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CoolVision and family explore Hainan, moving from Haikou to Sanya and Wanning. In Haikou they walk Chilo Old Street, with its arcade architecture, sample local snacks, and meet Simon, an engineer who shares his experience and performs a spontaneous rap. They visit the peaceful Yondon Library in Century Park, where visitor numbers are restricted and advance booking is recommended, as well as Evergreen Park and the Temple of the Five Lords. The trip continues to Sanya’s four major bays: Sanya Bay, Dadonghai Bay, Yalong Bay, and Haitang Bay. The video contrasts luxury resorts and beaches at Yalong Bay with Haitang Bay’s calmer feel and Atlantis Sanya. Other stops include Luhuitou Park and its romantic legend, Tianya Haijiao, Wuzhizhou Island with coral reefs and five-legged pigs, and a volcanic geopark. In Wanning, CoolVision visits a coffee plantation, learns about cultivation, and samples coffee. The travelers also discuss local apps, family activities, coconuts, and the island’s development.
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Haikou streets and local encounters
CoolVision travels through Hainan with family and friends, beginning in Haikou, the island’s capital, also described as Coconut City. Chilo Old Street is known for its arcade architecture, and the travelers sample local snacks and interact with residents. Simon, an engineer, shares his experiences and performs a spontaneous rap. The video also shows fruits and street dishes as part of Haikou’s food scene.
They visit Yondon Library in Century Park, a quiet place with futuristic architecture where visitor numbers are restricted, so advance booking is recommended. Other Haikou stops include Evergreen Park and the Temple of the Five Lords. A tip in the source notes that China uses apps for tasks such as taxis, appointments, and food delivery. At the hotel, guests have Wi-Fi and a voice assistant in Chinese; one account also mentions a futuristic toilet with temperature adjustment and massage, a gym, and an allergen list.
Sanya bays and Wanning
The journey continues to Sanya, often called China’s Hawaii, where the family visits Sanya Bay, Dadonghai Bay, Yalong Bay, and Haitang Bay. Each has a different character. Yalong Bay is associated with luxury resorts and beaches, while Haitang Bay is more laid-back and includes the large Atlantis Sanya resort. The travelers also go to Luhuitou Park, with its romantic legend, and Tianya Haijiao, known as the End of the Earth.
Beyond the main cities, they visit a volcanic geopark and Wuzhizhou Island, where the source mentions coral reefs and unusual five-legged pigs. In Wanning they tour a coffee plantation, learn about coffee cultivation, and sample local coffee. The video presents Hainan through beaches, parks, food, nature, and residents’ stories. CoolVision reflects on the island’s rapid development and potential as a global business hub, while sharing family experiences and everyday details such as coconuts and local customs.
The family’s route moves between planned attractions and spontaneous interactions, including Simon’s rap and conversations with people they meet. The range of stops is central to the account: historic street architecture, a library that limits visitor numbers, parks and a temple in Haikou, the four bays of Sanya, and nature and coffee experiences beyond the main cities. CoolVision presents the island as both a destination for family outings and a place undergoing rapid development, while showing how each region along the trip has a different setting.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: What food did CoolVision enjoy in Hainan?
- A: The trip includes local snacks in Haikou, fruit and street dishes, and coffee sampled in Wanning. CoolVision’s answer also singles out fresh seafood as a favorite. The food stops are part of a route that includes Chilo Old Street and a coffee plantation.
- Q: What was a favorite part of the trip?
- A: CoolVision mentions several highlights: exploring Haikou’s Old Street, relaxing on Sanya’s beaches, and finding places in Wanning. Each stop offered a different experience, from arcade architecture and local snacks to seaside views and the coffee-growing area.
- Q: What surprised CoolVision about Hainan?
- A: The rapid development of the island stood out. The video contrasts Haikou’s historic arcade streets with newer city growth and describes Sanya’s resorts and changing skyline. CoolVision also mentions getting a $1 haircut during the trip.
- Q: What advice does CoolVision give visitors to Hainan?
- A: CoolVision recommends trying local coffee and fresh seafood and visiting smaller villages to experience local culture. The itinerary also includes Haikou, Sanya, and Wanning, showing a mix of city streets, beaches, and less urban stops.
- Q: Was it easy to get around Hainan?
- A: The source says high-speed rail helped with travel between cities, while local apps were important for taxis and buses. For more remote areas, CoolVision recommends hiring a driver. The family’s route covered Haikou, Sanya, and Wanning as well as smaller destinations.
