Hainan is an island in the Republic of China. It is located in the south of the country. Its name translates as "an island south of the sea."
Description
The island is quite large, with an area of 33,920 square kilometers. It is inhabited by 8.18 million people. The southern and central parts of the island are covered with plantations of mango, pineapple, coffee, coconuts and dense forests. The industry is concentrated mainly in the northern part of Hainan, in the area of Haikou, the capital of the island, whose name translates as “sea gate”. The population of the city is 1.5 million people. There is a well-developed entertainment and leisure industry, guests are invited to a wide network of hotels.
Island Features
First of all, this island differs from other Asian resorts in ecology. The ecological regime is strictly adhered to here: industrial enterprises are not located in a radius of one hundred kilometers from Sanya, all sewerage systems are looped to the central treatment facilities. In addition, the unique microclimate allows you to relax and swim in the water area of the island throughout the year.
Tourists are greatly impressed by the beautiful, well-groomed beaches with white sand, resort complexes with mineral and radon springs. For lovers of hiking, tourist routes along the coast and in the mountains have been developed here. And fans of cognitive relaxation will be able to attend excursions to historical and cultural monuments.
Climate
The island is washed by the warm waters of the South China Sea. More than three hundred days a year here is clear and sunny. About 1,500 mm of precipitation falls annually. After Taiwan, it is the second largest and only island with a tropical climate in the PRC. Hainan always has healing and clean air.
Very pleasant weather in China in November. Hainan is no exception. The average air temperature is quite comfortable for relaxation: +24 ° C, and the water warms up even two degrees more - up to +26 ° C. In January, the average temperature on the island is around +22 ° C.
July and August are the hottest months. At this time, the air warms up to +29 ° C, so at this time, Europeans try not to visit the island in the midst of summer. The most comfortable weather in Hainan in November. And the golden season lasts until May. This region is considered a “typhoon corridor”, for this reason Hainan in November is a paradise for windsurfers.
Beach vacation
For many tourists, including Russians, a vacation in Hainan in November is, above all, a unique opportunity to bask in the warm sun and swim in the clear water of Yalunvan Bay. All beaches on the island are municipal, well-groomed and equipped with everything necessary.
The beaches are flat and sandy, the water is warm and incredibly clear. It is the cleanest in Yalongwan Bay. The largest diving centers are located here, and surfers prefer Dadonghai Bay. Resort areas have their advantages and disadvantages. For example, the beaches of Dadonghai are often crowded: the local population likes to relax here, so sometimes there are problems with sunbeds and umbrellas. The Chinese often come to the beach not only to swim or sunbathe. More often, they simply admire the sea and watch the tourists.
In Yalunvan, you can enjoy peace and tranquility on the beach. But there is no evening entertainment, so you have to travel 30 km to the city of Sanya. Sanyavan Bay is located near Sanya Airport, however, its infrastructure is still developing. The disadvantage of this resort, according to vacationers, is that all the beaches are located across the road. In addition, the water here is not as clear as in Yalunvan, but natural beauties more than compensate for these shortcomings.
sights
Many interesting places to see all the tourists who visited China. Hainan Island in November presents an opportunity to explore numerous attractions in comfortable weather conditions.
Park "End of the World"
This incredibly beautiful area is located on the seafront, 23 km from Sanya. On the sandy beach there are numerous stone blocks of the most incredible shapes. Here you can look at the “Stone supporting the sky”, see what “Stone with a broken heart” and “Stone are the bachelor’s refuge”. And the image of the “Stone of wealth” is printed on a banknote of 2 yuan. One of the largest stones, reaching a height of ten meters, is marked with a sign that says “End of the World”.
Oceanarium
Hainan Island in November is attractive because at this time, tourists can choose the most comfortable type of vacation. Someone spends all their free time on the beach, and lovers of excursions with pleasure combine relaxation on the seashore with educational trips around the island.
In the aquarium you can watch the life and habits of 200 species of inhabitants of the deep sea, visit the magnificent performance of trained parrots, shows of crocodiles and sea lions. Daredevils can even feed the crocodile chicken and take a photo with him, probably getting a solid portion of adrenaline. At the oceanarium there is a park that contains a unique collection of birds from the whole of southern China.
Buddhism Center Nanshan
Coming to Hainan in November, do not miss the opportunity to explore this unique place. Nanshan Center is the largest in Asia. It is located west of Sanya, at the foot of Nanshan Mountain.
The center of Buddhism covers an area of 50 square kilometers. He began his work in 1997. An ancient Buddhist temple was restored here and a magnificent landscape park was created. Very soon, on the man-made island, which is connected to the coast by a narrow isthmus, the construction of the Guanyin Temple, the goddess of mercy, will be completed.
The temple is crowned with a huge (108 m) bronze statue of this goddess. It is decorated with precious stones, and it is installed on a pedestal, which repeats the shape of a lotus flower, which is made of white jade. The statue is the greatest shrine because it contains particles of the ashes of Buddha. In addition, it is included in the Guinness Book of Records.
Tropical Plant Botanical Garden
Hainan in November is fascinating with its magnificent nature, but the botanical garden located not far from the Xinglong Radon Thermal Springs attracts tourists especially. This is one of the largest gardens in the country: its area is 32 hectares.
The park was founded in 1957, and today its collection includes more than a thousand species of plants. In this magnificent natural park you can see the diversity of tropical flora and fauna, get acquainted with the traditions, rituals, culture and cuisine of Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Vietnam and other countries.
An excursion to this botanical garden will not leave anyone indifferent, it will delight all nature lovers, and in addition, they will also enjoy a pleasant bonus - the opportunity to taste various varieties of excellent Hainan coffee grown in almost perfect conditions.
Monkey island
In November, Hainan Island is visited annually by thousands of tourists from all over the world, because the rest here during this period is really magnificent. We recommend that you visit this amazing island, which is inhabited by more than 2100 Guangxi macaques.
It is eighty kilometers from Sanya. Its area is almost a thousand hectares. You can get here by cable car, which is thrown over the strait. From a bird's eye view, from the cabin of the funicular you will see the strait and the open sea. In addition to acquaintance with rather funny and not always friendly-minded wild monkeys, you can visit the monkey circus.
This tour will appeal to both adults and young travelers, and returning from it, visit the restaurant located there. You will be offered to try a variety of sea delicacies.
Butterfly Museum
You can not visit Hainan in November and not see this unique museum reserve, located thirty kilometers from Sanya. It consists of two parts. In one of them is a museum where you can get acquainted with a rich collection of butterflies and some other species of insects not only in China, but also in the tropical countries of America, Africa and Asia.
The second part of the museum is a small gorge in which a real tropical forest has been preserved. Here, under a huge awning, thousands of beautiful butterflies flutter free. There are endemics here that cost up to 20 thousand dollars at international auctions.
Hainan in November: tourist reviews
Getting from late autumn to hot summers after a few hours of flight is always a pleasure. This is confirmed by many Russians who had already visited Hainan in November. Beautiful nature, comfortable weather for adults and children, well-groomed beaches and the gentle sea - what can vacationers want?
Many tourists explain the attractiveness of Hainan for relaxation by the fact that here everyone can choose how to spend the long-awaited vacation days. You can come to the island in the company of good friends or in the family circle.