The tropical island of Hainan allows you to touch the amazing culture of China, soak up the beauty of nature on picturesque bays with clean beaches and taste the most incredible exotic fruits.
Russian tourists love it for the opportunity to have an inexpensive holiday at sea when it’s cold at home. Finding yourself in winter on golden sand under the gentle rays of the southern sun is an incomparable feeling.
The island enchants every traveler in its own way.
Those thirsty for new discoveries get emotions from natural attractions and places with history. Youth – the noisy life of resort towns. Windsurfing fans are breaking records for conquering the elements, because the region is a “typhoon corridor.” And guests with children can relax in the silence of cozy hotels on the outskirts.
Districts of the island
Starting in November, the three areas of the island are filled to capacity with vacationers. Wealthy tourists travel to Yalongwan, home to the world's most expensive hotels and diving centers. The bay is famous for its crystal clear water, calm sea, but with an absolute lack of entertainment - to brighten up your leisure time, you need to travel 30 km to Sanya, the center of the resort. Dadonghai Bay, favored by surfers, has the warmest sea, which is why there are many more vacationers here, especially among local population. And finally, Sanyawan Bay is the most popular, located next to Sanya. The coastal waters in Sanya Bay are muddy due to suspended sand, but the main advantage is the proximity iconic places and attractions.
Weather
Residents of the island are lucky; the weather is sunny 300 days a year. The best months for holidays with children in Hainan are from November to May. It is at this time that the most comfortable temperature is +22-26 degrees. At the peak of summer, the thermometer rises above 30 degrees, it often rains; not every tourist can withstand the heat and high humidity, especially a child.
Beaches
Paradise conditions for lovers of swimming, as well as for those who are taking their baby to the sea for the first time. The beaches are sandy, with a comfortable gentle slope, and the water is always warm.
There are practically no hotels with their own beach, absolutely all coastline belongs to the municipality. This does not prevent hoteliers from equipping their places with sun loungers, umbrellas and bars. This is where the improvement often ends; only a few, usually famous chain or old hotels, spend money on changing rooms, showers, toilets and lockers for storing valuables. There are beaches that are almost empty, with only a dozen sun loungers, and there is nowhere to even buy water, but this is rather an exception. For the most part, on the shores there are many tents with drinks and fruits, points with rental services for catamarans, water skis, etc.
Entertainment
Almost everything that can bring aesthetic pleasure, conquer with grandeur and rich history, is located in Sanya and within 50 km from it. Valley of Butterflies, thermal springs, Monkey Island, fishing in the open sea, tropical park - a rich excursion program will not leave anyone indifferent. Children are welcome in the largest zoo, where 20 thousand crocodiles and more than 200 tigers live; circus performances take place every day, in which big cats are the only actors. The city has a marine zoo, where guests are entertained by colorful shows performed by crocodiles and sea lions.
What to bring for friends and family
The souvenir catalog for tourists includes a traditional set of pearls, rock crystal and porcelain. Cheaper gifts include items with Feng Shui symbols or Buddhist motifs, and the most expensive gift in the literal sense will be something made of silk. In Sanya there is a showroom of a large silk factory where you can buy chic clothes, sleep items and bed linen made from natural soft material.
Note to tourists
This extraordinary country is capable of very surprising, and at some points it is unpleasant to surprise. Therefore, it is worth preparing for the trip and taking note of some features:
Hotels
When representatives of travel companies are asked to suggest which hotel to choose and where, 90% of 100 will be Sanya. The logic is clear: here you can combine passive and active recreation - soak up the beach and have great fun. But it’s worth considering that there are almost no complexes on the 1st line in the city; they are all located across the road from the beach. But in the surrounding area and, of course, on the territory of the other two bays there are a huge number of hotels right next to the sea.
The hotel base of Hainan has unique features. Most sanatoriums have 5 stars, only a small part are rated four. Many are built in tropical forests, close to plantations of pineapples, coffee and tea, and bananas, so traveling to this country gives you the opportunity to fully appreciate the delights of nature. The all-inclusive system is a huge rarity; at most you can buy a tour on full board. Guests accustomed to holidays in Europe are amazed by the huge areas of the rooms; sometimes the rooms are comparable to full-fledged apartments.
