The experiences of these men of letters describe what eventually became one of China's most magical tourist spots.
One of the most fascinating aspects of Hainan Island are its ethnic minority groups, the original inhabitants who have lived here, relatively undisturbed, for thousands of years. Their culture, customs, and way of life remain largely intact, especially if you venture into the mountainous heartland of the island.
This ranks among China's top chicken dishes and is also an island specialty.
Locate in the Nanwan Peninsula, 14 km away from Lingshi town in Hainan province, Nanwan Monkey Island is the only tropical island nature reserve for macaques in China and the world. Nanwan Monkey Island is beautiful and charming. There are clean and entrancing beaches, with colorful coral reefs.
Due to its unique characteristics, Dongshan lamb does not have the muttony smell of its northern counterparts.
Haikou's Qilou Old Street is perhaps the most impressive example of arcade architecture in all of China.
Wuzhizhou Island is the most perfectly preserved of Hainan's coastal natural resources and also the best place for diving and sightseeing.