Hainan Island Trip 2-7Sep 2007

We went on a 6 days Hainan Island Trip from 2 to 7 Sep 2007. Hainan Island is also known as the Eastern Hawaii because the island is full of coconut trees. The island is well known for production of coconut items, coffee, cocoa, pepper, rubber etc.. which are mostly grown in tropical countries.

Rinchen is OK as this is not his first trip onboard the airplane but Metta is not alright onboard. She is crying when the airplane is about to land, possibly due to the pressure, if not, tired.



Overall is OK trip just that the weather is hot, really hot. We are alll sweating everyday!!! I am still tanned even after returned for 2 weeks already. Rinchen is not so tan but Metta is so dark that she looks like a Malay already.

The logistic part: Carrying a big and heavy bag everywhere we go, it was the most tiring part. The bag contains the whole day EBM + 1 big thermal flask filled with hot water, both kids spare clothings, diapers, toys, containers and milk powder, it weighs more than 10kg. We have to bring this bag everywhere we go even if it is just going up for lunch, this is because the bag contain EBM which we cannot afford to leave it on the bus.

Places we went includes (mainly) Song Qin Ling's memorial mansion, Wan Quan River, Bo Ao, Xing Nong Botanic Garden, Dong Shan Lin, Li-minority tribute, Deer Turning Head Hilltop Park, Visit to Nan Shan Buddhist Temple, in San Ya, where the 108m tall Guan Yin statue stands, Visit to "Tian Ya Hai Jiao", Beaches, 5 Generals Temple and more.
I love the place they call it Wan Quan River. It's a famous river in Hainan. Separated by a stretch of Golden Beach, one side is River, one side is Sea, how special is this!

The main highlight in Hainan Island is of course the 5A Tourism Zone, the Sanya Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone. It's where the 108m tall 3 faces Guan Yin statue stands. Nanshan is the southernmost mountain of China, situated 40 miles west of Sanya, facing South China Sea. It was fun to spend half a day inside this hugh park. Just merely be there to be with Guan Yin brings so much joy and peace to our mind. So next time when you visit Hainan Island, please remember to pay a visit to the South Sea Guan Yin.

Dongshan Ling is another spot where we enjoy ourselves very much. It's also a Buddhist place. The temple is located somewhere in the middle of the mountain. We took the open air cable car up to the mountain top to take a glimpse of the whole area. Hugh rocks and rocks, is what I would say. The most challenging part is to carry a heavy bag and carrying Metta, at the same time taking pictures and video. The view is beautiful from atop and on our way down, we see many hugh rocks such as the "Live rock" and also a statue of Maitreya Buddha (Laughing Buddha).

Tianya-Haijiao Tourist Zone is another highlight for tourists. It's worth to visit if you are sporty enough to walk deep in and explore. You will love the path you take. It's walking and walking till you see 2 hugh rocks, one named Tianya and one named Haijiao, on the beach. Of course there are also alot of other rocks with beautiful name or with chinese cravings. Best for lovers. Only my mum, myself with Metta walk deep in to see Tianya and Haijiao. It's where we get our "pound lost" and is also where we sweat and sun-tan OMG...

Popular goodies to bring home: These includes biscults, snacks and sweets make from coconuts, coffee, cocoa etc..coffee powder, coconut powder, pepper, handicraft made by the Li-minority and famous tea of Hainan island, tea leaf pluck from Wu Zhi mountain (5 fingers mountain) call "Ku Ding" Tea.

The next time you visit Hainan Island, please do not forget to bring your sun-block, sunglass and umbrella! Most of all, it's so tempting that I must tell you, please do not forget to drink coconut juice as much as you like before you leave!