Wanning is located in the southeast of Hainan Island
It is rich in tourism resources and is known as the hometown of betel nut.
Cheaper and more fun than Sanya
In addition to beaches and islands, there are also tropical plants, hot springs and other resources
In addition, the humanistic atmosphere is also very strong
There are many Nanyang flavors in Xinglong Town
1 hour high-speed train from Haikou to Wanning
You can take the bus to Wanning Station or Shenzhou Station
Because the scenic spots in Wanning are relatively scattered.
So prepare to rent a car and drive yourself
Of course, if you have enough time, you can also drive from Haikou by yourself.
Just over two hundred kilometers
What’s more, renting a car in Hainan is cheap and there are no tolls on the expressway.
The scenery along the way is also refreshing enough
I rode the Eastern Route in 2018
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Day1 Xinglong Coffee Valley-Paris Village-Southern Flavor-Shenzhou Peninsula
Arrive at Wanning Station to pick up the car
The average price of renting a car per day is less than 100 yuan
The temperature in Wanning in March is around 25-30 degrees
The sun won't make it too hot
You can wear short-sleeved shirts, very comfortable
To the east, you can visit Dongshan Ridge—the first mountain in Hainan.
There is Chaoyin Temple built on the top of the mountain, which also overlooks Wanning City.
To the north you can go to Tai Hua Kok and Shan Chin Bay
Both places are not yet mature.
If you are looking for a movie, you can check it out
The former is a wild beach and is closer
The latter is a cave on the seaside, close to Qionghai but far away
These three places were originally planned but could not be completed due to time constraints
Go straight toXinglong Town—a gathering place for overseas Chinese
The living habits of different regions and national boundaries have formed Xinglong’s unique culture
Overseas Chinese brought coffee culture and Southeast Asian tastes to Xinglong
The first stop was to visit Xinglong Coffee Valley
It was funded by returned overseas Chinese from Thailand and covers an area of 1,500 acres.
With coffee as the theme, it has the functions of planting, processing, sales, and tourism.
No tickets are required. If you need explanation, you can take a sightseeing bus for 30 yuan/person.
The coffee beans on the market are mainly Arabica and Robusta
The former has rich flavor, floral and fruity aroma
But it is more delicate and cannot withstand high temperatures and has weak insect resistance.
The latter is resistant to high temperatures and has strong resistance to pests and diseases
But the flavor and quality are usually not as good as Arabica
Xinglong Coffee Valley is located at the source of Sun River
Nourished by the mother river of prosperity
Mainly grown Robusta coffee
Types of coffee beans Picture from "China National Geographic" February 2013
The coffee tree is a perennial evergreen shrub or small tree of the Rubiaceae family.
Coffee beans are the seeds in the fruit of the coffee tree
The pulp is peeled off by drying, washing, etc.
The seeds are then roasted to become the coffee beans we see every day.
The "sugar roasting" method of roasting coffee beans is widely used here
Deeply related to coffee cultivation and processing technology in South Asia and Southeast Asia
There are more than 200 coffee shops in Xinglong Town, a town of more than 30,000 people.
Xinglong people call coffee "Guo Bi"
Most farmers and fishermen across the island have the habit of drinking coffee.
Drinking coffee is as common as drinking tea and the price is about the same
During the epidemic, there were very few people in the park and tourism revenue dropped sharply
Coffee Valley and Xinglong Farm are separated by a river
The boss who believes in Buddhism welcomes the Erawan Buddha back to Xinglong
Due to the good ecological environment, the park also has a health care area.
The sightseeing bus finally stopped at the Huxin Pavilion
You can go to the coffee shop to experience Xinglong’s special features
Leave Coffee Valley and head to Bali Village
Coconut trees are planted on both sides of the road, full of island style
Bali Village is also a cultural scenic spot for returned overseas Chinese.
The landmark building is the Gate of Good and Evil at the entrance
There are also Southeast Asian style clothing rental and photography services beside the door.
The scenic spot is not big. The main attractions are song and dance performances and graffiti with Indonesian folk customs
I’ve heard many reviews saying it’s not worth the ticket price
So I just punched in at the door and left.
I deliberately missed my meals and went to the Internet celebrity restaurantNanyang style to dine
I didn’t expect that I would have to wait for more than half an hour at 2 o’clock in the afternoon.
It’s already 3 o’clock when we have dinner
There are many choices on the menu, mainly snacks, suitable for afternoon tea
These pastries are collectively called Nyonya cakes
Many years ago, overseas Chinese went south to marry locals and have offspring
Boys are called "Baba" and girls are called "Nonya"
When Chinese food and Southeast Asian cuisine collide, unique Nyonya cuisine is born.
