Hainan Island In-depth Exploration - 7 Days

From the scenic streets in Haikou on the northeastern coast of Hainan Island to tropical beach along Sanya, feel the impulse of Hainan, pearl of the South China Sea.

240-Hour Visa-Free Transit in China

 

China is implementing a 10-day (240 hours) visa-free transit policy. The transit program allows visitors who have existing flight bookings from China to a third country (region) to snag a visa on arrival at a Chinese airport (port) and stay for 10 days before departure. Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan all count as third destinations.

 

Passport holders of 54 countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, can enter visa-free through any of the 60 open airports (ports) in 24 provincial regions, covering popular tourist cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an, Chengdu and Guangzhou.

 

Read more about 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit in China.

 

Meanwhile, citizens from 38 countries can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days.

Date Destinations Attractions, Meals & Transport
1 Day 1: Arrival in Haikou
  • airport-hotel transfer in Haikou
  • dinner
2 Day 2: Haikou - Xinglong (by automobile)
  • private transfer from Haikou to Xinlong
  • breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • In the morning, head to the Arcade Street, one of the most scenic streets in Haikou, featuring Southeast Asian style, with a wide range of stores and sites as long as you can imagine. Then visit the Huoshankou (Volcano Crater) National Geopark, one of the best preserved volcano clusters on earth. The sightseeing of the geopark, a combination of traditional Chinese culture, modern architecture and natural scenery, is more than rewarding. After lunch, excursion to the 600-year-old ancient village for a glimpse of the local culture. Car ride around 2.5 hours to Xinglong County and transfer to the hotel.
    Overnight in Xinglong.

3 Day 3: Xinglong - Qixianling (by automobile)
  • private transfer from Xinglong to Qixianling
  • breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • In the morning, visit Xinglong Tropical Botanical Garden, a "tropical plants encyclopedia". The garden gives tourists a panorama view of many kinds of tropical plants and trees in the island. Learn more by exploring the Xinglong Farm Coffee Plant. After lunch, car transfer around 2 hours to Qixianling and transfer to the hotel. Spend the afternoon hours enjoying the famous Qixianling Hot Spring.
    Overnight in Qixianling.

4 Day 4: Qixianling - Wuzhishan (by automobile)
  • private transfer from Qixianling to Wuzhishan
  • breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • In the morning, free time to relax around the scenic gardens in the Qixianling Hotel, or trek the nearby forests at your own leisure. After lunch, car ride around 2 hours to Wuzhishan, where you'll appreciate the Wuzhishan Ethnic Museum, a display of cultural relics, pictures, costumes, folk arts and various aspects of the minority culture in Hainan, as Hainan is a multi-ethnic region. The ethnic villages of Li and Miao are very typical.
    Overnight in Wuzhishan.

5 Day 5: Wuzhishan - Sanya (by automobile)
  • private transfer from Wuzhishan to Sanya
  • breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • After breakfast hike yourself closer to nature in the Wuzhishan National Forest Park, a paradise to learn Hainan's tropical wildlife. After lunch, take a 3 hours' car ride to Sanya, the paradise for seaside vacationers around the globe.
    Overnight in Sanya. Overnight in Sanya. Relax in the CITS handpicked hotel harboring the Yalong Bay, the best beach resort for holidaymakers in Sanya.

6 Day 6: Sanya
  • breakfast
  • Free time to explore Sanya on your own. The best thing to do in Sanya is relax along the seaside. But in case you want to leave the beach, there're always restaurants where you can try seafood and delicacies, hot spring spas to feel the warmth of nature, markets where you'll find local handicrafts, or CITS Sanya one-day tours to get the essence of the magnificent city.
    Overnight in Sanya.

7 Day 7: Sanya Departure
  • airport transfer in Sanya
  • breakfast
  • End of service.

Tour Includes :

-- Professional tour guide service

-- Sightseeing with lunch and dinner as listed in above itinerary

-- Land transfers between airport or railway station and hotel

-- Hotel accommodations with breakfast

-- Service charge & government taxes

Tour Excludes :

-- International flights & airport tax
-- Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax fee, phone bills, optional activities
-- Gratuities for guides and drivers
-- China Entry Visa, travel insurance

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