14 Days Hainan Island Cycling Tour from The West Coast to Middle Mountain Road

Cycling Route: Downtown Haikou → Haiyu West Line (National Highway G225) → Chengmai County
Cycling Data: Distance 60km, effective riding time 3-3.5h (excluding breaks), cumulative elevation gain about 100m. The whole journey is mainly flat with no obvious steep slopes, suitable for warm-up riding.
Road Condition: The entire route is asphalt pavement of National Highway G225, with a flat and wide surface and moderate traffic volume. The scenery along the way is dominated by pastoral and coconut forest landscapes, with a wide view and high riding comfort.
Scenic Spots & Check-in Points: Haikou West Coast Belt Park (远眺, 海口西海岸带状公园), Chengmai Laocheng Ancient Street (澄迈老城镇古街), Fushan Coffee Culture Town (福山咖啡文化风情镇) (you can stop briefly to rest and taste local coffee).
Supply Points: 20km: Convenience store in Haikou suburban area (water and energy supplement); 40km: Chengmai Laocheng Town (lunch, recommended Chengmai Rice Noodles (澄迈粉) and farm dishes); 55km: Small shop in Chengmai suburban area (final supply before arrival).
Accommodation: Vienna Hotel Chengmai (澄迈维也纳酒店); Upgrade Option: DoubleTree by Hilton Chengmai (澄迈逸林希尔顿酒店)
Warm Tips: Today is a warm-up ride, keep a steady rhythm and avoid sprinting; There are many vehicles along the way, pay attention to avoiding and abide by traffic rules.

Cycling Route: Chengmai County → National Highway G225 → Lingao County
Cycling Data: Distance 70km, effective riding time 3.5-4h (excluding breaks), cumulative elevation gain about 150m. The journey is mainly flat with a few short gentle slopes, moderate difficulty.
Road Condition: Continuing the asphalt pavement of National Highway G225, the road is flat with less traffic than the previous day. Gradually approaching the West Coast along the way, you can overlook the sea view of Qiongzhou Strait (琼州海峡), and occasionally get help from sea breeze for riding.
Scenic Spots & Check-in Points: Lingao Cape Liberation Park (Lingao Cape (临高角), century-old lighthouse, strait sea view, historical memorial), Lingao County Binjiang Avenue (临高县城滨江大道) (leisure cycling section).
Supply Points: 25km: Convenience store at the junction of Chengmai and Lingao (supply); 45km: Bolian Town, Lingao (lunch, recommended Lingao Roast Suckling Pig (临高烤乳猪) and Seafood Porridge (海鲜粥)); 65km: Lingao suburban area (water and rest).
Accommodation: Vienna Hotel Lingao (临高维也纳酒店); Upgrade Option: Country Garden Golden Beach Hotel (海南碧桂园金沙滩酒店)
Warm Tips: The ultraviolet rays gradually strengthen in the afternoon, so take good sun protection measures; The section near Lingao Cape has a wide view, pay attention to wind protection and keep riding stable.

Cycling Route: Lingao County → Hainan Island Ring Tourism Road (West Coast Section) → Baimajing Town, Danzhou (儋州白马井镇) → Ocean Flower Island (海花岛)
Cycling Data: Distance 110km, effective riding time 5.5-6h (excluding breaks), cumulative elevation gain about 200m. The whole journey is flat with occasional gentle slopes, and the sea breeze provides obvious assistance.
Road Condition: The entire journey is along the Hainan Island Ring Tourism Road, with smooth and flat asphalt pavement and little traffic, which is the essence of the West Coast cycling section; On one side along the way are coconut forests and pastoral scenery, and on the other side is the blue coast, with excellent scenery.
Scenic Spots & Check-in Points: Millennium Ancient Salt Field (Danzhou (儋州), intangible cultural heritage, ancient salt production site, volcanic rock landscape), Baimajing Fishing Port (白马井渔港) (original ecological fishing port, experience fishing village customs), Ocean Flower Island (海花岛) (artificial island, European-style building complex, seaside check-in).
Supply Points: 30km: Xinying Town, Lingao (supply and water); 60km: Paipu Town, Danzhou (lunch, recommended seafood and Danzhou Milan (儋州米烂)); 90km: Baimajing Town (rest and supply, energy supplement).
Accommodation: Kaiyuan Mannings Hotel (海花岛开元曼居酒店); Upgrade Option: Castel Hotel Ocean Flower Island (海花岛城堡酒店)
Warm Tips: Today’s mileage is long, allocate physical strength reasonably, and rest for 10 minutes every 1.5 hours; The wind is strong along the coastal section, pay attention to controlling the bike and avoid the impact of crosswind on riding safety.

