This two-wheeled Hainan Adventure will show you the different faces of this tropical island — exotic wildlife, lush rainforest, quint fishing villages, sizzling street food, golden beaches, bustling towns, and the lovely local islanders.
You’ll ride around the whole island, start from Hainan’s provincial capital city Haikou in the north, ride along the wildly beautiful west coast of Hainan, then head to the central mountain area to get a slice of the authentic minority life, before riding along the stunning west coast all the way back to Haikou.
We have designed this bike trip route in an anti-clockwise direction – ride from west coast to east coast, as opposed to many domestic tourism biking route, most of which ride clock-wisely, here’s the reason why:
In China, people drive or ride on the right side of the ride. When cycle from west coast to east coast of Hainan, the beaches and ocean are always on your right side, without the blocking of traffic.
What’s more, the east coast of Hainan is more developed than the west coast. Start from the west coast, you could avoid the crowds of the road/hotel/restaurant as much as possible in the peak season.
The bike trails are varied along the way, from flat and easy beachside roads, down to quiet winding countryside lanes, and over some seriously challenging mountain passes.
Ride on to see the island, you’ll be amazed.
Itinerary
Day 1: Haikou Arrival
Welcome to Hainan Island! We will welcome you at Haikou Meilan International Airport and take you to your hotel. You are free to refresh and relax with a walk around Haikou’s coconut-tree-swaying beaches before we hold a pre-trip briefing, later in the afternoon.
With your guides, you will go through the itinerary and learn about local road safety and cultural considerations, and ask us any questions you may have. After being fully briefed, in the evening, we will hold a welcome dinner to celebrate the beginning of your adventure. You will feast on some of the best food this tropical island has to offer and eagerly anticipate the coming journey that lies ahead.
Riding distance: none
Accommodation: Hotel
Included Activities: Airport Pick-up, Pre-trip Briefing
Meals Included: Welcome dinner
Day 2: Haikou Suburb Exploration
Rise and shine for today’s exploration in Haikou — Hainan’s provincial capital, a charming city with a laid-back vibe.
You’ll start off with a warm-up hiking through Haikou Volcanic Cluster GeoPark in the western suburb of Haikou. This park features dozens of extinct volcanos, lava tunnels and lush vegetation. The hike takes about 1.5 hours, mainly on shady stone steps. You can get a bird-view of the whole city from on top of the volcano crater, which is 222.8 meters above sea level, also the highest altitude of Haikou.
After the park, you’ll start your cycling with a bike-fitting and test-ride through the volcanic village nearby, which is entirely made out of lava stones.
Have lunch and try some tasty Hainan cuisine in the local restaurant.
In the afternoon, you will cycle along the countryside greenways for about 40 km. The trails pass over coconut groves, paddy fields, through small villages and along riverbanks.
Afterwards, hop up on your van and travel back to your hotel, you can relax or perhaps take a swim in the pool, before enjoying a nice dinner in the evening.
Riding distance: 40km
Accommodation: Hotel
Included Activities:
Hike Haikou Volcanic Cluster Geopark
Visit Volcanic Village
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 3: Haikou – Lingao
After breakfast, your Hainan Cycling Adventure officially kicks off from the beautiful west coast of Haikou. While cycling along the coconut-tree-lined beach roads and enjoying the pleasant ocean breeze, you might see people having fun by surfing, sailboarding or kayaking on the sea.
The biking trail gradually takes you into tranquil country-roads, where you may encounter various tropical fruit orchards, such as mango, banana, pineapple, lichee, sugarcane, jackfruit and so on, and you may have some fresh-picked fruits on the way as snacks.
You’ll sample some traditional Hainan cuisine for lunch at Baoliang Old Village, where you could try locally grown rice, vegetable, meat, and even have a cup of freshly brewed local coffee – yes, this area is famous for its good quality coffee beans that have been locally grown since almost a hundred years ago.
After lunch, you may take a walk in the village and get to know the traditional village lifestyle a little better. Then jump on your bike for the rest journey.
You’ll first pass Guiyin Waterfall, where you could stretch your legs with a short hike along the flowing stream and feel the cooling splash under the waterfall. Afterwards, you’ll cycle all the way to your hotel on the golden sand beach of Lingao.
Take a short walk on the beach or swim in the pool, before feasting on some local specialties of Lingao.
Riding distance: 60-80km
Accommodation: Beachside Boutique Hotel
Included Activities:
Visit Baoliang Coffee Village & traditional lunch
Guyin waterfall
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 4: Lingao – Yangpu
Leave your beachside hotel behind after breakfast, you’ll travel by bus for about 30 minutes to the west suburb of Lingao county and start your cycling.
