Hainan Tropical Paradise

Your driver and guide will greet you at Sanya Phoenix Airport (SYX) with flower leis — the island way. Transfer to your beachfront resort at Yalong Bay, often called the "Oriental Hawaii" for its 7.5 km crescent of powdery white sand and crystal-clear waters.

Spend your first afternoon at leisure. Walk barefoot along the shore, swim in the warm South China Sea, or simply relax by the resort pool with a fresh coconut. Tonight, enjoy a seafood feast at a beachside restaurant — Sanya's garlic steamed scallops and Wenchang chicken are legendary.

• Private airport transfer with flower lei welcome
• Yalong Bay resort check-in
• Beach leisure time
• Seafood welcome dinner

Visit the magnificent Nanshan Buddhist Culture Zone, a 50-square-kilometer cultural park set among tropical gardens and facing the sea. The centerpiece is the awe-inspiring 108-meter Guanyin statue — the world's tallest bronze statue, standing on a lotus throne in the ocean, visible from miles away.

Explore the Nanshan Temple, the Golden Jade Guanyin (encrusted with gems and gold), and the tranquil Blessing Garden. Enjoy a traditional Buddhist vegetarian lunch at the temple restaurant — surprisingly creative dishes made from mushrooms, tofu, and vegetables that mimic meat in flavor and texture.

• Nanshan Buddhist Culture Zone full tour (4–5 hours)
• 108m Guanyin statue visit (take the elevator up)
• Nanshan Temple and Blessing Garden
• Buddhist vegetarian lunch experience

Venture into the Yanoda Rainforest Cultural Tourism Zone, a pristine tropical rainforest reserve where you'll walk through canopy-level walkways, cross glass-bottomed bridges over gorges, and discover hidden waterfalls. The park is home to rare tropical plants, butterflies, and birds found nowhere else in China.

For thrill-seekers, try the zipline soaring over the rainforest canopy, or the waterfall rappelling experience. After the adventure, unwind at Qixing Nangong Hot Springs, where naturally heated volcanic mineral pools await amid lush tropical gardens. Soak away your cares under the stars.

• Yanoda rainforest hiking and exploration
• Glass bridge and zipline (optional)
• Waterfall discovery walk
• Volcanic hot springs evening soak

Take a short boat ride to Wuzhizhou Island, a crescent-shaped tropical island surrounded by coral reefs and the clearest waters in Hainan. The island is a paradise for snorkeling and diving — vibrant coral gardens, tropical fish, sea cucumbers, and starfish await just meters from shore.

Non-divers can enjoy glass-bottom boat tours, sea-walking (underwater helmet walks), or simply lounge on the island's pristine beaches. In the afternoon, visit Haitang Bay — home to the world's largest duty-free shopping complex, the China International Shopping Center, plus luxury resorts and coconut groves.

• Wuzhizhou Island boat transfer
• Snorkeling/diving or glass-bottom boat tour
• Island beach and seafood lunch
• Haitang Bay duty-free shopping

Drive north along Hainan's scenic coastal highway to Haikou. Visit the Haikou Volcanic Cluster Global Geopark, where you can walk into a dormant volcanic crater and see bizarre lava formations, tropical crater lakes, and ancient lava tunnels. The park offers a unique blend of geology and tropical botany.

Stop at a coconut farm for fresh coconut water and to learn how every part of the coconut tree is used — from cooking oil to handicrafts. Enjoy a final lunch of Hainan's famous Wenchang Chicken (the dish that inspired Singapore's Hainanese chicken rice) before your transfer to Haikou Meilan Airport (HAK) or back to Sanya.

• Haikou Volcanic Geopark crater hike
• Coconut farm visit and tasting
• Wenchang Chicken farewell lunch
• Airport transfer and departure