Cycling Route: Ocean Flower Island → Hainan Island Ring Tourism Road (West Coast Section) → Qizi Bay, Changjiang (昌江棋子湾)
Cycling Data: Distance 75km, effective riding time 4-4.5h (excluding breaks), cumulative elevation gain about 180m. The whole journey is flat, with some coastal gentle slopes, moderate riding difficulty.
Road Condition: The core section of Hainan Island Ring Tourism Road, with high-quality asphalt pavement and very little traffic. The scenery along the way is the original West Coast landscape, where the black volcanic rock coastline and blue sea water complement each other, with stunning scenery.
Scenic Spots & Check-in Points: Ocean Flower Island Observation Deck (远眺海岛全景, 海花岛观景台), Qizi Bay National Marine Park (Qizi Bay (棋子湾), volcanic reef beach, excellent sunset viewing point), Qizi Bay Beach (棋子湾沙滩) (fine white sand, quiet bay).
Supply Points: 25km: Eman Town, Danzhou (convenience store supply); 50km: Haiwei Town, Changjiang (lunch, recommended Changjiang Mango (昌江芒果) and farm dishes); 70km: Entrance of Qizi Bay Scenic Area (rest and water).
Accommodation: Xixili Hostel Qizi Bay (棋子湾西西里民宿); Upgrade Option: Kaiyuan Qizi Bay Hotel (棋子湾开元酒店)
Warm Tips: There are many reefs in the Qizi Bay section, ride away from the coast edge; You can go to Qizi Bay to watch the sunset in the evening, pay attention to the safety of the return trip and avoid riding at night.

Cycling Route: Qizi Bay, Changjiang → Hainan Island Ring Tourism Road (West Coast Section) → Dongfang City (东方市) → Yinggehai Town, Ledong (乐东莺歌海镇)
Cycling Data: Distance 120km, effective riding time 6-6.5h (excluding breaks), cumulative elevation gain about 250m. The whole journey is mainly flat with a few gentle slopes near Yinggehai, which is the longest mileage day of the whole trip.
Road Condition: The entire route is asphalt pavement of Hainan Island Ring Tourism Road, flat and with little traffic; The first half is volcanic rock coastal landscape, and the second half gradually transitions to salt field and fishing village landscape, with a wide view and cool sea breeze along the way.
Scenic Spots & Check-in Points: Yulinzhou Scenic Area (Dongfang City (东方市), the westernmost landmark of Hainan, lighthouse, sunset landscape), Dongfang Wind Farm Coast (东方风车海岸) (giant wind turbine group, coastal photography check-in), Yinggehai Salt Field (莺歌海盐场) (China’s largest tropical salt field, mirror-like salt field landscape).
Supply Points: 30km: Changhua Town, Changjiang (supply and water); 60km: Downtown Dongfang (lunch, recommended Dongfang Sour Melon Rind (东方酸瓜皮) and seafood); 90km: Huangliu Town, Ledong (rest and supply); 110km: Yinggehai suburban area (final supply).
Accommodation: Yinggehai 517 Hostel · Hainali Homestay Inn (莺歌海517驿站·海纳里民宿客栈)
Warm Tips: Today’s mileage is the longest, make physical strength allocation in advance, and carry sufficient water and energy food; The ultraviolet rays are extremely strong along the coastal section, take comprehensive sun protection (helmet, face towel, sunscreen clothing).

