salt field to carry out this ancient traditional method of salt making. They will come to Yantian every morning or in the evening to wash the salt. The old people are very skilled in the action, pour the nearby salt water into the stone trough, carry out repeated brushing, and operate it, which is especially skilled.

Walking into the ancient salt fields of Zhangzhou for thousands of years, it seems to cross the time-space tunnel and walk into the bustling salt capital of Hainan Island. I witnessed this ancient craft in person and did not see the bustling scenery in the past. The mysterious salt field, hidden in the embrace of the small town of western Hainan Island; never care about whether the world cares about it; spanning a hundred years of history, telling the legend of the millennium. People living in this land are obsessed with this ancient tradition that has been passed down for thousands of years and love this land that raises oneself. Their love for this ancient salt field, transcending the history of the millennium, turned into the immortal spirit of this land. The dense black stone troughs are staggered and run across the brown land of the mountains, forming a general view of the farmland. Although it seems to be a bit of a depression today, it has created countless wealth because of this salt making process, and has become a place of richness.