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Sights
1. Juren Waterfall
Located within the Lingao Scenic Resort, this 20-metre water drop is a tranquil stop for anyone exploring the area. Take a breather by the plunge pool, framed by trees and flowers, and tune into the sound of birdsong.
2. Hainan Botanical Garden
Home to 2,600 kinds of tropical plants from over 40 countries, including 1,000 kinds of traditional Chinese herbs, this garden is where to reconnect with – and learn about – the natural world around you.
3. Haikou teahouses
Taste the flavour of Hainan by partaking in traditional Laoba tea in Haikou, a city which embraces its tea culture very fervently, with establishments opening out directly onto the streets creating a most welcoming atmosphere.
4. Xinglong Hot Spring
Stimulate your senses by soaking in the flowing hot mineral water of the dozen hot springs located in the Xinglong Overseas Chinese Village on the eastern outskirts of Wanning city.
5. Clear Water Bay Beach
Escape the hustle and bustle of Sanya and smell the fresh sea air on this 12km long beach of pristine white sand, a stone’s throw from Raffles Hainan, another jewel in the Clear Water Bay enclave. rafflfles.com/hainan
6. Nanwan Monkey Island
The famed Macaque monkeys who inhabit this nature serve in Lingshui county can be a noisy bunch when it comes to feeding time, but that’s all part of the lively and exciting wildlife experience awaiting visitors.
7. Wuzhizhou Island
Named for the colourful coral reefs just off its shores, this tiny butterfly-shaped island a few miles off the coast of Hainan is a haven for all sorts of fish, and travellers seeking beautiful vistas.
8. Luhuitou Park
For a sunset to remember, ascend to the peak of Luhuitou Park, a romantic hill with its very own monument to a folk love story: that of a brave young hunter and a mountain deer that transformed into a beautiful girl.
9. Tianya Haijiao
It’s easy to see why the name of this vast beach translates as ‘the end of Heaven and Earth’ when you’re surrounded by mists and waves that stretch far out into the horizon.
10. Nanshan Temple
This magnificent monument to Buddha and the bodhisattvas is a sight to behold and attracts many pilgrims for prayer, creating a unique atmosphere of contemplation and meditation.
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AND SOUNDS
Palm-fringed golden beaches, colossal temples and serene streams create a sensory swirl of new sights and sounds on the paradise island of Hainan...