Wanning Travel Notes | Much more fun than Sanya, not only surfing and the sea, but also coffee and ranches

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