Four Points Sheraton Shenzhou Peninsula 5*
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A new hotel where it will be comfortable to spend holidays with children aged 1 year and older. The kids are entertained by animation, mini-discos are held in the evenings, and a mini-club with English-speaking teachers operates during the day. Teenagers are delighted with the complex of interconnecting pools that form something like a river - you can swim along them in boats. The number of rooms is distinguished by spacious rooms, everything in them is brand new, from furniture to plumbing. Wi-fi works great, watch the video without any questions. The bathrooms have showers and a full set of personal hygiene products, which are updated every day. Type of food for every taste, from breakfast to all inclusive. Advice from tourists with children: it is better to go with the second option or supplement breakfast with dinner, because there is no variety of cafes in the area. A small bonus - if the child is under 3 years old, lunch and dinner are free for him. Excellent beach holiday gives you the cleanest sea, a well-groomed shore with golden sand and a lot of entertainment on the water. The reputation of the hotel for children is slightly spoiled by the decent distance from the airport - about 120 km from the air harbors of Sanya and Haikou.
Narada Resort & Spa Sanya 5*
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Fabulous landscape design, huge balconies with jacuzzi, service of European standards - this sanatorium for family holidays has a 5-star status for a reason. The only inconvenient nuance is that the staff does not know Russian at all, as well as English. Hearty breakfasts include not only snacks, but also full hot dishes. For babies, the menu includes cereals, milk, and juices. There are five a la carte restaurants and a real German brewery on site. Vacations in 2017 will fly by in one breath: yoga, dancing, sports games... Young guests splash in one of five pools, its bottom is covered with sand, and for added fun it is equipped with water slides. The continuation of the celebration of life awaits you on your own beach. Umbrellas and sun loungers are freely available on the shore. The gentle slope into the sea makes the beach convenient for swimming even with babies.
Barry Boutique 5*
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32 floors of rooms with luxurious spaces and stylish interiors, and the views from the windows introduce modern Chinese architecture from buildings of intricate shapes. Equipment includes a TV, a minibar with paid drinks (except drinking water), a hairdryer, air conditioning, and scales. Those who love special comfort will enjoy wide beds, fully furnished balconies, spacious bathrooms with showers. Guests with infants will be provided with a crib for rent. Internet works great, kettle and tea sets in each room. The kitchen is not limited to only national dishes, the restaurant serves breakfasts rich in products familiar to Europeans - sliced cheese and sausages, salads, scrambled eggs. One-year-old children can safely include in their diet delicious drinking yoghurts, omelettes, cow's milk and several types of juices as drinks. The hotel does not have an enviable entertainment infrastructure; little guests have only a games club and a swimming pool with a shallow section at their disposal. The surrounding area allows you to diversify your leisure time, full seats for interesting excursions. The hotel is located on line 2, the beach is clean and very beautiful, walks along the coast will give you a lot of bright photos.
Aloha Oceanfront Suite Resort 5*
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Highlight family hotel The rooms are practically apartments, with a kitchen-living room and bedrooms. If you want, cook yourself, especially since there are good grocery stores right on the territory. For budget tourists This is a great opportunity to relax in China in a truly economy format. In reviews of Tophotels, the second floor is not recommended for living with a small child, it is too noisy from pedestrian bridge. The rooms have everything you need, down to toothbrushes, bathrobes and free drinking water. The staff takes care of a wonderful holiday, attention and assistance in any matter are guaranteed. The green area is huge, children have at their disposal a swimming pool with an obstacle course and water slides, another swimming pool will make you feel like a fisherman - you can catch a plastic fish with your fishing rod, two playgrounds, slot machines. The food is excellent, the menu is designed with kids in mind - porridge, omelettes and natural juices in the morning.
Sanya Century Grand Hotel 5*
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Famous for its original location between Dadonghai Bay and Sanya Wan. 30 minutes from the airport and you can enjoy your vacation. The rooms are very bright with floor-to-ceiling windows, overlooking a quiet urban area with majestic mountains on the horizon. TV, air conditioning, minibar, safe, kettle - everything is new. The bathrooms have complete sets of towels, slippers for each family member, and hygiene kits. The balcony pleases with beautiful furniture and a jacuzzi. Breakfasts will please everyone; there is an abundance of fruits, vegetables in various forms, meat snacks, milk porridges and juices, and separate hot milk for preparing formula for babies up to one year old. The staff only speaks Chinese, however, a guide from Russia is in place at any time of the day and will help you establish contact with the hotel staff. There is no territory, but a few steps from the hotel there is a heated swimming pool. The sandy beach is a 20-minute walk away, you can walk, but it is better to take a special shuttle that runs every hour. The shore has a good entrance to the sea, a free toilet and a foot wash; lifeguards are responsible for the safety of vacationers. Nearby there is a street with grocery stores, a market, a park and an embankment - very convenient for both shopping and evening walks.
