[2024 Danzhou Stay] Travel Guide for Castle Hotel Ocean Flower Island (Updated Nov)
A magical place where the coastal scenery of Yangpu and the salt field culture intertwine.
Danzhou is where Fan Xian grew up in "Joy of Life."
👉Yangpu is small, and it is an economic development zone that has slowly developed from a small fishing village. There are not many attractions, so you can just go with the flow. Some scenery is more beautiful at night. 💃
👉Yangpu and Baimajing Town are connected by Yangpu Bridge. You can get off at Baimajing Railway Station to get to Yangpu, and there are buses that go directly to Yangpu.
🌴Attractions
1⃣️Haidong Island: No 🎫
Located in Baimajing Town, it consists of Style Island 1, Island 2, and Island 3, with complete and convenient food and accommodation. Among them, Island 1 and Island 3 are mainly residential areas, and Island 2 is a play area: it has an American-style street, an outlet shopping street, a seven-star hotel, a European castle hotel, a stadium, a convention and exhibition center, a water park, etc. There are fewer people during the off-season, and some projects and shops are closed.
2⃣️Millennium Ancient Salt Field: No 🎫
It retains the traditional sea salt drying process, and there are small salt-baked chicken shops around.
3⃣️Yangpu Bridge, Yangpu Port: No 🎫
Walk along the bridge to the middle of the bridge, and there are stairs to get to the bridge and overlook Yangpu Port. You can go at dusk to see Yangpu Port during the day and feel Yangpu Port at night, and then go to Yangpu Port to enjoy the sea breeze and eat coconut chicken hot pot. It is very romantic. 🌹
4⃣️The sea behind Wushan Village: This village is where the fishermen moved. There is a sea and a boat dock behind the basketball court in the village, where you can enjoy the tranquility in the evening breeze. (The family consciousness is strong here, and the ancestors are enshrined in the hall.)
5⃣️Baimajing Middle School: You can see the sea through the gate and the teaching building. There are all kinds of delicious food around the school. 🍗
6⃣️Seaside Park: A park along the coast, where you can get to the beach from some corners, but there is no beach.
🌴Food
1⃣️Yangpu Food Street
Lingshui sour powder, qingbuliang, pandan cold shrimp, and cold noodles are good.
2⃣️Antai Community
Hainan noodles: Have breakfast at the Flaming Drunken Goose Restaurant.
3⃣️Old Salt Season: Fruit tea and the like, there is no bad food, and the old salt-flavored drinks are good. 👍
4⃣️Eman Xiaohai Fish: The seafood is relatively fresh, and the 💰 is reasonable. Locals eat it more.
5⃣️Huangpi: A unique fruit around May, sweet and sour.
6⃣️Baimajing Border Trade Vegetable Market: Experience the fireworks.
7⃣️Salt-baked chicken: I really don't like it. 😭
🌴Transportation: Yangpu is relatively small, and there are only a few bus routes, but some have long intervals. There are many online car-hailing services, and they are relatively fast.
⚠️There are many people at night, and in the morning, so pay attention to sun protection. Many delicacies are only available at night.
LiamMcCormick21
Hainan Haiflower Island Oubao Hotel
Located in Danzhou City, Hainan Province, Haiflower Island is a large artificial island resort, often referred to as the 'Dubai of the East.' The Oubao Hotel, which opened in 2021, is situated on Island No. 1 of Haiflower Island. 🏨🌴😎
The hotel features a European-style castle architecture and boasts over 5,000 rooms, capable of accommodating tens of thousands of guests. The rooms are themed around four natural elements: forest, ocean, desert, and glacier. This time, we booked a sea-view twin room through Trip.com, and the hotel assigned us a room with a glacier castle theme. Upon opening the door, we were greeted by a blue interior, giving a cool and refreshing feel, perfect for the hot summer season. Although the room is not very spacious, it is quite comfortable for two people. 🌞🌴😍
In addition to having staff at the front desk to assist with check-in, the hotel also offers self-service check-in machines, which are very convenient for guests. The hotel is filled with various photo spots for guests to capture memorable moments. Additionally, there is a paid mini-train available for guests to take a tour around the large island resort - Haiflower Island. 🌊🏰🌴☀️🧉🚂
Green66
Summer 2024
Such and amazing place to visit. Issue with gym and pools not staying open 237 though. Wished they had an all inclusive package so one can use whatever facilities available there in and eat whatever they want to. I have been to many resorts, their breakfast, lunch and dinner are all inclusive. Been to the Caribbean and Europe, that’s how it’s done. But it was a great experience.
