Hainan authorities look to lure winter travelers
Beach scenery at Hainan Province
Tourism authorities from south China's Hainan Province unveiled 10 driving tour routes and discount admission policies at tourist attractions in Shanghai over the weekend to boost the island's winter tourism.
These routes will take tourists to the island's rain forests, let them sink their teeth into traditional Hainan delicacies, enjoy local hot springs, and learn about the local history and culture, the Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports of Hainan Province announced.
A driving route designed for tourists to breathe the fresh forest air connects Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park, Hainan Tropical Wild Animal Park and Botanical Garden, and Boundary Island, as well as the canyons of Wuzhishan Mountain.
Another culture-related tour route includes the Haikou Gilou old street, the former residences of the Song family, Wenchang Space Launch Center and Danzhou Dongpo Academy. A route designed for newlyweds will take them to the Tianya Haijiao or "End of the Earth and Corner of the Sea" scenic area in Sanya, the Yalong Bay International Rose Valley and Xiangshui Bay.
Online ticket sales are available for the Qiongzhou Strait ferry service for the convenience of drivers, the administration said.
In addition, 18 tourist attractions including the Boundary Island scenic area and Hainan Tropical Wild Animal Park and Botanical Garden will offer up to half-price admission in November and December, according to the department.
Ocean scenery in Hainan Province
A group of tourists embark on a driving tour to Hainan Province from Shanghai.
