This 8-day cycling tour on China’s tropical island located in the South China Sea. This is an easy to moderate ride over gently rolling terrain through coconut plantations and along beaches. Visiting seaside villages along the way, there will time for evening strolls on the beach. Starting in Haikou, the capital of Hainan on the north side of the island, we will cycle down the east coast finishing at Yalong Bay in Sanya, China’s luxurious beach front resort noted for its pristine beaches an clear water.
On the first day, the group will meet in Haikou and explore the sights of this coastal city including old town and the Five Officials Temple.
On Day 2, the group will cycle from Haikou to Wenchang past green tropical plantations. We will stay near the Qinglan harbor.
On the third day, the group will cycle mostly near the coast through rural villages to Boao, a small resort village area.
The following day, the group will cycle inland to the Xinglong Hot Springs Resort area. After a good long soak, we will visit the nearby botanical gardens.
On Day 5, we will have a leisurely cycle to Lingshui staying in a cabin with a private hot spring pool. We will also visit the the nearby pearl farms.
On the sixth day, we cycle to Yalong Bay in Sanya, where we will be staying two nights in one of the beach side resort hotels. This bay is the jewel of Hainan Island with its pristine water and fine white sand beaches. Fine evenings on the beach are remembered long after returning home.
On Day 7, there will be a day-ride excursion partially using transport toward Hainan’s highest peak and into the Li minority area to visit at Qixian National Forest Park. You will have the soft option of taking transport up the hill and cycling down back to your beachside hotel in Yalong Bay. There will be a banquet dinner in the evening.
On the last day, have a leisurely morning beach walk and swim before we escort you to the Sanya International Airport for onward or homeward connections to Shanghai, Beijing or Guangzhou.
Itinerary
| Day | Location | Cycling Distance Miles/KM | HAINAN PROVINCE |
| 1 | Haikou | 24/40 | Visit Haikou Old Town and Five Official Temple |
| 2 | Wenchang | 63/104 | Cycle past tropical plantations and stay in the Qinglan Harbor |
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Boao | 49/80 | Cycle through rural fishing villages and stay in a small resort village |
| 4 | Xinglong | 55/88 | Relax in the hot spring resort and visit the botanical gardens |
| 5 | Lingshui | 34/55 | Visit the pearl farms and stay in a cabin with private hot spring pools |
| 6 | Sanya | 41/68 | Saving the best for last, Yalong Beach Resort at the Holiday Inn. Beautiful white sand beaches and swimming |
| 7 | Sanya | 32/52 | Jianfengling Tropical Rain Forest Preserve - A day trip to Hainan’s highest mountain. Banquet in the evening. |
| 8 | Sanya | 0/0 | Beach combing and swimming, then transport to the Sanya airport. End of tour |
| Total Distance | 487/297 |
Tour type: Support vehicle is provided for the tour. Riders will carry only day gear with them on their bikes.
Geographical location: South China Sea Elevation range: 0 feet (0 meters) to 5,000 feet (1,500 meters)
Total cycling distance: Approximately 410 miles (656 km): Average distance per ride day: 45 miles (73 km) Cycling will be supplemented with vehicle transport on some days to reach the next point of interest.
Prices include the following:
- Bilingual bicycle tour guide.
- All hotel room accommodations (double occupancy) for seven nights.
- Meals eaten as group (private meals, snacks and alcoholic beverages are not included).
- All group transportation costs.
- All group entrance fees.
- A Rental Bike with panniers, lock, raincape, gloves and helmet is included.
