The Shenyudao Cultural Tourism Area provides serene lake cruises and rejuvenating forest therapy, nature's perfect escape in summer. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
As sweltering temperatures grip much of China, Hainan's Tropical Rainforest National Park Tourist Highway provides a lush retreat, connecting rainforests, tea plantations, and mountain getaways.
The journey starts at Baihualing Tropical Rainforest Cultural Tourism Area in Qiongzhong Li and Miao autonomous county, a gateway to Hainan's tropical wilderness. The island's first 5A-standard rainforest attraction boasts summer temperatures averaging 22 C and forest coverage exceeding 90 percent.
The Shenyudao Cultural Tourism Area provides serene lake cruises and rejuvenating forest therapy, nature's perfect escape in summer. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
"It's 10 times better than any air-conditioned room," said Zhang Guangwen, a tourist from Fujian province. Visitors relax by creekside tea picnics or hunt for crabs and gemstones with their children.
"Weekend crowds have surged since the tourist highway opened," said Qiao Haokang, the scenic area's marketing director.
In Qiongzhong, travelers explore Hainan's tea culture at homestays like Shan You Ju, where guests pick tea leaves and savor Li ethnic dishes. "Many come just to roast their own tea," said Zeng Xiaoling, a local guide.
The Shenyudao Cultural Tourism Area provides serene lake cruises and rejuvenating forest therapy, nature's perfect escape in summer. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Further along the scenic road in Lingshui Li autonomous county, the Yunshang Niuling coffee estate offers forest meditation, coffee tastings and fruit picking. "Our coffee captures Hainan's flavor at 18°N," said Liu Chang, the owner.
For deeper rejuvenation, the Shenyudao Cultural Tourism Area in Baoting Li and Miao autonomous county combines yoga, lake cruises, and forest therapy. "Every visit feels like hitting reset," said Dong Xinqi, a visitor from Haikou.
In the mountain-and-sea embrace of Sanya's Jiyang district, rainforest adventures, wild stream trekking, urban strolls, and coastal revelry await.
The Shenyudao Cultural Tourism Area provides serene lake cruises and rejuvenating forest therapy, nature's perfect escape in summer. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The Shenyudao Cultural Tourism Area provides serene lake cruises and rejuvenating forest therapy, nature's perfect escape in summer. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The beautiful waterfall in Baihualing Tropical Rainforest Cultural Tourism Area. [Photo by Chen Bowen/chinadaily.com.cn]
Adventure awaits at Baihualing Tropical Rainforest Cultural Tourism Area. [Photo by Wu Xingcai/For chinadaily.com.cn]
Adventure awaits at Baihualing Tropical Rainforest Cultural Tourism Area. [Photo by Wu Xingcai/For chinadaily.com.cn]
Visitor enjoy picking tea leaves at the homestay Shan You Ju in Qiongzhong. [Photo by Wu Xingcai/For chinadaily.com.cn]
Rainforest hikes, stream treks, city strolls, and beachside fun, Jiyang district offers it all amid Sanya's lush mountains and sea. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Rainforest hikes, stream treks, city strolls, and beachside fun, Jiyang district offers it all amid Sanya's lush mountains and sea. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Rainforest hikes, stream treks, city strolls, and beachside fun, Jiyang district offers it all amid Sanya's lush mountains and sea. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
