Day
1
Haikou Arrival & Adaptive Riding (0km, Rest & Bicycle Inspection)
Morning: Arrive in Haikou from all regions, stay near Xinhai Port or Qilou Old Street (骑楼老街).
09:00–11:00: Bicycle collection & assembly, full vehicle inspection (brake system, gear shifting, tire pressure and wheel sets), saddle height adjustment.
11:00–12:00: Purchase cycling supplies, including drinking water, energy gels, electrolytes and high-energy snacks.
Afternoon: 10km flat leisure riding
Route: Coastal Avenue → Century Bridge (世纪大桥) → Yundong Library → Qilou Old Street
Elevation: 0m, fully flat route
Road Condition: Urban asphalt road, gentle and slope-free, moderate urban traffic
Evening: Leisure and dining at the old street block, rest early to adapt to local tropical climate.
Scenic Spots & Check-in Points
- Qilou Old Street (骑楼老街): Centennial Nanyang-style ancient architecture block
- Century Bridge (世纪大桥): City landmark cross-sea bridge
- Yundong Library: Popular coastal landmark building
Accommodation Options
- Urban cycling inn near Xinhai Port: Free luggage storage and professional maintenance tools provided
- Boutique homestay in the old street area: Convenient transportation and concentrated local catering
Day
3
Lingao – Danzhou – Baimajing (115km, Riding Time: 6–6.5h)
Detailed Route
Lingao → National Highway G225 → Xinying Town → Guangcun Town → Nada Town → Baimajing
Cycling Data
- Daily Distance: 115km
- Effective Riding Time: 6–6.5h (Excluding breaks)
- Cumulative Elevation Gain: 350m, dominated by gentle rolling terrain
- Gradient: 80% of the route ≤ 3%, 20% short gentle slopes at 3%–5%
- Road Condition: Integrated national highway and volcanic coastal road, smooth asphalt surface, wide field of vision and steady tailwind, featured with volcanic rock landforms. The section from Guangcun Town to Baimajing has minimal traffic and original coastal scenery.
Scenic Spots & Check-in Points
Danzhou
- Millennium Ancient Salt Field (千年古盐田): Intangible cultural heritage with ancient salt-making relics
- Longmen Surging Waves: Volcanic coast and sea erosion natural wonders
- Eman Volcanic Coast: Original black volcanic rock coastline
Baimajing
- Ocean Flower Island (海花岛): Artificial coastal complex with European-style architecture
- Baimajing Fishing Port: Authentic fishing village style and coastal fishery landscape
Supply Points (One stop every 25km)
- 25km: Xinying Town (Daily supply)
- 50km: Guangcun Town (Lunch stop)
- 75km: Nada Town (Long rest & comprehensive supply)
- 100km: Suburban area of Baimajing (Daily supplement)
Accommodation Options
- Coastal homestay on Ocean Flower Island: Close to seaside landscape
- Central hotel in Baimajing Town: Near fishing port and coastal catering
Daily Difficulty & Reminders
- Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆ Moderate
- Tips: Arrange 10-minute breaks every 1.5 hours for long-distance riding. The open coastal section has no shelter, strict sun protection is required.
Day
4
Baimajing – Changjiang – Qizi Bay (90km, Riding Time: 4.5–5h)
Detailed Route
Baimajing → National Highway G225 → Haitou Town → Changjiang County → Qizi Bay
Cycling Data
- Daily Distance: 90km
- Effective Riding Time: 4.5–5h (Excluding breaks)
- Cumulative Elevation Gain: 150m, extremely flat terrain with flat roads and slight downhill
- Gradient: 98% of the route ≤ 2%, maximum ultra-short gentle slope at 2.5%
- Road Condition: High-quality core scenic route on the west coast, low traffic volume, black volcanic rock coastline and clear sea water. The whole route is straight, and steady tailwind supports stable cruising speed.
Scenic Spots & Check-in Points
Changjiang
- Qizi Bay National Ocean Park (棋子湾): Volcanic reef beach and top sunset attraction
- Bawangling Rainforest (霸王岭雨林): Optional detour, tropical primitive rainforest reserve
Roadside Highlights
- No.7 Coastal Highway: Internet-famous coastal cycling road
- Mushroom House Shooting Site: Leisure check-in spot
Supply Points (One stop every 30km)
- 30km: Haitou Town (Basic supply)
- 60km: Changjiang County urban area (Lunch stop)
- 80km: Qizi Bay scenic area entrance (Rest & supply)
Accommodation Options
- Seaside homestay in Qizi Bay Scenic Area: Short walking distance to beach
- Central hotel in Changjiang County: Complete daily facilities
Daily Difficulty & Reminders
- Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy
- Tips: Reserve time for photography in Qizi Bay. This is the most supply-sparse section on the west coast, carry sufficient water and energy food.
