Hainan Island 14-Day Self-Driving Tour Guide

Covering routes, accommodation, dining, transportation, and cost estimates to help you start a cost-effective trip to the Coconut Island: 1. Route Planning: Classic Island Loop • Total distance: about 988 kilometers • Trip stages: • Days 1-3: Haikou—Wenchang—Qionghai—Wanning • Haikou: Qilou Old Street (Nanyang style), Yundong Library • Wenchang: Tongguling (the highest peak in eastern Hainan), Wenchang Space Launch Center • Qionghai: Boao Forum permanent site, Wanquan River Canyon rafting • Wanning: Xinglong Tropical Botanical Garden, Shenzhou Peninsula (Double Sea Wonders), Shimei Bay (pristine coast) • Days 4-7: Lingshui—Wuzhishan—Baoting—Sanya • Sanya: Tianya Haijiao, Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone (Sea Guanyin), Wuzhizhou Island (diving paradise) • Lingshui: Fenjiezhou Island, Fuli Bay Coastal Road • Baoting: Yanoda Tropical Rainforest (rainforest adventure) • Wuzhishan: Wuzhishan rafting • Days 8-10: Dongfang—Changjiang—Danzhou—Lingao • Dongfang: Yulinzou (Windmill Coast), Baicha Village (Li ethnic boat-shaped houses) • Changjiang: Qizi Bay (wild sea secret spot), Bawangling (tropical rainforest) • Danzhou: Haikua Island (artificial island), Dongpo Academy • Lingao: Ancient Silver Waterfall, Lingao Cape (Liberation Park) • Days 11-12: Chengmai—Ding’an • Chengmai: Fushan Coffee Culture Town, Mangrove Bay Wetland Park • Days 13-14: Wenchang—Haikou • Wenchang: Dongjiao Coconut Grove (coconut breeze and sea charm), Bamen Bay Mangroves • Haikou: You can visit the duty-free city again before returning 2. Cost Estimate: • Transportation costs (economy car example): • Car rental: 100 RMB/day × 14 days = 1400 RMB (fuel about 1400 RMB) • Accommodation costs: 100-200 RMB/night × 14 nights = 1400-2800 RMB • Dining costs depend on personal preference 3. Accommodation Recommendations: • There are many affordable guesthouses in Sanya, around 100 RMB per night 4. Dining Recommendations: • Haikou: Hainan rice noodles, Qingbuliang (cool dessert), Old Dad Tea, Coconut Chicken, fried ribs at Qilou Old Street are delicious • Wenchang: Wenchang chicken, Baoluo noodles, fermented vinegar • Qionghai: Jiazhi duck, hot spring goose, chicken shit vine • Wanning: Dongshan goat, Hele crab, Hou’an noodles • Sanya: seafood feast, coconut rice, Heji fried noodles • Lingshui: sour noodles, mackerel, Lingshui sour noodles • Wuzhishan: five-legged pig, ant chicken 5. Notes If you want to see the sea, be sure to choose good weather • Car rental tips: book in advance, check vehicle insurance and fuel status, no tolls on Hainan highways • Season choice: November to March is the best travel season with pleasant climate; be aware of typhoon warnings in summer • Sun protection and heat prevention: Hainan has strong sunlight, bring sunscreen and hats; stay hydrated at all times • Eco-friendly travel: protect the coastal environment, do not litter; respect local ethnic minority customs Wish you a pleasant journey and enjoy the scenery of Coconut Island!