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Hainan East Coast: Haikou to Sanya – Route Guide

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Sanya Yalong Bay — Hainan Island
Photo: Tanya Dedyukhina · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Haikou’s heritage streets and city culture lead to Bo’ao’s coast and museum, then two days exploring Sanya’s public heritage and suitable shore access. This five-day drive follows the east coast, with current typhoon, rain and access notices guiding each day. Protected reserves, swimming, boats, surfing, shows, theme parks, wildlife venues and organised activities need separate plans.

Hainan East Coast: Haikou to Sanya is a 330 km one-way journey (self-drive). It works best as a 5-day trip; the plan below is the 5-day version for November, built from 268 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

5
days
330km
distance
5
Stops
268
curated stops

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The route

Haikou public heritage day→Haikou public culture day→ 110 kmBo’ao public coast and museum day→ 190 kmSanya public heritage day→ 30 kmSanya confirmed-open public coast day

What you'll see

Hainan Provincial Museum
Explore the rich history and culture of Hainan Island in a gleaming building.
Haikou public heritage day
Haikou public culture circuit
Use confirmed-open public museums, parks and city culture; wildlife parks, shows and theme parks stay optional.
Haikou public culture day
Bo’ao public coast and museum circuit
Use confirmed-open public town, coast and museum access; forum venues, golf and water transport stay optional.
Bo’ao public coast and museum day
Tianya Haijiao
This famous beach, celebrated by ancient writers, bustles with tourists despite its natural beauty.
Sanya public heritage day
Sanya confirmed-open public coast circuit
Use only confirmed-open public coast and suitable shore access; swimming, boats, surfing and all water activities stay optional.
Sanya confirmed-open public coast day
Wugong Temple
Enjoy a pretty temple surrounded by ponds, lilies, and exotic palm trees.
Haikou public heritage day
China (Hainan) Museum of the South China Sea
Explore exhibits on China's South China Sea claims and historical maps.
Bo’ao public coast and museum day
DaDongHai (BigEastSea)
Relax on a beautiful, clean beach in a lively area popular with Russian visitors.
Sanya public heritage day

Choose your length

5-day plan16 stops · 12.2 h transit3.2 stops/day · 2.4 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: November, December, January, February, March

Use the reviewed season and confirm current weather, reservations, transport and public access.

See the month-by-month breakdown →

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