[2025 Qionghai Attraction] Travel Guide for Hongshitan (Updated May)

Driving along Hainan’s ring-island tourist highway, I was amazed by Qionghai’s “Milk Sea” with its own filter! It's totally jelly sea x creamy beach Any photo you take will be a high-end Instagram-style photo📸 📍Location: Mengcai Garden, Qionghai (Eastern section of Hainan Ring Island Tourism Highway) 🚗Transportation: Self-driving is recommended! Navigate to "Meng Caiyuan" and you will see a Milk Beach sign. You can park for free next to it and go directly to the beach! 💎【The Secret of Dream Milk Sea】 ▫️The sea water on a sunny day is an oil painting with blue-green and milky white interweaving ▫️When the tide recedes, milk lines appear on the shallows, like spilled coconut milk spilling into the sea ▫️You can pick up pink corals and shells in the reef area, remember to wear river trekking shoes! 📸【Filming Guide】 ✔️Photographing backlit hair + sparkling sea at 4pm (sense of a divine girl!) ✔️Wearing a white long skirt and standing in the middle of the shallows, the Milky Sea is photographed from above by a drone. The original picture does not need any retouching at all! ✔️Reefs to shoot dark mood films 🌊【Surrounding gameplay】 ❶ Check in at the Boao "Red Stone Beach" volcanic rock secret area ❷ Drive 10 minutes to Tanmen Fishing Port to eat freshly caught seafood; or go to Ding'an to eat Xiangou beef and taste black pork dumplings ❸ If you go back to Haikou, take the tourist highway to Wenchang Mulan Bay to see the windmill coastline, and go to Dongjiao Coconut Grove to eat coconut milk chicken, which is full of Japanese comics feeling! If you go to Sanya, the opposite is true. ⚠️Tips: ▫️It is recommended to shoot before 10 am/after 4 pm on a sunny day ▫️The beach is full of coral rocks, which is a bit painful to the feet. Don't wear flip-flops, bring mosquito repellent and sunscreen ▫️No tickets, you can bring some drinking water and snacks, but there is a caravan selling coffee ☕ the taste is good God's spilled milk bottle solidified into a sea here! Don’t miss the limited edition Jelly Sea in Qionghai on the East Island💙 ✔️Key point: Come on a sunny day ☀☀

Boao | A Low-key Seaside Town: Your Guide to Exploring, Eating, and Photography! I've lost count of how many times I've visited Hainan, and each time brings new surprises. Among Hainan's many popular destinations, Boao is relatively less known. Although the Boao Forum has a far-reaching impact, this place doesn't see many tourists. I highly recommend it to everyone; if you have time, come and see! - Boao is a small town in Qionghai City. The city offers a variety of delicious food at relatively affordable prices. It's only a half-hour drive to the Boao coast, and you can enjoy delicious and inexpensive seafood at the Tanmen fishing port. There are also many scenic and less-crowded hidden gems. - ◼️ Boao Red Stone Beach Not far from the mouth of the Wanquan River in Boao town, the shore is covered with brown reefs, and a long tidal observation point extends into the sea. This is Boao's Red Stone Beach, a very pristine area. When the tide recedes, it reveals bright red reefs, emerald green moss, and a blue sea, complemented by cotton-like clouds. This beauty rivals that of Coconut Dream Corridor! The waves gently wash the beach—it's incredibly healing! 📍Navigation: Red Stone Beach, Boao Town, Qionghai City Free admission, with parking available by the road at the entrance. - ◼️ The Story of the Sea A charming seaside street near the coastline, it's also a representative of the bar street. The decoration style here is mainly based on old fishing boats, including tables and chairs made from them, which is quite interesting. Find a table facing the sea, sit quietly, and enjoy the sea breeze and the sound of the waves. It's extremely relaxing. 📍Navigation: The Story of the Sea, Boao Town, Qionghai City - ◼️ Boao Beach A beautiful, less-crowded coastline with incredibly fine sand. 📍Navigation: East Coast Coconut Grove - 🚗 Transportation Boao has its own airport, but with fewer flights. If there's a direct flight from your city, it's a good option. Sometimes, flying here is cheaper than flying to Haikou or Sanya. Renting a car is recommended once you arrive! - 🏠 Accommodation Recommendations There are more than a dozen five-star hotels, all of which are excellent. Boao Town has a relatively high level of refinement, and the people in Qionghai are known for their gentle nature. There are also many homestays suitable for family trips. - 🐟 Food Recommendations ◼️ The Grains Shop is the most famous in Qionghai, with a wide selection and affordable prices. ◼️ Seafood at Tanmen Fishing Port (It's best to arrive early and head straight to the old Tanmen ferry terminal, as fishermen usually return to port in the early morning, so the seafood is freshest then.)