Grand Soluxe Hotel & Resort 5*
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A five-star premium hotel, where it is especially comfortable to relax with children. Offers a choice of one of three room formats - standard, suite or deluxe. Modern furniture and fixtures, huge comfortable beds, high-quality linen. Bathroom or shower - depends on the category of the room, but an indispensable attribute everywhere is a jacuzzi with mineral water on the balcony under open air. The culinary menu will not leave anyone indifferent, everything is fresh, tasty, the choice is huge. Sandy beach across the road, you can enjoy it right on the shore exotic fruits behind affordable price. The hotel is strong entertainment. There are children's and sports grounds, several swimming pools, some even with thermal water, one of the best treatment centers on the island with massage rooms and relaxation areas, and live music in the evenings.
Wyndham Sanya Bay 5*
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The large and new hotel has become a decoration of Sanya Bay and from the day of its opening it has become one of the top popular hotels for families with small children. Luxurious rooms from 68 sq.m with a sitting area and kitchen, Jacuzzi on the balconies, the most modern showers in the bathrooms. Every little detail has been thought through; there are not only robes and slippers, but also umbrellas with washing powder (a washing machine is included). Children are delighted with the small water park, where you can ride on slides or small boats, a play complex with a sandbox and a mini-club that is open until late in the evening. Wyndham Sanya Bay has its own pharmacy, supermarket and clothing stores. The restaurant has a perfect combination of European and Chinese cuisines; everyone will choose a menu to suit their taste. For dinner, guests are invited to try the “Chinese samovar” - cook their favorite seafood themselves.
Huayu Resort & Spa Yalong Bay Sanya 5*
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According to budget travelers, the hotel offers excellent value for money. It offers excellent service for little money. The first delight is the territory: on the forums it is called the most beautiful in Yaluvan Bay. The complex of several swimming pools is surrounded by flowering tropical plants and ideal walking paths. The rooms are clean, bright and furnished, although not the freshest. In the spacious bathrooms, the bathtub is adjacent to the shower. The cuisine pleases with its variety only for adults. It is difficult for children aged 2-4 years to find suitable food, but for teenagers, a menu with a Chinese accent is just right. Children have fun in the mini-club and warm pool, while mothers and fathers visit the gym and spa center. The hotel is located next to the sea, separated by a road. The beach is wide, sandy, and there are plenty of sun loungers and umbrellas. The beach bar offers wonderful cold cocktails and ice cream.
The beautiful tropical island of Hainan is very attractive for residents of post-Soviet countries, especially Russians. And no wonder - luxurious sandy beaches, the amazingly beautiful azure sea (like on postcards, I can’t even believe that it’s really like that!), palm trees with coconuts (you can buy fresh ones and enjoy their juice right there, without leaving the cash register) and, in the end, it’s exotic . In Hainan, we often meet former compatriots, including children, who do not know what and where to look. And no wonder - the Chinese practically do not speak English or Russian (with rare exceptions), and local inscriptions, even if they have a Russian translation, are often misleading or do not make any sense at all. In general, it is not always easy. Let's figure out how to relax comfortably in Hainan and where to go in case of an unforeseen situation.
When is the season in Hainan?
The traditional holiday months of May-September on Hainan Island are considered unlucky for travel. No one will like the tropical climate at this time - rain and unbearably humid air, even when there is no rain, spoil the entire impression of the holiday. And clothes (which children get dirty at the speed of light) don’t dry at all. It is very difficult to breathe, and it is also very hot here. Add to this periodic typhoons (read flight cancellations and non-beach weather).
The optimal season would be October - end of April. In December and until the end of January, the water temperature is still not very favorable for children, although it all depends on the year - sometimes one winter can be colder/warmer than another.
Where to stay?
Our choice is Yalong Bay, which is proudly called National Resort, it is here that you will have beautiful and clean beaches at your disposal, not oversaturated Chinese tourists. Although, there are exceptions. Here, as in Egyptian resorts, there is the concept of first and second line. If you decide to spend a holiday with children in Hainan, namely in the Sanya area, choose a hotel that has direct access to the sea and its own beach (technically, it will still not be private, due to the lack of private property in the PRC, but it will fenced and clean). Plus, you will not need to study the schedule of the bus taking you to the sea from the “second line” and plan trips to the beach according to the transport. This is never convenient with children.
Taxi, by the standards of many countries, has low tariffs, but it is not always possible to catch one as quickly as possible.
We tried to rest on both the first and second lines. Of course, in all respects, the first one wins. Enormous savings in time and effort. And this costs extra money. If the hotel does not have conditional private beach, this means that you will have to wander around in search of a place that is not too “overpopulated”. On a public beach there is usually nowhere for an apple to fall, and small children rarely like it.