The biking trails will first bring you into a fascinating mangrove forest. The mangrove trees grow directly from the shallow sea and form an intricate root system, which create a great environment for various wildlife to flourish. Then you’ll pass a quiet little beach named Guangcun Silver Beach, with soft white sands and few visitors.
The west coast of Hainan is famous for its wild, untamed beauty with rugged cliffs, volcanic rocks and rolling waves along the shore. You could take regular stops to admire the the views.
Stop for lunch at the town on the way, then cycling all the way to Yangpu. You’ll ride through more farming villages, paddy fields before taking a visit at the magnificent Yangpu Ancient Salt Fields, which have been continuously in use for salt production for more than 1000 years.
You may try some locally famous salt-baked chicken and greens for dinner, before settling down in your comfortable hotel.
Riding distance: 70km
Accommodation: A Boutique Hotel
Included Activities:
Guangcun Sliver Beach
Visit Yangpu Ancient Salt Fields
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 5: Yangpu – Dongfang
Today you’ll cycle along Hainan’s west coastline to the westernmost city of this Island – Dongfang.
Dotted with tiny fishing villages and scenic beaches, the west coast is just as charming as the more developed east coast, only more primitive and less crowded, which is a great place for those who love going off-the-beaten-path.
You’ll finish today’s 80km cycling at one of the most beautiful beaches in the west coast — Chess Bay. With clear water and soft sand, the Chess Bay extends for 20km from east to west, and there are many craggy rocks and reefs scattered along the shore.
Afterwards, hop in the van and transfer about 1 hour to Fish-Scale Delta — the western tip of Hainan Island, if the weather and time permit, you’ll probably see one of the most glorious sunset in your life.
The fresh-caught west coast seafood and other specialties await you at dinner as you are about to call it a day.
Riding distance: 80km
Accommodation: A Boutique Hotel
Included Activities:
Visit Chess Bay
Visit Fish-Scale Delta
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 6: Dongfang – Ledong
Toady will be big on hiking and spectacular mountain views. In the morning, you’ll be transferred by van for about one hour and then take a hike in Jianfengling National Forest Park in Ledong county.
As China’s largest and best preserved tropical rainforest, and home to many rare plants and animals, Jianfengling Park is famous for its natural scenery. You’ll hike for about 3 hours in the park, the hiking trails are mostly natural paths with occasional boardwalks or stone stairs.
After finishing hiking, transfer to lunch and fuel up, later you could burn the calories by riding another 35km to your hotel at the seaside and take a good rest.
Riding distance: 35km
Accommodation: Ledong Longmu bay
Included Activities:
Hike Jianfengling National Rainforest Park
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 7: Ledong – Sanya
After breakfast you’ll cycle 23km to visit the spectacular Yinggehai Salt Fields located on the southwestern sea shore of Hainan Island — where you could see the heavy snow-like sea salt processed with traditional methods.
Afterwards, you’ll cycle through busting little towns, shady country lanes and occasional empty beaches for another 53km before arriving at Yazhou Old Town in the west suburb of Sanya city.
Take a short walk in the old town which was established a thousand year ago, see the remains of the historical sites and cultural relics, step back in time for a moment before transferring to your hotel in Sanya.
Riding distance: 76km
Accommodation: A Boutique Hotel
Included Activities:
Visit Yinggehai Salt Fields
Visit Yanzhou Old Town
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 8: Sanya – Wuzhishan
Now you’ve made it to the southern tip of Hainan Island, and probably one the most popular destinations in China — Sanya. The blue ocean, white beaches, green mountains, colorful tropical followers, fancy resorts and tourist crowds can be a little overwhelming!
This morning your guide will take you on a walk tour along the dazzling coconut-dream-corridor built around Sanya Bay to admire the seashore scenery. Many people are having fun here with all kinds of water activities, including swimming, sailing, speed boating, or having a glass of fruit juice while getting a sun bath.
You’ll then jump on the van to see the city view of Sanya, before transferring for about 1.5 hours to Wuzhishan.
After lunch, the biking trails will slowly bring you into the heart of this island. This is Central Hainan, covered by vast primitive rainforest and majestic towering mountains. Take a hike at Wuzhishan Nature Reserve for about 2 hours to appreciate the picturesque views.
Try some unique local style cuisine for dinner and enjoy the fresh air in the mountain area.