[Island] Qionghai is a relatively small tourist spot on the southern route around the island, and most of the delicious food is concentrated in Jiaji Town. Coconuts here are only 4 yuan [RoundNails] Recommended must-see attractions: 1. Milk Sea (Meng Caiyuan) An almost deserted coastal road, the sea water is as clear as milk, and you can drive to the beach to camp, which is so healing 2. Tanmen Fishing Port The seafood here is rich, fresh and cheap! We ate shrimp, abalone, grouper, coconut rice at the restaurant near the pier... It only cost more than 230 yuan. If it was in Sanya, I'm afraid it wouldn't even be enough to buy a grouper. 3. Paigang Village Check in at the same "any door to the seaside", as well as pink boats, lighthouses and various photo props. You can take a photo of a blockbuster. 4. Red Stone Beach A rare red reef beach, great experience of catching fish, catching sea urchins, picking up purple snail shells, children will love it! 5. Nanhai Museum Bring your children here to increase their knowledge and learn about the history and culture of the South China Sea and the development of the Maritime Silk Road. It is open to the public free of charge! 6. Sea Story There are alleys and fishing boats with a fishing village style here, and any photo you take will be very photogenic! There are also band performances in the evening. Sitting by the sea and enjoying the sea breeze, the atmosphere is perfect. 7. Boao Book House A study built by the sea, order a cup of coffee, read a book and enjoy the sea, leisurely and freehand~ It is also close to "Sea Story", very suitable for walking and checking in [Pushpin] Travel Tips: Qionghai is a subtropical area, and the temperature is not as high as Sanya. The temperature in winter is generally between 18 and 26 degrees. It will be cooler in the morning and evening, so you need to bring two spring and autumn clothes. If you go to the beach, remember to bring slippers.

Qionghai is more than just the home of Boao; it's a beautiful place in its own right. Although Qionghai is close to Wenchang, making it easy for me to visit, after exploring so many places in Hainan, I still find Qionghai's scenery stunning. It has everything from seaside views and mountain forests to charming villages, enriching opportunities for patriotic education, and delicious cuisine. I've been to Qionghai many times. My first visit was in 2006 during my initial Hainan trip (a classic Hainan group tour), and since 2023, Qionghai has become a must-visit destination on every Hainan trip. With the opening of the Hainan Island Tourist Highway in 2024, Qionghai now boasts even more coastal attractions. Visiting Qionghai is no longer just about Boao; there are more scenic spots and unique experiences to enjoy. Qionghai's attractions can be divided into coastal and inland. The coastal attractions are mainly concentrated in Tanmen Town and Boao Town, while the inland attractions are clustered around Jiaji Town (urban area). Tanmen Town: Milky Sea, China (Hainan) South China Sea Museum, and the Anywhere Door in Paigang Village Boao Town: Red Stone Beach, Sea Story Bar Street, Boao Forum for Asia Permanent Site, Yuedai Beach, and Shamei Village Jiaji Town (urban area): World Tropical Fruit Window, Yinhai Miscellaneous Grain Street, Wanquan River, Red Detachment of Women Memorial Park, Beireng Village, and Baishi Ridge

Reverse tour successful! Qionghai is so beautiful, with a gradient blue jelly sea [Sunrise], a milky coral sea [Island], and both sides of each coastal path are like green forests [Tree] 🚉Transportation strategy: Qionghai is such a great place! The transportation is convenient, with Qionghai Airport [Airplane], two high-speed rail stations [HighSpeedRail] in Qionghai and Boao, and a long-distance bus station [Bus]. The city's public transportation [Tramcar] and taxis [Taxi] are very convenient, so you don't have to worry about travel problems at all. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : [TeaDrinker] 🍜🏻Boao Town Grain and Cereal Store: a streetside breakfast shop, Hainan pickled vermicelli, good taste, large portion, affordable. [Smart] 🍜🏻 Boao Zhenhai Street dregs of vinegar: looks good but not useful. 🦪️Gangshun Seafood Restaurant in Tanmen Town: affordable processing prices. [Awesome] 🏨Boao Inn in Boao Town: cheap and clean. [DoubleHearts] When the bitter cold wind howls in the north, Qionghai, Hainan is like a dream city with spring all year round [GreenHeart], exuding charming charm and is a great choice for winter travel! [HeartBeat]

