New coastal scenic highway in S China’s Hainan ushers in diverse tourism experiences, unique opportunities

Hainan Coastal Scenic Highway, a highway loop connecting 216 famous historic and cultural sites, 31 scenic areas, and 20 resorts across 12 coastal cities and counties in south China’s island province of Hainan, has unlocked new tourism experiences and immense economic opportunities.

Opened on Dec. 18, 2023, the highway has already attracted many tourists looking for splendid coastal sceneries and new tourism experiences, and a multitude of travel strategies for road trips along the highway has been widely spread on the internet.

This aerial photo taken on Dec. 26, 2023 shows the scenery of Mulan Bay along the Hainan coastal highway for sightseeing in Wenchang, south China’s Hainan Province. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

Featured, fully-equipped tourist complexes, cycling, and recreational vehicle (RV) camping along the route have gained increasing popularity among tourists.

“You’ve got to visit these stations if you will take a road trip along the Hainan Coastal Scenic…