3 days in Tianyou with a budget of 2000 per person, rainforest hiking + terraced fields for fairy-tale photos, peaceful and comfortable

People always say if you go to Hainan, just go to Sanya, but this time I decided to do the opposite and went to the "Heart of Hainan," Wuzhishan. Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a delightful surprise! 3 days and 2 nights cost less than 2000 per person, quieter and more comfortable than Sanya, and I genuinely want to recommend it to everyone! On the first day, as soon as I arrived in Wuzhishan, I headed straight to Shuiman Village. The place I stayed at, "Yueshanju," was amazing! The glass viewing room opened to lush green mountains, only 250 per night, excellent value for money. In the afternoon, I went to the Tropical Rainforest National Park. Walking the 4.5 km boardwalk, I saw so many strange plants for the first time — buttress roots spread like big fans on the ground, and strangler plants wrapped around big trees. The guide said this was the "survival battle" in the rainforest, super interesting! Later, I followed the guide to find the thousand-year-old lychee tree king, with a trunk so thick it takes several people to hug it. It’s said to be over a thousand years old, and touching it felt like absorbing some "spiritual energy." At dusk, I visited the Revolutionary Base Memorial Park, listened to the guide tell stories about the Qiongya Column, and even tasted the Red Army’s well water, which was cool and very refreshing. For dinner, I ate at "Lidong Restaurant." The three-color rice had a coconut fragrance, the skin of the boiled Shuiman duck was crispy and crunchy, and half a duck was only 38 yuan. I ate until I was so full I had to lean against the wall. On the second day, I chose a more relaxed activity since I’m not an "outdoor expert." The Red Canyon rafting was incredibly thrilling! I picked the "Warrior Rafting," a 3.8 km route. When going down the drops, I got soaked and screamed all the way, the wind hitting my face felt exhilarating. Afterward, I had a mountain orchid latte at Miaomei Coffee House, the rice fragrance mixed with coffee flavor instantly revived me. In the afternoon, I went to Lidong Cultural Park and caught the Saturday brocade weaving demonstration. The Li grandma’s hands were so skillful! She twisted a single thread in her hands, and in no time, a pattern appeared. I tried to learn but ended up with tangled threads, so clumsy. For dinner, I went to "Hongyun Restaurant" in the city to eat five-legged pig. I was curious about the name before, but after eating, I realized the meat was firmer than regular pork, braised in red sauce and very appetizing. It cost 60 per person, and I ate until full. On the last day, I got up early to visit Yahu Terraced Fields. I specially hired a car for 80 yuan round trip, which was very cost-effective. The terraced fields in the early morning were covered in mist. Flying a drone up there, the layers of terraces wrapped in white fog looked like a fairyland! I had lunch at a Li village farmhouse, which was also amazing. The pumpkin rice was sticky and chewy, and the stir-fried wild vegetables were refreshing and helped cut the grease. It cost 50 per person, and every bite was full of natural flavors. In the afternoon, when buying souvenirs, I deliberately avoided the small stalls in the scenic area and went to the supermarket to pick Wuzhishan black tea and Li brocade keychains, which were 30% cheaper than in the scenic area. The money saved was enough to buy an extra milk tea! This trip to Wuzhishan really changed my impression of Hainan. There were no crowded crowds, only fresh air that felt like it could cleanse your lungs (with lots of negative oxygen ions, breathing felt smooth while walking), and the slow-paced Li and Miao ethnic customs. If you want to avoid the crowds in Sanya and quietly enjoy something different, trust me, Wuzhishan is definitely the right choice!