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| Hainan's east coast from Haikou to Sanya |
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Travelling south along Hainan's east coast from Haikou to Sanya, you
will pass through Wenchang, Qionghai, Wanning, and Lingshui. This
area, the Typhoon Corridor, gets an abundant amount of rainfall that
makes Hainan's east coast a green, lush paradise. Typhoons are most
frequent in the summer and this, in part, is why Hainan has developed
as a winter vacation destination for other Chinese.
Culturally, eastern Hainan has less Li and Miao populations and
is definitely more Han Chinese. In addition to mainland Han Chinese,
overseas Chinese from neighboring Asian countries, such as Malaysia
and Indonesia have returned (especially during the 50s and 60s)
to reestablish homes in eastern Hainan, especially in the Xinglong
area in Wanning, an area famous for its coffee and hot springs.
These returning Chinese have also brought back some of their expatriate
lives with them, making the area a cultural mix of Southeast Asian
cultures.
The east coast of Hainan boasts hot springs, beautiful beaches
and nature parks. Hot springs like Guantang Hot Springs are a fantastic
example of eastern Hainan's wonderful resort areas. Another great
spot is the Dongjiao Coconut Forest near Wenchang where you can
enjoy a splendid view of white beaches and the deep blue sea, while
enjoying some delicious seafood cuisne. |
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