Why choose Wanning
Dense holiday ingredients without Sanya crowds: quality bays, islands, hot springs, rainforest edges, and food culture. It suits travelers who want sea sports, greener day trips, and a slower coastal rhythm between Haikou and Sanya.
Surf & sea sports at Riyue Bay
Riyue (Sun & Moon) Bay is Hainan’s surfing magnet, with nearby bases for yacht days, fishing, and water sports. Clearer coves and small islands also draw divers and beach-club afternoons along the long coastline.
Xinglong gardens & Dongshan Ridge
Xinglong’s tropical gardens and lowland rainforest parks offer shade, plant trails, and overseas-Chinese Southeast Asian cultural flavor. Dongshan Ridge — long billed as a historic “first mountain of Hainan” — adds temples, viewpoints, and short hikes inland from the coast.
Food: Wanning Four Treasures
Try the celebrated Four Treasures — Dongshan goat, Hele crab, Gangbei prawns, and Hou’an mullet — plus street snacks like Hou’an noodles, Hele sticky rice, and Xinglong coffee. Seafood and tropical flavors are the everyday draw.
How to get there
High-speed rail is easiest: about one hour from Haikou and around 40 minutes from Sanya to Wanning station (check live schedules). Coaches and the east expressway also work for island-loop drivers and self-drive itineraries.
FAQ
Is Wanning only for surfers?
No. Surfing is a highlight, but beaches, Xinglong gardens, Dongshan Ridge, and food make it worthwhile even if you never rent a board.
How many nights should I stay?
Two to three nights works for surf plus one inland day. Add more for spa, golf, or a full east-coast loop with Qionghai.
How far is Wanning from Haikou and Sanya?
By HSR, roughly one hour from Haikou and about 40 minutes from Sanya — confirm on the day you travel.
What food should I try?
Start with the Four Treasures (goat, crab, prawns, mullet), then sample Hou’an noodles and Xinglong coffee.