Victor Okorie
Hainan Flower Island
The Hainan Flower Island project is located in the coastal new area of Danzhou City, Hainan Province. It is an artificial island and the largest artificial flower-shaped island in the world. The project was funded by the China Evergrande Group, construction began in 2015, and trial operations started on New Year's Day 2021.
Hainan Flower Island consists of three private islands. Island No. 1 is a large comprehensive tourism service area, while Islands No. 2 and No. 3 are residential areas. The overall theme is 'cultural tourism,' integrating functions such as conferences, hotels, amusement, commerce, culture, wellness, vacation, and island living. Island No. 1 covers an area of 3.7553 million square meters, primarily featuring hotels, museums, amusement parks, shopping centers, and hot springs, making it an international large-scale comprehensive tourism service area. It includes 28 major facilities such as the Hainan Flower Island Water Kingdom, Hainan Flower Island Ocean Park, Oubao Hotel, Hainan Flower Island Hilton Hotel, Rare and Unique Botanical Garden, Five Nations Hot Spring City, Wedding Manor, Film Base, Yacht Club, and Non-powered Amusement Park. Among these, the Hainan Flower Island Water Kingdom, Hainan Flower Island Ocean Park, Five Nations Hot Spring City, Wedding Manor, Film Base, Yacht Club, and Non-powered Amusement Park are paid attractions, while the rest are free.
The Yangpu Bay sea area where Hainan Flower Island is located is a natural bay with no extreme heat in summer and no severe cold in winter. It has abundant sunshine and rainfall, with an annual average temperature of 23.5°C. It boasts 40 kilometers of coastline and rare pristine natural resources such as the natural island Dachan Reef. The project has been certified by the World Record Association as the 'world's largest flower-shaped artificial island' with its massive 12,000-acre flower-shaped artificial island.
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You must visit this stunning vacation island for the May Day holiday
📍Ocean Flower Island
If you don't know where to go for May Day,
just head to Ocean Flower Island in Hainan❗
As soon as we got on the island, we were amazed by the luxury of Ocean Flower Island,
I heard the whole island cost 160 billion!!
But our spending on the island wasn't high at all
The value for money is really great‼️
You don't need a big budget
to enjoy the happiness of a top vacation island
Another destination for this May Day is set✅
📍Location: Ocean Flower Island, Danzhou City, Hainan Province
🏠Accommodation: Ocean Flower Island Europark Hotel
Below is a summary for everyone
Three-day two-night Ocean Flower Island travel strategy and photo spots sharing👇
1️⃣ The Water Kingdom has more than a dozen large-scale water entertainment facilities, which are the most popular spots on the island, with thousands of square meters of artificial tsunamis, human water slides, water coasters, each project is thrilling and exciting, perfect for families, couples, and friends to play
2️⃣ Ocean Park is a place that family tourists should not miss, with various marine animals, penguins, belugas, sea lions, and a variety of performances where you can take close-up photos with marine animals. Taking photos inside the aquarium is also very dreamy!
3️⃣ The characteristic style street is composed of buildings with features from various countries, very suitable for taking photos and checking in. There are also many kinds of international cuisine and drinks, you can choose what you like!
4️⃣ Wedding Manor has a romantic chapel💒, wedding lawn, it's like a wedding chapel-themed photo studio, just too suitable for taking photos📷! Misses who love to take photos must not miss it‼️
5️⃣ Gemini Beach has bright sunshine, coconut trees, and a beautiful beach, as well as various water activities. You can enjoy the sea breeze and watch the sunset on the beach, and there are markets and bars nearby to enjoy a seaside vacation.
