[2025 Baoting Attraction] Travel Guide for Shenyu Island (Updated Oct)

Baoting, a "rainforest hot spring wonderland," awaits you with free village song performances and Li and Miao delicacies at just 20 yuan per person! Copy this all-inclusive guide to food, accommodation, and entertainment! 👇 📸 Must-do: Six-hit combo (proven flawless) 1. Yanoda Rainforest Cliff Swing: Experience the only tropical rainforest at 18° North Latitude! Swing 300 meters above the rainforest canyon, then step into the waterfalls and climb a 1.2-kilometer waterfall system (bring a change of clothes). Take 365-degree floating photos from the glass observation deck. 2. Climb to the summit of Qixianling and soak in the wild stream hot springs: Enjoy a free visit to "Fairy Peak"! Hike the 2,300-meter trail in the morning to see the sea of ​​clouds and Buddha's light, then descend to soak in the 93°C sulfur hot springs (your skin will be so slippery you'll scream). Enjoy panoramic views of Baoting from the summit. 3. Become an intangible cultural heritage craftsman at Binglang Valley: Witness the living history of Li ethnic group women with face embroidery and tattoos (average age 85!), try on Miao costumes and bamboo pole dances, and watch the stunning live performance of "Binglang · Ancient Charms." 4. Relax in a wooden house on Shenyu Island's lakeside: Get free photos of Warring States jade bi and Han Dynasty jade cong! Paddle on Emerald Lake, take in Jurassic epics on the Alsophila Jungle Trail, and enjoy stargazing from a private hot spring in a water villa. 5. Learn Li pottery at Bulongsai Li Village: Experience the rural lifestyle for free! Make pottery with volcanic mud, ride through the rice paddies and smell the fragrance of rice, and enjoy a refreshing drink of coconut milk at the village entrance. 6. Enjoy 400 kinds of tropical fruits for free at Qixianling Fruit Expo Center! Enjoy roasted durian, make chocolate at the cocoa workshop, and drink freshly opened coconut milk at the Coconut Corridor. 🍖 A Foodie's Guide · Hardcore Meals: → Five-legged Pig: Its tail is short and resembles five legs. It's delicious when boiled or grilled, yet not greasy (a must-try at any Li family banquet); → Shiling Chicken: Crispy skin and tender meat stewed in coconut broth, as nourishing as Lingzhi mushroom. · Snack Spots: → Bamboo Tube Rice: Shanlan rice and meat grilled over charcoal, then the bamboo tube is opened for deep-fried tongue (10 yuan/tube); → Three-Color Rice: Rice dyed with red and blue vine, turmeric, and trident maple, for a sweet, smooth, and glutinous taste. 🚗 A Lazy Itinerary · Day 1: Yanoda Swing and Waterfall Walk → Watch a Performance in Betel Nut Valley → Stay at Qixianling Hot Spring Hotel (soak and stargazing); · Day 2: Climb Qixianling → Eat durian at the Fruit Expo Center → Make pottery in Bulongsai → Visit Shenyu Island at night; · Day 3: Village Song Performance (free!) + Explore and eat in Li Village → Return to Shanlan Wine and Li Brocade. 💡 Tips from a Veteran ✅ Staying near Qixianling or Binglang Valley: Hot spring hotels are 500 yuan/night in the off-season, with rainforest views from the window. For a limited budget, choose a B&B in Baoting County (200 yuan/night). ✅ Transportation Tips: Sanya Airport → Share a car to Baoting (50 yuan/person). Renting a car to travel between attractions is the most convenient option (200 yuan/day). ✅ Tips to Avoid: → Ask for prices in advance for long-table banquets; scenic area packages can easily be overpriced. → Avoid packaged fruit; freshly picked fruit at the Fruit Expo Center is cheaper. → November to March is the best time to avoid the rain. Typhoons often affect outdoor activities from June to October.

Escape into the mountains along the Tropical Rainforest Ring Road This week, I’m skipping the sunset-chasing routine The air is so fresh it’s almost intoxicating Recharge amidst endless greenery and flee the city 🔋 𝐏𝟏-𝟖 Shenyu Island Visited right after the typhoon—the weather was exceptionally cool Lizards (Leigongma) were everywhere 𝐏𝟏𝟎-𝟏𝟒 Yahou Terraced Fields in Wuzhishan The largest terraced fields in Hainan Luckily caught a glimpse before harvest season Requires an electric cart ride up the mountain 𝐏𝟏𝟓-𝟏𝟖 Limushan Forest Park First time seeing stone mortar landforms The streams are refreshingly cool in summer Be careful—the rocks are super slippery #EscapeTheCityNoise #LiveInTheMountains #WeekendGetaway #HiddenRetreat

