Qionghai Slow Life: Half Ocean, Half Local Flavor

🌟 Discover this hidden gem in eastern Hainan with azure seas, blue skies, culinary delights and rich culture! Save this guide and let's go! ✈️ 📍 Must-Visit Attractions 1️⃣ Boao Forum for Asia Permanent Site An international conference hub—visit the main venue and fountain square to feel the grandeur! 🏛️ 📍Address: Dongyu Island, Boao Town 💰Ticket: ¥128 (includes Yudai Beach boat ticket) 2️⃣ Yudai Beach A narrow sandy strip in the Guinness World Records, with a river on one side and the sea on the other—magical! 🏖️ 🚤 Transport: 10-minute boat ride from Boao Pier 3️⃣ Tanmen Fishing Port A thousand-year-old fishing port where seafood is freshly caught and sold! Sunset views of fishing boats are breathtaking. 🦀 🍴Must-try: Seafood stalls (recommend "Fisherman's Hut") 4️⃣ Baishi Ridge Qionghai's highest peak—take the cable car + glass viewing platform for a stunning panoramic view! ⛰️ 💰Ticket: ¥60 (cable car extra) 5️⃣ Wanquan River Rafting Hainan's "Mother River"—choose between bamboo rafting or thrilling rapids, a summer must! 🚣 ⏰Duration: 1.5 hours 🍜 Food Recs 🔥 Qionghai's "Big Four" Delicacies Jiaji Duck: Sliced and dipped in sauce, tender and flavorful! 🦆 Hot Spring Goose: Charcoal-roasted, crispy skin and juicy meat! 🍗 Chicken Shit Vine Cakes: Scary name but super sweet! 🌿 (Dessert) Mango Rice Noodle Rolls: Tropical fruit + coconut milk rice rolls—perfection! 🥭 🍽️ Night Markets & Old Shops Yinhai Snack Street: Qingbuliang, coconut cakes, sorghum rolls… a snack paradise! 🍡 Chenxiangyuan Tea House: 30-year-old spot, must-order pineapple buns + milk tea for breakfast! ☕ 🚗 Transport Guide ✈️ Flight: Arrive at Haikou Meilan Airport, then 30-min high-speed train to Qionghai Station 🚄 Train: Qionghai Station/Boao Station, taxi to downtown (¥10-20) 🚖 Local: Didi is convenient; charter a car between attractions (~¥200/day) 🏨 Stay Recs Boao Area: Luxury: Boao Forum Hotel (near conference site) 🏨 Budget: Boao Island Forest Hotel (near beach) 🌴 Downtown: Qionghai Guantang Holiday Resort Hotel (with hot spring access!) ♨️ 📌 Tips 🌞 Sunscreen! Qionghai has strong UV—sunglasses, hat & SPF50 are musts 🏊 Swim at Boao Golden Bay or Red Stone Beach for cleaner water 🛒 Souvenirs: Pepper cakes, coconut crisps, Tanmen dried seafood ❤️ Need a custom itinerary? Comment below—we'll plan it for you! 👇