Cycling Route: Yinggehai Town → Hainan Island Ring Tourism Road → National Highway G223 → Downtown Sanya (三亚市区)
Cycling Data: Distance 100km, effective riding time 5-5.5h (excluding breaks), cumulative elevation gain about 300m. The first half is flat, and the second half has a few gentle slopes near Sanya, with moderate overall difficulty.
Road Condition: The first half is along the Hainan Island Ring Tourism Road, with flat pavement, little traffic and beautiful coastal scenery; The second half turns to National Highway G223, with slightly increased traffic volume, wide road surface and dense coconut forests along the way, full of tropical customs.
Scenic Spots & Check-in Points: Yinggehai Salt Field Observation Deck (俯瞰盐田全景, 莺歌海盐场观景台), Yazhou Ancient City (崖州古城) (millennium ancient county, historical relics), Sanya Bay (三亚湾) (overlook, embryonic form of Coconut Dream Corridor (椰梦长廊)).
Supply Points: 25km: Foluo Town, Ledong (supply and water); 50km: Yazhou District (午餐, recommended Yazhou Sour Rice Noodles (崖州酸粉) and Coconut Rice (椰子饭)); 80km: Sanya suburban area (rest and supply).
Accommodation: OAKWOOD Serviced Apartment (三亚奥克伍德服务公寓), equipped with washing machine and swimming pool, within walking distance to Sanya Bay; Upgrade Option: Pullman Sanya Bay Resort (三亚湾铂尔曼度假酒店)
Warm Tips: The traffic volume increases near downtown Sanya, pay attention to avoiding pedestrians and electric vehicles; After arrival, sort out cycling equipment, and you can go for a walk along Sanya Bay to relax and adjust your state.

Core Arrangement: Full-day free rest to relieve fatigue from previous days’ cycling. You can freely visit Sanya’s scenic spots, taste food, and reserve physical strength for the subsequent central mountain road challenge.
Accommodation: OAKWOOD Serviced Apartment or Pullman Sanya Bay Resort (extended stay)
Recommended Arrangement: 1. Morning: Wake up naturally, rest in the apartment, sort out cycling equipment and inspect the bicycle; 2. Noon: Go to downtown Sanya or near Sanya Bay to taste Hainan’s characteristic food (Coconut Chicken (椰子鸡), seafood, Qingbuliang (清补凉), etc.); 3. Afternoon: Free activity, you can visit scenic spots such as Yalong Bay (亚龙湾), Tianya Haijiao (天涯海角), Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone (南山文化旅游区), or relax on Sanya Bay Beach; 4. Evening: Go to bed early to avoid staying up late and prepare for the next day’s central mountain road cycling.
Warm Tips: Avoid overwork during the rest period, have a reasonable diet and supplement physical strength; Inspect the bicycle in advance to ensure that the brakes, shifting and other functions are normal.

Cycling Route: Downtown Sanya → National Highway G223 → Yalong Bay (亚龙湾) → Haitang Bay (海棠湾) → County Road X665 → Baoting County (保亭县城)
Cycling Data: Distance 60km, effective riding time 3-3.5h (excluding breaks), cumulative elevation gain about 200m. Mainly flat and gentle slopes with small undulations, gradually entering the central rainforest area.
Road Condition: The first half (Sanya - Haitang Bay) is asphalt pavement of National Highway G223, with moderate traffic volume, coconut coastal scenery and wide view; The second half (Haitang Bay - Baoting) is asphalt pavement of County Road X665, with little traffic and many curves, gradually entering the rainforest edge, with dense vegetation and fresh air.
Scenic Spots & Check-in Points: Yalong Bay (亚龙湾) (the No.1 Bay in the World, fine white sand, glass sea, coastal check-in), Haitang Bay (海棠湾) (high-end coastal resort area, overlook Wuzhizhou Island (蜈支洲岛)), Binglang Valley (槟榔谷) (overlook, Li and Miao ethnic cultural scenic area, integrating rainforest and ethnic customs).
Supply Points: 20km: Convenience store in Yalong Bay (water and rest); 40km: Haitang Bay Service Area (lunch, recommended Hainan Rice Noodles (海南粉) and Coconut Rice (椰子饭)); 55km: Small shop in Baoting suburban area (supply).
Accommodation: Days Resort Baoting (保亭戴斯酒店)
Warm Tips: Today is a warm-up for central mountain road cycling, slow down the rhythm; County Road X665 has many curves, pay attention to controlling the bike; There are many mosquitoes on the rainforest edge, take good protection.

