Family Travel Ideas in Hainan island

The smallest of all provinces in the People’s Republic of China, Hainan Island, is on the southernmost tip of the country. This province has 8 cities, all with distinctive attractions that can appeal to touring families. The capital of Haikou is a cosmopolitan area with modern establishments indicative of the area’s progress.

Sea Zoo

The Sea Zoo located about 20 kilometers from the western part of Sanya City and features fish, dolphins, sea lions, birds, and mammals. The top attractions are the performing dolphins and lions which have daily performances. Families will also like the crocodile pond, turtle pool and bird area which houses more than 1,000 sea birds. Around the area are shops and restaurants where families can conveniently get their necessities.

Nantai Crocodile Lake Zoo

The Nantai Crocodile Zoo is an awe-inspiring facility built on a 133,000 square meter area. It has crocodiles numbering over 10,000. Kids will drop their jaws by the regular crocodile, tiger, and elephant shows. There is also a crocodile restaurant inside that serves exotic crocodile dishes as well as a store that retails various products made of crocodiles.

Nanwan Monkey Island

This is the only island reserve in China that is specially dedicated to the preservation of primates. It is also a popular destination among families. Located at the Xincun Port in the county of Lingshui, this island can be viewed via a guided tour. Families will love seeing the immense monkey population as well as take pictures of the greens and caves covering the island.

Tropical Ocean World

This modern theme park packs a lot of attractions that can make any family busy even for a couple of days. There is the Millennium Tower which resembles a fish and stands about 430 feet high. This tower is listed in the popular Guinness Book of World Records as the tallest tower for sightseeing on the planet. Tourists can use the elevators to get a panoramic view of the Haikou city as well as the coast of the Qiongzhou Strait. Other attractions include the Laser Water, a curtain film which shows the folk tales of the island, the theme park called Island of Myths and the Shell Arts Museum. There is also the Rocket Bungee where tourists can shoot up to 70 meters for a couple of seconds.

These are just some of the most remarkable, can't-miss family attractions in Hainan. Simply put, Hainan offers a fabulous time to any family looking for fun and recreation.