Hainan Island is located in China. Last summer I told you about our first.

This year we repeated the experiment, only this time we flew further.

Flight to Hainan Island

From Blagoveshchensk to about. Hainan flight time is about 7 hours. Unfortunately, there are no direct flights or charters. We chose the optimal one-stop flight for ourselves. The only inconvenience is that the plane flies not from Blagoveshchensk, but from Heihe (a town in China, which is located across the river from us).

The journey started at 9 am and ended at 4 am. We crossed customs, crossed the Amur River on a ship and ended up in China. In our free time we walked around Heihe and had lunch.

We flew from Heihe to Shanghai with refueling in Harbin. In Shanghai there is a transfer, a two-hour wait and a flight to Sanya. There are no connecting flights back, so you need to spend one night in Shanghai.

In my opinion, transfers for flights with children are convenient: a change of environment does not allow the child to get bored, and a two-three hour flight gives the opportunity to sleep.

We took care of this in advance. We took with us books, a small soft baby doll with clothes, napkins and ribbons. And with pencils and a notepad.

My daughter was not interested in drawing on the plane, but ribbons and dolls were popular (and for good reason, at three years old). And of course, they were saviors.

We also found homemade sugar lollipops useful during takeoff and landing, so that the child’s ears wouldn’t get blocked.

The flight “there” seemed difficult to me. Anyuta hardly slept on the plane, and therefore was tired and capricious. The flight to Shanghai was also delayed for 2 hours (but Anyuta slept sweetly right on the chairs at the airport). But our flight back was just great.

Which hotel to choose for a holiday on the island. Hainan?

On about. Hainan three beautiful bays: Yalunwan, Dadonghai and Sanya.

There is a hotel in SanyaWan Bay (the only one on Hainan Island) with an all-inclusive type of service.

Dadonghai Bay is located in the center, there are many restaurants, shops and bustling life.

There are mainly hotels in YalongWan Bay. This bay is perhaps the most beautiful and cleanest. But there is no infrastructure here - only hotels and restaurants on their territory.

In addition to hotels on the island. Hainan you can live in apartments. These are one- or two-room apartments in high-rise buildings, not far from the sea. Many apartments have swimming pools in the courtyard. A huge plus of the apartments is the presence of a kitchen and washing machine. If you are on vacation with a small child, you can prepare the food that he likes yourself. All products can be bought in supermarkets. The apartments, like hotel rooms, are cleaned daily.

The only negative of the apartments is the lack of its own beach.

My family and I vacationed at the Intime Resort Hotel (five stars) in Dadonghai Bay. The hotel has a beautiful green area with three swimming pools.

There is a place to walk with your child, a lot of greenery and flowers. The hotel is located on the first line, 5 minutes from the sea, it has its own beach, with sun loungers and umbrellas. The hotel itself has Wi-Fi, a gym, a children's playroom, and a doctor. Everything is free for hotel residents.

Where to go with children in Sanya?

Perhaps this question will remain unanswered. Unlike Beidahe, there are no entertainment options for children in Sanya. The only interesting excursion for a child is monkey island.

In rainy or cloudy weather, you can go to Hot Springs. They are in the open air, but very warm and we swam in them right in the light rain. The springs occupy a very large area, with many different pools: with coconut milk, green tea, wine, herbs, etc. and with different temperatures. There are ice pools, and there are very hot ones (where you can barely stand it). The pools are shallow, and Anya swam in them with pleasure.

We really liked the pool with small fish that tickled our feet, biting the old rough skin.

Also in Dadonghai Bay there is museum of 3D paintings. If it’s raining outside, you can also go there with your child. The museum impressed me: the shadows in the paintings are so detailed that in photographs the images look three-dimensional.

Anyutka was bored at first, but when we got to the pictures with animals, she blossomed. She liked it so much that she didn't want to leave.

But why, tell me, should children take excursions when there is a warm sea and hot sand, blue pools, fresh juice and chocolate fondue nearby?

Sea…

The sea during our stay on the island. Hainan was amazing: soft turquoise color, clear water and huge waves. Yes, the waves don’t make a child very happy, but they make adults happy, turning them into real children.