The comfort of your holiday with your child will also depend on the availability of a children's corner, especially for children over the age of 1 year. They are usually equipped with a couple of indoor slides, a lot of interesting toys and even video games for older children. It would be good if there was also a children's pool. Many kids remember this exactly when they go on vacation at sea - a room full of toys and other children and a children's pool. Believe me, if you have a child aged from one year to 5, this room will save you during the hot part of the day, when the baby is eager to go outside, wanting to have a good time. We loved the kids room at the Marriott. It is worth noting that they have the largest walking area among hotels of the same class, which is also nice.
What about the food?
The issue of nutrition for children is quite acute. Firstly, the vast majority of establishments serve food Chinese cuisine. Which, by the way, can be quite spicy (not a word about this in the menu, often and densely). There are also establishments close to European cuisine. Among them are KFC, Pizza Hut in Yalongwan Square. There is also a Russian restaurant in St. Petersburg, where you can taste dishes close to Russian cuisine (one of the waitresses, originally from the city of Harbin, speaks Russian quite well). At KFC, which specializes in fried chicken, for lack of... best options, you can find more or less suitable food for children aged one and a half years: nuggets (remove the crust and you get lean chicken fillet), soft corn on a stick, soup with vegetables and egg, mashed potatoes. Pizza Hut, due to the high content of oil and Chinese spices, has little food suitable for children of this age. You can eat exclusively on site if the food suits your taste and budget.
Since we are familiar with the situation in restaurants, hotels and shops, we take a slow cooker with us and cook baby food on one's own. Rice for porridge can be found in any local supermarket, and French-made milk for dairy dishes can also be found there. If your child likes soft and tender pasta and noodles, then you can buy them in the supermarket in Sanya (read in the Shops section).
Local products worth trying include fresh coconut juice (straight from the coconut), local mango, coconut powder and thin strips of coconut meat (dried) can be brought back as a tasty souvenir.
The shops
The supermarkets here are purely Chinese. There are rarely inscriptions in English; almost all products, even in Sanya, are purely Chinese-made. There are several supermarkets in Yalong Wan: La Floret, Crown Plaza (located at the Huayu Resort and Spa) and another, newer and lesser known one, not far from KFC.
Decided to save money? Go to Sanya to the supermarket and do global grocery shopping. One of the cheapest supermarkets is Wanghao, Chinese name 三亚旺豪超市 (save for the taxi driver, a trip from Yalong Wan will cost about 60-80 yuan depending on the location of your hotel and traffic congestion). In Wanhao you will find vegetables (there are none for sale in Yalong Wan), fruits, pasta (a huge selection, but all Chinese), milk in large packages, yoghurts, meat (the freshness of this product did not inspire confidence in us, so we passed it by), cereals ( rice, corn, millet, wheat), diapers of all sizes (again, in Yalong Wan there are only diapers for very small children (up to 9 kg), household utensils, beach toys (you can also buy in Yalong Wan, the difference in price is insignificant) and so on. Ibid. , next door there is a Watsons store where you can buy cosmetics and household chemicals, and a souvenir-pearl street where you can buy jewelry and all sorts of tourist trinkets.
Hospitals
Be strong, there are no hospitals in Sanya that speak even more or less understandable English. With Russian, as you already guessed, it’s completely bad. You will have to express yourself either in Chinese (download the Google translate application or any dictionary that will translate without access to the network), or go home. In addition, almost all hospitals in this city (and there are not so many of them) are crowded and have a Chinese approach to treatment. Namely, IVs for everyone! So don't be alarmed if you see crowds of people sitting in the hallway or on the street with a needle in their forehead (for children) and in their arm (for adults) and a bag of intravenous solution...
There is no point in calling the hospital unless you speak Chinese.
We really hope that you will not need this information, but still, you should save the addresses of hospitals.
Hospitals in Sanya:
- one of the largest is The People's Hospital of Sanya (三亚市人民医院), address 32 Jiefangsan Lu, Sanya City (in Chinese 三亚市解放三路32号). There is a department open 24 hours a day. Service prices low, long queues, everyone speaks exclusively Chinese. At the entrance (ground floor), fill out a form (First name, last name, date of birth, telephone number), pay the registration fee, receive a card and begin the quest to find the right doctor and additional cash desks. who will pay premiums for medicines or doctor services.
- Hainan Nongken Hospital of Sanya 海南农垦三亚医院, Jiefangsi Lu, Sanya City (三亚市解放四路)
- The PLA 425 Hospital 三亚市解放军425医院 , Youyi Lu, Sanya City, Hainan Province (三亚市友谊路).
What to take with you?