Cycling Route: Baoting County → County Road X665 → Sandao Town (三道镇) → National Highway G224 (Haiyu Central Line) → Wuzhishan City (五指山市区)
Cycling Data: Distance 40km, effective riding time 2-2.5h (excluding breaks), cumulative elevation gain about 350m. Moderate climbing, continuous gentle slopes + short steep slopes, to reserve physical strength for the next day’s challenge.
Road Condition: Asphalt mountain roads of X665 + G224, two-way two-lane, little traffic, many curves and slopes. It is a core rainforest area section, surrounded by primitive tropical rainforests with dense vegetation and high negative oxygen ion content; The section near Wuzhishan has a gradual increase in slope, with winding mountain roads, and you can overlook the main peak of Wuzhishan when the view is wide.
Scenic Spots & Check-in Points: Yanoda Rainforest (呀诺达热带雨林) (5A scenic area, primitive rainforest, waterfalls, plank roads, can be visited briefly), Wuzhishan Observation Deck (五指山观景台) (overlook the five towering peaks of Wuzhishan and the panoramic view of the tropical rainforest).
Supply Points: 15km: Small shop in Sandao Town (supply and rest); 30km: Entrance of Yanoda Scenic Area (lunch, recommended simplified Li Long Table Banquet (黎族长桌宴简餐)).
Accommodation: Wuzhishan Qingneng Hotel (五指山清能丽景湾酒店)
Warm Tips: Today is a climbing adaptation day, allocate physical strength reasonably; The rainforest road is wet and slippery, slow down and ride carefully; Pay attention to supplementing electrolytes to prevent fatigue.

Cycling Route: Wuzhishan City → National Highway G224 (Haiyu Central Line) → Atuoling Ridge (阿陀岭) → Hongmao Town (红毛镇) → Qiongzhong County (琼中县城)
Cycling Data: Distance 80km, effective riding time 4.5-5h (excluding breaks), cumulative elevation gain about 600m. The most challenging day of the whole trip, need to climb the 12-kilometer steep slope of Atuoling Ridge, which is the core challenge of this itinerary.
Road Condition: Winding asphalt pavement of National Highway G224, the core challenge section of Hainan’s central line. The 12-kilometer continuous climbing section of Atuoling Ridge is steep (some sections have a slope of 8%-12%) with sharp curves; After crossing the ridge, there is a long safe downhill section with a slope of 5%-7%, excellent view, and the rainforest valley scenery can be seen at a glance; The second half is flat with little traffic and straight roads.
Scenic Spots & Check-in Points: Atuoling Ridge (阿陀岭) (the highest point of Hainan’s central line, winding mountain roads, rainforest sea of clouds, climbing check-in milestone, you can participate in the "King of the Mountain" fun competition), Baihua Ridge (百花岭) (overlook, Qiongzhong tropical rainforest scenic area, waterfalls, streams, rainforest ecological landscape).
Supply Points: 20km: Wuzhishan suburban area (water and rest); 40km: Mid-mountain rest station of Atuoling Ridge (supply, energy gels, snacks); 60km: Hongmao Town (lunch, recommended Qiongzhong Green Orange (琼中绿橙) and farm dishes); 75km: Qiongzhong suburban area (supply).
Accommodation: La Vander Hotel Qiongzhong (琼中丽枫酒店); Upgrade Option: Four Points by Sheraton Qiongzhong (琼中福朋喜来登酒店)
Warm Tips: The most difficult day of the whole trip, warm up in advance and allocate physical strength reasonably; You can rest intermittently during the climbing of Atuoling Ridge, do not sprint; Strictly control the speed during long downhill and avoid sudden braking; Carry a windproof jacket, the wind is strong on the mountain top.

