Whatever China associates in our minds, but not with beach vacations. However, on the islands that belong to the Republic of China, you can relax, sunbathe, swim, go diving and windsurfing and just have a great time. Only many still don’t know about it, because they perceive this country as a giant shopping center. However, if you write “China, rest” in the search bar, Hainan (a small island in the south of the country) will pop up first. This is the only one of the Chinese islands that is located in the tropical climate zone.
Chinese tropics
As you already understood, if you go for a beach holiday in China, Hainan Island (see photo in the article) is the best place for this. Its main advantage is the clean air, the pristine nature, as well as the originality of the natives, which is of great interest to tourists. The island is located in the South China Sea. It is separated from the mainland by the narrow Hainan Strait. On the island there are many craters of extinct volcanoes, a large number of thermal springs, next to which there are cottage villages - sanatoriums. One thermal bath treatment costs about 80 yuan. The most convenient places for a beach holiday on the island are wonderful bays (Dadonghai, Sanyavan, Yalunwan and Sanya), on the shores of which there are many luxury hotels 3-5 *. Hotel Sanya Jingli Lai Resort 4 *, located in Sanya, is quite popular among Russian tourists. It represents the perfect combination of "price-quality" and provides tourists with thoughtful service.
Hainan Hotels
On the island there are many comfortable 3-5 star hotels . Among them, one can see chic hotel complexes belonging to global hotel brands, for example, Hilton, Palm Beach. The attendants in many of them are Chinese. They are very executive, but not smiling and do not want to make contact with vacationers, unlike Thais or Malaysians. But in general, service in Hainan hotels can be rated at the top five.
Climate
As already noted, Hainan Island is the southernmost of the Chinese islands, it has a tropical climate. The sun shines almost all year round (out of 365 of it in a year, 300 are solar). Air temperature is + 24 degrees on average, and water - two degrees higher. It is believed that the best time to relax here is the period from March to October, although it is also warm enough in the winter months, and with a pleasant combination of circumstances, you can swim in the sea, especially in Sanya - in the southernmost of the island's resorts. In a word, even in winter you can go for a tan to Sanya, on Hainan Island. The best hotels are located in this resort.
How to get to Sanya?
This resort, due to its relevance, has its own international airport among tourists. If you bought a tour to the Sanya Jingli Lai Resort 4 * hotel, then you can fly here by direct flight from Moscow and St. Petersburg in just 4 and a half hours. You can also choose a flight from Moscow to Haikou (the capital of the island), and from there go by car or bus to the resort (for 350-450 RMB). Sometimes, Russians prefer to fly to Sanya with a stop in Beijing or Shanghai to explore these beautiful cities, as well as go shopping. By the way, group tourists do not need individual visas, and they can get permission when entering the country, but for single tourists it is better to take care of a visa (its cost is $ 20) in Moscow to avoid unexpected troubles when passing customs control.
General description of Sanya
Sanya is deservedly called Chinese Hawaii. Here, tropical vegetation blooms violently, there are many flowers and vines. Everywhere spreading palm trees, coconuts, conifers, etc. The air is warm and humid, it rains often, but they are short-lived, the sea is amazingly warm and gentle, sandy beaches and simply magnificent. Sometimes the course brings large flocks of jellyfish, which can sting people painfully, but this is a rare occurrence. The only drawback of the beaches is that there is a highway between the hotel area and them. They are all public, so sun loungers, umbrellas are paid (50 yuan), but towels need to be brought with you. The beaches also have showers, changing rooms, water activities, beach volleyball. Off the coast of the resort it is very convenient to dive (for 400-500 RMB), and in windy weather - windsurfing. There are many hotels of different categories, and among them the most popular are four-star hotels, for example Sanya Jingli Lai Resort 4 * Sanya Bay. Here the prices are not so high, and the level of service is almost the same as in five-star ones.
Hotel Description
Hotel Sanya Jingli Lai Resort 4 * occupies an area of 22 thousand square meters. meters, which is the central five-story hotel building and a complex of several villas. The hotel complex was built in 1998, and the last time it was reconstructed in 2010. The hotel has a banquet hall and a conference room, two swimming pools, etc. Upon arrival at the hotel, guests are charged about 3,000 rubles as a deposit (guarantee), but upon eviction from the hotel, it is returned if the tourists did not harm the property of the hotel. By the way, tourists who have been here write about the oddities of the Sanya Jingli Lai Resort 4 * hotel. Their reviews about the service, although positive, however, they note that they can be scolded for a stain on a towel, like ordinary schoolchildren, or fined 70 yuan.
Location
Like many 4 * Hainan hotels , this one is also located across from the beach. It is only 8 kilometers from Sanya International Airport, and 5 km from the resort center. That is, if desired, tourists can walk to the central area, where there are many restaurants, shops, shopping centers, on foot. However, barkers from restaurants come to the hotel and take everyone to the restaurant for lunch and dinner.