At first Anyutka was afraid of the waves. She walked up to the shore and admired the sea. But as soon as the wave approached, she defiantly ran away from it. For several days she simply played in the sand, walked in the water near the shore and swam in the pool.

But one day I convinced her that swimming in the waves was interesting, and she trusted us. My husband and I took our daughter to such a depth where the waves rock, and do not crash on the shore in foam. And Anya fell in love with the waves. She called herself a mermaid, swinging on the waves and feeling the feeling of flying.

My daughter swam on the waves in a circle, holding my hands. And dad held Anya by the waist. On large waves, we lifted our daughter with outstretched arms so that the wave would not cover her. Although she did dive a couple of times. But this did not discourage her from swimming; on the contrary, she proudly told us how brave she was.

Since then we have practically never left the sea :).

By the way, a few days before the trip, my daughter caught a cold and began to have a runny nose. I was worried: to go or cancel. We went. And as soon as Anya started swimming in the waves, her runny nose immediately went away. The sea water did its job.

The vacation flew by so quickly... We swam a lot, swam, played in the sand, and flew kites. In the evenings we walked around the city near the hotel, listening to music, the croaking of frogs and the sounds of the night surf.

My daughter is happy and so are we! Relax with your children! It's easy and pleasant!

Features of food in hotels on Hainan Island.

Meet your favorite all-inclusive hotels in Hainan!

Hainan hotels offer the following extended meal options:

HB - half board (breakfast and dinner)

FB - full board (breakfast - lunch - dinner)

Light All - "all inclusive light" and All - "All inclusive"

When to choose all-inclusive meals in Hainan

1. It is profitable to choose hotels in Hainan on an all-inclusive or HB/FB basis, especially if the hotel is located in a secluded place with poorly developed infrastructure, for example in Clear Water Bay, Haitang or on the Shenzhou Peninsula.

2. If you are going on holiday with children, we also recommend purchasing all-inclusive hotel tours. Hotels operating with expanded food options, in addition to Chinese cuisine, also offer European cuisine.

So even if you don't like Asian cuisine, you won't go hungry!

3. And just if you are a fan of the All inclusive system!

Cactus Resort Sanya 4* FB +

located on the Shenzhou Peninsula. The hotel is located some distance from the main resorts, so for those who prefer a relaxing holiday, the hotel will be a good option. The hotel is open Russian animation team And medical Center.

The tropical island of Hainan allows you to touch the amazing culture of China, soak up the beauty of nature on picturesque bays with clean beaches and taste the most incredible exotic fruits.

Russian tourists love it for the opportunity to have an inexpensive holiday at sea when it’s cold at home. Finding yourself in winter on golden sand under the gentle rays of the southern sun is an incomparable feeling.

The island enchants every traveler in its own way.

Those thirsty for new discoveries get emotions from natural attractions and places with history. Youth – the noisy life of resort towns. Windsurfing fans are breaking records for conquering the elements, because the region is a “typhoon corridor.” And guests with children can relax in the silence of cozy hotels on the outskirts.

Districts of the island

Starting in November, the three areas of the island are filled to capacity with vacationers. Wealthy tourists travel to Yalunwan, home to the most expensive hotels and diving centers. The bay is famous for its crystal clear water, calm sea, but an absolute lack of entertainment - to brighten up your leisure time, you need to travel 30 km to Sanya, the center of the resort. Dadonghai Bay, favored by surfers, has the warmest sea, which is why there are many more vacationers here, especially from the local population. And finally, Sanyawan Bay is the most popular, located next to Sanya. The coastal waters in Sanya Bay are cloudy due to suspended sand, but the main advantage is the proximity of iconic places and attractions.

Weather

Residents of the island are lucky; the weather is sunny 300 days a year. The best months for holidays with children in Hainan are from November to May. It is at this time that the most comfortable temperature is +22-26 degrees. At the peak of summer, the thermometer rises above 30 degrees, it often rains; not every tourist can withstand the heat and high humidity, especially a child.

