Hainan - the Chinese island of centenarians
Hainan is the only Chinese province where there is no winter and the tropical climate prevails, which allows tourists to spend their holidays in a soft, comfortable and favorable climatic zone. An exception is a short period, when the cold current passes from the beginning of December to the middle of January, but, nevertheless, this does not prevent the indigenous population of the island from harvesting rice three times a year.
Rest on Hainan Island in China
Rest on the island is designed primarily for the European part of the population, so here reigns cleanliness and comfort, convenience and coziness. Hainan - a resort of millionaires, where the number of purely Chinese tourists exceeds the European.
Europeans prefer beach rest: lie on gentle, mostly white beach sand, taking sun baths under the tender rays of the hot sun, splashing in the turquoise waters of the warm South China Sea, enjoy healing, crystal clear air, water sports, fishing, diving allowingsee the beauty of underwater grottoes and caves.
The Chinese also actively attend spectacular excursions that Hainan can surprise: watch the dolphin jumps in the marine reserve, feed the crocodiles in Dadonghai Bay, chase the butterfly the size of a bird in the gorge of butterflies. On the island of monkeys photographed with macaques, although they do not like tenderness, but are very photogenic and readily photographed. There is also the opportunity to drive balls, using for this purpose the local golf course, by the way, it is one of the best in the world.
Once upon a time eight thousand years ago volcanoes raged on the island, which long ago fell asleep and left for the joy of the local population hot thermal springs that have medicinal properties that allow them to heal and heal their sickly bodies in them.
The center of traditional medicine enjoys great popularity and popularity on the island, where Chinese methods combined with natural medicines are used for the treatment of diseases, completely, excluding any forms of surgical intervention.
Thanks to the peaceful atmosphere and the abundant coconuts, the milk of which helps the islanders to remain beautiful and youthful for a long time( more than five hundred coconut palms grow on this coconut island), the average life span is eighty years.
Hainan gives an opportunity to contemplate the splendor of the natural landscape and guarantees unforgettable impressions of the relic forest, which managed to preserve its beauty and grandeur. A wildlife park filled with large predators is a journey to the amazing flora and fauna that fascinates with its beauty, where bears, lions, tigers roam freely around tourists' cars, satisfying their curiosity.
The quarters of Chinese and Portuguese buildings, the ethnographic villages of ancient tribes, numerous monuments of historical, ancient and cultural value preserved their heritage, which form an exciting impression and bright emotions.
Another wonderful, very popular and visited place, the highlight of the island is the unique Buddhist center. This huge landscaped park, located near the Nanshan Mountain, began its activity in 1999.To plunge into the refined world of ancient traditions, to learn the philosophy and culture of China and to penetrate the mysterious time - Buddhist temples will help, in one of which the fragments of ashes of the Buddhist founder Buddha Shakyamuni rest. They are of great value to believers.
No less interesting feature, attracting tourists and pilgrims, allowing to use the chance to see and worship the largest in Asia, the golden statue of the goddess Guanyin, which is located in the main temple of the Buddhist center.
The world of tropical wonders, unique ecology, stunning nature, originality and traditions of indigenous peoples, make rest on this wonderful island unforgettable, allowing tourists to realize their very different desires. Do not miss your chance!