Cycling Route: Qiongzhong County → National Highway G224 (Haiyu Central Line) → Tunchang County (屯昌县城)
Cycling Data: Distance 50km, effective riding time 2.5-3h (excluding breaks), cumulative elevation gain about 150m. The whole journey is flat with occasional short gentle slopes, low difficulty, suitable for relieving fatigue from the previous day’s climbing.
Road Condition: Asphalt pavement of National Highway G224, flat road surface, little traffic. The scenery along the way is interspersed with central pastoral, rubber forest and coconut forest landscapes, with a wide view and comfortable riding, gradually transitioning from mountainous areas to plains.
Scenic Spots & Check-in Points: Qiongzhong Wetland Park (琼中湿地公园) (brief stay, leisure and relaxation), Tunchang Muse Lake (屯昌木色湖) (overlook, lake and mountain scenery, pastoral landscape).
Supply Points: 20km: Wanling Town, Qiongzhong (supply and water); 35km: Fengmu Town, Tunchang (lunch, recommended Tunchang Marinated Rice Noodles (屯昌腌粉) and farm dishes); 45km: Tunchang suburban area (rest and supply).
Accommodation: Vienna Hotel Tunchang (屯昌维也纳酒店)
Warm Tips: Today’s itinerary is relaxed, you can slow down the rhythm appropriately and enjoy the central pastoral scenery; There are a few agricultural vehicles along the way, pay attention to avoiding.

Cycling Route: Tunchang County → Provincial Highway S203 → Dazhipo Town (大致坡镇) → Lingshan Town (灵山镇) → Downtown Haikou
Cycling Data: Distance 100km, effective riding time 5-5.5h (excluding breaks), cumulative elevation gain about 200m. The whole journey is mainly flat with a few short gentle slopes, which is the final section of this cycling trip.
Road Condition: Asphalt pavement of Provincial Highway S203, flat road surface and complete facilities; The first half is pastoral and rural landscape with little traffic; The second half gradually approaches downtown Haikou, with increasing traffic volume, wide road surface and orderly traffic.
Scenic Spots & Check-in Points: Tunchang Dream Fragrant Mountain Aromatic Culture Park (屯昌梦幻香山芳香文化园) (overlook, pastoral aromatic landscape), Haikou Qilou Old Street (海口骑楼老街) (final check-in point, century-old Nanyang-style buildings, commemorate the end of cycling).
Supply Points: 25km: Tunchang Town (supply and water); 50km: Dazhipo Town (lunch, recommended Baoluo Rice Noodles (抱罗粉) and Coconut Desserts (椰子甜品)); 75km: Lingshan Town (rest and supply); 95km: Haikou suburban area (final supply).
Accommodation: Ibis Haikou East Station (宜必思酒店(海口火车东站店))
Warm Tips: The last long-distance ride, keep a steady speed and rest reasonably; There are many vehicles near downtown Haikou, pay attention to traffic safety; After arrival, inspect the bicycle, sort out luggage and celebrate the completion of the ride.

Core Arrangement: Full-day free activity, sort out luggage, go to the airport/station according to the flight/train time, leave Haikou and end this 14-day Hainan cycling tour.
Recommended Arrangement: 1. Morning: Wake up naturally, go to Qilou Old Street for in-depth tour, taste local specialties such as Laoba Tea (老爸茶), Shrimp Cakes (虾饼), Qingbuliang (清补凉), and check in the century-old Nanyang-style buildings; 2. Noon: Dine in Qilou Old Street or downtown Haikou, taste Hainan’s Four Famous Dishes (Wenchang Chicken (文昌鸡), Jiaji Duck (加积鸭), Dongshan Goat (东山羊), Heler Crab (和乐蟹)); 3. Afternoon: Sort out luggage and cycling equipment, go to Haikou Meilan International Airport or Haikou Railway Station according to the return time, go through the return procedures and end the trip.
Warm Tips: Confirm the return traffic information in advance and reserve sufficient time to go to the airport/station; Take good care of cycling equipment, and make packaging preparations in advance if you need to check in the bicycle.