Riding distance: 70km
Accommodation: A Boutique Hotel in Wuzhishan
Included Activities:
Visit Sanya Bay
Hike Wuzhishan Nature Reserve
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 9: Wuzhishan-Qiongzhong
Today will be a mountainous ride for about 70km in total. The road is winding and steep, with the up/down slope ranges from 5-10%. You may challenge yourself by conquering the mountain on your bike, and there will be plenty of well-earned breaks on the way to snap a photo of the stunning mountain and rainforest views and refresh on some snacks and drinks.
What’s more, our support van will always be close by, so take it easy and feel free to hop on the van at any time and just enjoy your vacation in your own way.
You will also pass many local minority villages and encounter some indigenous Hainan islanders — the Li and Miao minority people who came to the island thousands of years ago as the first settlers, and still live here in traditional lifestyle.
Riding distance: 70km
Accommodation: A Boutique Hotel in Qiongzhong
Included Activities:
Visit minority villages
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 10: Qiongzhong – Lingshui
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred by support van for 1 hour to Diaoluoshan town and start your cycling.
Today’s cycling is approximately 75km. You’ll ride through winding mountainous road, pass steamy rainforest, rolling hills, stunning tropical valleys and many minority villages. Take a short hike at Dali waterfall and enjoy the chill of the splashing water and fresh mountain air.
Spend your night at the seaside Lingshui county and enjoy the splendid beach view here.
Riding distance: 75km
Accommodation: A Boutique Hotel in Lingshui
Included Activities:
Visit Dali Waterfall
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 11: Linshui – Bo’ao
Today’s cycle is about 82km in total, and it’s probably one of the most spectacular biking trails you’ve ever ridden — the coastal road hugs soft sand beaches and look out across the clear blue sea, you’ll be charmed by the reef islands and sailing boats scattered in the bay, and maybe soak your feet in one of the turquoise lagoons.
You’ll swap your bike with a ferryboat as you finish your 45km cycling at Yandun dock, only within 5 minutes cruise, before having lunch at one of the fish boat harbor restaurant nearby.
Afterwards, jump on your bike and cycle all the way for another 37km to the idyllic costal town of Bo’ao, which is best known for the annual Bo’ao Forum for Asian — a high-level event for leaders from business, academia, and government in Asia and other continents.
Surrounded by lush paddy fields and dotted with palm-line beaches, apart from the diverse selection of restaurants and hotels, Bo’ao still has a peaceful and quiet small town vibe that worth exploring.
Spend the night in Bo’ao and get an authentic slice of the east coastal life of Hainan Island.
Riding distance: 82km
Accommodation: A Boutique Hotel in Bo’ao
Included Activities:
Visit Shimei Bay
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 12: Bo’ao – Wenchang
This morning, starting from Bo’ao, you’ll cycle 10km along the coastal line to Tanmen town, and take a look at the China (Hainan) Museum of The South China Sea. Covering an area of more than 70,000 square meters, the museum features a collection of rare marine life, antiques and cultural relics, which offers a panoramic view of the history and natural ecology of the the South China Sea.
Looking out from the museum window, you’ll see shimmering blue ocean dotted with many fishing boats — this is Tanmen Port, one of the largest and oldest fishing ports in Hainan with more than 1000 years history.
Have lunch at one of the restaurant near the port, you’ll be amazed by the freshness of the seafood.
In the afternoon, cycle another 50km along the east coast of Hainan, pass scenic countryside and quaint fishing villages, until arriving at Wechang, and settle down in your comfortable beachside hotel.
Riding distance: 60km
Accommodation: A Boutique Hotel in Wenchang
Included Activities:
Visit Hainan South China Sea Museum
Visit Tanmen Fishing Port
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 13: Wenchang – Haikou
It’s time for your one last day cycling along the east coast of Hainan. You’ll start your cycling at the Dongjiao Coconut Grove of Wenchang.
Surrounded by thousands of tall, lush, green coconut trees swaying in the ocean breeze, with shady biking trails stretching for almost 20km, this is a dreamy place for any cyclist. You’ll find several species of coconut trees with different shapes and colors, and of course, there are plenty of fresh coconut milk for you to drink.
Take in the splendid views along the beaches and bays on your riding back to the big city. You may get on the support bus at the suburb of Haikou and be transferred to your hotel.
Riding distance: 70km
Accommodation: A Boutique Hotel in Haikou
Included Activities:
Visit East Suburb Coconut Grove
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 14: Haikou Departure
Your Cycle Hainan Island adventure comes to an end today. The last day is free for you to relax and enjoy as you wish in Haikou. Of course, please let us know if you have any special requests and we will always do our best to accommodate you.
After spending your day enjoying the remaining time in Haikou, we will take you to the airport and bid you farewell!
Riding distance: none
Included Activities:
Send to airport
Meals Included:
Breakfast