Of course, you should have a good supply of sunscreen for the whole family. In Hainan, prices for this cosmetic product are sometimes simply astronomical. It makes sense to bring them from home. Of course, a standard children's first aid kit and sanitizers (hand sanitizers can be bought at Watsons, about 7 yuan each). Anti-mosquito products should also be on hand.
I also take a selection of shampoos and skincare products, since topicals are formulated for Asian hair and skin, which may not be suitable for everyone.
Is any special vaccination required?
Since our family currently lives in the Asian region, vaccination against Japanese encephalitis, which is carried by ordinary mosquitoes, is mandatory. If you decide to vacation in Hainan with children from April to September, check with your pediatrician whether they have this vaccine. During the rest of the year, this vaccination is not relevant. Adults are not vaccinated against Japanese encephalitis.
Hainan Island is located in China. Last summer I told you about our first.
This year we repeated the experience, only this time we flew further.
Flight to Hainan Island
From Blagoveshchensk to about. Hainan flight time is about 7 hours. Unfortunately, there are no direct flights or charters. We chose the optimal one-stop flight for ourselves. The only inconvenience is that the plane flies not from Blagoveshchensk, but from Heihe (a town in China, which is located across the river from us).
The journey started at 9 am and ended at 4 am. We crossed customs, crossed the Amur River on a ship and ended up in China. In our free time we walked around Heiha and had lunch.
We flew from Heihe to Shanghai with refueling in Harbin. In Shanghai there is a transfer, a two-hour wait and a flight to Sanya. There are no connecting flights back, so you need to spend one night in Shanghai.
In my opinion, transfers for flights with children are convenient: a change of environment does not allow the child to get bored, and a two-three hour flight gives the opportunity to sleep.
We took care of this in advance. We took with us books, a small soft baby doll with clothes, napkins and ribbons. And with pencils and a notepad.
My daughter was not interested in drawing on the plane, but ribbons and dolls were popular (and for good reason, at three years old). And of course, they were saviors.
We also found homemade sugar lollipops useful during takeoff and landing, so that the child’s ears wouldn’t get blocked.
The flight “there” seemed difficult to me. Anyuta hardly slept on the plane, and that’s why she was tired and cranky. The flight to Shanghai was also delayed for 2 hours (but Anyuta slept sweetly right on the chairs at the airport). But our flight back was just great.
Which hotel to choose for a holiday on the island? Hainan?
On about. Hainan three beautiful bays: Yalunwan, Dadonghai and Sanya.
There is a hotel in SanyaWan Bay (the only one on Hainan Island) with an all-inclusive type of service.
Dadonghai Bay is located in the center, there are many restaurants, shops and bustling life.
There are mainly hotels in YalongWan Bay. This bay is perhaps the most beautiful and cleanest. But there is no infrastructure here - only hotels and restaurants on their territory.
In addition to hotels on the island. Hainan you can live in apartments. These are one- or two-room apartments in high-rise buildings, not far from the sea. Many apartments have swimming pools in the courtyard. A huge plus of the apartments is the presence of a kitchen and washing machine. If you are on vacation with a small child, you can prepare the food that he likes yourself. All products can be bought in supermarkets. Apartments, as well as hotel rooms, are cleaned daily.
The only negative of the apartments is the lack of its own beach.
My family and I vacationed at the Intime Resort Hotel (five stars) in Dadonghai Bay. The hotel has a beautiful green area with three swimming pools.
There is a place to walk with your child, a lot of greenery and flowers. The hotel is located on the first line, 5 minutes from the sea, it has its own beach, with sun loungers and umbrellas. The hotel itself has Wi-Fi, a gym, a children's playroom, and a doctor. Everything is free for hotel residents.
Where to go with children in Sanya?
Perhaps this question will remain unanswered. Unlike Beidahe, there are no entertainment options for children in Sanya. The only one interesting excursion for a child this is monkey island.
In rainy or cloudy weather, you can go to Hot Springs. They are in the open air, but very warm and we swam in them right in the light rain. The springs occupy a very large area, with many different pools: with coconut milk, green tea, wine, herbs, etc. and with different temperatures. There are ice pools, and there are very hot ones (where your legs can barely stand it). The pools are shallow, and Anya swam in them with pleasure.
We really liked the pool with small fish that tickled our feet, biting the old rough skin.
Also in Dadonghai Bay there is museum of 3D paintings. If it’s raining outside, you can also go there with your child. The museum impressed me: the shadows in the paintings are so detailed that in photographs the images look three-dimensional.
Anyutka was bored at first, but when we got to the pictures with animals, she blossomed. She liked it so much that she didn't want to leave.
But why, tell me, should children take excursions when there is a warm sea and hot sand, blue pools, fresh juice and chocolate fondue nearby?