Beaches

Paradise conditions for lovers of swimming, as well as for those who are taking their baby to the sea for the first time. The beaches are sandy, with a comfortable gentle slope, and the water is always warm.

There are practically no hotels with their own beach; absolutely the entire coastline belongs to the municipality. This does not prevent hoteliers from equipping their places with sun loungers, umbrellas and bars. This is where the improvement often ends; only a few, usually famous chain or old hotels, spend money on changing rooms, showers, toilets and lockers for storing valuables. There are beaches that are almost empty, with only a dozen sun loungers, and there is nowhere to even buy water, but this is rather an exception. For the most part, on the shores there are many tents with drinks and fruits, places with rental services for catamarans, water skis, etc.

Entertainment

Almost everything that can bring aesthetic pleasure, conquer with grandeur and rich history, is located in Sanya and within 50 km from it. Valley of Butterflies, thermal springs, Monkey Island, fishing in the open sea, tropical park - a rich excursion program will not leave anyone indifferent. Children are welcome in the largest zoo, where 20 thousand crocodiles and more than 200 tigers live; circus performances take place every day, in which big cats are the only actors. The city has a marine zoo where guests are entertained by colorful shows performed by crocodiles and sea lions.

What to bring for friends and family

The souvenir catalog for tourists includes a traditional set of pearls, rock crystal and porcelain. Cheaper gifts include items with Feng Shui symbols or Buddhist motifs, and the most expensive gift in the literal sense will be something made of silk. In Sanya there is a showroom of a large silk factory where you can buy chic clothes, sleep items and bed linen made from natural soft material.

Note to tourists

This extraordinary country is capable of very surprising, and at some points it is unpleasant to surprise. Therefore, it is worth preparing for the trip and taking note of some features:

Hotels

When representatives of travel companies are asked to suggest which hotel to choose and where, 90% of 100 will be Sanya. The logic is clear: here you can combine passive and active recreation - soak up the beach and have great fun. But it’s worth considering that there are almost no complexes on the 1st line in the city; they are all located across the road from the beach. But in the surrounding area and, of course, on the territory of the other two bays there are a huge number of hotels right next to the sea.

The hotel base of Hainan has unique features. Most sanatoriums have 5 stars, only a small part are rated four. Many are built in tropical forests, close to plantations of pineapples, coffee and tea, and bananas, so traveling to this country gives you the opportunity to fully appreciate the delights of nature. The all-inclusive system is a huge rarity; at most you can buy a tour on full board. Guests accustomed to holidays in Europe are amazed by the huge areas of the rooms; sometimes the rooms are comparable to full-fledged apartments.

Four Points Sheraton Shenzhou Peninsula 5*

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A new hotel where it will be comfortable to spend holidays with children aged 1 year and older. The kids are entertained by animation, mini-discos are held in the evenings, and there is a mini-club with English-speaking teachers throughout the day. Teenagers are delighted with the complex of interconnecting pools that form something like a river - you can swim along them in boats. The number of rooms is distinguished by spacious rooms, everything in them is brand new, from furniture to plumbing. Wi-fi works great, watch the video without any questions. The bathrooms have showers and a full set of personal hygiene products, which are updated every day. Type of food for every taste, from breakfast to all inclusive. Advice from tourists with children: it is better to go with the second option or supplement breakfast with dinner, because there is no variety of cafes in the area. A small bonus - if the child is under 3 years old, lunch and dinner are free for him. An excellent beach holiday offers the clearest sea, a well-groomed shore with golden sand and a lot of entertainment on the water. The reputation of the hotel for children is slightly spoiled by the decent distance from the airport - about 120 km from the air harbors of Sanya and Haikou.

Narada Resort & Spa Sanya 5*

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Magnificent landscape design, huge balconies with jacuzzi, service of European standards - this sanatorium for family holidays has a 5-star status for a reason. The only inconvenient nuance is that the staff does not know Russian at all, as well as English. Hearty breakfasts include not only snacks, but also full hot dishes. For babies, the menu includes cereals, milk, and juices. There are five a la carte restaurants and a real German brewery on site. Vacations in 2017 will fly by in one breath: yoga, dancing, sports games... Young guests splash in one of five pools, its bottom is covered with sand, and for added fun it is equipped with water slides. The continuation of the celebration of life awaits you on your own beach. Umbrellas and sun loungers are freely available on the shore. The gentle slope into the sea makes the beach convenient for swimming even with babies.

