Budget Travel Ideas in Hainan island

Sameera Kumar

Hainan Island is one of the less ‘touristy’ yet fascinating and unexplored Asian destinations. This Jade like island in the southern coast of China has a wonderful tropical climate that gives you the opportunity to bask under the sun on the white sand shores, soak in the beautiful clear blue waters of the South China Sea and explore the lush and untouched rainforests where a rich ecology greets you. Visitors can enjoy a dream vacation in Hainan Island with an exotic culinary experience that will not weigh heavily on their wallets.  

Budget Sightseeing and Activities

A holiday in Hainan Island doesn’t need to be expensive. Simply hire a cab and bring along your camera and head for the Dongjiao Coconut Plantation to take pictures of this coconut paradise while sipping an icy coconut drink. Drop by one of Hainan Island ’s most valued, the Five Ministers Memorial Tower. Then take a trip to the west and see the Hairu Tomb. Travel to the southeastern part to see the historical educational institute of Qiongtai Academy. The Shishan Volcanic Craters is a great sight to culminate your day where you can get photographs of the lava up close and personal. If you like adventure, the local tourism office has a number of fun activities such as snorkeling, diving, windsurfing, power boating, fishing, swimming and golf.

Budget Shopping, Eating and Entertainment

Chinese food in Hainan Island is always served fresh and priced reasonably. The car parks are sprawled with vendors in the evening at Sanya. They offer live 3 to 4 dozen shrimp and fish for only ¥4 and live crabs for ¥10 and if you want to dine there, the entire dinner costs ¥60 only which comes with a variation of sauces along with beer. After your nice dinner, sing and enjoy the rest of the night with your friends at the karaoke lounges in Haiku or have a barbecue and beer by the beach.

Budget Shopping

It is possible to have a shopping spree in Hainan Island that won’t hurt your pocket. Go around from each emporium, stall and shop. There is a wide array of items to buy ranging from dried fruits, coffee, spices, accessories, clothes and decorative handicrafts that are inexpensive. It is also the best place to shop for cultured pearls and jewelry for souvenirs.

Budget Accommodation

You can find accommodation in Hainan Island that gives quality service, while you save on tariffs like the Holiday Inn Resort and Cactus Resort in Sanya, the Haikou International Hostel near Shiji, Jinjiang Inn Haikou on Wenming Road and Haikou Banana International Youth Hostel.

Visitors can enjoy a fun-filled vacation minus the worry of sky-rocketing leisure travel costs. In Hainan Island you can be sure your money will go a long way.