Ps:
1️⃣ The fun entertainment spots are mainly concentrated on Island No.1, and each spot can be reached by taking the free shuttle bus, just wait at the roadside bus stop, there's one every 15 minutes
2️⃣ The weather is still very sunny now, so be prepared for sun protection
3️⃣ The island's museum venues regularly hold art exhibitions, you can pay attention to the dynamics and go there if interested
4️⃣ This time we stayed at the Europark Hotel in the hotel, the hotel is divided into four castle areas, each area has a different theme, the hotel's lobby is a large clock tower-like building which is really beautiful, and there is a spiral staircase full of books which is very photogenic, there is also an information desk on the left side of the lobby, you can find staff here to solve any problems, I think the best thing is the hotel service, every hotel staff member will smile and greet you, and any problems can be solved immediately, which is great❗
thora_8193
Danzhou HAIHUA Island Travel Guide (Budget Version)
I went to HAIHUA Island over the weekend, and it was so much fun♥️ There are many free attractions on the island, and the photos📷 look amazing. It's perfect for a vacation~ Hurry and get my guide👀
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📍Water Kingdom🌊 Totally worth it✨
This is a huge water world with beautiful snowy mountain backdrops and various thrilling water activities😱
⭐Must-try attractions:
✔Drifting River Experience Surfing Impact✔Water Slide Raceway Feel the Rush✔Artificial Waves Interactive at Different Times✔Water Slides Feel the Thrust Excitement✔Children's Water Fortress Suitable for Kids‼️
🦕Dinosaur Companion Play:
There are dinosaur statues, dinosaur models...🍔 and various drinks➕snacks, 🉑unlimited refills~🕗Recommended playtime is half a day to a day, plan according to your own schedule and physical condition, come explore the dinosaur world hh✌🏻
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Free📸 Photo Spots (งᵒ̴̶̷᷅ᐜᵒ̴̶̷᷄)ڡget⚠️
There are also beautiful photo spots on the island, such as Gemini Beach, Gourmet Street... The most beautiful is the ✨Wedding Manor✨ Super photogenic‼️ You can have a meal on Gourmet Street and then take a leisurely walk to check in~
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🔥Key Points:
From May 1st to May 2nd, the Coconut Tree Live Boy Group & Girl Group will gather on HAIHUA Island‼️ There will also be a super stunning Snow Mountain Show, really looking forward to it💥💥
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✔Stayed at the Europe Castle Hotel🏨 this time, the decor is stunning, like a dreamy castle, so beautiful ahhh~
In short, HAIHUA Island is truly a dreamy island to escape the city, especially suitable for traveling with kids, fun, beautiful, and very photogenic📸
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📍Danzhou HAIHUA Island Hainan HAIHUA Island Europe Castle Hotel
ExcursionEnchantment
Haihua Island Europa Hotel place where immortals reside
Everything you could wish for.
The hotel is well-located, right on the island
The exterior of the hotel, the lobby, and the corridors of the rooms are beautiful
Full of childlike fun, with many themed rooms suitable for children
The hotel staff have a good service attitude
The breakfast and hot pot buffet dinner offer a wide variety, delicious enough to fill the stomach but leave the mouth wanting more
The hotel is divided into four themes: ocean, glacier, desert, forest!
Overall, staying here gives me a longing for the blue sky and white clouds, and it has left a very good impression on me.
RICHARD STEWART
For those heading to Hainan's Ocean Flower Island for the New Year, here's a guide to keep handy
Ocean Flower Island is really a great place to vacation for the Spring Festival🏖️
The strong festive😇 atmosphere will definitely make you fall in love👀
with Hainan! Hurry and take your family👨👧👦
and friends🧑🤝🧑 to play together~
Accommodation of choice: Ocean Flower Island Europark Hotel🏨
Attraction of choice: Ocean Flower Island Marine Park🎢
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✅Travel Tips
From February 3rd to 25th, the
Marine Adventure Carnival🎈 will be held
Snow Town, Water Jet Stunt Show,
Fireworks Show🎆, Dragon and Lion Dance, Waterborne Flying Lion🦁️
Folk Acrobatics, Bonfire Party...
There are really so many activities, you won't want to leave once you come!