Sea…
The sea during our stay on the island. Hainan was amazing: soft turquoise color, clear water and huge waves. Yes, the waves don’t make a child very happy, but they make adults happy, turning them into real children.
At first Anyutka was afraid of the waves. She walked up to the shore and admired the sea. But as soon as the wave approached, she defiantly ran away from it. For several days she simply played in the sand, walked in the water near the shore and swam in the pool.
But one day I convinced her that swimming in the waves was interesting, and she trusted us. My husband and I took our daughter to such a depth where the waves rock, and do not crash on the shore in foam. And Anya fell in love with the waves. She called herself a mermaid, swinging on the waves and feeling the feeling of flying.
My daughter swam on the waves in a circle, holding my hands. And dad held Anya by the waist. On large waves, we lifted our daughter with outstretched arms so that the wave would not cover her. Although she did dive a couple of times. But this did not discourage her from swimming; on the contrary, she proudly told us how brave she was.
Since then we have practically never left the sea :).
By the way, a few days before the trip, my daughter caught a cold and began to have a runny nose. I was worried: to go or cancel. We went. And as soon as Anya started swimming in the waves, her runny nose immediately went away. Sea water did its job.
The vacation flew by so quickly... We swam a lot, swam, played in the sand, and flew kites. In the evenings we walked around the city near the hotel, listening to music, the croaking of frogs and the sounds of the night surf.
My daughter is happy and so are we! Relax with your children! It's easy and pleasant!
Family holidays in China
Which hotel to choose in Hainan for a family holiday.
Beach holidays with children in Hainan
A little information about Hainan Island: Hainan Island is located in the south of China and is washed by the waters of the South China Sea.
In order to roughly understand what kind of sea is in Hainan, let’s give an example: the same Vietnam and the Philippines are washed by the South China Sea. If you have already vacationed at these resorts, then you can roughly understand all the delights of a vacation on this azure sea.
The southern resorts of Hainan Island are located in the tropics, which allows relax on the island all year round. In the south of the island is the city of Sanya with adjacent bays: Dadonghai, Yalongwan, Haitangwan; further in the article we will talk about holidays at these resorts.
What are the benefits of holidaying in Hainan with children?
All beaches in Sanya are sandy, the entrance to the sea is also sandy and gently sloping, with the exception of a few hotels in Dadonghai Bay.
On the island wonderful climate, allowing you to say goodbye to various colds. It’s not for nothing that Hainan is called “ island of centenarians».
All the island is surrounded by tropical greenery, which creates a special unique microclimate, and also allows you to hide from the sun’s rays, and just admire the picturesque views, in contrast to scorched Egypt with its modest palm trees.
Almost all hotels on the island are suitable for families with children.
People come here to relax with small children, even those less than a year old.
The best time for a holiday with children in China on the island of Hainan
You can relax in Sanya all year round. But still, the best and most comfortable time for a holiday with children in Hainan is the periods from September to December and from March to May inclusive.
Of course, in other months, holidays in Hainan are wonderful, but, for example, in June-August it is hot and tropical rains occur more often (as well as in Vietnam and Thailand). And in January, one or several days may be cool, although the winter temperature in Hainan is 24-28 degrees, and the water is from 21 to 25 degrees. Weather in Hainan.
The best hotels for families with children
First of all, the best resort for families with children is Yalong Bay. Second place is shared by Sanyawan Bay and the Shenzhou Peninsula.
On the picture: family holiday at Hilton Sanya Resort & SPA 5*
Holidays with children in Yalongwan
For children in the hotel: children's menu and children's club.
We recommend family holidays “price – quality” at the Holiday Inn Resort Sanya Bay 5* hotel. The hotel has a beautiful green area with beautiful beach(across a small road).
There is a mini club for children and a playground. We recommend booking rooms with sea views.
In the photo: children's playground at Holiday Inn Resort Sanya Bay 5*
Holidays with children “price – quality” possible at the Howard Johonson 5* hotel. The hotel is located across the road from the sea.
For children: playgrounds and mini-club, water slide.
Holidays with children at the Haitangwan resort
The hotel is surrounded by lush green slopes. The only negative of the hotel is that the beach at the hotel is sandy and coral, but there is an entrance cleared of corals.
The hotel offers exciting activities for children of all ages at the CoCo Club.
There are 3 swimming pools, one of which is heated, and 3 water slides. More budget accommodation options for families with children will mean: no children's menu, more modest meals - but it is still guaranteed great holiday.
on the sea
Holidays with children in a villa
If you prefer holidays in villas, we suggest considering villas in Yalong Bay and Dadonghai Bay.