Barry Boutique 5*

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32 floors of rooms with luxurious spaces and stylish interiors, and the views from the windows introduce modern Chinese architecture from buildings of intricate shapes. Equipment includes a TV, a minibar with paid drinks (except drinking water), a hairdryer, air conditioning, and scales. Those who love special comfort will enjoy wide beds, fully furnished balconies, spacious bathrooms with showers. Guests with infants will be provided with a crib for rent. Internet works great, kettle and tea sets in each room. The cuisine is not limited to only national dishes; the restaurant serves breakfasts rich in products familiar to Europeans - sliced ​​cheese and sausages, salads, scrambled eggs. One-year-old children can safely include in their diet delicious drinking yoghurts, omelettes, cow's milk and several types of juices as drinks. The hotel does not have an enviable entertainment infrastructure; little guests have only a games club and a swimming pool with a shallow section at their disposal. The surrounding area, full of places for interesting excursions, allows you to diversify your leisure time. The hotel is located on line 2, the beach is clean and very beautiful, walks along the shore will give you a lot of bright photos.

Aloha Oceanfront Suite Resort 5*

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The highlight of a family hotel is that the rooms are practically apartments, with a kitchen-living room and bedrooms. If you want, cook yourself, especially since there are good grocery stores right on the territory. For budget tourists, this is a great opportunity to relax in China in a truly economy format. In reviews of Tophotels, the second floor is not recommended for living with a small child, it is too noisy from the pedestrian bridge. The rooms have everything you need, down to toothbrushes, bathrobes and free drinking water. The staff takes care of a wonderful holiday, attention and assistance in any matter are guaranteed. The green area is huge, the children have at their disposal a swimming pool with an obstacle course and water slides, another swimming pool will allow you to feel like a fisherman - from the heart to catch a plastic fish with a fishing rod, two playgrounds, and slot machines. The food is excellent, the menu is designed with kids in mind - porridge, omelettes and natural juices in the morning.

Sanya Century Grand Hotel 5*

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Famous for its original location between Dadonghai Bay and Sanya Wan. 30 minutes from the airport and you can enjoy your vacation. The rooms are very bright with floor-to-ceiling windows, overlooking a quiet urban area with majestic mountains on the horizon. TV, air conditioning, minibar, safe, kettle - everything is new. The bathrooms have complete sets of towels, slippers for each family member, and hygiene kits. The balcony pleases with beautiful furniture and a jacuzzi. Breakfasts will please everyone; there is an abundance of fruits, vegetables in various forms, meat snacks, milk porridges and juices, and separate hot milk for preparing formula for babies up to one year old. The staff speaks only Chinese, but a guide from Russia is in place at any time of the day and will help you establish contact with the hotel staff. There is no territory, but a few steps from the hotel there is a heated swimming pool. The sandy beach is a 20-minute walk away, you can walk, but it is better to take a special shuttle that runs every hour. The shore has a good entrance to the sea, a free toilet and a foot wash; lifeguards are responsible for the safety of vacationers. Nearby there is a street with grocery stores, a market, a park and an embankment - very convenient for both shopping and evening walks.

Grand Soluxe Hotel & Resort 5*

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A five-star premium hotel, where it is especially comfortable to relax with children. Offers a choice of one of three room formats - standard, suite or deluxe. Modern furniture and fixtures, huge comfortable beds, high-quality linen. A bathtub or shower depends on the category of the room, but an indispensable attribute everywhere is a jacuzzi with mineral water on the open-air balcony. The culinary menu will not leave anyone indifferent, everything is fresh, tasty, the choice is huge. The sandy beach is across the road; you can enjoy exotic fruits right on the shore at an affordable price. The hotel has a strong entertainment program. There are children's and sports grounds, several swimming pools, some even with thermal water, one of the best treatment centers on the island with massage rooms and relaxation areas, and live music in the evenings.