I went there in 2012. It was my first time seeing Red Stone Beach and I was amazed by its colors. From a distance, it looks like red lava washing the earth; up close, the red color seems to give life to the stone. It is so dazzling and hard to let go. You will touch it until the color fades, and then you will let go reluctantly. A little science: It turns out that the color of the stone is not caused by natural weathering, but because of the growth of a kind of algae called Jolly Orange Algae on its surface, which can grow under certain conditions. Figures 5-6 are called "Scaly Water Cypress", which is a member of the Tamarix family and an upright shrub. It is distributed in China's Tibet, Xinjiang, Qinghai, Gansu, Sichuan and other provinces and regions. It grows on mountain river beaches and lakeside sandy land at an altitude of 2400-4600 meters, and blooms and bears fruit from May to August.

Such a sea, when you look around the whole country, is quite an explosive presence! I couldn't stop thinking about the milky sea since the first time I saw it until I saw it with my own eyes, and then I realized: The beach formed by coral fragments turns into this sea, which is not only a milky sea but also a coral sea Sitting under the coconut trees, feeling the sea-salt breeze, and gazing at the endless blue of the sea and sky... The indescribable comfort satisfies all my fantasies about the sea When you go to Hainan, don't miss this off-the-beaten-path and interesting beach! Otherwise, you'll really miss out! Meng Caiyuan, located about 1.5h drive from Haikou on the Hainan Island Ring Road Fly to Haikou Meilan Airport, then take the high-speed train for 0.5h to Qionghai Station, and then rent a car or take a taxi for 0.5h to Meng Caiyuan Best photography time: 13-16 o'clock Besides the milky sea, Qionghai's beauty is abundant and completely underrated as a seaside town. The cost of living is low, there's no need to jostle with crowds, and you can enjoy the coconut breeze, the blue sea and sky, go sea foraging, and pick up shells, which is super fun! 2-day trip itinerary: D1 Tanmen Fishing Port/Paigang Village Xiajiao Village Meng Caiyuan Port (sunset, sea foraging) D2 Red Stone Beach·The Story of the Sea Mazu Temple Boao Forum for Asia Venue Yudai Beach→Departure I've been to Hainan many times, and I sincerely suggest that everyone can transfer through Haikou no matter which city you're visiting. Flights to Haikou are much cheaper, and Meilan Airport has a high-speed train station right below it, which is very convenient. Hotel recommendation: √ I often get asked about transfer hotels, and this time I stayed at a fantastic hotel in Haikou, Huiting Yunju Hotel, which is about a ten-minute drive from the airport and offers shuttle service at any time √ The rooms are clean and comfortable, with ultrasonic mite removal for the bedding, instant hot water dispensers, coffee machines, and the provided toiletries are also of high quality, even I, who am obsessed with details, kept exclaiming how great it was~ √ What surprised me even more was that the hotel has a rich experience area, with calligraphy, painting, a gym, an infinity pool, a children's playground, and more, all free to enjoy upon staying. Outdoor paddle boarding, camping, and sunset bar with fantastic views are also available! √ The rooms are equipped with exquisite amenities such as Ormon washing products, Lai Fen hairdryers, Silk Lian mattresses, and instant hot water dispensers! This time during the transfer, I spent half a day at the hotel! The immersive experience, the vacation relaxation vibe was maxed out, and I didn't want to leave at all! I'll definitely come back to Haikou~ Highly, highly recommended! Address: B2, Shili Chunfeng, Yunlong Town, Qiongshan District, Haikou City

