6D5N Hainan itinerary 🇨🇳 (Sanya + Haikou) beaches, cafes & seafood 🦀✨
🧳 6D5N Haikou & Sanya Itinerary 🇨🇳🌴
Just came back from Hainan (Sanya + Haikou) and honestly… I didn’t expect to love it this much 😭✨
Think beaches, seafood, cafes & chill vibes. It was a perfect mix of relaxation + exploring.
Here’s my full 6D5N itinerary + what I ate 👇
📅 Day 1 – Travel Day + First Look at Sanya
Landed at Haikou Meilan Airport
Took high-speed train to Sanya
📍 Explored:
大东海旅游区 (Dadonghai Beach) 🏖
三亚大悦城 (Joy City)
📅 Day 2 – Scenic Spots + Shopping
📍 Stops:
南山村 - huge buddha statue
天涯小镇 (super photogenic!!) 📸
椰梦长廊 🌴
CDF Duty Free Shopping Mall 🛍
🍜 Dinner highlight: Seafood restaurant near CDF mall
👉 SUPER fresh, delicious & surprisingly cheap 🦀
📅 Day 3 – Nature + Atlantis Sea Aquarium
📍 亚龙湾森林公园 (Yalong Bay Forest Park) 🌿
📍 后海 (Houhai Village – very chill surf vibe)
📍 Atlantis Sanya — honestly, the sea aquarium was very underwhelming, not worth the money imo. but the buffet that was included in the package was AMAZING. It has HUGE spread: oysters, sashimi, seafood + cooked food
📅 Day 4 – Travel to Haikou + Old Streets
Took high-speed train to Haikou
📍 Explored:
骑楼老街 (Qilou Old Street)
Walked to 海口钟楼
云洞图书馆 (super unique architecture!)
Viewed Century Bridge 🌉
🍜 Food highlight: 老爸茶楼 (inside 骑楼老街)
💡 Feels like old-school Hong Kong dimsum culture
👉 Huge variety + very local experience
📅 Day 5 – Café Hopping + Favourite Food AGAIN 🤭
📍 天空之山 📸
📍 龙兴路 (city walk + cafes)
Many cute cafes & aesthetic spots ☕️✨
Found a stationery + café concept store
⚠️ Tip: Shops open after 1pm, come later!
🍜 Dinner: Went back to 老爸茶楼 again 😂
👉 That’s how much we loved it
👉 Food was still amazing on second visit
When visiting Hainan, especially the cities of Sanya and Haikou, I highly recommend setting aside time to explore the architectural marvel of Yundong Library. Its unique design creates a serene atmosphere perfect for photography and leisurely reading. Besides the popular beaches and tourist spots, take the opportunity to wander through Haikou’s Old Streets, like Qilou Old Street. This area gives visitors a glimpse into the local culture with its colonial buildings, traditional eateries, and bustling markets. Café hopping in Haikou is a delightful experience, with many charming and aesthetic spots opening in the afternoons. I found that visiting these cafes not only offered great coffee and pastries but also a chance to appreciate the local creative scene. For seafood lovers, the restaurants near CDF Duty Free Shopping Mall in Sanya provide fresh, affordable dishes that truly showcase Hainan’s coastal flavors. Repeated visits to favorite spots, like 老爸茶楼 in Haikou, enhanced my experience by letting me savor authentic local dim sum and tea culture. If you plan your travel well, using high-speed trains between Haikou and Sanya is convenient and adds comfort to your itinerary. Always check opening hours since some cafes or shops open later in the day. Overall, including these hidden gems and local experiences will enrich your trip beyond the standard attractions, making your 6 days in Hainan truly memorable.
Hi! I cant find 老爸茶楼 on baidumaps or google maps, can i check if theres another name for me to find it on the maps? TIA!!