Wyndham Sanya Bay 5*

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The large and new hotel has become a decoration of Sanya Bay and from the day of its opening it has become one of the top popular hotels for families with small children. Luxurious rooms from 68 sq.m with a sitting area and kitchen, Jacuzzi on the balconies, the most modern showers in the bathrooms. Every little detail has been thought through; there are not only robes and slippers, but also umbrellas with washing powder (a washing machine is included). Children are delighted with the small water park, where you can ride on slides or small boats, a play complex with a sandbox and a mini-club that is open until late in the evening. Wyndham Sanya Bay has its own pharmacy, supermarket and clothing stores. The restaurant has a perfect combination of European and Chinese cuisines; everyone will choose a menu to suit their taste. For dinner, guests are invited to try the “Chinese samovar” - cook their favorite seafood themselves.

Huayu Resort & Spa Yalong Bay Sanya 5*

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According to budget travelers, the hotel offers excellent value for money. It offers excellent service for little money. The first delight is the territory: on the forums it is called the most beautiful in Yaluvan Bay. The complex of several swimming pools is surrounded by flowering tropical plants and ideal walking paths. The rooms are clean, bright and furnished, although not the freshest. In the spacious bathrooms, the bathtub is adjacent to the shower. The cuisine pleases with its variety only for adults. It is difficult for children aged 2-4 years to find suitable food, but for teenagers, a menu with a Chinese accent is just right. Children have fun in the mini-club and warm pool, while mothers and fathers visit the gym and spa center. The hotel is located next to the sea, separated by a road. The beach is wide, sandy, and there are plenty of sun loungers and umbrellas. The beach bar offers wonderful cold cocktails and ice cream.

Friends, we invite you to relax with your whole family on the tropical island of Hainan (China). This island is rightfully considered paradise and, of course, recommended for families with children!

The island has a wonderful climate, allowing you to say goodbye to various colds.

It’s not for nothing that Hainan is called the “island of long-livers.” The entire island is surrounded by tropical greenery, which creates a special unique microclimate, and also allows you to hide from the sun's rays and simply admire the picturesque views.

Almost all hotels on the island are suitable for families with children. People also come here to relax with very young children, even less than a year old.

You can relax on Hainan Island all year round, but still the best and most comfortable time for a holiday with children in Hainan is the periods from September to December and from March to June inclusive.

Of course, in other months, holidays on the island of Hainan are wonderful, but, for example, in July - August it is hot and tropical rains occur more often (as well as in Vietnam and Thailand). And in January, one or several days may be cool, although the winter temperature on the island is 24 - 28 degrees, and the water is from 22 to 25 degrees.

The best resorts for families with children are the bays: Yalunwan, Haitangwan and Sanyawan.

The Dadonghai resort will be in last place, as it is more suitable for dynamic, youth recreation.

The coastline with dazzling white fine sand stretches for 8.5 km. The water is clean and transparent. Yalong Bay invites you to a calm and measured holiday on the shores of a warm and clean sea. Asia's largest Sea Shell Museum and Butterfly Valley are located here.

Almost all hotels are located on the first coastline. It takes 30 minutes to drive from Phoenix Airport to the Yalong Bay hotels. As a rule, five-star hotels have: a children's menu, a children's pool with slides, a mini-club, a children's playroom, and entertainment for children.

The best hotels for families with children in Yalong Bay:

Hilton Sanya Yalong Bay Resort and Spa - located near the international airport and the city center, surrounded by green tropical gardens and offering its guests a luxurious private beach 400 meters long.

Modern rooms feature classic wooden furnishings and sliding doors opening onto a private balcony, a flat-screen TV and DVD player. Bathrooms feature bathtubs and premium toiletries.

For younger guests, the hotel has a children's club Kidz Paradise, a children's pool with a slide and an artificial beach, a playground, the rooms provide facilities for accommodating guests with children, the restaurants offer a children's menu, and babysitting services are available (on request)

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Sanya located in Yalong Bay. Sanya Phoenix International Airport is a 40-minute drive away.