Day
5
Qizi Bay – Dongfang – Ledong (110km, Riding Time: 5.5–6h)
Detailed Route
Qizi Bay → National Highway G225 → Wulie Town → Dongfang City → Gancheng Town → Yinggehai Town
Cycling Data
- Daily Distance: 110km
- Effective Riding Time: 5.5–6h (Excluding breaks)
- Cumulative Elevation Gain: 250m, mild coastal rolling slopes
- Gradient: 90% of the route ≤ 3%, 10% short gentle slopes at 3%–4%
- Road Condition: Combined national highway and coastal road, asphalt pavement, original coastline and large wind turbine groups along the route. The section from Dongfang City to Yinggehai runs along the Beibu Gulf with spectacular coastal views.
Scenic Spots & Check-in Points
Dongfang
- Yulinzhou Scenic Area (鱼鳞洲): Hainan westernmost coastal landmark with lighthouse
- Dongfang Wind Farm Coast: Large wind turbine landscape
Ledong
- Yinggehai Salt Field (莺歌海盐场): Large-scale seaside salt field with mirror sky view
- Yingge Talan Station: Coastal cultural rest stop
Supply Points (One stop every 25km)
- 25km: Wulie Town (Basic supply)
- 50km: Dongfang City downtown (Lunch stop)
- 75km: Gancheng Town (Short rest & supplement)
- 100km: Yinggehai Town (Daily supply)
Accommodation Options
- Seaside homestay in Yinggehai Town: Close to salt field and sunset spot
- Urban hotel in Ledong County: Cost-effective and fully equipped
Daily Difficulty & Reminders
- Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆ Moderate
- Tips: Strong ultraviolet rays along the open coast. Arrive early to enjoy the famous coastal sunset.
Day
6
Ledong – Sanya (90km, Riding Time: 5–5.5h)
Detailed Route
Yinggehai Town → National Highway G225 → Huangliu Town → Yazhou District → Sanya Bay → Downtown Sanya
Cycling Data
- Daily Distance: 90km
- Effective Riding Time: 5–5.5h (Excluding breaks)
- Cumulative Elevation Gain: 300m, gentle undulations near Sanya
- Gradient: 85% of the route ≤ 3%, 15% short transition slopes at 3%–5%
- Road Condition: Integrated national highway and Sanya coastal tourist road, dense coconut forests and strong tropical style. The Yazhou to Sanya Bay section is a classic coconut coastal avenue with pleasant scenery.
Scenic Spots & Check-in Points
Yazhou
- Dongtian Park (大小洞天): Coastal Taoist cultural scenic spot
- Yazhou Ancient City: Millennium historical ancient relic
- Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone: Overlooking coastal Buddhist landscape
Sanya Bay
- Coconut Dream Corridor: 20km coconut coastal landscape belt
- Sanya Bay Beach: Fine white sand and clear seawater
Supply Points (One stop every 20km)
- 20km: Huangliu Town (Daily supply)
- 40km: Yazhou District (Lunch stop)
- 60km: Sanya suburban area (Rest & supplement)
- 80km: Sanya Bay coastal area (Daily supply)
Accommodation Options
- Seaview homestay in Sanya Bay: Close to coastal corridor
- Central hotel in downtown Sanya: Convenient catering and transportation
Daily Difficulty & Reminders
- Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆ Moderate
- Tips: Conduct bicycle maintenance and physical adjustment in Sanya. Slow down for heavy tourist traffic.
Day
7
Sanya – Lingshui – Xinglong (110km, Riding Time: 6–6.5h)
Detailed Route
Sanya Downtown → National Highway G223 → Yingzhou Town → Qingshui Bay → Perfume Bay → Xinglong
Cycling Data
- Daily Distance: 110km
- Effective Riding Time: 6–6.5h (Excluding breaks)
- Cumulative Elevation Gain: 450m, obvious terrain undulations on the east coast
- Gradient: 70% of the route ≤ 4%, 25% rolling slopes at 4%–6%, 5% long Hero Slope (6%–8% gradient, 5km)
- Road Condition: Classic east coast coconut forest avenue and coastal highway, high-quality asphalt pavement and diverse bay scenery. Occasional mild headwind on the east coast.