Number of rooms
In total, the hotel Sanya Jingli Lai Resort 4 * 201 comfortable room. Of these, 12 are bungalows, 14 deluxe rooms (35 sq. M.) With a sea view and 67 of these rooms with garden views only. There are also 13 Elegance rooms (45 sq. M.) With pool views and 13 with sea views. In addition, there are 10 spacious family suites with an area of 70 square meters. meters. The villas are located 21 Elegance Unbounded Suite. The cost of the tour to this hotel is about 50,000 rubles. Tourists claim that the price they pay for staying at this hotel is consistent with the quality of the services provided.
Description and room services
The deluxe rooms have no balconies. And this is one of the reasons for the discontent of tourists. In their reviews, they complain that in the evenings they do not have the opportunity to relax in the fresh air, conveniently sitting on the balcony. The bathroom is equipped with a shower, there is a full set of bath and toilet accessories, slippers, a hairdryer (you need to ask at the reception). The rooms are equipped with modern furniture. They have cable TV, plasma TV, individual air conditioning, Internet and telephone (for a fee), an electric kettle, etc. Family suites consist of two rooms, the rest of the amenities are the same as in the "deluxe". The Elegance rooms, unlike the previous ones, have a balcony overlooking the pool or the garden. Villas come with terraces or balconies and sea views. Rooms are cleaned daily, and linen and towels are changed every three days.
Hotel infrastructure and service
The hotel has two swimming pools, a gym and a fitness club, a buffet, a lobby, a spa, a massage room, several shops, a currency exchange office (although it is not recommended to change money here because of the high rate), parking, dry cleaning, and laundry , car and bicycle rental (for a fee), left-luggage office, Internet cafe (for a fee), a business center and a conference room, etc. Tourists can also be provided with first medical aid in honey. paragraph. The hotel complex also has a volleyball court, table tennis, etc., and for children - a mini club and a pool with slides.
Entertainment
In the evenings, the complex has evening animation in two languages: Chinese and English. Unfortunately, there are no Russian-speaking animators at the hotel, as well as attendants. Tourists have to communicate with the hotel staff in sign language. In the daytime, children's animation is organized for young tourists. In addition, they are always welcome in the children's mini-club, where they can play enough with various toys, draw, play educational games, compete with peers, etc. Cinema fans can spend an evening watching interesting films in a cozy movie theater or have fun in the game center. In short, for lovers of quiet entertainment here is quite acceptable. But gourmets can upset the scarcity of the kitchen. The hotel has only two restaurants: Arc DE Triomphe, where breakfast and dinner are served buffet style, and Chaohuangfu, which serves traditional Chinese cuisine. A reservation is required to visit this restaurant. Unfortunately, the hotel does not have a nightclub or disco, and for noisy entertainment tourists have to go to the center of Sanya.
Nutrition
At Sanya Jingli Lai Resort, tourists are served by two food systems: BB (breakfast only) and HB (breakfast and dinner). According to vacationers, a wide variety of dishes at the buffet in this hotel is not observed. In addition, there is no separate children's menu, and this is the main reason for the discontent of tourists-parents.
Beach
As already noted, all beaches in Hainan are municipal. This means that the Sanya Jingli Lai Resort 4 * Sanya Bay has no private beach. Vacationers use the beach of Yuhai International Resort. You already know that sun loungers and umbrellas are provided for tourists for 50 yuan, a shower is also paid, but costs a little less (about 30 yuan). The beach is surrounded by bright emerald tropical greenery, the water near the shore has a surprisingly beautiful turquoise hue. The natural landscape of these places is beautiful, and this compensates for all the shortcomings of this resort, the main of which is the highway laid between the hotel and the beach.
Excursions
The most interesting attraction on the island is the so-called “monkey island.” However, this is not an island at all, but a peninsula called Nanwan. Several thousand macaques live here. as well as always ready to treat yourself with sweets or fruits from hand.In Sanya, the grand Sanya Nanshan Temple with a giant statue of Guanin, which rises above the sea, was built in 1998. The cost of the ticket for exploring this Remarkably 150 RMB. But diving enthusiasts prefer to visit the island Wuzhizhou. Here, off the coast of the island, a stunningly beautiful underwater world. You can find the unique marine life that live exclusively in this region.
Sanya Jingli Lai Resort 4 *: reviews of tourists who visited the hotel
As for the ratings of tourists about this hotel, they are different: both positive and negative. If we put aside the factor of subjectivity and soberly analyze all the reviews, we can draw the following conclusion: the hotel meets its four-star category. The infrastructure is quite developed here, the service is well established. However, vacationers are not satisfied with the cuisine, which consists mainly of local dishes. It is especially difficult for families with children who are unaccustomed to Chinese dishes. Moms complain that their children refuse to eat Chinese dishes and remain hungry, and it’s impossible to buy anything edible in a store on site. Young people also do not like the hotel, because there is practically nothing to do here in the evenings. And the main dissatisfaction of tourists is associated with the presence of rodents and insects in the hotel and on the beaches.