Featuring 4 outdoor pools, 2 tennis courts and a private beach, The Ritz-Carlton, Sanya is a luxurious, contemporary resort featuring 8 restaurants and bars, spa treatments and yoga classes.

All air-conditioned rooms at the hotel have private balconies with ocean, mangrove or garden views. The rooms are decorated with elegant marble floors. Rooms are equipped with a range of modern amenities, including flat-screen TVs with Russian channels, DVD players and minibars. En suite bathrooms feature signature bathtubs and separate showers.

The hotel has one of the largest spas in the region - ESPA Spa, where you can enjoy relaxing massage sessions in private treatment rooms, as well as steam baths. There is also a large fitness center, beach volleyball courts and Sanya's only wedding chapel with ocean views.

The Ritz-Carlton has an excellent children's concept, including the Ritz-Kids Club (ages 3 - 10) and Uncle Martin's Secret Garden with Zoo. There is a children's pool with water slides and playgrounds for children.

MGM Grand Sanya Hotel is a 45-minute drive from Sanya Phoenix International Airport, a 40-minute drive from Sanya City Center and a 20-minute drive from Yalong Bay High Speed ​​Rail Station.

Modern, soundproofed rooms have a flat-screen cable TV, minibar and tea/coffee making facilities. Bathrooms have a bathtub and separate shower. A bathrobe, hairdryer and slippers are provided. All rooms are equipped with an iPod docking station and a laptop safe.

The Kids Club at MGM Grand Sanya is a haven for children aged 4 to 12 years. The resort's children's club occupies an area of ​​500 square meters. meters, divided into separate areas for different games, reading, arts and crafts, kitchen and theater.

The club has everything your child needs, so you don’t have to think about what to do with your child. Toys, chess, musical instruments, everything for drawing and arts and crafts, cinema and, of course, video games and much, much more. There is a professional swimming coach here who teaches children to swim. The hotel also has a children's pool with huge slides, outdoor games and water toys.

If you choose more economical accommodation for families with children in Yalunwan, you can choose hotels located on the second coastline: Cactus and Huayu Resort & Spa Yalong Bay Sanya (formerly Crown Plaza).

Huayu Yalong Bay Resort & Spa Sanya located in the heart of Yalong Bay, just a 5-minute walk from the private beach. Sanya-Phoenix International Airport is 40 minutes away. La Floret International Shopping Village is located next to the hotel and offers a variety of dining, entertainment and shopping options.

All modern rooms at the hotel include an LCD TV, a safe and a private bathroom with bath and shower. Guests are provided with a choice of pillows, including buckwheat and pillow-top options, and free wired internet.

Children can have fun at the pirate-themed kids' club and outdoor amusement park.

Cactus Resort Sanya by Gloria - Set in a tropical setting, the resort features its own private beach, large outdoor pool and classic air-conditioned rooms. Located 40 km from Sanya-Phoenix Airport.

Boasting the bay's largest outdoor pool, Cactus Resort Sanya by Gloria There is a swimming pool with a children's section and a small children's slide.

Holidays with children in Sanya Bay - when choosing accommodation in Sanya Bay, you choose the fastest transfer from Phoenix Airport (from 10 minutes). Hotels at the resort are located across the road from the sea. The resort is famous for its snow-white beaches with clear, clean sea.

The best hotels for families with children in Sanya Bay:

An excellent option for a holiday in Sanya would be a hotel Ocean Sonic Resort Sanya, in which There is a system beloved by many - full board. The hotel is located across the road from the sea. Children under 6 years old stay free.

All air-conditioned rooms feature large windows, a private balcony with sea views, a minibar, a flat-screen cable TV, a safe and ironing facilities. The attached bathroom has a bathtub.

The hotel offers children's entertainment throughout the day. The hotel has two children's pools with two water slides.

Holidays with children at the Haitangwan resort - the new luxurious Haitang Bay with stunning mountain landscapes is located 40 minutes from Phoenix Airport. The resort houses the world's most famous hotel chains offering high-quality service.