Hainan has a seaside town that rivals Sanya in its ocean views, offers affordable seafood, and yet is almost devoid of tourists; it is Qionghai. ✅Route: Meng Caiyuan ➡ Tanmen Fishing Port ➡ Paigang Village ➡ South China Sea Museum ➡ Red Stone Beach ➡ Boao Forum (Jade Belt Beach/Duty-Free Shop) ➡ The Story of the Sea ✔Meng Caiyuan: Here you can see the clean and clear glass sea, and cars can even drive to the beach for camping. ✔Tanmen Fishing Port: The seafood market at the end of Tanmen Port is said to be the place with the best value for seafood in all of Hainan. We chose green crabs, shrimp, abalone, snails, and fish that day, and it cost less than 200💰 (there are places nearby for processing), a price you wouldn't dare to imagine in Sanya. ✔Paigang Village (can be located to the diving and fishing experience base) Paigang Village's beach was one of the filming locations for 'The Band's Visit'. The beach has a seawall leading to the ocean, featuring the 'Anywhere Door' of the seaside, the same check-in spot as the TV series a lighthouse, a pink boat, and various photo props. The open-door sea view photo spot is very photogenic. The beach is clean and fine, suitable for lazing around. ✔South China Sea Museum (🕑9:00-17:00) A national first-class museum, free admission, official WeChat reservation required in advance. It is divided into north and south buildings, with three floors in total. There are 10 exhibition halls, with themes including human history, natural ecology, maritime relics, and salvage archaeology technology. The design of the exhibition halls and the digitalized displays are very thoughtful and beautiful. ✔Red Stone Beach: The stones here are red, and the sea is quite ordinary. We went there because we heard that you can watch the coconut palm sunset, and the sunset is indeed beautiful. ✔The Story of the Sea The Story of the Sea is a seafood bar with a large venue, all made from abandoned fishing boats. The seaside dining tables and viewing platforms are truly beautiful, with a view at every step! There are many old houses with South Asian charm nearby, as well as seaside cafes, and the path to the sea has a very quaint feel. Highly recommended!! 🏨Accommodation Recommendations 1. Qionghai Wusuo Guizhi Homestay (Paigang No.1 Store) Building B 2. Qionghai Tanmen Fishing Port Lianhai Inn 🍣About Food ✔Jiangpin Mixed Grains: Enjoy a fully green 'colorful' dessert afternoon tea feast ✔Qiaoniang: Highly recommend the fruit Qingbuliang, durian thousand-layer ice, and mango intestine rice rolls, which are all delicious, though the pickled powder is average ✔Go to Mei Yi Xian/Return to Taste Chicken Soup Shop for a meal of coconut chicken🥥 (great value for money)

Hainan Boao Red Stone Beach The road leading to Red Rock Beach is a quiet seaside road with a coconut grove and a whole sea next to it. The temperature is over 20 degrees, which is really comfortable. First, I took some photos and enjoyed the sea view at the Coconut Grove Seaside Park downstairs. The wind is about to reach the sunset point, so it's almost time to go to Red Rock Beach to watch the sunset 5:30~6:00 (You can arrive half an hour earlier according to the local sunset time) Tickets: Free Address: Boao Port, Binhai Road, Qionghai City We parked at the roadside closest to the Red Stone Beach (you can park anywhere and no one will give you a ticket, haha). The waves were hitting the red stone beach. The sunset was gradually setting in the distance. There were only a few scattered tourists holding their cameras/mobile phones to record the beautiful moment. Red Rock Beach

Isn't this the dreamy beach from Miyazaki's animation! Beautiful beaches in Hainan Island. Although this beach is not the most beautiful, it has a unique touch of red, which is very memorable! Every year flying to Hainan for a trip, the tickets to Qionghai are always cheaper than Haikou and Sanya, this city also has a lot of delicious food, and the cost of living is relatively cheap, a half-hour drive can get to the seaside of Boao to see the sea, and eat delicious and cheap seafood at the fishing port in Tanmen Town. Not far from the estuary of the Wanquan River in Boao Town, there are patches of brown rocks on the shore, a super long tidal observation point extending into the depths of the sea. This is the Red Stone Beach of Boao, at sunset, the brown rocks are dyed dark red, and there are cotton candy-like clouds on the distant sea. The fishing boats returning to the harbor return to the shore, the waves gently wash the beach, super healing! Navigation: Red Stone Beach, Boao Town, Qionghai City, Hainan Free admission, there is a parking dam on the roadside at the entrance. The best shooting time is sunrise and sunset, at this time the color of the beach is the best, and it won't be so sunny. Precautions 1️⃣Because it is located next to the estuary, the water quality is average, there are many rocks and they are rough, the sand grains are large, and it is not suitable for swimming. 2️⃣You can fish, camp by the sea, and it is best to catch the sea at sunrise in the morning, there are a lot of small crabs and shellfish, suitable for bringing children! 3️⃣There are many mosquitoes, and the ultraviolet rays are strong during the day, so protection is needed.

