Hainan is a Chinese province in the south of the country, including one large island with the same name and several small ones. The administrative center is Haikou. Other major cities are Dongfang, Danzhou, Sanya.
Hainan - a paradise for tourists
This province is very popular among travelers due to its mild tropical climate, sea resorts, mountain ranges and forests. Hainan is even called East Hawaii, because local beaches look like in photographs from tourist brochures: perfect white sand, azure sea waves, emerald palm trees.
However, if the weather did not set and a storm rages on the sea, this does not mean that the whole day will be ruined. In the southernmost province of China there are several water parks that amaze with their scale.
Waterpark at Atlantis Sanya
Sanya is an urban district in the south of the province’s largest island, stretching along Sanyavan Bay. Many tourists go here.
In Sanya, the Hainan Atlantis water park, owned by the eponymous 5-star hotel, is located. The water park is accessible not only to hotel guests: everyone can visit it for a fee. The cost of visiting is 358 yuan for an adult (about 52 US dollars or 3.5 thousand rubles) and 258 yuan for a child (38 dollars or 2.5 thousand rubles).
The area of this water park of Hainan is about 200 thousand square meters. m. Visitors are offered a large number of water slides, several pools of various depths, a children's sector and a private beach. In addition to the water park, Atlantis Hotel has a huge aquarium with sharks, rays and dolphins.
Most reviews of Sanya Water Park are positive. Guests note the friendliness and professionalism of the staff, exciting rides (for example, a vertical descent from a height of 25 meters) and a 450-meter beach where you can relax after a day in the water park.
Amazon jungle water park
Another popular water park in Hainan is the Amazon Jungle, located in the Mangrove Tree hotel complex.
The word "jungle" in the name of the water park is not used by chance - the entire entertainment complex is decorated in the style of a rainforest. For example, there is an artificial volcano with imitation of magma and even its own Amazon mini-river.
To make all visitors comfortable, the park is divided into several zones. In the recreation sector, there is a main pool, a sandy beach and a bar, here you can enjoy peace while lying on a sun lounger with a glass of soft drink in your hand.
The next 2 zones are for children. One of them is designed for the youngest guests of the water park and is equipped with children's swings and fountains. For safety reasons, the pool depth does not exceed 30 cm.
Those who are older will like the second children's sector with an area of 1.6 thousand square meters. m, decorated in a pirate theme.
The last zone is intended for adults (minimum height - 1.4 m). Here are the coolest slides and extreme rides.
In this Hainan water park, ticket prices range from 50 yuan (visiting the children's area) to 280 yuan (visiting all areas for adults and children above 1.4 m). This corresponds to 505 - 2 829 rubles.
Visitors to the Amazon Jungle note that children will mostly enjoy the water park. Also, some slides and attractions may not be accessible for visiting. However, in general, this water park is a good place for families.
Sanya dream water park
Just like the water slides of the Antlantis Hotel, this Hainan water park is located in the Sanya urban district in Binlan Village.
Sanya Dream Water Park is part of Songcheng Resort. The alternative name for this water park is Endless Wave. In addition to it, the resort also has an amusement park, an ice center and a zoo.
Like the Amazon Jungle, the Hainan Sanya Dream Water Park water park is divided into zones. There is also a sector with a shallow pool for the smallest, equipped with mini-slides and fountains, a site for older children, an extreme zone for the most daring and desperate visitors.
In addition, in Sanya Dream Water Park guests are given the opportunity to go rafting on an artificial river with a length of 1,350 meters. Those who prefer a relaxing holiday will enjoy a soothing and relaxing boat trip. And visitors craving for more vivid impressions can try a more extreme option - an alloy with overcoming obstacles and steep turns.
This water park has the longest water slide, not only in China, but throughout Asia - “Water Dragon”.
Ticket price - from 100 to 150 yuan (1 010 - 1515 rubles). For children below 120 cm with an accompanying free visit is available.
According to guests of Sanya Dream Water Park, the negative side of the water park is the strict restrictions on height and weight when skiing. For those who weigh more than 85 kg, only swimming in the pool is available.
What to bring to the water park
There is a minimum list of the most necessary things that you must remember to put in a bag before heading to the water park.
The first and most important thing you can’t do without is a bathing suit for women and swimming trunks for men. It is worth giving preference to a swimsuit in a minimalist design, without rhinestones, buttons and any other decorative elements. It is in such a bathing suit that it will be most convenient to ride a water slide.
Also, one should not forget about suitable shoes - slates or slippers.
The next item is hygiene products. Before and after visiting the water park, you need to take a shower, so you need to bring soap or a cleansing gel and shampoo. In pools, water contains chlorine, which can cause irritation and dryness, especially on sensitive skin. A moisturizing lotion or cream will help to avoid this.
If desired, you can also take a rubber hat, goggles or a swimming mask, inflatable toys for children.
Towels at Hainan Water Parks are available for a fee. Many visitors prefer to take their own in order to save money, as well as out of reluctance to use other people's towels.
What is better to leave at home
Some items should not be taken with you, otherwise they can ruin your vacation and even cause injuries.
The list of these things includes watches, earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces and other jewelry. They can be lost by unfastening or just flying off your hand, and also cause injuries when descending from a water slide.
Other valuables - gadgets and large sums of money - should also be left in the safe in the room or at the hotel reception.