You’ll ride around the whole island by starting from Hainan’s provincial capital Haikou in the north. Then you’ll ride along the wildly beautiful west coast of Hainan, head to the central mountain area to get a slice of the authentic minority life, before cycling along the stunning east coast all the way back to Haikou.
The bike trails are varied along the way, including flat and easy beachside paths, quiet winding countryside lanes, and some seriously challenging mountain roads.
Ride on to see the island, you’ll be amazed.
Riding from Hainan’s west coast to east coast, as opposed to many domestic tourism biking routes, most of which are clock-wise. Here is the reason why:
In China, people drive or ride on the right side of the road, therefore when cycling from anti-clockwisely, the beaches and ocean are always on your right side, without the blocking of traffic.
We bought and own all the bikes used for our cycling trip. All our bikes are good-quality mountain bikes of Giant brand. Giant is one of the world’s largest bicycle manufactures and produce reliable bikes. Our bikes have frames including XS, S, M, and L sizes, suitable for riders between 1.45 to 2 meters tall. The bikes are all equipped with disc brakes, which will make your cycling experience more comfortable and enjoyable. We can also provide helmets of Giant brand for customers to use, without extra charges, if they do not bring their own.
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.
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
Rise and shine for today’s exploration to the suburb of 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 the city. This park features dozens of extinct volcanoes, 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 the top of the volcano crater, which is 222.8 meters (about 731 feet) above sea level, and is also the highest altitude of Haikou.
After visiting 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.
Later we will 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
After breakfast, your Hainan Cycling Adventure continues 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 the opportunity to try 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 century ago.
After lunch, you may take a walk in the village and get to know the traditional local lifestyle a little better. Then jump on your bike for the rest journey.
You’ll first pass Guyin Waterfall, where you could stretch your legs with a short hike along the flowing stream and feel the cooling splash around the waterfall. Afterwards, you’ll cycle all the way to your hotel which is located 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.
Riding distance: 60-80km
Accommodation: Beachside Boutique Hotel
Included Activities:
•Visit Baoliang Coffee Village & traditional lunch
•Guyin waterfall
Meals Included:
•Breakfast
•Lunch
•Dinner
Leave your beach side hotel behind after breakfast and you’ll travel by bus for about 30 minutes to the west suburb of Lingao county before starting 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 cycle all the way to Yangpu’s suburb. You’ll ride through more farming villages, paddy fields before being transferred to the magnificent Yangpu Ancient Salt Fields for a visit. The salt fields have been continuously in use for salt production for more than 1000 years.
You may try some locally famous salt-baked chicken for dinner tonight.
Riding distance: 70km
Accommodation: A Boutique Hotel
Included Activities:
•Guangcun Sliver Beach
•Visit Yangpu Ancient Salt Fields
Meals Included:
•Breakfast
•Lunch
•Dinner
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, and therefore 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
Toady will be big on hiking and you will see spectacular mountain views. In the morning, you’ll be transferred by van for about one hour to Jianfengling National Forest Park of Ledong county for a hike.
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
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.
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
Now you’ve made it to the southern tip of Hainan Island, and one of the most popular destinations in China — Sanya. The blue ocean, white beaches, green mountains, colorful tropical flowers, 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. People have 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
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 during your cycling.
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 you like 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 have been living here in traditional lifestyle.
Riding distance: 70km
Accommodation: A Boutique Hotel in Qiongzhong
Included Activities:
•Visit minority villages
Meals Included:
•Breakfast
•Lunch
•Dinner
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 of 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
Today’s cycling 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 looking out across the clear blue sea, you’ll be charmed by the reef islands and sailing boats scattered in the bay, and maybe you could soak your feet in one of the turquoise lagoons if you like.
You’ll get on a ferryboat with the bike as you finish the 45km cycling at Yandun dock. Then after within 5 minutes’ boat trip, you’ll get off the have lucnh at one of the restaurant at the fishing town 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 Asia — a high-level event for leaders from business, academia, and government cross 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 which makes it worth exploring.
Spend the night in Bo’ao and get an authentic slice of the east coastal experience of Hainan Island.
Riding distance: 82km
Accommodation: A Boutique Hotel in Bo’ao
Included Activities:
•Visit Shimei Bay
Meals Included:
•Breakfast
•Lunch
•Dinner
This morning, starting from Bo’ao, you’ll cycle 10km along the coastal line to Tanmen town, and take a look at the 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 restaurants near the port, you’ll be amazed by the freshness of the seafood.
In the afternoon, you’ll cycle another 50km along the east coast of Hainan, pass scenic countryside and quaint fishing villages, and then arrive at Wechang before settling 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
Today is your last day of cycling along the east coast of Hainan. You’ll start the ride at 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 van 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
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
It’s simple. You ride your bike, and we take care of everything else! Such as, we design the routes, set up roadside snacks, arrange your meals, and forward your luggage to your hotel. So you don’t have to worry about anything and just enjoy the cycling.
When you’re on the bike, our guides are constantly looking out for your comfort and safety. Our support van is with you every mile of the way, offering water, snacks, and mechanical support and carrying your extra clothing. You can also hop in the van at any time, especially if you need a lift during tougher sections. A guide is with you on the road at all times, offering cycling tips and local insight as you move through the landscape.
On a typical bike day with 60km distance, we will meet for breakfast at 8:00am and be ready to ride about 9:00 am. We generally divide the riding day into four parts of 15 kilometers each. After the first part, we have a snack break on the roadside, where we have local seasonal fruits, candy bars, drinks. After the second part, we have lunch, which would be in a local restaurant and serve authentic Sichuan dishes. After the third part, we have another snack break, and then to our hotels and dinner.
On Hainan Island, you mostly ride on small country roads and village tracks, concrete or tarmacked green ways in good condition; and in the central mountain area, there would be plenty of ascents and descents, passing by green mountains and tropical jungles.
Yes, our guests quite enjoy the occasional hiking, sightseeing, water sports and local culture experiencing on the Hainan Bike Tour.
Our trip is suitable for those with a reasonable to good level of fitness. We recommend preparing by doing some endurance fitness and, as always, our support vehicle is on hand should you need to rest. If you’re unsure you are capable of riding such distances, just give us a call or email and we can explain more about the trip.
As always, our team will be keeping a close eye on you during the trip and we are fully prepared for emergencies. We will have a first aid kit for minor injuries, support vehicle, multiple assistants and emergency radio capability. In case of severe injuries, we will call the nearest hospital for ambulance support. We take care of everything so you can ride and enjoy the journey with peace of mind.
We have carefully researched the most comfortable hotels for each overnight of the trip to ensure you can rest as well as possible. We can guarantee 3-4* hotel quality with hot water, clean rooms and western style bathrooms.
Hainan cuisine is famous for its freshness and healthy, each city has its own specialty. We will be trying each town’s best food as we make our way along the journey, and we also serve good quality wine on the bike tour.
Do not sweat it if you are a vegetarian, eat halal or have food allergies. We will take care of you.