Listen to me! Don’t just think of Sanya and Wanning when you come to Hainan This niche treasure city on the east line of Hainan There are few people, low prices, and a glass sea that is not inferior to Southeast Asia. If you come to Hainan, don't miss it❗️ 📍 It is Qionghai! Come to Qionghai during the Spring Festival and save this nanny level guide ✅Transportation: ✈️It is recommended to fly to Haikou Meilan Airport as the air tickets are cheap. Qionghai also has Boao Airport, but there are not many cities with direct flights. 🏠Accommodation recommendation: If you want a good value for money, stay in Qionghai City. If you like a holiday, stay in Boao. 🗓Itinerary: ◾️Day 1 Tanmen: Mengcai Garden → Longwan Fort Ruins → Paigang Village (any door on the seaside) → Tanmen Seafood Market ◾️Day2 Boao: Sea Story → Listening to the Sea Road → Boao Book House → Jade Belt Beach → Red Stone Beach 📷Play and check in 📍Meng Vegetable Garden (free) I have seen countless seas in Hainan, but I didn't expect Qionghai to have such a beautiful Milk Sea. It really feels like a Southeast Asian island!! It's so beautiful (the key is that people are very few) 📍Beach Door (Free) Navigate to Nowhere Sea View Restaurant, free parking. There are many props on the beach, which is very good for taking photos. There is also a stone road leading to the sea (be sure to pay attention to safety). There are few people in the morning, but the sea is backlit. 📍Listen to the sea (free) Coming out of the Sea Story, walk along the beach and you will reach Tinghai Road. You can directly find Boao Bookstore (opening hours 10:00-23:00). It is very comfortable to watch the sea and drink coffee here. There is an orange wooden pavilion and red chairs next to the library, which looks very photogenic. There is a Mazu Temple at the end of Tinghai Road. There is a beach car at the entrance that can drive to Yudai Beach. 📍Red Stone Beach (free) It is a very special beach with reddish-brown reefs, emerald green moss, white waves, the same lighthouse corridor as in Hayao Miyazaki's animations, and local fishing boats. There are quite a lot of elements. It's nice to go to the beach and watch the sunrise and sunset on a sunny day 📝Note tips: ⚠️Qionghai is a subtropical area and the temperature is not as high as that in Sanya. The temperature in winter is generally between 18 and 26 degrees. It will be cooler in the morning and evening, so you need to bring two spring and autumn clothes. If you go to the beach, remember to bring slippers.

Unexpectedly❗️ This time I came to Hainan Found a beautiful seaside highway in Qionghai🌊 A whole sea of ​​milk Fine coral white sand beach It's so beautiful that it makes me cry😭 My friends thought I went abroad‼ ️ Really ❗️ trust me ❗️ The blue sea and blue sky here do not need any filters Even what you see with your naked eyes is ten times more beautiful than the photo. I live in Hainan every winter. I have seen almost all of Hainan’s sea I can say responsibly Looking at the whole Hainan, this sea is quite explosive‼ ️ The key is that there is no one in such a beautiful sea⁉️ You must go to Hainan‼ ️ · 📍Qionghai Tanmen Town Meng Vegetable Garden 🧭 Directly navigate to [Mengcaiyuan] to arrive, 1.5 hours from Haikou, 0.5 hours from Qionghai City and Boao 🅿️The highway is right by the sea, and the car can be parked directly on the roadside. There is a mobile coffee cart on the roadside, and the beach is just a few steps away. There are very few people! · 📷Other nearby attractions: There is another similar sea, navigate directly to [Longwan Port Fort Ruins], which is a ten-minute drive away. Then there is a [Seaside Anywhere Door] in [Paigang Village] in Tanmen Town, which is also very good for taking photos. The [Sea Story], [Listening to the Sea Road] and [Red Stone Beach] in Boao are also very good for taking photos. The place is not big and the distances are very close, so one day is enough. 🚩Starting from Qionghai City, one-day tour route: Qionghai City→Longwan Fort Ruins→Mengcai Garden→Paigang Village→Story of the Sea→Tinghai Road→Hongshi Beach→Qionghai City ✅Multi-day tours can be played separately. Boao also has [Boao Forum Permanent Site], [Dongyu Island Hot Springs], and [Yudai Beach] to visit 🏨You can choose to stay in Qionghai City, which is cost-effective. It is very convenient to rent a car and drive there. You can also stay on the beach in Boao · 📌Tips: Qionghai is a subtropical area and the temperature is not as high as that in Sanya. The temperature in winter is generally between 18 and 26 degrees. It will be cooler in the morning and evening, so you need to bring two spring and autumn clothes. If you go to the beach, remember to bring slippers.