Near Haitang Bay there are interesting attractions that will be of interest to both children and adults: Pirate Island, Monkey Island, thermal springs and Yanoda Park.

All hotels are located on the first coastline. There is a sandy, gently sloping entrance to the sea.

The best hotels for families with children in the Haitangwan resort:

Sheraton Sanya Haitang Bay Resort is just 5 minutes' drive from duty free shopping centres. A free shuttle bus regularly takes guests to the city's shopping area. Sanya Phoenix International Airport is a 40-minute drive away.

The beautiful tropical island of Hainan is very attractive for residents of post-Soviet countries, especially Russians. And it’s not surprising - luxurious sandy beaches, an amazingly beautiful azure sea (like on postcards, I can’t even believe that it’s really like that!), palm trees with coconuts (you can buy fresh ones and enjoy their juice right there, without leaving the cash register) and, in after all, it's exotic. In Hainan, we often meet former compatriots, including children, who do not know what and where to look. And no wonder - the Chinese practically do not speak English or Russian (with rare exceptions), and local inscriptions, even if they have a Russian translation, are often misleading or do not make any sense at all. In general, it is not always easy. Let's figure out how to relax comfortably in Hainan and where to go in case of an unforeseen situation.

When is the season in Hainan?

The traditional holiday months of May-September on Hainan Island are considered unlucky for travel. No one will like the tropical climate at this time - rain and unbearably humid air, even when there is no rain, spoil the entire impression of the holiday. And clothes (which children get dirty at the speed of light) don’t dry at all. It is very difficult to breathe, and it is also very hot here. Add to this periodic typhoons (read flight cancellations and non-beach weather).

The optimal season would be October - end of April. In December and until the end of January, the water temperature is still not very favorable for children, although it all depends on the year - sometimes one winter can be colder/warmer than another.

Where to stay?

Our choice is Yalong Bay, which is proudly called the National Resort, where you will have beautiful and clean beaches that are not oversaturated with Chinese tourists. Although, there are exceptions. Here, as in Egyptian resorts, there is the concept of first and second line. If you decide to spend a holiday with children in Hainan, namely in the Sanya area, choose a hotel that has direct access to the sea and its own beach (technically, it will still not be private, due to the lack of private property in the PRC, but it will fenced and clean). Plus, you will not need to study the schedule of the bus taking you to the sea from the “second line” and plan trips to the beach according to the transport. This is never convenient with children.

Taxi, by the standards of many countries, has low tariffs, but it is not always possible to catch one as quickly as possible.

We tried to rest on both the first and second lines. Of course, in all respects, the first one wins. Enormous savings in time and effort. And this costs extra money. If the hotel does not have its own beach, this means that you will have to wander around in search of a place that is not too “overpopulated.” On a public beach there is usually nowhere for an apple to fall, and small children rarely like it.

The comfort of your holiday with your child will also depend on the availability of a children's corner, especially for children over the age of 1 year. They are usually equipped with a couple of indoor slides, a lot of interesting toys and even video games for older children. It would be good if there was also a children's pool. Many kids remember this exactly when they go on vacation at sea - a room full of toys and other children and a children's pool. Believe me, if you have a child aged from one year to 5, this room will save you during the hot part of the day, when the baby is eager to go outside, wanting to have a good time. We loved the kids room at the Marriott. It is worth noting that they have the largest walking area among hotels of the same class, which is also nice.

What about the food?

The issue of nutrition for children is quite acute. Firstly, the vast majority of establishments serve Chinese food. Which, by the way, can be quite spicy (not a word about this in the menu, often and densely). There are also establishments close to European cuisine. Among them are KFC, Pizza Hut in Yalongwan Square. There is also a Russian restaurant in St. Petersburg, where you can taste dishes close to Russian cuisine (one of the waitresses, originally from the city of Harbin, speaks Russian quite well). At KFC, which specializes in fried chicken dishes, in the absence of better options, you can find more or less suitable food for children aged one and a half years: nuggets (remove the crust and you get lean chicken fillet), soft corn on a stick, soup with vegetables and egg, mashed potatoes. Pizza Hut, due to the high content of oil and Chinese spices, has little food suitable for children of this age. You can eat exclusively on site if the food suits your taste and budget.