Pictured: villa accommodation with private pool
Food for children in Hainan
If you are vacationing with children in hotels.
Children's cuisine is widely available in hotels. Some hotels have developed a special children's menu, for example, The Ritz-Carlton 5*, Marriott 5*, Hilton and MGM Grand Sanya 5* hotels. For breakfast we usually offer:
oatmeal, scrambled eggs and omelettes, very tasty yoghurts, a variety of vegetables and fruits, excellent pastries, freshly squeezed juices. The favorite place for beachgoers traveling to China is Hainan. Holidays, reviews of which we will analyze in this article, on this paradise island unforgettable. Hainan is an already beaten path for Russian tourists . Many Siberians and residents Far East
Every year they warm their bones under the tropical sun and treat ailments in healing springs. The name "Hainan" is translated from Chinese as "island lying south of the sea
Arriving on the bucolic island, it is hard to believe that in the Middle Ages this was a place of exile for nobles disliked by the emperor. Now it has turned into a resort. True, this only happened in 1988, when Hainan was separated into a separate province and the rapid development of the tourism industry began. You can come here either on a tour or on your own. Guests are always welcome here.
Nature and climate. When to go on vacation?
The only truly tropical island, if we talk about China, is Hainan. Holidays, reviews of which make you want to come here, are not recommended here only in winter. But more than three hundred days a year the sky over Hainan is clear. This island is deservedly called East Hawaii. Here you can find all the surroundings that are typical of tropical resorts: lush green palm trees, coconuts, bananas, turquoise warm sea, white sand beaches. The average annual air temperature here is +24 degrees, and the water is twenty-six. Corals grow with their colorful life of reef inhabitants, so holidays on Hainan Island are also attractive for divers.
Russian tourists from the eastern part of the country also come here in the winter months, especially to celebrate the New Year and Christmas. The climate at this time is similar to the Red Sea resorts of Egypt: +24 degrees during the day, and cool in the evenings.
Tourists consider the best time to visit Hainan to be from November to April. Below we will give a summary of what is good about the tropical island of China in spring and summer. But what you should avoid is coming to Hainan during the holiday period (late January or early February). Prices during this period soar to unprecedented heights, and the level of service drops due to the influx of domestic tourists.
How to get to Hainan Island
Russian cities are connected to eastern Hawaii only by charters in tourist season. You can fly to Almaty regular flight, and from there - to Hainan, with a transfer in the city of Urumqi. Tourists also travel to the tropical island by domestic airlines via Hong Kong, as well as Beijing and Shanghai (mainland China).
Hainan has two international airports. The first - "Camellia" - is located in the capital of the island, Haikou. This city is in the north, while the main resorts of eastern Hawaii are in the south. Therefore, if you have the opportunity to choose, then choose Phoenix Airport in Sanya as your point of arrival. This city is the center of the entire resort Riviera of Hainan. In principle, a visa can be issued directly upon arrival at Sanya airport, but experienced tourists strongly do not recommend doing this if you are traveling on your own and are not included in the group list.
Free buses run from Camellia to the center of Haikou. Travel time is half an hour. A taxi ride will cost about one hundred yuan. From Phoenix Airport to various resorts on the southern tip of the island there are Shuttle Buses. A trip to Sanya will cost ten yuan, to Dadonghai - 20, to Yalong Bay - 30.
Transport connections on Hainan Island
Excellent roads connect all key settlements. A highway runs along the tip of the island. You can get around East Hawaii not only by buses and taxis, but also by motorcycle and pedicabs. However, the fare in this case also depends on the weight of the passenger. You should negotiate the price with the rickshaw driver in advance.
Is on the island and Railway. The trains are fast and very comfortable, unlike those in mainland China. Tourists are warned that the ticket, which costs an average of eighty-five yuan, should be kept until the end of the journey. You will need it to exit the station at your point of arrival.
Holidays in Hainan are impossible without visiting Monkey Island. It can be reached by hanging cable car. Interestingly, regular buses in Hainan travel not only between populated areas. There are many routes going to tourist places. Bus No. 102 goes to Sanyawan Bay, and No. 2 and 4 go to Dudonghai. Minibuses also run to Dragon of Asia Bay, World's End Park, and Nanshan Temple.
Sanya is connected to the capital of the island, Haikou, by regular (every twenty minutes) bus service. The main station is located on Jie Fan Avenue. Taxis on the island are only official - with a meter and even a terminal for bank cards. Tariffs are indicated on the windshield or rear door of the car.
