Hainan’s main attractions are the tropical beaches near the Sanya City, known as “East Hawaii”. The busiest beach is Dadonghai, just south of the city, with hotels, restaurants, and shops. The area’s best beach is to the east of city at Yalong Bay, with a 7 km stretch of pristine sand. The beach at Tianya Haijiao, 25 km northwest, is known for its famous rock that appears on the two-yuan note. The other attraction is Ximao Zhou Island, a two-hour boat ride off the coast. It is popular for snorkeling and hiking.
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