Mom's 20-Day Self-Drive Tour of Hainan from Wuhan
With winter vacation just around the corner, moms are planning where to take their kids. Here is a travel guide for a self-drive tour of Hainan from Wuhan. I hope it helps:
1. From Wuhan to Hainan: via Hunan, Guangxi, and Guangdong, and finally to Hainan
1. Day 1: Wuhan to Hengyang
Drive 495 km (about 5.5 hours). Visit Mount Heng and try authentic Hunan cuisine.
2. Day 2: Hengyang to Yangshuo
Drive 406 km (about 4.5 hours). Visit Guilin, West Street, and Fuli Bridge, and take a bamboo raft on the Yulong River.
3. Day 3: Yangshuo to Zhanjiang
Drive 466 km (about 5 hours). Try seafood at a Zhanjiang food stall at night.
4. Day 4: Zhanjiang to Haikou
Drive to Xuwen Port, visit "Mainland Antarctic Village", take a ferry across the Qiongzhou Strait to Haikou, and start your island tour.
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2. Hainan Island Tour
1. Day 5-6: Rest in Haikou
Must-see: Qilou Old Street, Holiday Beach, and Movie Town.
2. Day 7: Wenchang
Recommended attractions: Wenchang Confucius Temple, Wennan Old Street, Tongguling, Moon Bay, and Dongjiao Coconut Grove for coconut chicken.
3. Day 8: Bo'ao
A cost-effective and quiet city. Recommended attractions: Bo'ao Forum for Asia, Bo'ao Zen Temple, and Bo'ao Town.
4. Day 9-10: Wanning
Stay at a homestay on Shenzhou Peninsula, where you can cook. Visit Shenzhou Lighthouse, Shimei Bay, Riyue Bay for surfing, and Jiajing Island for snorkeling.
5. Day 11-13: Lingshui
Stay at a homestay in Clear Water Bay, which is convenient for visiting Boundary Island, Nanwan Monkey Island, and Dadai Island.
6. Day 14-15: Haitang Bay and Yalong Bay in Sanya
Stay at a luxury hotel, visit a private beach, and shop at a duty-free shop.
7. Day 16: Dongfang
Visit Yulinzhou Lighthouse and Baicha Village, stay at Changhua Chess Bay, and experience fishing village life.
8. Day 17-18: Haikou Flower Island in Danzhou
Visit the fairy tale castle, ocean world, and commercial street, visit Dongpo Academy, and try Danzhou snacks.
9. Day 19: Lingao
Arrive in the morning, try Lingao roast suckling pig, and return to Haikou.
10. Day 20: Rest in Haikou and leave the island
Visit Hainan Museum, shop at a duty-free shop, and take a ferry back.
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Tips
- This itinerary is suitable for a relaxing vacation. You can adjust the pace according to your schedule.
- Check your vehicle before departure. Gas prices on Hainan Island are slightly higher than on the mainland.
- Choose comfortable accommodation. You can choose a hotel or homestay.