Scenic Spots & Check-in Points
Lingshui
- Qingshui Bay: Famous singing beach and coastal resort
- Fenjiezhou Island (分界洲岛): Optional island sightseeing by ferry
- Perfume Bay: Quiet original coastal bay
Wanning
- Xinglong Tropical Botanical Garden (兴隆热带植物园): Tropical plant garden with Southeast Asian style
- Shimei Bay: Classic movie filming coastal bay
Supply Points (One stop every 20km)
- 20km: Haitang Bay (Basic supply)
- 40km: Yingzhou Town (Lunch stop)
- 60km: Qingshui Bay (Rest & supplement)
- 80km: Perfume Bay (Short supply)
- 100km: Suburban area of Xinglong (Daily supplement)
Accommodation Options
- Hot spring homestay in Xinglong: Relieve muscle soreness with hot spring
- Central hotel in Xinglong Town: Practical and fully equipped
Daily Difficulty & Reminders
- Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ Moderate-Hard
- Tips: The Hero Slope is the core difficulty; walking is acceptable. Adjust riding pace to adapt to east coast headwind.
Day
8
Xinglong – Wanning – Boao (85km, Riding Time: 5–5.5h)
Detailed Route
Xinglong Town → Downtown Wanning → Riyue Bay → Shimei Bay → Boao
Cycling Data
- Daily Distance: 85km
- Effective Riding Time: 5–5.5h (Excluding breaks)
- Cumulative Elevation Gain: 400m, frequent short ups and downs
- Gradient: 60% of the route ≤ 4%, 35% short steep slopes at 4%–7%, 5% ultra-short steep slopes at 7%–9%
- Road Condition: Top internet-famous coastal tourist road and national highway, surfing town style and coconut coastal plank road. Headwind frequently appears along the coastline.
Scenic Spots & Check-in Points
Wanning
- Riyue Bay (日月湾): Top surfing resort and coastal internet-famous block
- Shimei Bay: Quiet high-quality coastal beach
- Shenzhou Peninsula: Lighthouse and peninsula coastal scenery
Boao
- Boao Forum for Asia Permanent Venue: International landmark building
- Story of the Sea: Coastal cultural and leisure block
- Yudai Beach: Unique three-river confluence sandbar landscape
Supply Points (One stop every 15km)
- 15km: Downtown Wanning (Basic supply)
- 35km: Riyue Bay (Lunch stop)
- 55km: Shimei Bay scenic area (Rest & supplement)
- 75km: Boao suburban area (Daily supply)
Accommodation Options
- Coastal characteristic homestay in Boao: Close to Yudai Beach
- Central hotel in Boao Town: Convenient daily facilities
Daily Difficulty & Reminders
- Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ Moderate-Hard
- Tips: Control speed on winding undulating roads. Slow down for dense tourists and electric vehicles in scenic areas.
Day
9
Boao – Wenchang – Haikou (110km, Riding Time: 6–6.5h)
Detailed Route
Boao → Qionghai → Wenchang → Haiwen Cross-sea Bridge → Haikou
Cycling Data
- Daily Distance: 110km
- Effective Riding Time: 6–6.5h (Excluding breaks)
- Cumulative Elevation Gain: 350m, dominated by gentle slopes
- Gradient: 80% of the route ≤ 3%, 20% short gentle slopes at 3%–5%
- Road Condition: Combined intercity national highway and urban main road, coconut forest and pastoral scenery alternately. Complete supplies, moderate traffic and occasional mild headwind.
Scenic Spots & Check-in Points
Qionghai
- Yudai Beach: Unique river and sea intersection landscape
Wenchang
- Dongjiao Coconut Forest: Large-scale original coconut forest cluster
- Mulan Bay Wind Farm Coast: Lighthouse and wind turbine coastal scenery
- Wenchang Confucian Temple: Traditional ancient cultural building
Haikou
- Qilou Old Street: Final finish check-in point for island cycling
Supply Points (One stop every 20km)
- 20km: Downtown Qionghai (Basic supply)
- 40km: Wenchang suburban area (Lunch stop)
- 60km: Downtown Wenchang (Rest & supplement)
- 80km: Haiwen Bridge entrance (Short supply)
- 100km: Haikou suburban area (Daily supplement)
Accommodation Options
- Central hotel in downtown Haikou: For trip completion celebration
- Old street homestay: Close to local food blocks
Daily Difficulty & Reminders
- Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆ Moderate
- Tips: Keep a steady pace on the final riding day. Finish bicycle inspection and luggage arrangement after arrival.
Day
10
Haikou Departure (0km, Free Time & Trip End)
Daily Schedule
Morning: Free leisure time in the city, visit urban scenic spots and experience local food.
Afternoon: Arrange departure transportation, and conclude the 10-day Hainan circular cycling journey.