It’s Always Sunny at Hainan Island

Reconnect with Nature

Hainan Island is often passed up by tourists in favor of better-known mainland China.  However, a single trip to the unspoilt, idyllic island will be enough to charm the heart of any tourist.  Hainan Island's southern tip, Sanya, is blessed with pristine white sandy beaches, and regularly features among the top beach destinations in China.  Besides beaches, Hainan vacation packages also include a visit to the renowned Yanoda Rainforest, featuring ziplines, swinging suspension bridges and exciting waterfall treks.  A unique experience for visitors is the chance to explore the Haikou volcanic park, still inhabited, and where the houses are made of volcanic rock.  For those interested in culture and history, a walk down the cobbled streets of Haikou, the capital city will reveal distinctive European influences dating back to the country’s colonial past.  The variety of experiences included in Hainan vacation packages is well worth the visit.

Mouth-Watering Cuisine

The full-bodied flavor of Hainan cuisine makes it one of the most celebrated in China.  To enjoy the culinary delicacies of Hainan, there is no better place to go to than Haikou’s bustling Qi Lou Snack Street, where delicious street food can be sampled night and day.  Traditional favorites include Wenchang chicken and Dongshan mutton, goat meat stewed in coconut milk, besides Hele crab, the locally-sourced crab with its distinctive oily texture.  As the locals will tell you, all these dishes can be enjoyed with a refreshing cup of iced calamansi tea, made with the local calamansi citrus fruit.  When it’s really hot weather, a Hainan mango roll, cleverly made with slices of mango wrapped in rice paper, will cool you down.

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Luxury that Fits Within your Budget

Hainan Island’s relatively newer status on the vacation scene spells good news for tourists; it is still possible to have a luxury vacation on the island without burning a hole in your pocket.  A good room at a 5-star hotel costs a fraction of its price in better-known destinations.  What’s more, flights to Hainan Island are also relatively cheap, so visitors can well afford to splurge on luxury accommodation during their stay. Many Hainan vacation packages include accommodation and transportation deals so that tourists can enjoy their vacation to the fullest without having to worry about the logistics.

Hainan Island is the southern most province of China and also its smallest, in terms of area.  The name “Hainan” literally means “south of the sea”.  Its small area, however, belies a treasure trove of wonders.  Whether it is climbing up to the rim of an extinct volcano and entering its crater, or sampling the exquisite cuisine, or simply lazing on the beach, visitors will agree that Hainan vacation packages more than deliver on what they promise. On your next vacation, explore this tiny gem that is fast becoming one of the hottest travel destinations on the planet.