Since we are familiar with the situation in restaurants, hotels and stores, we take a slow cooker with us and prepare baby food ourselves. Rice for porridge can be found in any local supermarket, and French-made milk for dairy dishes can also be found there. If your child likes soft and tender pasta and noodles, then you can buy them in the supermarket in Sanya (read in the Shops section).

Local products worth trying include fresh coconut juice (straight from the coconut), local mango, coconut powder and thin strips of coconut meat (dried) can be brought back as a tasty souvenir.

The shops

The supermarkets here are purely Chinese. There are rarely inscriptions in English; almost all products, even in Sanya, are purely Chinese-made. There are several supermarkets in Yalong Wan: La Floret, Crown Plaza (located at the Huayu Resort and Spa) and another, newer and lesser known one, not far from KFC.

Decided to save money? Go to Sanya to the supermarket and do global grocery shopping. One of the cheapest supermarkets is Wanghao, Chinese name 三亚旺豪超市 (save for the taxi driver, a trip from Yalong Wan will cost about 60-80 yuan depending on the location of your hotel and traffic congestion). In Wanhao you will find vegetables (there are none for sale in Yalong Wan), fruits, pasta (a huge selection, but all Chinese), milk in large packages, yoghurts, meat (the freshness of this product did not inspire confidence in us, so we passed it by), cereals ( rice, corn, millet, wheat), diapers of all sizes (again, in Yalong Wan there are only diapers for very small children (up to 9 kg), household utensils, beach toys (you can also buy in Yalong Wan, the difference in price is insignificant) and so on. Ibid. , next door there is a Watsons store where you can buy cosmetics and household chemicals, and a souvenir-pearl street where you can buy jewelry and all sorts of tourist trinkets.

Hospitals

Be strong, there are no hospitals in Sanya that speak even more or less understandable English. With Russian, as you already guessed, it’s completely bad. You will have to express yourself either in Chinese (download the Google translate application or any dictionary that will translate without access to the network), or go home. In addition, almost all hospitals in this city (and there are not so many of them) are crowded and have a Chinese approach to treatment. Namely, IVs for everyone! So don't be alarmed if you see crowds of people sitting in the hallway or on the street with a needle in their forehead (for children) and in their arm (for adults) and a bag of intravenous solution...

There is no point in calling the hospital unless you speak Chinese.

We really hope that you will not need this information, but still, you should save the addresses of hospitals.

Hospitals in Sanya:

• one of the largest is The People's Hospital of Sanya (三亚市人民医院), address 32 Jiefangsan Lu, Sanya City (in Chinese 三亚市解放三路32号). There is a department open 24 hours a day. Service prices low, long queues, everyone speaks exclusively Chinese. At the entrance (ground floor), fill out a form (First name, last name, date of birth, telephone number), pay the registration fee, receive a card and begin the quest to find the right doctor and additional cash desks. who will pay premiums for medicines or doctor services.
• Hainan Nongken Hospital of Sanya 海南农垦三亚医院, Jiefangsi Lu, Sanya City (三亚市解放四路)
• The PLA 425 Hospital 三亚市解放军425医院 , Youyi Lu, Sanya City, Hainan Province (三亚市友谊路).

What to take with you?

Of course, you should have a good supply of sunscreen for the whole family. In Hainan, prices for this cosmetic product are sometimes simply astronomical. It makes sense to take them from home. Of course, a standard children's first aid kit and sanitizers (hand sanitizers can be bought at Watsons, about 7 yuan each). Anti-mosquito products should also be on hand.

I also take a selection of shampoos and skincare products, since topicals are formulated for Asian hair and skin, which may not be suitable for everyone.

Is any special vaccination required?

Since our family currently lives in the Asian region, vaccination against Japanese encephalitis, which is carried by ordinary mosquitoes, is mandatory. If you decide to vacation in Hainan with children from April to September, check with your pediatrician whether they have this vaccine. During the rest of the year, this vaccination is not relevant. Adults are not vaccinated against Japanese encephalitis.