There's also open animal interaction,
where you can interact with belugas, penguins, sea lions🦁️
crocodiles, and other animals, as well as immersive performance experiences!
During the New Year period, there are also many folk activities,
it's the largest scale of folk events in Hainan~
NPCs are all handsome guys and beautiful girls, super fun to be around🔁
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From February 10th to 17th (the first to the eighth day of the lunar new year)
Ocean Flower Island Twin Beaches Dragon Tour
The largest scale👀 dragon parade🎮 in Hainan
Everyone can take a dragon boat tour around Ocean Flower Island
Don't miss out! Take a dragon boat🐉
Receive the dragon's blessing㊗️
And take in the beautiful sights of Ocean Flower Island!
mystralyn_6982
Haihua Island Ocean Kingdom
🌈750 for a big and a small annual card of happiness
Ocean Kingdom & Ocean Park double park higi play
Last summer, crazy fun at Ocean Park
This winter, crazy visits to Ocean Kingdom
dendritea_6073
The National Day is coming soon, don't know where to go? You might consider this dreamy island!!
The National Day is coming soon
Boldly predict that Hainan is going to be hot again🔥
Don't just know about Sanya and Wanning
This time through Danzhou
Found that this is really a treasure city❤️
Share my 3⃣️day 2⃣️night nanny-level strategy
Look down, ask if you don't understand❓
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🏝️'My Route'
Day1⃣️.Baimajing Station-Haihua Island
Day2⃣️.Haihua Island
Day3⃣️.Danzhou Thousand-year-old Ancient Salt Field-Longmen Rapids-Longjing Beach-Baimajing Station
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📷'About the Check-in Point'
1⃣️Haihua Island
A very spectacular artificial island, this time I went with my family, and found that it is quite suitable for family travel.
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🚗'About Transportation'
Haikou self-driving🚗 navigation 'Haihua Island', or high-speed rail🚄 to 'Baimajing Station', taxi🚕20 minutes to reach.
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🎡'About Play'
✅Wedding Manor + Style Street + Sea View Platform
Eating, drinking and having fun is a very complete piece, the key is also very good for taking pictures, replicating buildings from various countries, one step at a time, it is worth a visit.
✅Ocean Park
The more important ones are the 11:00 and 16:00 beluga performances, the 11:30 and 15:30 sea lion performances, and the 14:30 dolphin performances, these 3. In addition, there are small animal venues, tropical fish aquariums, 4d cinemas, various activities are very rich, it is no problem to visit for a day.
✅Water Kingdom
The wave pool here really surprised me, at the foot of the snow mountain, quite special, the waves are high and quite fun. There is also a snow mountain show at night, fireworks + sound and light, young people, couples can have fun.
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There are really many projects here💗, you can go to the Happy Recommendation Station of the Oubao Hotel to see the timetable⏰ for various activities, or you can consult the receptionist💁 there, ask how to play better, very polite and patient.
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2⃣️Ancient Salt Field
It's 0.5h from Haihua Island, you can understand the production of sea salt and local culture, quite characteristic.
3⃣️Longmen Rapids + Longjing Beach
Various strange rock walls, taking pictures is quite out of the picture, the sea is also blue, but there is not much beach🏖️.
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🏨'About Accommodation'
You can live on Haihua Island No. 1, I live in Oubao Hotel, there are various themes inside, quite suitable for parent-child vacations, the door is a bus station, it is very convenient to go to various places to play♥️.
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The National Day is coming soon, and it is starting to cool down. The temperature in Hainan is still quite comfortable. It is just right to come. If you don't want to squeeze people, you can consider here!
GlamourGoddess
Checking in at the 'Atlantis' on Haida Island
The exterior and lobby of the hotel are beautiful, and the corridors of the rooms are luxurious. The hotel staff are warm and thoughtful.
The location is good, right on the island, it's very convenient to play on Haida Island, plus the sightseeing car is right at the hotel entrance, the transportation is too convenient.
There are European-style restaurants of different styles, offering a rich selection of food.
Those with children can bring them to experience it, I heard someone describe it as 'like Disney', I think the description is quite good, the castle architecture is really beautiful.
The only regret is that the room is a bit small.