Popular resorts
Holidays in China, on the island of Hainan, will appeal to all types of tourists. Surfers are attracted by the ideal winds that blow here, creating the right wave. All hotels in this resort are located on the first line from the sea. But Dadonghai municipal beaches are often crowded because, along with European tourists Local vacationers also go to the beach. The Chinese love not so much to sunbathe and swim, but to gather in large groups and discuss something vigorously and loudly. You need to get used to this specificity... or avoid their gathering places.
The most expensive and fashionable hotels are concentrated in the Yalongwan resort, which is twenty-five kilometers from Sanya (south of Hainan Island). Holidays with children will be ideal anywhere if the time is chosen for it well. However, you should avoid Dadonghai with its fresh breeze and sporty resort style. Sanyavan (near Phoenix Airport) may experience turbid seas. However, the beauty of the surrounding nature completely compensates for this. It’s good to settle down with a small child in quiet and respectable Yalunwan. A teenager will find a lot of fun in Sanya. But in this center of the Hainan Riviera, almost all the hotels are located across the road from the beaches.
By the way, about the coasts. They are all sandy, free and very well maintained. There are lifeguards on duty everywhere, there is a shower, toilet, umbrellas, sun loungers and sun loungers.
Hainan: holidays in March, April and May
Is it worth coming to a tropical island in the first month of spring? When frosts are still severe in Russia (and especially in Siberia), visiting Hainan is like visiting paradise. Reviews claim that in the first month of spring, the weather on the island is very comfortable for a northerner. Even in early March, the air warms up to +26 degrees during the day, and the South China Sea gives warmth. The nights also cease to be cool. In the southern bays, where all the sea disturbances are concentrated, the sea gradually fades away.
Holidays in Hainan in April cannot be called budget. This is peak season. There is no rain in mid-spring, the sea is calm, and the thermometer does not show any extreme temperatures. During the day +29, at night +21 degrees. This fertile time continues until the end of April and the first rains - the harbingers of the “wet season”. In the last month of spring, the monsoon begins to blow in the tropical climate zone, bringing heavy rainfall. But a holiday in Hainan in May cannot be called “stained”. Reviews claim that it rains only in the evening and at night, and by morning everything dries out and shines with washed freshness. In addition, as the reviews say, southern resorts The mountains, which divide the island almost in half, provide a little protection from rainfall. When it rains in Haikou, Sanya can be dry. The sun is already scorching with might and main, and the temperature during the day reaches more than thirty degrees in the shade.
Holidays in Hainan in June, July and August
There is no need to pretend: in the summer months (and in the autumn too, until the beginning of November) a humid monsoon blows over the island. It cannot be said that it cools the air. The thermometer in June stays at the same level as in May (about thirty degrees). But even if it doesn’t rain, the air is filled with moisture. Therefore, heart patients, hypertensive patients, and asthmatics should avoid traveling to Hainan in the summer months. The sea begins to get very stormy. The so-called typhoon corridor passes north of the island, but heavy winds and high storm waves can ruin your holiday in Hainan in July.
But tourists can take full advantage of the benefits " low season" Hoteliers are offering unprecedented discounts to lure customers. Tourists warn that, despite the high clouds, they should not neglect sunscreen. The luminary in tropical latitudes will burn through the white skin even behind a curtain of dense clouds.
As a bonus for dedication, Hainan provides summer tourists with plenty of exciting experiences. In June, for two thousand years, the Duan Wu-Jie festival (festival) has been celebrated annually dragon boats). It is impossible to name the exact date of this colorful event. The holiday is celebrated on lunar calendar, on the fifth day of the fifth month. Would you like to celebrate Valentine's Day for the second time a year? It is the seventh day of the seventh month (late July or August). The same romantic fever that sweeps Europe and America around the date of February 14th is observed in Hainan, only with Chinese characteristics.
Therapeutic holiday
The violent volcanic activity that shook the island many thousands of years ago left behind many thermal springs And mineral waters. In combination with traditional Chinese medicine Hainan's spa resorts work wonders. Staying on the island will heal the organs of the gastrointestinal tract; swimming in radon and mineral pools of different temperatures will banish pulmonary diseases, skin, gynecological and urological ailments. Blood pressure is optimized, you will forget about osteochondrosis and rheumatism for a long time.
Therapeutic holidays in Hainan use only traditional Chinese methods of therapy in combination with medicinal herbs and other natural preparations. The most famous such healing center is the Garden of Longevity. It is located in Dadonghai District and is located in the Pearl River Garden Hotel. If you are on vacation in Sanya, you can buy a health course at the San Yi Tang center. At the Yalongwan resort at the Cactus Resort hotel, a branch of this medical institution opened not long ago. Here you can undergo not only a course of procedures, but also conduct a comprehensive diagnosis of the body. Experienced doctors will develop an individual program.