A Hidden Gem: The Journey to Shenyu Island If I'd rate Qixianling 6/10, then Shenyu Island definitely deserves an 8. While it lacks distinctive landscapes or exciting activities, it offers exceptional emotional value—summed up in two words: pleasantly strollable. Here's why: 1. Senior & child-friendly: No strenuous climbing needed. The boardwalks are mostly flat with just 4-5 occasional steps. 2. Water brings vitality: The crystal-clear lake shimmers, mirroring blue skies, white clouds, and lush greenery—a truly soothing sight. 3. Lush tropical vegetation: From low shrubs to towering trees, vibrant bougainvillea to twisting vines, it's a botanical wonderland showcasing nature's ingenious designs. This natural oxygen bar makes you wish it could be relocated up north! 4. Cultural depth: The island intrigues with history. Shenyu Academy houses the Jade Art Museum, displaying dozens of priceless jade masterpieces—each a peerless heritage piece for history buffs to admire. 5. Most importantly: Serenity. Thanks to its niche appeal, even holidays avoid crowds. Here, you can truly slow down—bask on benches, soak in nature's tranquil beauty. At nearly ¥100 for adult tickets including boat fare, it's not the most budget-friendly. But considering its charming scenery, this hidden gem comes highly recommended.

Shenyu Island 🏝: Escape the hustle and bustle and stay in a traditional Chinese painting 🏞 Experience the magical charm of nature and the tranquility and beauty of the world. Open the window to see lush mountains and clear green lakes, like a paradise, with no hustle and bustle, only the sounds of nature, birds, and flowers 🌸🌴🕊 Thatched cottages and infinity pools (a Bali-style resort) ✅ Shenyu Island Located in Xiangshui Town, Baoting Li and Miao Autonomous County, northeast of Sanya, at 18°N, with more than 15,000 negative oxygen ions per cubic centimeter. ✅ Travel tips: ✴️ Shenyu Academy Now Yufuji has interesting Zen activities such as quiet copying of scriptures, coconut leaf weaving, and little tea artists. ✴️ Unlimited wooden boat rides ✴️ Hike the lakeside boardwalk to see the cyathea forest and thousand-year-old lychee trees. ✅ Photo tips: ✴️ You can book a free photo shoot in advance (5 photos). ✴️ Half-air corridor bridge, infinity pool, wooden boat ride. ✴️ If you get up early, don't miss the morning mist.

A fairyland hotel that most people don't know about, Shenyu Hotel in Baoting Shenyu Island Resort Hotel The Shenyu Island Resort Hotel is the main part of the scenic area. It has built a variety of unique tourism facilities, including the Jade Hotel, Shenyu Academy, and the Lake Island Hotel. The Jade Hotel has guest rooms, including a variety of cultural-themed vacation products such as Lake View Mountain Residence, Lake View Residence, and Lake Island Residence. The hotel rooms are simple and exquisite, with high-star hotel configuration standards. The furniture is made of African rosewood, with a pastoral style, low-key and simple yet elegant and noble; the close-fitting bed sheets and quilt covers are made of combed cotton, with a thousand-needle satin fabric, and the touch is as smooth and comfortable as the skin; the essential oil fragrance of fresh flowers and plants fills the entire room, and you can feel a faint and elegant taste of nature when you check in; the room is equipped with the four treasures of the study - pen, ink, paper, and inkstone; tasting Shenyu Zen tea with Shenyu Island spring water is a more elegant and leisurely artistic enjoyment; high-quality bathing, with high-quality essential oils, bath salts, and health-preserving Chinese medicine bath packs, is easy and comfortable.

I've always heard that there is a little Jiangnan in Hainan, hidden between Baoting and Wuzhishan. Today, on my day off, I drove here to check in and wander around. As soon as I entered the scenic area, I was greeted by lush greenery. The forest plank road is clearly a product of time and money, reflecting a craftsman's quality. There are many tropical botanical wonders in the area, a treasure trove of tropical plants, truly a great place for kids to learn about botany. Emerald Lake is beautiful, and it feels great to take a boat ride on the popular big red boat. It's not hot at all, nor is it sunny. Just bring mosquito repellent, and try to wear sun-protective clothing, for both mosquito and sun protection. The trip was worthwhile. Next time, I'll stay overnight. I've heard that the hotel on Shenyu Island was designed by Aman designers. Tsk tsk, looking forward to it!

In the rainforest of Baoting County, there is a Shenyu Island wrapped in clear water and greenery. The water surface is crystal clear, and the quiet water surface is covered with white clouds, like a huge mirror. The white tower on the island is pure white, sacred, and quiet. Tourists stop at the natural oxygen bar, admiring the flawless beauty of Shenyu Island.