The characteristics of Nanyang flavor are inseparable from freshly squeezed coconut milk and curry paste
The satay beef skewers are juicy and slightly sweet, and the satay sauce is rich and fragrant. Like it
The seven-layer cake is sweet but not greasy, with a glutinous texture and a refreshing fragrance
The golden shrimp rolls are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The dipping sauce will enhance the taste, but the garlic flavor is too strong
The seafood fried rice is an energy supply station. The portion is large and affordable. The seafood is not stingy
The dough is soft and filled with condensed milk and has a rich chocolate flavor.
Ice products are average. Refreshing cold, old salt lemonade, and stir-fried ice are a bit of a drag
Overall, it's not worth queuing for so long.
There are many Nyonya restaurants on the main street, so it’s not worth checking in
Next to the restaurant is a farmers market
There are many rare fruits on the fruit stall
Even the cocoa fruit can be sold directly
But I didn’t know how to eat it and gave up the idea
Coconuts are 5 yuan each, 3 small pineapples are 10 yuan
Briefly achieved fruit freedom
This street for eating is basically a lively place in Xinglong
Supermarkets, markets, and restaurants are all available
I even found a foot massage shop on this street (flip-flops are too tiring for my feet)
Unable to sign for the drone delivered to the hotel
I had to travel dozens of kilometers to Wanning station to pick it up
The sun has already set when we check in at Shenzhou Peninsula
There are two Sheratons on the Shenzhou Peninsula sharing a beach
You can see the sea from the balcony, but the sky is gray, which is almost meaningless.
Went to the hotel swimming pool to play for a while in the evening
Next to the swimming pool is an open-air restaurant near the sea
I stepped on the water at the beach and then went back to rest
Day2 Lighthouse-Qiaohai Ranch-Riyue Bay
It only takes a few minutes to drive to Shenzhou Peninsula Lighthouse
You don’t need to follow Xiaohongshu’s navigation and just use the map navigation
It still takes ten minutes to walk to the parking lot.
Walking through a coastal trail and meeting locals cutting coconuts
Next to it is a quiet villa area facing the sea
The red and white lighthouse stands on the breakwater
Stretching out several hundred meters and surrounded by sea on three sides
There is really no need to come all the way to see this lighthouse
If you live in Shenzhou Peninsula, just drop by and visit
Leaving the crossroads of Shenzhou Peninsula, we reach Qiaohai Village
It's hard not to be attracted by the vast green fields
Unlike the grasslands in the north,
This is a not-so-wide pasture
Green is almost a dark green color
Buffalo and geese scattered in the pasture
It’s not like the paddy fields in the south either.
The layers of coconut trees will remind you that this is Wanning
The ranch actually has a wooden boardwalk
It's just that we entered the wrong entrance from the beginning
Even when walking on the field ridges, you must be very careful where you step.
Preventing mosquito bites is a must-do
The heavy downpour was not expected in advance
Ending our deeper exploration of this ranch
The food here is mainly seafood
Thinking of leaving Wanning tomorrow
Went to Xinglong County again to eat Nanyang snacks
I learned my lesson this time and didn’t go to the internet celebrity store
Instead, I chose the more down-to-earth brand Hua Nanbao
It's still on the main street, but it's on the corner of the intersection.
The rain washed away the previous sultry heat
There are several tables set up on the porch outside the store
A few locals are dining
The menus are mostly similar. I ordered several pastries that I didn’t try yesterday
The coffee cake is also 7-layered. The light coffee flavor is blended into the glutinous pastry
Sweet and slightly astringent, quite acceptable
The taste of the dry wontons is so bland that it can barely be eaten with pickles
The curry fish balls are quite chewy and the curry has a full aftertaste
As a staple food, Xinglong fried rice noodles are not as amazing as yesterday’s fried rice
The price is still very good and suitable for those who like snacks
But I’m not really enjoying myself. I always feel like I’m not full
On the way from Wanning to Lingshui, it is recommended to walk along Shimei Bay and Riyue Bay
In fact, I visited Wanning once when I came to Hainan for team building in August last year.
At that time, I stayed at Riyue Bay for one night just for surfing.
(Although I didn’t learn to surf in the end.
This time I revisited my hometown and found that many new stores have opened
The main road is closed to vehicles due to road construction
Even in the early spring of 2022 when the epidemic is severe
It can’t stop the wanderers’ yearning for freedom
The waves in Riyue Bay still rise and fall
If you just want to experience surfing lessons, there is no need to stay in Riyue Bay
If you are studying for a series of courses here, it is more convenient to stay here.
After all, this area is only one or two hundred meters away.
Food, accommodation and shopping are a bit limited
The texture of the beach is not very good, but the sunset is beautiful
Coupled with the dancing shadows of trees, it gives you a sense of vacation
Two stones on the beach looking out to the sea
It looks like a door, so it’s called Haimen.
In addition to the famous bay, Wanning also has two undeveloped outlying islands
It is said that you need to book a group to go to the island
Because I planned to go to Boundary Island in my itinerary, I didn’t consider exploring less mature islands.
Compared to the bad streets, Sanya’s attractions
Wanning is a new Internet celebrity place
Food, drink, people and nature
There are so many treasure cities in Hainan